Judas Priest | Redeemer Of Souls – CD Review

Throughout the years, I have read many Judas Priest CD and vinyl reviews, and have come realize each and every time the writer proclaims Judas Priest to yet again...

Steve Lukather | Transition – CD Review

Steve Lukather isn't your typical guitar hero. For one, he plays in Toto — celebrating their 35th anniversary with their 2013 Summer tour — a band known for well-crafted...

Deep Purple | NOW What?! – New Studio Release Review

Nestled comfortably on the never-ending touring circuit, Deep Purple has not, for many years, felt the tugging obligation to record albums filled with new songs. These days, economic realities...

Scorpions | Sting In The Tail – CD Review

Finally, a band who knows when to throw in the towel, call it a day and head to the beach for some well-deserved R-n-R. Well, at least, that’s the strategy the...

John Fogerty | Revival – New Studio Release Review

John Fogerty says of his new album, Revival: “I wanted this one to be a lot more fun than some of the past records have been.” And these 12...

Justin Hayward | Spirits Of A Western Sky – CD Review

Justin Hayward - lead singer, guitarist and front man of the Moody Blues for over 45 years, says of Spirits Of A Western Sky, his 2013 solo album: "Every...

Ace Frehley | Space Invader – CD Review

The name "Ace Frehley" will forever be synonymous with the three-word phrase, "Former KISS guitarist." Despite his frequent verbal swipes at his former band, I don't think he has...

Cheap Trick | In Another World – New Studio Release Review

Some things you just look forward to, no questions asked. Just like an old friend that you haven’t seen since the lockdown, Cheap Trick has returned with their 20th...

Artimus Pyle | Artimus Venomus – CD Review

Artimas Pyle! Artimas ‘Freaking Pyle! Do you recall the daze when Lynyrd Skynyrd was Lynyrd Skynyrd, not the mix-and-match band of new additions and younger family members, semi-right winger flag-wavers they...

Neil Young | Chrome Dreams II – CD Review

How do you archive someone who’s still relevant and still produces? Neil Young’s found a way. In the midst of all the live archival stuff that’s been falling from hyper rust...