I bristle when folks dismiss everything from this era as garbage.

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

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

For hard rock and metal, 2012 certainly wasn’t the best year that I can remember. In all honesty, there were only a few albums that came across my desk that really excited me. You May Also Like: Metal Church – XI (2016) Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series WhyRead 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)

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

Growing up in rural northern Louisiana, I didn’t often get to see my guitar heroes live. Maybe that’s one reason Lillian Axe’s Steve Blaze became one of them. You May Also Like: Dark Hound – Dawning (2018) Let’s Celebrate Summer With Jamiroquai’s ‘Seven Days In Sunny June’ Pantera – ‘PowerRead More