Review by Greg Maki ----- On its previous release, 2015’s “Up,” Pop Evil took its biggest turn yet toward the “pop” part of its name, leaning hard in the direction of alternative rock. The self-titled follow-up, the band’s fifth album, indicates that might have been a one-off detour, showing Pop Evil at its most aggressive... Continue Reading →
Bay-area trio Black Map released a surprise EP today titled "Trace the Path" via Entertainment One. The band also dropped a music video today for its new track "Let Me Out," (directed by Anthony J Garay). "We shot this video in the backroom of a bar called Homestead in San Francisco, which was first opened all the way back in... Continue Reading →
Avatar has announced a Jan. 12, 2018, release date for its next album, "Avatar Country," and debuted its first single and video, "A Statue of the King." The band also its 2018 world tour dates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrvmURFvacc&feature=youtu.be "Avatar Country" track listing: 1. "Glory to Our King" 2. "Legend of the King" 3. "The King Welcomes You... Continue Reading →
Black Label Society announced a hefty batch of North American tour dates today spanning coast to coast in support of its recently announced new LP, "Grimmest Hits. "Support will come from Corrosion of Conformity on all dates. Select tour dates will see support from EYEHATEGOD and Red Fang. A full list of tour dates can... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki ----- I became aware of The Wild!, a smokin’ rock band from Canada, last fall when the quartet opened for Airbourne on the Australian rockers’ U.S. tour. As it turns out, that’s a near-perfect way to orient yourself for what to expect on "Wild at Heart," The Wild!’s full-length debut release.... Continue Reading →
