by Brian McKinny
Killswitch Engage has released ‘Disarm the Descent’, their sixth studio album to date, and the first since the return of their original singer, Jesse Leach, who replaces Howard Jones, the man who took over from Leach almost …
by Brian McKinny
Buckcherry is an L.A. sleaze rock band that got its start emulating bands the likes of Guns & Roses, Motley Crüe, and L.A. Guns, and not much has changed with Buckcherry since the beginning. The unusual Christian-themed …
by Brian McKinny
Trapt is a post-grunge, nu-metal band from Los Gatos, California that caught my attention with their 2002 release of their self-titled album, ‘Trapt’. The first of three singles on the album was ‘Headstrong’, a raucous anthem that …
Gene Baker of Music Insider Magazine tries out Xotic Pedals, EP Boost, SP Compressor, BB- preamp, BB- preamp w/MB, and BB +. Clean channel on Two Rock Eric Gales amp, Baker B1 model guitar.…
by Brian McKinny
Hateshop is a dark, heavy metal band that is making some big waves in the Central Coast of California. Do not let the name throw you, or you’ll be missing out on some high quality metal. Their …
Gene Baker of Music Insider Magazine checking out some of John Page’s JP Woodtone Tele replacement saddles. Actual wood Tele saddles, compensated for each string for improved intonation, the wood saddle softens the trebles lightly. Try Ebony or Vera wood …
by Brian McKinny
When Soundgarden was in their heyday during the 90’s, there wasn’t a bigger fan of the band anywhere to be found on this spinning blue rock we call the Earth than I was. The eclectic time signatures, …
by Brian McKinny
Coheed & Cambria are the pride of Nyack, New York in the Hudson River Valley. They’ve brought a fresh take on the fusion of the post-metal, hardcore, and progressive rock genres. What truly makes them unique is …
by Brian McKinny
Dimitri’s Rail is a band from Texas that is on a successful surge this year. They’ve garnered their first Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song with the release of their single, “Will Never Break”. They’ve opened for …
