Grian Chatten, the expressive vocalist who fronts Ireland’s powerhouse quintet, Fontaines D.C., ventures off the well-trodden path to bring us his solo debut, Chaos For The Fly. This detour isn’t an abandonment of his roots, but rather a bold exploration of a side road. Immersed in the swirl of a relentless touring cycle, Chatten found solace in his own creative space, crafting this collection of nine introspective tracks.
The experience of listening to Chaos For The Fly is akin to traversing a sonic topography, where each peak and valley uncovers new textures, colors, [...]
Boston’s hard rock powerhouse, EXTREME, triumphantly marks their return by releasing their electrifying new album, SIX. This high-octane, pedal-to-the-metal record is an emphatic testament to their enduring longevity, awe-inspiring musical prowess, and ceaseless passion for transcending the confines of genre.
The album roars to life with “RISE,” a searing anthem that lays the foundation for the sonic journey that is to follow. This potent track is underpinned by Bettencourt’s robust guitar work and serves as a cautionary narrative about the perils of fame. With riveting riffs and visceral vocals, it broadcasts an impactful message [...]
Metallica is back with their twelfth studio album called 72 Seasons. The album consumes 77 minutes with 12 tracks and is produced by Greg Fidelman in collaboration with guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich. The title “72 Seasons” refers to this critical period of the first 18 years of our lives in which parental influence can either confine or liberate us as individuals, as described by Hetfield (the primary lyricist for the band). The lyrics on the album delve into the analysis of how these foundational beliefs impact our adult perceptions and experiences.
Opening the album is the title track with all the power we have [...]
The Lathums is the name of a British four-piece rock band that believes in making heartfelt music with a strong emphasis on songwriting and melodic flow. The Lathums is swelled with self-assured positivity as they release their sophomore album, From Nothing To A Little Bit More. The Lathums are Alex Moore (vocals), Scott Concepcion (guitars/piano), Matty Murphy (bass), and Ryan Durrans (drums).
“Struggle” begins our journey to a little bit more with a catchy melody and lyrics that set the tone for the entire project. The use of piano and crunchy guitar is a nice touch and gives a sonic variance. The lyrics throughout the [...]
