10 early favorites, plus some great stuff to look forward to later this year.

Could we possibly see … Ted Nugent for president?

This long-awaited follow up is, in some ways, superior to their debut album.

Will Alestorm’s pirate metal schtick ever get old? Man, I hope not.

This gives me hope Uncle Nuge might just take the advice his album title offers.

Two albums into his solo career, Sturgill Simpson remains one of the most interesting characters in country music.

This long-awaited Hellbound Glory EP finds Leroy Virgil seemingly growing up. Is that a good thing?

Lillian Axe proves once again that they’re one of the most underrated hard rock acts out there.

There’s little, if any, redeeming value to the message. And yet I can’t get the song out of my head.

Down might be headed toward that rarest of beasts – an outstanding double album.