L.A. Guns – Renegades
Once upon a time there was a band called L.A. Guns that merged with a band called Hollywood Rose and formed a band called Guns ‘n Roses. The original lineup of that band was composed of Axl Rose, Tracii Guns,…
Veritas – Threads of Fatality
Strangely I hadn't heard any of the music from Veritas - so it was with some anticipation that I started to listen to their latest album, Threads of Fatality. Actually, I should correct myself here, this is their first album.…
Motörhead – On Parole (2020 Remaster)
Remixed from the original analogue tapes and re-released this year with bonus tracks, is the 2020 version of this album any better than its 1979 original? As I have said in other reviews, you’d better make sure a new master…
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons – We’re The Bastards
Imagine, if you will, that someone crossed Motorhead with The Who and Guns n’ Roses and you have the group Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. At least that’s how I hear it. This is heavy rock with an occasional…
Ace of Spades – 40th Anniversary Remaster
Ace of Spades was the first album by Motorhead to be released in the USA. It was their fifth album and was originally released in 1980 and is counted as one of the best metal albums of all time. This…
ACDC – PWR UP – POWER UP
If you thought that ACDC had retired and rocked off into the sunset, then think again. The release of their 17th album – PWR/UP - POWER UP – proves once more that these ageing rockers are still producing great music.…
Fates Warning – Long Day Good Night
An extremely long album, at just over 72 minutes – but is it worthy of such length? For those that don’t already know, Fates Warning is classed as a progressive metal band and this is their 13th studio album. But…