New Jersey's heavy flagship SOLACE returns with their third album and once again prove that they are still something very special. Meanwhile they have been signed by Small Stone Records where they fit particularly good. One thing is certain: 'A.D.' is a monster, that is so enormous that I ...
STONE AXE's self-titled debut was classic rock perfection from start to finish. It showcases in an impressive way that it's still possible to reawaken the bluesy hardrock spirit of the 1960's/1970's without morphing into a complete lifeless retro gang. This may be due to the fact, that the ...
SERPENT'S KNIGHT (Silent Knight...Of Myth And Destiny) 2CD
Here we have a special delicacy for everyone who's interested in Warrel Dane's (Nevermore) first musical steps. Before he joined Sanctuary, Dane was the singer in SERPENT'S KNIGHT and this compilation, released in 2010 by Shadow Kingdom Records, gives an overview about his first recordings with the band. ...
Those of you who are strongly interested in the Brazilian metal scene of the early 1980's will already know the band STRESS. Originally formed in 1974 under the name PINGO D AGUA, the first record has been released in 1982 and has become a sought after collector's item ...
For more than 20 years UK's SACRILEGE was a well-kept secret among punks and metal fans with a good musical taste. Since the band's 25th anniversary things have changed and it seems as if the world finally starts to recognize the musical importance of one of the darkest ...
SAMSARA BLUES EXPERIMENT (Long Distance Trip) LP/CD
Currently, everything is going smoothly for Germany's SAMSARA BLUES EXPERIMENT. Following a successful USA tour at the beginning of 2009, the band entered the studio a few months later to record their debut album 'Long Distance Trip', released in ...
It's about time to use the word underrated, because that is what SEAMOUNT are. Already the self-titled debut revealed the high potential of this German-American band whose heavy and virtuoso sound is influenced by a variety of different styles. Elements of 1970's hardrock are cleverly blended with Sabbath-esque ...
Finally a new release from the fabulous STONE AXE, who preserve the cultural heritage of Free, Bad Company and Thin Lizzy. 'Extended Play' has been released in 2009 through RxEvolution Recordings and offers three brandnew songs and four live tracks. As in the past, the studio songs have been recorded by ...
SUBARACHNOID SPACE have been around since 1995, but unfortunately this is my first meeting with their completely improvised heavy psychedelic rock. Well, better late than never, because it's really worth paying attention to their multilayered sound. The history of this US-band is long and complicated so I will ...
It's not often that I'm particularly impressed by a new band, but the debut album from SUN GODS IN EXILE hit the bullseye. Since the day I received my last promo package from Small Stone Records it's almost impossible for me to get this disc out of my player. ...
