Trevor Rabin | Jacaranda – CD Review

It's been way too long since Trevor Rabin has released a solo album. His last one, 1989's Can't Look Away, showed a lot of promise and was somewhat reminiscent...

King Kobra | King Kobra II – CD Review

King Kobra returns with a slamming second album featuring singer Paul Shortino out front. Reuniting in 2010, the band tested the waters with a self-titled album, bearing all the...

Kansas | The Absence Of Presence – CD Review

A vintage Kansas sound is certainly present on Kansas' 16th studio album The Absence Of Presence. This is the band's foruth studio album without founding member lead vocalist, keyboardist Steve...

Queensrÿche | American Soldier – CD Review

Of all the so-called metal bands from the 80s that attempted to transcend the clichés and sustain a career beyond the hype, Queensrÿche has carved out a niche that is uniquely...

Asia | XXX – CD Review

Thirty years after their eponymous debut hit and remained on #1 on the Billboard charts for nine consecutive weeks, the original Asia returns XXX, their third studio album since...

The Rolling Stones | A Bigger Bang – CD Review

After a tumultuous eight years, the Rolling Stones have released a new album brimming over with 16 tracks. So, what can you expect from the legendary group who, despite...

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...

New York Dolls | Cause I Sez So – New Studio Release Review

The reunion of the New York Dolls has been one of moderate success and speculation.  It’s perfectly legitimate for David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain, the band’s two remaining original...

Roger Waters | The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux – New Studio Release...

If anyone was expecting Roger Waters to replicate or outdo The Dark Side Of The Moon, then they’re probably not up to speed with how the former Pink Floyd bassist...

Yoso | Elements – CD Review

Is Yoso a super group? Featuring Toto’s Bobby Kimball on vocals (you’ll remember him singing those big hits “Africa” and “Rosanna”), Tony Kaye and Billy Sherwood, both formerly of...