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  • BLACK STONE CHERRY Release New Track ‘Deep’

    Hailing from Kentucky, BLACK STONE CHERRY have released their brand new 7-track EP Celebrate. Out now via Mascot Records, the Southern rocking quartet have shared their latest offering in the form of an emotionally and personally vulnerable music video for the focus track Deep. Teaming up with Sands, the UK charity saving babies’ lives and […]
  • ALIEN ANT FARM Share New Single ‘Reasons’

    Alien Ant Farm have released their new single, Reasons, via Judge & Jury Records. The track will appear on the band’s forthcoming new album, due out this fall. The release marks a new chapter for the band, leaning into new creative opportunities and collaborations after more than two decades together. Additionally, Alien Ant Farm will […]
  • Review LOST SOCIETY “”Hell Is a State of Mind”

    Four years after releasing “If the Sky Came Down”, Finnish metal band Lost Society return with their new album, “Hell Is a State of Mind”. Having started out as a thrash metal band, the group has steadily shifted its sound toward groove-driven modern metal. “Hell Is a State of Mind” continues this transformation, which becomes… Continue Reading →
  • 2026 Spitting Out Treasure….



    All kinds of great music already released and about to be released this year.
    Here’s a taste:

    JACK HARLON AND THE DEAD CROWS: INEXORABLE OPPOSITES

    Picked this up on a recommendation and was pleasantly surprised:

    Another excellent Australian band:

    Tim Coutts-Smith: Vocals, Guitar
    Jordan Richardson: Guitar
    Brayden Becher: Drums
    Liam Barry: Bass






    NEW MEXICAN DOOM CULT: ZIGGURAT
    Another recommendation I’m ecstatic I followed:
    Stoner-Doom perfection from Sweden:
    Nils – guitars, vocals
    Fredrik – bass
    David – guitars
    Magnus – drums









    MOTORPSYCHO:THE GAIA II SPACE CORPS
     
    The mighty Motorpsycho return with another gem of an album, only a year after releasing my personal number 2 favorite album of 2025.  A week after release, I’m enjoying this one just as much.  


    Norway’s equivalent of Pink Floyd:

    Bent Sæther – rhythm & lead guitars, lead & background vocals, bass 
    Hans Magnus “Snah” Ryan – electric sitar, background vocals
    Reine Fiske: Electric lead guitars
    Olaf Olsen: Drums










    DESERT COLOSSUS: APPARATUS

    Dutch stoner rock veterans have released their finest album yet, and for some reason, decided to offer it as a “Name Your Own Price” release.  This appears destined for my 2026 top ten; I can’t stop playing it.
    Frank Zoomer: Vocals, Guitar
    Leon van Wijk: Guitar, Background Vocals
    Tom Collé: Bass, Accordion, Bacground Vocals
    Frank Fey: Drums, Background Vocals, Synths, Trumpet









    WEEDPECKER: V
    Polish stoner rock veterans are contending for both album of the year and album art of the year.

    Piotr Dobry – guitar,vox,synths
    Piotr Kuks – bass
    Zbigniew Promiński- drums
    Piotr Sadza – sytnhs
    Tomasz Walczak – synths










    And last, but not least….

    ROB ZOMBIE: THE GREAT SATAN

    If you have read many of my posts over the years, you know I’ve always had a soft spot for Rob Zombie.  I’ve enjoyed whatever musical avenue he’s gone down over the years, with my only complaint being that the albums are usually not long enough.  After years with John 5 on guitar, Rob’s brought back Mike Riggs, who played on the Sinister Urge and Hellbilly Deluxe albums (both among my very favorites).  This album is getting very good reviews, and count me among the fans (although once again I do wish it was longer!)

    Rob Zombie is from Haverhill, Massachusetts.
    His current band:


    Rob Zombie: Lead Vocals
    Mike Riggs: Guitar
    Rob Nicholson (Blasko): Bass
    Ginger Fish: Drums


  • 2026 Spitting Out Treasure….



    All kinds of great music already released and about to be released this year.
    Here’s a taste:

    JACK HARLON AND THE DEAD CROWS: INEXORABLE OPPOSITES

    Picked this up on a recommendation and was pleasantly surprised:

    Another excellent Australian band:

    Tim Coutts-Smith: Vocals, Guitar
    Jordan Richardson: Guitar
    Brayden Becher: Drums
    Liam Barry: Bass






    NEW MEXICAN DOOM CULT: ZIGGURAT
    Another recommendation I’m ecstatic I followed:
    Stoner-Doom perfection from Sweden:
    Nils – guitars, vocals
    Fredrik – bass
    David – guitars
    Magnus – drums









    MOTORPSYCHO:THE GAIA II SPACE CORPS
     
    The mighty Motorpsycho return with another gem of an album, only a year after releasing my personal number 2 favorite album of 2025.  A week after release, I’m enjoying this one just as much.  


    Norway’s equivalent of Pink Floyd:

    Bent Sæther – rhythm & lead guitars, lead & background vocals, bass 
    Hans Magnus “Snah” Ryan – electric sitar, background vocals
    Reine Fiske: Electric lead guitars
    Olaf Olsen: Drums










    DESERT COLOSSUS: APPARATUS

    Dutch stoner rock veterans have released their finest album yet, and for some reason, decided to offer it as a “Name Your Own Price” release.  This appears destined for my 2026 top ten; I can’t stop playing it.
    Frank Zoomer: Vocals, Guitar
    Leon van Wijk: Guitar, Background Vocals
    Tom Collé: Bass, Accordion, Bacground Vocals
    Frank Fey: Drums, Background Vocals, Synths, Trumpet









    WEEDPECKER: V
    Polish stoner rock veterans are contending for both album of the year and album art of the year.

