It’s not until you actually start combing through the hundreds of records you’ve listened to over a decade that you realize how daunting the task really is.
This best of 2018 list for hard rock and metal is capped by one mammoth record that made the whole year worth it.
It’s an old, familiar tale for these guys now, as another implosion last summer left the once-promising traditional metal outfit White Wizzard reeling again. The band split in ugly fashion with latest singer Michael Joseph, as accusations flew back and forth between the camps. You May Also Like: ‘Leon Russell:Read 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
When one of the early lineups of White Wizzard split in 2008, it gave the rock world two of the best traditional metal acts out there. You May Also Like: Ronnie James Dio moved into the spotlight with the dark, uplifting Holy Diver Projekt Gemineye, “The Holy Shield” (2021): OneRead More
Though I still have quibbles with the spelling of the band’s name, the retro sound White Wizzard brings to the table is awesome.
I can guarantee that this list will be the first-ever mention of several of these bands on Something Else!, but you might find something worth checking out.
