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 […]