Category Archives: melodic rock

Edguy – “Monuments”

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

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 →

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The Jelly Jam – “Profit”

Posted on July 25, 2016 by

The Jelly Jam are made up of some of my favorite musicians. I love Dream Theater, King’s X and the Dixie Dregs. And yes even Winger! This is the fourth album together for Ty Tabor, John Myung and Rod Morgenstein … Continue reading →

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Solarhall – “Lokus”

Posted on July 20, 2016 by

Finland’s Solarhall have released their debut album “Lokus” and it’s a case of a new band still looking for a firm identity. There are certainly some influences which is fine but the bigger issue is that stylistically, Solarhall are a … Continue reading →

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Astronoid – “Air”

Posted on June 15, 2016 by

Astronoid call their style of music “thrashgaze.” It’s one of the most accurate descriptions I have ever read. They are like Alcest jamming with Revocation. Take all of the technical prowess of a thrash band and merge them with the … Continue reading →

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Kindler – “Cosmic Revelations”

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

Kindler are a band from North Carolina that bill themselves as experimental. I don’t really hear anything experimental about “Cosmic Revelations” at all. Perhaps some of the approaches the band takes vocally could be called “risky” but this album is … Continue reading →

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Myrath – “Legacy”

Posted on April 20, 2016 by

I don’t know any other band from Tunisia and maybe that’s one reason I am so drawn to Myrath. Technically Myrath is labeled as Franco-Tunisian but the sound has a distinct Arabian vibe to it. I’ve also seen it called … Continue reading →

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Overtures – “Artifacts”

Posted on April 14, 2016 by

I am getting a bit frustrated with bands that employ singers that simply aren’t of the same caliber as the rest of the band. Overtures are one of those bands. The music is catchy and still in a prog vein. … Continue reading →

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