Black Country Communion | V – New Studio Release Review

From the outset, Black Country Communion seemed like a one-off supergroup. The group’s four members were all involved in other projects and would return to those after their 2011...

Cactus | Temple of Blues – Influences & Friends – New Studio Release Review

World-renowned drummer Carmine Appice helms the ultimate tribute to his legendary rock band Cactus, with a new, all-star album from that band, add their friends, on Temple Of Blues...

Little Feat | Sam’s Place – New Studio Release Review

When it comes to Little Feat’s Sam’s Place, their first new studio album in 12 years, there are a lot of firsts. It’s the first blues album by the...

SiX By SiX | Beyond Shadowland – New Studio Release Review

Coming upon SiX By SiX’s second album Beyond Shadowland, one can feel the progressive power trio of Saga guitarist Ian Crichton, Saxon drummer Nigel Glockler, and bassist and vocalist Robert...

Blue Öyster Cult | Ghost Stories – New Studio Release Review

With a legacy spanning over five decades, Blue Öyster Cult is a unique force in the hard rock firmament. Their 2024 studio release, Ghost Stories, proves this uniqueness, as...

The Black Crowes | Happiness Bastards – New Studio Release Review

The Black Crowes are back with Happiness Bastards, their collection of all-new, original music for the first time in 15 years. The album features the founders Chris Robinson on vocals...

Judas Priest | Invincible Shield – New Studio Release Review

Invincible Shield, Judas Priest’s 19th studio album, is the first from the group since 2018, and their first since being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame....

Venice | Stained Glass – New Studio Release Review

For their 2024 studio release, Stained Glass, Southern California band Venice have, to paraphrase one of their old song titles, gone “back to the well” to give their fans...

The Immediate Family | Skin In The Game – New Studio Release Review

The term “supergroup” has been used many times in the music business. All you really have to do is be recognizable name-wise, then collaborate on a project with three...

Ace Frehley | 10,000 Volts – New Studio Release Review

Nobody is ever going to accuse guitarist Ace Frehley of having a golden throat. But the guy can write a catchy rock tune, still wail like a master shredder,...