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Review of Every Hour Kills recently released EP “Fragile Machine” – Check it out!

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    Every Hour Kills recently released a thoughtful and creative EP (christened “Scorecore”) called “Fragile Machine”.  Members include–ex-Divinity guitarist Alan Sacha Laskow (ENDITOL, the Order of the Gray, Walk As Chaos), bassist Brent Stutsky (ex-Breach of Trust, ex-Death Valley Dolls), along with vocalist Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster (ex-Out of Your Mouth, ex-Autobody, ex-the R.A.C.E.).  Adding to the stellar line-up are appearances by guest…

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City of the Weak releases fierce and fabulous full-length debut – Our Review of “Pulling Teeth”!

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By Cathy Moore of Moore Rock Shots & Reviews   City of the Weak releases fierce and fabulous full-length debut   I have been anxiously waiting for new music from City of the Weak. I became an instant fan when I saw the video online for “White Fire Alarm” from their 2013 EP of the same title. Stef with an…

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Review of Black Coffee’s “Take One” – “a phenomenal collection of real rock songs with generations of flavor all mixed together into nine tantalizing tunes”

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By Cathy Moore of Moore Rock Shots & Reviews   I love the feeling of discovering a great new band and finding out it is from my home state of Ohio is even better. Black Coffee, from Columbus, OH, formed in early 2017 after drummer Tommy McCullough introduced singer/bassist, Ehab Omran, to guitarist Justin Young. Within the first few days,…

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At The Gates deliver A WORK OF ART! Review of “To Drink From The Night Itself”

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Gothenburg’s heir to Swedens death metal throne At The Gates are back with a new album titled To Drink From the Night Itself which will be released on May 18, 2018 via Century Media Records.  The concept was derived from German writer Peter Weiss and his novel The Aesthetics of Resistance which discusses a struggle or resistance in which there…

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LORDS OF ACID – Pretty In Kink!  is cuming… no pun intended! 5/18/2018 – Album Review

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Lords Of Acid Pretty In Kink Release Date: 5/18/2018 Metropolis Records By: Lolana Deetwick Pretty In Kink!  is cuming… no pun intended. There is something this band does that no other band in the techno/industrial world has ever been able to match. They are the beautiful side of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Their pulsating electronic sounds hit ever sexual tense point of…

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FROM ASHES TO NEW’S LATEST – “THE FUTURE” – CHECK OUT OUR REVIEW!

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From Ashes to New’s sophomore album, The Future, is out now via Better Noise Records. Featuring the lead single “Crazy,” an anthem for the people feeling caught in the middle of a situation and confused by it all, The Future showcases the Lancaster, PA-based band’s revamped lineup and sound. Consisting of founding front man/rapper/programmer Matt Brandyberry, guitarist Lance Dowdle, new vocalist Danny Case, and drummer Mat Madiro, From Ashes To…

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Review Of “Curious” The Debut Release From 7 Minute Martians – “Pop Punk At Its Finest”

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Debut release from 7 Minute Martians is pop punk at its finest   Remember how much we loved those 90s pop punk bands like blink-182, Sum 41, New Found Glory, and Green Day? It’s been a while since a new band in this genre has caught my attention, but 7 Minute Martians from my hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio has accomplished that feat.…

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Album Review – Red Sun Rising’s “Thread” – “After listening to the new album, I can assure fans that they are going to be impressed with Thread”

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  There aren’t very many albums that I can listen to straight through from beginning to end without wanting to skip at least one song. However, Polyester Zeal, the 2015 album from RED SUN RISING, is one of those albums. I love every single song. It has a unique sound and infectious groove that make it a musical masterpiece that…

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Album Review of Barren Earth’s upcoming release – “A Complex of Cages” – Release date 3/30/18

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Hailing from Finland, the six piece master musicians, BARREN EARTH are set to release a new album titled “A Complex of Cages” on March 30, 2018.  They have been described as progressive death metal, but in reality they encompass so much more, even hints of 70’s prog rock which blends effortlessly. The unique sound they deliver is intricate and yet…

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Our Review Of Ministry’s Upcoming Album – AmeriKKKant

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Ministry has been a staple for industrial metal for as long as anyone can remember, 30 plus years if anyone is counting.  On March 9, 2018, Al Jourgensen and Ministry is set to release AmeriKKKant on Nuclear Blast Records. Given the current state of affairs, Al Jorgensen’s’ Ministry has much to be angry about. At its core, this is a…

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