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Posted on May 14th 2026, 4:30p.m.

German dark rockers Autumnblaze are premiering “Licht Aus”, the newest single off their next long player Glut. The latter drops June 26 via Argonauta Records.
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When one thinks of Long Island, stoner doom may not be the first musical variant that comes to mind. Restless Spirit have been out to change that since 2015, dropping several EPs and 3 long players of massive, weighty music with toes in the pools frequented by Mastodon, C.O.C., and The Sword. 2023s Afterimage was a great album crushed beneath a disastrous production that made enjoyment nigh impossible. Now comes their self-titled 4th album and a bit of a course correction. It’s a lighter, more rocking effort with a sense of brightness and wistfulness embedded in the burly, beefy sound. It’s still something entirely well-suited for a biker bar, but what Restless Spirit does is put them in the same ballpark as acts like Clutch, Fireball Ministry, and Freedom Hawk, and just in time for summer sun and outdoor beer drinking. How could that be a bad thing?

The things I love about Restless Spirit are still here, as opening track “The Burning Need” ably illustrates. It’s slick, bluesy, hard rock in the vein of C.O.C. with big riffs and feedback backing up Paul Alosio’s big, soulful bellows. It’s groovy, crunchy stuff with balls aplenty and a chorus that really pops and sticks in the craw, and you’d be forgiven for thinking this came from some southern crew rather than 3 guys from New York. The goods keep coming on “Hallowed,” which is a bit more spacey and moody, but the hooks are there, and the riffs do most of the talking, as they should. There’s a vintage Monster Magnet vibe in its DNA, and the guitar work is quite agile and interesting, with moments of introspective melancholy effectively stirred into the brew. “Desolations Wake” is a big moment, taking a rocked-out, rowdy approach to entertainingly punchy places with hard-charging guitar work that reminds a lot of Freedom Hawk. It’s got enough machismo to put extra hair on your nethers and make you want to punch a boulder. This one is heading right to my fun in the sun playlist with a bullet.

Unfortunately, not everything Restless Spirit attempts is a home run, and while nothing here is bad, cuts like “Red in Tooth and Claw” feel a bit more generic and safe. While the nearly 7 minutes of “Time and Distance” pass pretty well thanks to the powerhouse guitar work and forceful vocals, it does feel a bit overlong by the end. The nearly 9-minute closer, “Phantom Pain,” features a 70s psych-rock flavor that reminds me of Wino’s solo material, and the laid-back, emotive guitars pair well with the rougher, heavy riffs. But the length isn’t entirely justified, and by the 6th minute, things start to feel too stretched out. At just over 40 minutes, tracks like these make Restless Spirit feel longer than it really is, despite a good amount of interesting ideas and solid performances across the board. On the good side, the production is vastly better than last time, feeling warm and bright. The guitars have the proper weight, and the drum sound is satisfyingly deep.

The center of the Restless Spirit universe is Paul Alosio. His riffs and emotive fretboarding provide the foundation for everything, and he’s quite adept at crafting powerful, sinuous leads that grab your attention. Since this kind of music lives and dies by the riffs, he’s the prime mover, and move you he will as he dabbles in 70s rock and borrows from the expected wellsprings like Black Sabbath and Kyuss. He pairs his leads with an effectively rough but melodic vocal approach, and he’s at his best here, delivering with gravitas and soul. Marc Morello backs him up with thick, fat basslines that rumble and quake in all the best ways, while kitman Jon Gusman pounds away with abandon and a keen sense of groove. This is a talented trio, but their mostly good works get partially undermined by occasionally inconsistent writing and a bloat outbreak on the album’s ass-end.

Restless Spirit is a lesser creature than Afterimage and Blood of the Old Gods, but when it hits the mark, it will leave a deep impression on your ears. It’s worth checking out though, and I’m still a big believer in what the future holds for Restless Spirit. Talent abides, and spirits lurk endlessly, after all. Hail the Isle of Long!

