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EP REVIEW- DEEPSHADE-GLOAMING

Uk Psychedelic rockers Deepshade  recently released their latest third EP, Gloaming.  Formed in Wigan, England in 2013, the trio combine desert rock with progressive elements and heavy rock to create a diverse and promising release. Deepshade has gradually built an ardent fan base across their northern quarters. Receiving much-coveted airplay on  Kerrang! Planet Rock and Total Rock, This five-track EP marks "a more experimental approach to our catchy, heavy sound", according to lead singer/guitarist David Rybka. The opening track 'Eat My Dust' offers listeners an insight into this claim. A stoner rock track with an edgy, distorted riff. The band's catchy chorus and solid guitar work kick things off like a desert storm ready to sweep one away. The tight drumming and infectious tunes are capped off with a sax outro that sounds like a jam session. Next up is the equally hazy 'Mountain', a nine-minute track with psychedelic melodies and synth/sax elements ...
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Song Review: RoadKiller- Night Rider

  Female-fronted hard rock act Roadkiller is set to release their debut album Pick of The Litter  this Wednesday, May 26th. In anticipation of this release, the band have unveiled a new single entitled 'Night Rider'. The Pennsylvania-based outfit has included some special guests on this release like Bam Margera (CKY). Tommy Akerholdt (Turbonegro) and Donald Tardy (Obituary) to name but a few. 'Night Rider' has all the energy and no-holds attitude of punk music, riffs of metal, and pure speed of thrash to welcome the world to a new taste of femme-driven rock. The song begins with the '80s influenced high-tempo riff, incorporating power and tenacity, to build to the lung-busting screams of lead singer Phillipa Tank. Tank sings over surging guitar leads and screeching solos to produce a track that takes this kind of rock back to the heydays of Girlschool and The Runways. Words by Anselm Anderson If you want to discover further reviews like this, please click on the lin...
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Album of The Week- Last Temptation- Fuel for My Soul plus Last Temptation Co-Founder and guitarist Peter Scheithauer interview

Upcoming European heavyweights Last Temptation released their sophomore effort Fuel for My Soul  today (Friday 20th May) via Crusader Records. The album marks a change in direction for the band with a more eclectic approach to their musical sound. The eleven- hard-hitting songs incorporate 70's songwriting, 80's metal and 90's grunge that leaves no stone unturned. The album took a week to record as all parts were recorded live in the studio with no pro tools, or fancy production attached. You can find out more about the making of the album in my interview with co-founder and guitarist Peter Scheithauer below. He is joined in the band by the charismatic vocalist Butcho Vukovic, the exemplary bassist Julien Rimaire and newly appointed drummer Farid Medjane, a replacement for Victor Bisatch. Medjane joined after the recordings, and Bisatch appears on the album. The album opens with the fiery Ashes and Fire , an example of the band's eighties influences combined with those ...
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SONG OF THE DAY- THE TEN TON TINNIES- COUNTRY BARS

  Australian Country rock act The Ten Ton Tinnies are back with a brand-new single,' Country Bars'. The track was recorded at the Tinies' private studio in Brisbane, mixed by DW Norton at Black Mountain Music and mastered by Sam Striker in Austin, Texas. 'Country Bars' marks a development in the band's sound with an anthemic edge. The track is a fun-fuelled three minutes of rustic rock guitars and assessable vocals. The song begins with a screeching guitar riff over subtle drumbeats. The song is a celebration of all things country life with a singalong chorus, infectious hooks and some nice guitar leads to leaving this an enjoyable return for the boys from down under. Words by Anselm Anderson For further reading on The Ten Ton Tinnies, please click on the articles below. ALBUM REVIEW- THE TEN TON TINNIES - TONS OF TINS | Rambling Man's Reviews (anselmanderson.blogspot.com) The Ten Ton Tinnies-Bad Gas Travels Fast in a Small Town ( Music Review & Intervie...
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MUSIC INTERVIEW: CORY SINGER

