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Torche tends to operate in two gears. First is their knack for writing catchy pop songs and recording them alongside booming drums and massively detuned guitars, giving the songs an unexpected heaviness. The second gear, perhaps their trademark, is theirRead more…
The third (and final) full-length album from Irish math-rockers Adebisi Shank This Is The Third Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank is a varied and eccentric affair. While their previous material was very much rooted in rock, with theRead more…
The past couple years have been great for NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) throwback bands. Between Enforcer, Phantom, Skull Fist, Striker, Christian Mistress, Holy Grail and many, many more, there’s been reason for much rejoicing in old-school metalRead more…
I saw Nobel Prize Fighter perform at the Silver Dollar earlier in the month was enjoyed the energy and power behind the band. Taking a no-frills, no nonsense approach to rock, they perform as a tight, but loud power trio.Read more…
I wrote back in October that it’s an exciting time to be a Moist fan. They reunited rather suddenly in 2013 and played an incredible reunion show at the Sound Academy. Then earlier this year they released brand new albumRead more…
Purson is a psychedelic rock band hailing from London, England. Led by vocalist/guitarist Rosalie Cunningham, the band has gained international exposure with their first full-length album, The Circle and the Blue Door (2013). This album showcased eleven memorable, diverse tracksRead more…
Last month I published a playlist of dead Toronto bands. I promised I’d post more, and here we are. Take a listen to six more songs from great Toronto bands that aren’t around anymore. Part 3 will come in December.
The recent resurgence of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) has presented some interesting opportunities for long-dormant bands. We’ve already seen comebacks from Angel Witch and Hell. A few years back Satan reunited their original lineup and lastRead more…
I have a secret to share. Despite growing up listening to hip hop in the 90’s I never really got into Outkast. I remember their first album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik getting 5 mics in Source magazine. My older brother bought the albumRead more…
Ride dissolved in 1996. Tensions within the band were high and the infamous “creative differences” monster reared its ugly head. Hurricane #1 was Andy Bell’s project afterward. They released their self-titled record in 1997 and its follow-up in 1999. TheRead more…