Early word was that A Fiendish Threat would be a new album of Hank Williams III’s “hellbilly” material, the mix of hard rock, punk and country that I don’t think he does nearly enough of. You May Also Like: How Jon Anderson Faced Down Threat of Gunfire at a YesRead More

When Hank Williams III finally got out from under his contract with Curb Records in 2011, most fans were expecting another album along the order of his landmark Straight to Hell record. You May Also Like: Hank Williams Jr. – It’s About Time (2016) Geyster – Knight Games, Vols. I-IIIRead More

As a teenage metal head, I was convinced that all things electronic in music were evil. Then, a roommate in college introduced me to Nine Inch Nails’ Pretty Hate Machine. You May Also Like: Why Pop Will Eat Itself’s ‘Dos Dedos Mis Amigos’ Has Aged So Well Gary Numan IsRead More

Annihilator finally seems to have found a bit of stability, releasing a string of very good records with vocalist David Padden – including this one.

Instead of strapping on my eyepatch and hoisting the Jolly Roger, I celebrated Talk Like a Pirate Day by taking in some of my favorite pirate songs.

Surgical Steel, the first record since 1996 from reunited English death metal legends Carcass, is probably one of the most anticipated of the year for many metal fans. I can’t really say that I was among them. You May Also Like: Soilwork – ‘Verkligheten’ (2019)

I’ve been a fan of Zakk Wylde since his pinch-harmonic screaming debut with Ozzy Osbourne on No Rest for the Wicked. You May Also Like: Zakk Wylde, “Sleeping Dogs” from Book of Shadows II (2016): One Track Mind Zakk Wylde – Book of Shadows II (2016) Why You Should CountRead More

It’s been a while since hard rock fans have heard former Lillian Axe singer Ron Taylor’s voice, and it’s definitely good to have it back again. Lowside is the sort-of new project from Taylor and former Lillian bassist Darrin DeLatte. You May Also Like: Dark Hound – Dawning (2018) PanteraRead More

When I interviewed Bob Wayne a few months back, he teased us with a few details of a new song he was working on at the time about an Alabama gold miner. You May Also Like: Bob Wayne, “All About that Bass” (2015): One Track Mind Bob Wayne – HitsRead More

There are those bands that are downright frustrating. They release one fantastic album that makes you an instant fan, and then they never can quite seem to hit that high note again. You May Also Like: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, “Fire” (1968): One Track Mind Gloryhammer, “Fly Away”Read More