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…
Night Demon – S/T
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…
Nobel Prize Fighter – S/T
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…
Moist – Live
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…
Playlist Monday: Dead Toronto Bands Part 2
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.
Satan – Life Sentence
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…
Hurricane #1 – Rising Sign
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…
Ride – Nowhere
Ride announced yesterday that they are reforming and going on tour in 2015. The timing of it is excellent with Andy Bell’s commitments to Beady Eye completed now that the band is kaput. There’s been a parade of reformed shoegazeRead more…
Smashing Pumpkins – Zeitgeist
I always like to say that the reason Nirvana has managed to retain their lofty status as alternative rock untouchables while their contemporaries have seen their collective stars dim is that Kurt Cobain killed himself before they could release aRead more…
Raven – Live
Last Saturday at Hard Luck Bar was a doozy of a show. With old-schooler British metallers Raven (celebrating 40 years together) touring with California-based Night Demon and a couple local acts, it was a night that would be sure toRead more…