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INTERVIEW: BIG WRECK

Since the release of their successful third album, Albatross, Big Wreck began their fourth album Ghosts, with a goal of rediscovering what made them fall in love with rock [READ MORE]
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INTERVIEW: JENNIFER BATTEN

The legendary Jennifer Batten, guitarist famously known for her eight finger tapping technique, speed, dexterity and amazing accuracy, took some time to talk with Rock [READ MORE]

INTERVIEW: ORIANTHI

I think it’s safe to say that if someone told you that a three year old was playing the piano, you probably envision a runny nosed toddler banging on a Fisher Price [READ MORE]

INTERVIEW: CONCORDIA - ERIC EMERY

The current active rock and radio rock scene might be heavily populated at the moment, but the Cleveland, Ohio based quartet that goes by the name of Concordia, has something to offer quite a few bands don’t. Not only do they have solid rock songs played with top notch ability, they have a vocalist in Eric Emery that has that “voice” that makes them stand out from the crowd! It is easy to appreciate Emery’s strong vocal presence found on the band’s debut album, Clarity of Perception, but it is when you hear him sing the songs in their truest acoustic form that you know the singer has that “special voice.”

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NEWS: ONE MACHINE: Critically Acclaimed Guitarist/Songwriter STEVE SMYTH Announces New Project

The highly-anticipated brainchild of critically acclaimed guitarist/songwriter Steve Smyth (Nevermore, Forbidden, Dragonlord, Vicious Rumors), ONE MACHINE, is alive and kicking. ONE MACHINE boasts classic and modern influences, featuring a collection of international members carefully selected by Smyth: Mikkel Sandager (Mercenary) on vocals, Jamie Hunt (Biomechanical) sharing guitar duties, rounded out by a powerhouse rhythm section with Tomas “O’Beast” Koefoed (Mnemic) on bass guitar and Raphael Saini (Chaoswave) on drums.

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ALBUM REVIEW: GROUSE - HEADS

Let’s get one thing sorted from the get go, this is not rock'n'roll, but GODDAM it is some cool shit! There is so much to take in and grab hold of here that fans of all styles, especially progressive rock/metal, will find something to latch onto and obsess over.

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