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Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Magnetic Eye
Websites: restlessspirit.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/restlessspiritny | instagram.com/restlessspirit
Releases Worldwide: May 8th, 2026

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Long-running rockers Journey have announced part two of their extensive North American farewell tour. Confirmed dates and cities are at your disposal via flyer below.
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NYHC kings Madball remain one of the few legacy acts capable of seamlessly bridging the gap between the old-school era and the modern heavy music landscape. To say hardcore is in the band’s DNA is an understatement – it is their lifeblood. On their tenth studio album, "Not Your Kingdom" which will be released on July 24th via Nuclear Blast, the ban… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

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Today Supreme officially drops their spring collection in collaboration with the Michigan witch house duo Salem, which includes a pair of grippy hospital socks. The team-up makes sense — music aside, “hip yet mentally disturbed” is kind of a key component of Salem’s whole thing. Anyway, now Jack Donoghue and John Holland have a whole…

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My Chemical Romance’s final album is getting a deluxe edition makeover

One month prior the release of their Sons Of The Abandoned record, Spaniards Bloodhunter now stream the newest single – the cover of Annihilator track “Human Insecticide”.
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Following her eighth triumphant appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Samantha Fish has released “Don’t Say It,” the latest single from her forthcoming live album, Paper Doll Live, due Friday June 12th via Rounder Records.

Fish’s first official live album, Paper Doll Live captures the electrifying stage presence that has made her one of the most compelling performers in modern blues and roots music. Recorded at the historic Bijou Theatre, the album documents a band firing on all cylinders in front of a packed crowd, elevated by the soaring harmonies of Nashville gospel legends The McCrary Sisters.

“‘Don’t Say It’ is one of those songs that builds gradually — a slow-burn reveal where one person is fighting for the validity of a relationship while the other is emotionally checked out,” says Fish. “It was incredible having the McCrary Sisters on this track. They weave in and out of the harmonies and add so much heart and depth.”

The two-time GRAMMY nominee has built her reputation the old-school way: onstage, with a live show critics have called “wild, raunchy… an absolute must-see” (Louder Than War) and praised for its “savage guitar work and commanding stage presence” (Blues Rock Review). Paper Doll Live captures that energy in full force — raw, immediate, and impossible to fake.

From towering performances of “Lose You” and “Sweet Southern Sounds” to a blistering rendition of the MC5’s “Kick Out the Jams,” the album highlights a band fully immersed in the moment — unfiltered, ferocious, and deeply connected to its audience.

“There’s a fire that comes across in live performance that doesn’t always translate in studio albums,” Fish says. “The stage lays all of that bare.”

Emerging from Kansas City’s blues lineage and shaped by influences ranging from Prince and Leonard Cohen to the legends of Mississippi Hill Country blues, Fish has spent her career turning live performance into both proving ground and catharsis. From cold-calling bars as a teenager to headlining international festivals, she has forged a live show that balances grit, vulnerability, and explosive musicianship.

“If Paper Doll was a declaration of artistic power,” Fish says, “Paper Doll Live is the sound of that power unleashed.”

With Paper Doll Live, Samantha Fish delivers more than a concert recording — she captures the visceral connection that has made her one of the most celebrated live performers in contemporary roots music today.

Tour Dates and Ticket Information Available Here:

5.14 Marion, IL Marion – Cultural & Civic Center
5.16 Welch, MN – Treasure Island Casino**
5.17 Des Plaines, IL – The Des Plaines Theatre
5.19 Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
5.20 State College, PA – The State Theatre
5.21 Troy, NY – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
5.22 Ledyard, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino **
5.23 Beverly, MA – The Cabot
5.24 Nashua, NH – Nashua Center for the Arts
5.27 Patchogue, NJ – Patchogue Theatre
5.28 Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater
5.29 Lebanon, NH – Levanon Opera House
5.30 Augusta, NJ – Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest
5.31 Buffalo, NY – Babeville
6.19 Grolloo, Netherlands – Holland Intl Blues Festival
6.20 Dortmund, Germany – Musiktheater Piano
6.21 Chiari, Italy – Istituto Salesiaino “San Bernadino”
6.23 Loceri, Italy – Parco Urbano
6.25 Rubigen, Switzerland – Muhle Hunziken
6.27 Vienne, France – Jazz a Vienne
6.28 Erlangen, Germany – E-Werk Kino
6.30 Mannheim, Germany – 7er-Club
7.01 Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
7.02 Hamburg, Germany – Fabrik
7.04 Helsinki – Puisto Blues
7.07 Warszawa, Poland – Klub Hydrozagadka
7.08 Gdynia, PL – Podeorko Art
9.18-19 Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brews Fest
10.31 West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go***

**w/Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

***w/Jesse Dayton

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