The Los Angeles, CA based heavy metal outfit Lightning Strikes have released their sophomore album ‘The King Is Victorious’. It all started in early 2021… What began as a spark in Los Angeles quickly turned into a full-blown, global-spanning heavy metal mission. I laid down the thunderous drum tracks in L.A., setting the heartbeat of […]
Los Angeles, CA based heavy metal outfit Lightning Strikes have released a music video called ‘Fear of Unknown‘ from their upcoming sophomore album ‘The King Is Victorious’, which is set for release on February 18th. ‘Fear of Unknown‘ video is now available to watch: Drummer Karpis Maksudian spoke about the single ‘Fear of Unknown‘, “‘Fear […]
Prog-Rock supergroup DarWin have released a third track ‘Rising Distortion‘ off their upcoming new studio album, ‘Distorted Mirror‘, out September 26th via OoS/Phantom Recordings. The album’s dramatic Instrumental opener, ‘Rising Distortion‘ is a dazzling display of high-impact virtuosity. “It’s a song that challenges us to consider the AI era that has arrived,” says DarWin (the […]
Michael Schenker has invited keyboardist Derek Sherinian to tour Japan with him in January, including a show at the legendary Budokan. In 2021, Michael Schenker invited Sherinian to guest on his album ‘Immortal‘ album on the opening song ‘Drilled To Kill‘. Schenker said of Sherinian, “Derek and myself trading solos, it sounds unexpected and beyond […]
Los Angeles CA based heavy metal outfit Lightning Strikes are currently in the process of recording the follow-up to their eponymous 2016 full-length debut. Masterminded by founding member/drummer/producer, Karpis Maksudian, ‘The King Is Victorious‘ is set to feature a re-tooled line-up, including Japanese guitar virtuoso, Norifumi Shima, American bassist extraordinaire, Barry Sparks, up-and-coming Argentinian vocalist, […]
Following the success of his first two singles ‘Mother Mary’ featuring Slash and Erik Grönwall, and ‘Rock Bottom’ featuring Kai Hansen, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker is set to release the third single ‘Only You Can Rock Me’ from his highly anticipated new album ‘My Years With UFO’ (review here). This new single once again showcases […]
The world of rock guitar has always been illuminated by a few virtuosic stars who shine brighter than the rest, and among them, Michael Schenker stands out as a comet blazing across the night sky. His tenure with the British hard rock band UFO during the 1970s remains one of the most celebrated periods in the […]
Black Country Communion, the iconic rock supergroup featuring Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian, proudly announces the release of their fifth studio album, ‘V‘ (review here). Available now on CD and Double LP (180 gram) Cosmic Blue Vinyl at BCC’s Official store and all major streaming platforms, the album marks a pivotal […]
Review: Black Country Communion – V Mascot Label Group (June 14th, 2024) Reviewer: Peter Scallan If you are into classic rock then this bunch should need no introduction. Featuring the talents of Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian, this is their fifth album, imaginatively called ‘V‘. As you would expect it is […]
Black Country Communion, the renowned rock supergroup featuring Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian, proudly presents “Enlighten,” the latest single from their much -anticipated fifth studio album, ‘V,’ set for release on June 14th. Now available on all major streaming platforms, ‘Enlighten‘ is a masterpiece of lyrical depth and musical innovation, penned […]
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