Category Archives: hard rock
Edguy – “Monuments”
Compilations are a tricky situation. A band wants to release something that not only might attract new fans but also be something that existing fans will want to buy as well. Edguy has been around quite a while now and … Continue reading →
Sólstafir – “Berdreyminn”
Sólstafir are a special band to me. Very few bands can evoke so much atmosphere, imagery and power all while singing in a language (Icelandic) that I don’t understand. I was very excited to hear their latest album “Berdreyminn” because … Continue reading →
Cosmosquad – “The Morbid Tango”
I was reared on the instrumental guitar album, and it is this style that in many ways informed my initial dive into progressive rock and metal. As a musician, an active listener, and an analyst (for better or worse), there … Continue reading →
Black Sites – “In Monochrome”
Black Sites are a Chicago band formed with the remnants of the band Trials. I reviewed that album and didn’t like it. Part of the problem was the insistence by others that the songs were well written and the music … Continue reading →
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