Phil Vincent has been releasing albums since 1996, as a solo artist or as a member of bands like Tragik and D’Ercole. His new 24th solo album to date, ‘Thirst Trap‘, showcases his innate ability to write powerful, melodic, and hard rocking songs with ease. Without ever compromising on quality. Released on CD and vinyl, […]

Review: Tragik – Crescendo Tragik (May 28th, 2025) Reviewer: Chris O’Connor With their 13th studio outing,’Crescendo‘, Melodic Hard Rock stalwarts Tragik deliver a powerhouse album that not only cements their legacy but also shows they’ve lost none of their edge, flair, or passion. As ever, the band – Phil Vincent (vocals, rhythm guitars, keyboards), Vince […]

Review: Phil Vincent – Backstabber Rock Company (February 26th, 2025) Reviewer: Chris O’Connor Rhode Island’s own Phil Vincent returns with ‘Backstabber’, a dynamic and powerful addition to his extensive solo discography. A true multi-instrumentalist, Vincent handles vocals, rhythm and acoustic guitars, keyboards, bass, and drums, while lead guitar duties are expertly delivered by Vince O’Regan. […]

Michael Riesenbeck – II (December 2014) Reviewer: Peter Scallan One of the more enjoyable aspects of being a part-time music journalist is getting exposed to artists that would otherwise pass you by. In all honesty I had never heard of Michael Riesenbeck, but subsequently found out that he is a Dutch guitarist and has been […]