Photo Credit: Press   The Rambling Man got an opportunity to interview influential singer/songwriter Cory Singer about his latest single 'Break of Dawn', his rise to fame and his advocacy work for Autism. Scroll down to read the full interview.   Good morning, how are you? I’m doing well, thank you!  Could you introduce yourself to the readers? My name is Cory Singer. I am a singer/songwriter, social media influencer, and autism advocate. I create music to be able to inspire others with my experiences and insights of having autism myself. How did you start your musical journey? I grew up listening to music. I always heard my parents playing artists such as Stevie Wonder, Journey, Melissa Etheridge, etc. I began playing the trumpet in the third grade and started doing theatre in the fourth grade, which I still continue to do. When I was eighteen, I participated in Bravo TV ’s singing competition “The Kandi Factory.” After winning my episode, I was able to work ...
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Album Of the Week- Ophelia's Eye- Hopeless World

  Swiss modern metal heavyweights Ophelia's Eye have returned with the mini-album Hopeless World , a follow-up to last year's widely received three-track EP Fight for Us . I reviewed the EP for these pages last year and remember being impressed with their energy, harsh vocals, and stellar guitar play, so I was excited to see that they have this new album out. I felt like the band could go on to massive things.  (You can find a link to the review below.) The five-piece has earned rave reviews from reputable magazines such as The Razor's Edge and Moshville Times . ' Hopeless World' brings the same rage, intensity, and thunderous riffs as 'Fight for Us' with three extra tracks added. The LP touches on similar social and personal issues as the last EP, with topics ranging from suicide to divisiveness to greed and envy. The LP picks up with the soaring double harmonies of ' My Honour ' from Rhythm guitarist Corinne Ryter and lead guitarist Remo Lemp ....
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Single Review: Allan James- Our dreams

Words were written by Anselm Anderson for Rambling Man's Reviews Allan James  is a much-accomplished singer-songwriter, based in Northern Virginia, USA James is a self-taught musician, who began playing guitar and singing songs aged 8 and by the time he reached his early teens, James had started to record and perform his original music for school, dances, and charities. James returned to the US following a successful stint as host of his own guitar TV show in Iceland, whilst living over there. Allan James achieved critical acclaim following the release of his debut single on local radio stations, as well as releasing  6 albums to date. James has always been at the forefront of utilizing technologies and using the internet to build a fanbase.  He now returns with " Our Dreams", the latest single off his forthcoming new album. A beautifully structured track that captures the soul with its succinct guitar play and poetic lyrics. The track conjures feelings of serenity...
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Review: Stereophobia- Choke on This

Photo Credit: Eclipse Records   Words written by Anselm Anderson Last week, Stereophobia released their highly anticipated sophomore album, Choke on This , through Eclipse Records. This album follows their 2023 debut, No One Cares, and features a straightforward blend of alt-rock and grunge influences. Stereophobia is a power trio based in Lisbon, Portugal, consisting of guitarist and vocalist Mike Rocha, drummer Daniel Antunes, and bassist Bruno Santos. Produced by Miguel Camillo and mixed, mastered and recorded alongside Stereophobia at MC Studios. Choke on This consists of thirteen tracks filled with musically unsettling tones, angst-driven lyrics, and sonically enriching riffs that cut deep. Photo Credit: Rodrigo Vargas The album opens with an unsettling monologue that transitions into the intense cries of 'Maggots', which combines frenetic riffs and frenzied harsh vocals, propelling this album into a dramatic surge of grunge. The album maintains a grunge essence, echoing ...
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EP Review: Virtue in Vain-Nothing is All I Am

  CoverArtwork Courtesy of San Pr Words Written by Anselm Anderson Today marks the final chapter of an emphatic trilogy by British Metalcore Heavyweights , Virtue in Vain . Nothing is All I Am ' is the third instalment exploring human emotions and psyche.  The trio began their journey in 2015 with their debut EP,  For All You Know is the Mask I Wore ,  focusing on the loss of identity, before 2019's   Dusk//Dawn looking at the consequences of a terrible night out, whilst 'Nothing is All I Am ' focuses on rebuilding a fractured mind. The trio of lead vocalist Hywel Thomas, guitarist Mason Williams, and drummer Daniel Bryant hail from South Wales deliver another dose of metalcore that hits like a sledgehammer to the head. The band replicates what many other British bands of the genre do, but they bring a story behind their music. Their emotional cries blend with powerful riffs and down-tuned instrumentals that resonate long after the music has stopped. Their...
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