News
March 16, 2010
I've returned from my brief 'moving' absence with a review of Day of Fire's third album. This is a must-own for any fan of hard rock, especially the last song. In coming weeks I'll also be reviewing Sanctus Real's latest along with A Hope for Home and The Classic Crime. Stay tuned!
REVIEW : Starfield - The Saving One
Another solid album from Starfield
March 14, 2010
REVIEW : Demon Hunter - The World Is A Thorn
Heavy meets melody
March 13, 2010
REVIEW : Above The Golden State - The Golden Rule EP
Good catchy hooks
REVIEW : FFH - Wide Open Spaces
Good CCM
March 11, 2010
REVIEW : Newworldson - s/t
A little bit of everything
INTERVIEW : Meet Brett Callaway (Guitars & Vocals) of Close Your Eyes
Close Your Eyes Interview
REVIEW : Wrench in the Works - Decrease/Increase
One of Facedown's Finest
March 9, 2010
REVIEW : The Great Escape - In Search Of...
Midwest Metalcore
March 7, 2010
REVIEW : Memphis May Fire - Sleepwalking
Good southern post-hardcore
March 5, 2010
REVIEW : Face Your Giants - Demo
Melodic hardcore fresh from the crossroads of America...
REVIEW : Day Of My Escape - The Buried Life
Christian angst with a powerful message.
March 4, 2010
REVIEW : Red Morning Voyage - Get to the Trenches EP
Some great progressive/post-hardcore
February 28, 2010
REVIEW : The Gun Show - Currents
Midwest Metalcore
February 25, 2010
February 22, 2010
REVIEW : Sovereign Strength - Reflections
Stop being force-fed melodic hardcore and try a bite of some real hardcore
February 19, 2010
INTERVIEW : Meet Sovereign Strength
Guitarist Nelson Flores of Sovereign Strength
February 18, 2010
REVIEW : A Wayward Heart - A Wayward Heart EP
A Wayward Heart bring back that thing a lot of us used to call “emo” before the word came to mean something else. I’m talking Spill Canvas, Early November, and The Evan Anthem, especially their acoustic songs. A fine start for a young band.
REVIEW : Divide the Sea - Man
Some good southern metal with a banjo hear and there
February 17, 2010
REVIEW : Lybecker - Until We Feel Alive
Great things can come from the most unusual sources... even a fellow reviewer.
REVIEW : Riley - For The Love EP
Looking for a band that's not afraid to pioneer new ground? Then these guys may just be what you're looking for.
REVIEW : Winter's Halo - Welcome To Vegas, Baby
Thankfully, the name doesn't say it all... Winter's Halo is passionate music that's well worth a listen.
REVIEW : Dear Lovely - Jerusalem
Band: Dear Lovely
Title: Jerusalem
Label: Moonlight Records
Release Date: 2010
Review By: Steve
Track Listing:
- Samaria
- Judea
- Nazareth
- Gethsemane
- Capernaum
- Bethsaida
- Siloam
- Bethlehem
- Cana
- Bethany
- Galilee
INTERVIEW : Meet Moshe Dayan
What is the meaning behind “Moshe Dayan”?
In short, Moshe Dayan was an Israeli military leader and politician. Over the years he became a fighting symbol for Israel. Most notably he led Israel to success during the Six Day War. We like what he stood for, he was a very complicated and controversial man; his opinions were always black and white.
How long have you guys been playing together?
We formally started playing together in the late summer of 08’. We scheduled our first show on November 22, 2008 with Hollywood Undead, which gave us a deadline to write a set.… Continued →
February 14, 2010
INTERVIEW : We Came As Romans
After a few years of a little DIY managing We Came As Romans (WCAR) met Matt Stewart at one of their shows. Matt would become their representative at Outerloop Management and their gatekeeper to the professional music world. Matt got the guys in with Joey Sturgis (The Devil Wears Prada, Emarosa, Attack! Attack!) at Foundation Studios. The guys paid out of pocket for the recording. With an understanding of the economic state many of their fans were in they released the EP, Dreams, to fans for free.… Continued →
February 12, 2010
REVIEW : Darkroom - Stay Here With Me (For Better or for Worse)
Darkroom is a true indie band, releasing their sophomore album on their own once again. Stay Here With Me... is an album worth owning if you enjoy your music laced with beautiful sounds from trumpets, strings, pianos, and a xylophone behind a powerful vocal effort. Need something to brighten your day? Darkoom is the answer.
February 11, 2010
REVIEW : Pomegranates - Everybody, Come Outside!
Fun shoegaze/surf pop from Ohio.
February 9, 2010
REVIEW : Destroy Nate Allen - Perfect Recipe for a Smile
Destroy Nate Allen show a ton of potential on this album, but it is only fully realized on “Loving You” and “White Flag.” Yet when they hit it on these tracks, their acoustic sound rocks as hard as any punk band.
February 8, 2010
REVIEW : Close Your Eyes - We Will Overcome
Don't mess with Texas
INTERVIEW : Sean Patrick Rhorer, Director of A & R at Blood & Ink Records
Interview with Blood & Ink Records

