Departed Whitesnake drummer Brian Tichy is hailing the return of Tommy Aldridge to the band. Aldridge, a former sideman with Ozzy Osbourne, has already served two previous stints with Whitesnake. You May Also Like: Tommy James and the Shondells – Cellophane Symphony (1969): Forgotten Series Tommy Tutone – Tommy TutoneRead More
Steve Lukather, once one of the busiest sidemen in pop history, has seen his new solo album chart in the Top 20 in seven different countries. Transition is the guitarist’s seventh project away from Toto You May Also Like: Steve Lukather, “When I See You Again” from ‘Bridges’ (2023): OneRead More
A nocturnal gust of sadness, Chris Stamey’s Lovesick Blues is a soundtrack to an endless, impossibly vivid night of heartbreak — dark, impossibly dark, but at the same time beautiful. You May Also Like: Chris Stamey, “Universe-sized Arms” from Euphoria (2015): One Track Mind Chris Stamey, “Invisible” from Euphoria (2015):Read More
I grew up in the golden age of thrash, and I loved it from the first time I heard it. The precise riffs, the often-complex arrangements and all the power and aggression I needed while still retaining melody and musicality. You May Also Like: Dark Hound – Dawning (2018) AnthraxRead More
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By the time Lovely Sunday Dreaming entered the shops, the Mystreated had already gained a star-studded reputation amongst garage punk advocates in the shape of a couple of albums and several EPs and singles. You May Also Like: The Them – Now And Them (1967): Forgotten Series Noel Redding’s FatRead More
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As Professor Porkchop’s album rocks and sways, there is much to be said about the music. U R My Everything weaves in every thread in the crazy-quilt tapestry of sounds associated with Louisiana You May Also Like: Professor Tip Top – ‘Tomorrow Is Delayed’ (2021) Steve Earle, “Baby Baby BabyRead More
A new remix project focusing on Mike Oldfield’s 1973 genre-defining new-age smash Tubular Bells ends on a stirring note, as the multi-instrumentalist is joined by ex-Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen on the finale “Never Too Far.” You May Also Like: Ashley Davies – ‘Gold’ (2022) Soft Machine – ‘Other Doors’ (2023)