What the hell happened? The Music Inside Volume 1 offered fans a heartfelt tribute to Waylon Jennings from people who knew him or were heavily influenced by his music. You May Also Like: How Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ Introduced the Yellowjackets to the World Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018)

The debut of the supergroup featuring former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, Symphony X singer Russell Allen, Sonic Stomp guitarist Mike Orlando and Disturbed bassist John Moyer, who was added only recently after the recording of the album, should be intriguing. I’m a big fan of Symphony X, and IRead More

I’ve often lamented the fact that good, old-fashioned straight hard rock seems to be mostly a lost art form these days. You May Also Like: Gordon Grdina’s Nomad Trio – ‘Nomad’ (2020) Gordon Grdina’s Nomad Trio – ‘Boiling Point’ (2022)

My wish to hear a Savatage tune (or two) was finally granted on Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s ‘Beethoven’s Last Night’ tour.

If there’s a poster child for the underground country movement, it’s Hank III. If you want to talk about a guy that does what he feels, no matter what it is, here’s your guy. You May Also Like: Guy Capecelatro III – Hope Is the Thing With Feathers (2017) HowRead More

Normally I’m not a fan of instrumental shred albums or guys that have too many strings on their guitars. Every so often, though, a record comes along that I make an exception for You May Also Like: Zakk Wylde – Book of Shadows II (2016) Chris Forte – ‘Backyard Astronomy’Read More

If Rip Van Winkle were a country music fan waking up today and flipping on the radio, he’d probably be just as confused and lost as the character in Washington Irving’s classic tale. You May Also Like: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018) How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-StyleRead More

Often, when we do a Forgotten Series item on Something Else! Reviews, it focuses on an overlooked record from a band that most everyone is familiar with. You May Also Like: Ken Sharp, “Girl / Forget That Girl” (2020): One Track Mind Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series

Discover what inspires Paul O’Neill, what connects Trans-Siberian Orchestra with Ozzy Osbourne, and why he thinks heavy metal will never die.

Paul O’Neill is lucky enough to see his dream come to life on the stage every night. He calls it “Rock Theater” You May Also Like: Paul O’Neill (1956-2017) of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Something Else! Interview Derek Wieland of Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Albums That Shaped My Career How Savatage’s ‘Streets:Read More