Meat Loaf | Braver Than We Are – CD Review

I am a huge Meat Loaf fan. Bat Out Of Hell is not just a seminal album from the 70s, it is one of my favorites of all time....

Sammy Hagar | Cosmic Universal Fashion – CD Review

One has to wonder if Sammy Hagar is ever going to escape the shadow of Van Halen. After all, the guy had his own history and a moderately successful solo career...

Sixx: A.M. | Modern Vintage – CD Review

I intended to review the Sixx: A.M. album Modern Vintage without bringing up Motley Crüe. But I find it necessary to make comparisons to both bands since Sixx is...

Flying Colors | Flying Colors – CD Review

Supergroups come in various shades and — ahem — colors these days. One of the brighter entries is Flying Colors, described as a “virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band” with the...

Ken Hensley & Live Fire | Faster – CD Review

Far from re-retiring, multi-instrumentalist (but known for his keyboard work) Ken Hensley aims to bring back that band feeling, ala Uriah Heep and Blackfoot, with Norway's Live Fire for...

The Michael Schenker Group | In The Midst Of Beauty – CD Review

Guitar worshippers rejoice; The Michael Schenker Group is back! It’s been a long tome since we heard from Schenker, he of UFO/Scorpions fame; he of the blistering guitar lead; he of...

Mitch Ryder | Christmas (Take A Ride) – CD Review

Good old Mitch Ryder presents a dozen holiday gems on Christmas (Take A Ride). Pretty much boppin’ along with an old rock style featuring upfront horns, backing vocals and...

Aerosmith | Honkin’ On Bobo – CD Review

Well, they finally stepped up to the plate and blasted one out of the park. Yeah, I'm talking about Aerosmith and their new album Honkin' On Bobo. Made up entirely of...

Sammy Hagar & The Circle | Crazy Times – New Studio Release Review

Crazy Times, Sammy Hagar’s second release with The Circle, finds the Red Rocker, bassist Michael Anthony (Hagar's bandmate in Van Halen and Chickenfoot), drummer Jason Bonham and guitar virtuoso...

Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends | Guitars For Wounded Warriors – CD review

Producer, guitarist and composer Brian Tarquin called on a bunch of heavy duty guitarists to help out with a project near and dear to his heart, Guitars For Wounded...