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The 10 Greatest Vocal Performances of Axl Rose
February 11, 2026
There aren’t many rock singers who, with confidence, I can say, would’ve been successful regardless of the band that they were in, the musical trends that existed, or even despite their thorny personality.
Axl Rose is one of the greatest rock singers of all…
Freya and the Vikings - “Eyeliner” Review
February 3, 2026
If I could afford just one therapeutic method for the rest of my life, I’d leave it up to the professionals, and I’d hire a lion tamer to visit my apartment every morning. Of course, this is a team effort, so both the tamer and his dangerous feline would have to make it…
Messir and Big fish Reviewed
October 11, 2025
Messir – Idolatress
There’ll come a time, and even as we speak, that moment is fast approaching, when the rebel of today will be the grandpa of tomorrow, a figure who, at best, commands respect for their old age and makes youngsters chuckle whenever they start…
Jason Crowe and Rockvyn Reviewed
August 12, 2025
Jason Crowe – White Fire
Ideally, artists manage to both entertain us and stun us with their skill. But that’s rare. For the most part, we choose one or the other nowadays. A very good portion of the people who try to act, direct, write, or make music have…
After Nations and Real Kevin Reviewed
August 1, 2025
After Nations – Adhuna
What a great, beautiful, colossal racket hard rock bands used to make. And, now, as we celebrate the life of Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne, it’s a perfect moment to remember what we’ve been giving. But it’s also a terrific idea to look…
The Big Rip and Late Night Television Reviewed
July 3, 2025
The Big Rip – Kraken Mare
The word “atmospheric” is used liberally across all types of heavy music nowadays. What kind of atmosphere the bands are actually trying to summon is not very often mentioned. That’s partly because: a. It’s always the same –…
Post Death Soundtrack and Trails Pluto Reviewed
June 16, 2025
Post Death Soundtrack – FAST APPROACHING RADIANT LIGHT
Pop and rock music, for the most part, have settled on familiarity as their default mode of operation. Artists and bands have learned enough about how the business works that, nowadays, they’re willing to do…
Huron Lines and Daphne Reviewed
June 12, 2025
Huron Lines – No Way Out
In the future, I’m sure, governments of really wealthy states will set aside a fund for the evil geniuses of the country. They’ll make sure that each time the budget is drawn up, there’s enough money in it. And they’ll make sure that…
Top 10 Songs by Steppenwolf
May 2, 2025
Steppenwolf produced the greatest biker rock anthem, “Born to be Wild,” and a few mighty psych-blues gems besides. Yes, the sound was very much of the era. But judged for all of its terrific songs, Steppenwolf has to be seen as one of the greatest rock bands of…