Circle Creek – Past Presents Future (2018) – I really wasn’t sure what to expect from this Ep release from Austrian heavy rockers Circle Creek, but I’m glad to say that I was pleased with it. Past Presents Future isn’t a very long stoner rock/metal disc, but it gets it’sContinue Reading

WARREL DANE Shadow Work Century Media 4.5/5 It is with a heavy heart that I review the final outing from a man who’ve I’ve always felt was a visionary in this industry. Warrel Dane wrote some of the most thought-provoking lyrics that I’ve ever heard in this genre, no matterContinue Reading

Striker Play To Win Record Breaking Records 4/5 I’ve been jamming this force in Canadian power/thrash for years and they never fail to surprise me. This latest album seems like a mix of power/thrash metal and eighties flavored AOR which makes me quite pleased. “Heart Of Lies” begins the discContinue Reading

Disclaimer: This was originally written in 2018, back when I had a partnership with Addicted Records. They’re a Moscow based label specializing in experimental music, featuring many great Russian artists. I take no side in any current conflicts, this is meant to be an apolitical showcase of the artists featured here. Continue Reading