Category: Music Reviews

Crashdïet – Art of Chaos (2026) – By Vincent Mento

November 5, 2026
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Crashdiet’s past is filled with tragedies, and this was all unknown to me before I ever listened to an album of theirs, but since discovering the suicide of their first singer which then followed a heavy rotation of singers and then accidental death of the long-time manager it is hard for a band to keep…

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Jared James Nichols – Louder Than Fate (2026) – By Vincent Mento

November 1, 2026
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Jared James Nichols earns his keep as a blues-rock guitarist. His new album, Louder Than Fate, released June 5, 2026 on Frontiers Music, reveals an artist who is growing more comfortable that the guitar does not always need to be forefront on every song. This ten-track, roughly 36-minute recording still features Nichols’ hefty riffing and…

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Southern Gentlemen: Third Time Is the Charm (2006) – By Vincent Mento

October 11, 2026
Music Reviews

Many fans know of David T. Chastain and his musical prowess, as he dabbles in all music genres, therefore since it is 2026 there are three albums of this off-shoot band of his that I am covering, while Baron promises to cover one of Chastain’s early albums. This album was released on Leviathan Records in…

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David Lee Roth: A Little Ain’t Enough (1991) – By Vincent Mento

January 31, 2026
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David Lee Roth’s solo career after leaving Van Halen spawned six albums the first was an interesting EP called Crazy From the Heat (1985) and then the outstanding Eat ‘Em And Smile (1986) and a decent release of Skyscraper (1988) though too keyboard heavy, and in my opinion A Little Ain’t Enough is an overlooked album which…

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Diamond Head: Diamond Head (2016) – By Baron Craze

January 31, 2026
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I have heard Diamond Head’s music on and off through the decades, was confused when realizing they did a self-titled release in 2016, 40-years after their creation, for celebrating 50-years of music that influenced so many fitting to review, besides Metallica who was greatly influenced would also put a self-titled release in 1991. It is…

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Sacrifice: Torment in Fire (1986) – By Baron Craze

January 29, 2026
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I recall my first encounter with this brutal band, it was in the Deptford Mall, NJ in a store the Listening Booth when searching through countless tapes I discovered this band, the album looked so-so, but the track names caught my attention. It didn’t take long for me to enjoy the album, it helped me…

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Bloody Hammers: Songs of Unspeakable Terror (2021) – By Baron Craze

January 29, 2026
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Honestly, for me every day is Halloween, and a big fan of horror-punk music with this most interesting band hailing from Transylvania County, North Carolina, whose name was inspired from a Roky Erickson song. The band itself is primarily a gothic couple Anders Manga and Devillia, returning for their sixth album, filled with their passion for horror…

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Overkill: Feel the Fire (1985) – By Baron Craze

October 12, 2025
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Overkill, is honestly one of my favorite thrash bands their intensity with their music has increased its brutalization and style, never much wavering from their original foundation that harkens back to upbringing roots in New York and New Jersey. ‘Feel The Fire’ was the first album released on the label Megaforce Records in 1985. The…

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W.A.S.P.: The Last Command (1985) – By Baron Craze

September 20, 2025
Music Reviews

Every time I listen to this album it takes me back to 1985, what a great time, I played the tape (yeah, I’m aging myself) repeatedly later the CD on constant play. Since then, I return to hear many of the tracks, frankly a better sounding album than the first one ‘W.A.S.P.;’ the band delivered…

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Aerosmith: Done With Mirrors (1985) – By Vincent Mento

August 9, 2025
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On November 4, 1985, Aerosmith attempted a comeback with the first album for Geffen Records (overall eighth studio album) but met with a mixed bag of rocks. The plus side the return of guitarists of Joe Perry and Brad Whitford who both respectively left in 1979 and 1981. Don’t get me wrong I really like…

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