Dokken is set to release a new album on August 28, 2020, called The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 on Silver lining Music. The album is a gem of unheard tracks from the early years of one of the most celebrated bands in the history of Metal. In 1978-1981, a hungry young Don Dokken embarked upon a journey that started in Southern California and Northern Germany. The album captures the sheer endeavor and perseverance Dokken showed in those years. In that period, he spent time at a guitar store called Drake’s Music, owned by Drake Levin in Manhattan Beach, California. When Don went into the studio, he didn’t have a band, so Drake hired Rustee Allen (bass) and [...]
Witchskull is back with a new hard-driving album called A Driftwood Cross. The trio is Marcus De Pasquale, vocals and guitar; Tony McMahon, bass; and Joel Green, drums. The album is eight tracks with a definite black Sabbathian influence and is filled with lots of riffs. A Driftwood Cross places Witchskull firmly at the forefront of the amorphous scene they emerged from and built their fan base. Witchskull makes the world brighter with the sound of full vocals, driving bass and drums, and distorted guitars. “We are really happy with where we are at right now,” Green concludes. “McMahon and De Pasquale are both great at coming [...]
Command Sisters is a band fronted by two siblings that have created a distinct sound. Sarah Command (guitar) draws inspiration from shred gods, such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Orianthi, and Charlotte Command (vocals, keys) finds inspiration in the songcraft of Sia and The Weeknd. Together they are cultivating a sharp signature sound steeped in musicality and hooks. The Alberta-born and Toronto-based sibling duo are now releasing their debut single “I Can Do What I Want To,” via 21 Entertainment/Universal Music Canada/Republic Records. “I Can Do What I Want To” was produced by notable producer [...]
Imogen Clark is back with a new single titled “Found Me.” She Recorded the track in LA with the help of bonafide musical legends that contributed to the project. Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famers Benmont Tench (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello and the Attractions) infused the song with their playing and set a tone for Clark’s distinctive vocals to carry the melody. Clark explains, “Having guys whose playing I’ve been listening to my entire life come in and do their thing on my own songs was something I’ll never forget. Benmont sitting down at a Hammond Organ for Inside Out and [...]
