Harder Rock Review, Vol. 2

HRR Volume II

The second installment of our new Harder Rock Review feature focuses on some choice new metal and features albums and EPs from Ad Vitam, AEGEA, Centrilia, Debunker, Fubear, Poynte, and a featured video by Universal Mind Project. Discreet Enemy by Poynte A hard-hitting rock quintet from Atlanta, GA, Poynte released Discreet Enemy in 2015. It … Read more

Choice 5 for April

Choice 5 for April 2016

Our Choice 5 for April 2016 focuses on music from Europe, with a selection of albums and EPs from every corner of that continent and with a diverse selection of musical sub-genres. Half Way Home by Bad Touch We start our tour in Norwich, England, home of heavy blues rock band, Bad Touch. Their full-length … Read more

Choice 5 for February

Choice 5 for February 2016

Our Choice 5 for February 2016 features a selection of albums and EPs from around the globe and of diverse musical sub-genres. Cold Heat EP by Burntfield The four song EP Cold Heat by the Finnish group Burntfield features diverse songs with contrasting but melodic textures and grooves, which range from crisp guitar riffs to atmospheric keyboards. The … Read more

Choice 5 for December

Choice 5 for December 2015

Our Choice 5 for December 2015 features a rich selection of albums and EPs from around the globe. Until the End EP by Melanie Crew Melanie Crew is a singer-songwriter from London England whose debut EP features simple, acoustic tracks with sparse arrangements and slow, sweet, and patient vocals. Highlights from Until the End include … Read more

Choice 5 for August

Choice 5 for August 2015

Our Choice 5 for August 2015 features some of the most diverse music we’ve put together in one feature, with four albums and one EP from artists around the world. Puppet Show by Wasted Puppets Wasted Puppets draws influence from classic rock acts while adding their own special twist to the mix. The Finnish quartet’s debut … Read more

Choice 5 for June 2015

Choice 5 for June 2015

We celebrate the one year anniversary of our Choice 5 series with a look at five full-length albums with diverse sub-genres and styles and from various locations around the world. Hi Fi or Die by Kevlar Bikini Hi Fi or Die is the energetic and well-produced album by Croatian group Kevlar Bikini. While the majority of … Read more

Choice 5 for April 2015

For our Easter edition of Choice 5, we feature groups from East of the Atlantic and work our way clockwise around every corner of the great continent of Europe. Back to Life EP by A New Tomorrow We start in London, England where A New Tomorrow released their vibrant EP, Back to Life. Here, we … Read more

Still Undead by The Sitting Bull & the Bullshitters

March 18, 2015 by Ric Albano Buy Still Undead The Finnish band with the unusual name, The Sitting Bull & the Bullshitters, has released a strong, rock-oriented debut entitled Still Undead. Released in digital form earlier in 2015, the album has a real classic rock feel led by the ever-present Hammond organ of keyboardist Antti … Read more