Review: Vision Divine – A Clockwork Reverie Scarlet Records – May 22nd, 2026 Reviewer – David Pearce Italian Power Metal band Vision Divine were formed in 1998 by guitarist Olaf Thorsen who has been their one ever present member over the past 27 years. They have released nine albums and two EPs over the years. Their […]
Review: Karnivool With Intervals The Roundhouse – May 14th, 2026 Reviewer / Photographer – Phil Honley Intervals is a really heavy four piece prog instrumental metal outfit from Toronto. Aaron Marshall – guitars, Nathan Bulla – drums, percussion, Jacob Umansky – bass and Travis LeVrier – guitars. They are as tight a unit as I have seen […]
Review: Blue Tears – Live In The UK Pride & Joy Music – May 15th 2026 Reviewer – Chris O’Connor Few melodic hard rock aficionados will have forgotten the impact of Blue Tears’ self-titled 1990 debut album. Blending the hook-laden energy of Bon Jovi with the polished melodic power of Def Leppard and the joyous […]
Review: The Karma Effect – Cruel Intentions Earache Records – May 15th , 2026 Reviewer – David Brighouse This is the 3rd Album from the fast-rising South London ‘Modern Vintage’ Rockers bringing their updated high energy 70’s sound to the masses. With opening track and latest single ‘Ride Or Die‘, Henry Gottelier immediately gets your […]
Review: 11 Theory – All In Our Minds WLA Productions – June 19th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper 11 Theory are set to release their debut album ‘All In Our Minds‘. That’s all I know about the band (I’ll get to that later). Listening to the album, their sound is blues based hard rock performed with […]
Review: The Milk Men – The Milky Way Self Release – May 16th, 2026 Reviewer – David Brighouse This is the 7th Album from the UK Blues Award multi-nominated band. It’s their first studio album since 2024 and features 11 new original songs. The album cover was designed by legendary illustrator Mark Wilkinson. The album […]
Review: Joe Bonamassa – Live In Concert The Royal Albert Hall, May 7th, 2026 Reviewer / Photographer – Phil Honley I was first introduced to New Yorker Joe Bonamassa in February 2006 when the 28 year old was brought to The Boom Boom Club by Pete Feenstra. I believe, at the time, this was his […]
Review: L.E.G.A.C.Y. – Midnight Riot Lions Pride Music – May 29th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper Rising from the success of Neon Rider’s 2024 debut ‘Destination Unknown‘, L.E.G.A.C.Y. delivers their take on 80s-inspired melodic rock. Their claim is to craft anthems that echo the spirit of bands like Journey, FM, Perfect Plan, and Survivor, but with […]
Review: Erik Grönwall – Bad Bones Greenwall Entertainment – May 22nd, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper Erik Grönwall is one of my favorite new singers of the last 20 years. His work with H.E.A.T. took a great band and made them legendary. After being recruited by Skid Row, he went on to make their third […]
Review: Sevendust – ONE Napalm Records – (May 1st, 2026) Reviewer – David Brighouse This is the 15th Full-length LP from the Atlanta heavy metal quintet, bringing 10 new hard-hitting tracks which carry their distinctive stamp, but also shows that the band continue to evolve even 30+ years into their career. The album opens with […]
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