This is the first release by The Walter Eugenes – the self titled one that I originally purchased back in 1991 because I just assumed that Gene Eugene had something to do with it. I was wrong about that, but I immediately loved the music that I discovered. These guys released one other album (I…
This ep came to our attention through a post on our Facebook wall (yes, we do pay attention). The three songs on their Reverbnation page are of the heavy alternative variety. There is a bit of a modern edge to the music, but not to the point that it sounds like a bland attempt to…
Trance-influenced industrial? I am in no way an expert on either of those genres (I can’t really even claim to be a fan of trance), but I do love industrial and I like what I hear from Human 2.7. H2-7’s MySpace page says that they have been compared to Paul Oakenfold and Front 242. I…
I was first introduced to Marc Plainguet through Facebook. I can’t remember how exactly but I’m sure we were getting into some type of political mischief via Brian Healy’s facebook page. Anyway, Marc is a super nice guy and I eventually realized that he had been involved in music some years ago. I wasn’t familiar…
The second round of re-issues by Intense Millennium brought us the re-mastered re-issue of the classic debut by Ransom. When this album first came out in 1990, pop/glam metal ruled the airwaves and Ransom was immediately stuck in that genre in many people’s minds. Truthfully, though, Ransom was more of a straight ahead metal band…
Yep, so this is where it all stated for Tony Valenziano and company. Heartbreak Town was one of those records that was a constant in my life from the time I bought it. Sometimes there are certain albums that just become a part of your life because they fit so well, they define us so…
This is a great album that completely exceeded my expectations… and after repeated listening I’m still impressed with how well done this release is. If you read the interview with John in this issue you know that he has played with Theo Obrastoff and Dead Artist Syndrome. He definitely has the skills musically and this…
This was the last record from The Stand. Recorded almost 10 years ago in 2002, this disc was definitely a more polished sound for the band as they had grown and progressed through the years. There is still the definitive Stand sound; this release is just fuller, richer and maybe even a bit poppier than…
There is so much to say about this latest offering from The Violet burning… where to begin? First let me say that this is a huge release, three discs with 34 songs in total, a full color 80 page booklet complete with the lyrics and some brilliant artwork and photographs. The packaging alone is great.…
This is the latest project from Rick McDonough – who has his talented hands in many pots at this point. He also fronts Hidden From Blackout, is a member of While Rome is Burning, Paravell and one of the two members of Struck Last May (the other member being Michael Knott). I’m not sure where…