Cyclone – Known Unto God
It was back in 2019 when cult Belgian maniacs, Cyclone, stepped up to the plate as the next in a seemingly endless line of ’80s […]
Tailgunner – Midnight Blitz
Tailgunner are a band who I’ve been aware of since 2022, when they were blowing up my inbox as an independent act, hounding me to […]
Fili Bibiano (Fortress, Intranced) Interview
On our Zoom call, Fili Bibiano is relaxed, reserved, and soft-spoken. I’d never in a million years believe he’s the same guy who laid down […]
Francis Rossi – The Accidental
Status Quo: Now there’s a name that you probably haven’t heard in a while, especially if you’re an American. Despite selling in excess of 120 […]
From My Collection #126: Thin Lizzy – Johnny the Fox
Welcome to another edition of From My Collection. 1976 was a banner year for Thin Lizzy. After years of slogging it out in the sweaty […]
Rave in Fire – Square One
Despite having a solid decade of metal experience under their bullet belts, 2026 is the first I’m hearing of Spanish traditional metallers, Rave in Fire. […]
Fili Bibiano’s Fortress – Death Is Your Master
What was it that made Yngwie Malmsteen such a legend and household name (albeit a hard to pronounce one)? It’s easy to argue that it […]
Hällas – Panorama
My love affair with Swedish “adventure rockers” Hällas began nearly a decade ago, when I stumbled upon the modern-day classic “Star Rider” as part of […]
Martin Pugh (Armageddon, Steamhammer) Interview
When Armageddon formed in 1974, it was as if the heavy rockin’ stars had aligned, figuratively and literally speaking. Featuring members of Captain Beyond, Steamhammer, […]
Nite Stinger – What the Nite Is All About
Motorcycles, longhaired rocker dudes decked out in all black, the word “night” spelled as “nite”: It can only mean one thing. It’s time for our […]