    Piotr Dobry – guitar,vox,synths
    Piotr Kuks – bass
    Zbigniew Promiński- drums
    Piotr Sadza – sytnhs
    Tomasz Walczak – synths










    And last, but not least….

    ROB ZOMBIE: THE GREAT SATAN

    If you have read many of my posts over the years, you know I’ve always had a soft spot for Rob Zombie.  I’ve enjoyed whatever musical avenue he’s gone down over the years, with my only complaint being that the albums are usually not long enough.  After years with John 5 on guitar, Rob’s brought back Mike Riggs, who played on the Sinister Urge and Hellbilly Deluxe albums (both among my very favorites).  This album is getting very good reviews, and count me among the fans (although once again I do wish it was longer!)

    Rob Zombie is from Haverhill, Massachusetts.
    His current band:


    Rob Zombie: Lead Vocals
    Mike Riggs: Guitar
    Rob Nicholson (Blasko): Bass
    Ginger Fish: Drums


  • JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Teams Up With ORIANTHI On Powerful New Single “What Good Is My Love?”

    Photo: John Scott

    British blues-rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns today with a stirring new single, “What Good Is My Love?,” featuring acclaimed Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter Orianthi. Out now via Journeyman Records, the emotionally charged track pairs two of modern blues rock’s most formidable guitarists for a dynamic and deeply personal collaboration.

    Driven by a slow-burning groove and soaring guitar interplay, “What Good Is My Love?” explores the painful uncertainty that comes when love is no longer reciprocated. Joanne’s soulful vocals, while Orianthi’s stunning guitar solo, carries the weight of the song’s central question, capturing the vulnerability of realizing that even the deepest devotion may not always be enough.

    Photo: Alex Brown

    “We’ve probably all been in the position at some point in life when the love we had and give isn’t returned,” Joanne shares. “Whether it’s unrequited or simply fades. I wanted to write a song for those of us who have had to question, “What good is my love if it’s not enough?”

    The track unfolds with a simmering intensity before erupting into electrifying guitar exchanges between Joanne and Orianthi, whose fiery playing adds another dimension to the song’s emotional arc. The pairing of their distinct styles creates a striking musical dialogue, blending raw blues grit with soaring melodic leads. Together, they deliver a performance that balances heartbreak with defiant strength, turning personal reflection into an anthemic moment of catharsis.

    “What Good Is My Love?” arrives as the latest preview of Joanne’s forthcoming studio album, due out later this year. The single follows the recent release of “Hell Or High Water,” a blues gospel anthem about perseverance and inner struggle, gaining momentum across streaming platforms and radio.

    The upcoming album builds on the momentum of Joanne’s critically acclaimed Black & Gold, which drew widespread praise upon its release. Classic Rock Magazine awarded the album a 9/10 rating, while Powerplay Magazine highlighted its “pop appeal and smoothness.” Guitarist Magazine noted that it “reinforces Joanne’s place in the firmament of today’s brightest stars,” and American Blues Scene called it “a deeply personal experience, showcasing the depth of Joanne’s artistry.” Together with the Black & Gold (Deluxe Edition) and a run of acoustic reinterpretations, the album marked a major creative milestone in Joanne’s career.

    The new single arrives as Joanne prepares to launch her Spring 2026 U.S. headline tour, bringing her electrifying live show to audiences across the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Florida. The run begins March 18th in Skokie, IL and includes stops in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Indiana, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Florida, culminating with a sold-out appearance at Sound Wave Beach Weekend in Miramar Beach. Known for her commanding stage presence, fiery guitar work, and emotionally immersive performances, Joanne continues to captivate audiences with a set that blends new material with fan favourites from across her catalogue. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.joanneshawtaylor.com/tour.

    2026 Spring U.S. Tour
    March 18 – Skokie, IL – North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
    March 20 – Kent, OH – The Kent Stage
    March 21 – Pittsford, NY – Beston Hall
    March 22 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts of Homer
    March 24 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel
    March 25 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater
    March 27 – State College, PA – The State Theatre
    March 28 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head On Stage
    March 29 – Oakmont, PA – The Oaks Theater
    March 31 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater
    April 2 – Franklin, TN – The Franklin Theatre
    April 3 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center
    April 4 – Cornelius, NC – Cain Center for the Arts
    April 7 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
    April 9 – West Palm Beach, FL – Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
    April 10 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
    April 10-12 – Miramar Beach, FL – Sound Wave Beach Weekend +
    +Sold Out

    Europe Summer Dates
    May 23 Peer, BE – Deusterstraat 78
    May 24 Schoppingen, DE – Schoppingen Blues Festival
    May 25 Raalte, NL – Ribs & Blues Festival
    May 27 Hanover, DE – Pavillon
    May 28 Nuremberg, DE – Lowensaal
    May 29 Eindhoven, NL – Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

    JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
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  • HEAVY AUSSIE CONTENT DIGIMAG #257

    VIEW HEAVY AUSTRALIAN CONTENT DIGIMAG #257 HERE This weeks DigiMag features a very special artist who is making her way to Australia in the coming weeks. After opening for Heilung on her last visit, Eivor returns with her headline show and HEAVY caught up with the talented vocalist to find out what to expect and […]
  • A Homecoming In Sound: EIVOR Prepares For Australian Headline Tour

    Fresh from a powerful return to the region in 2024, Faroese artist Eivør is set to bring her first-ever headline tour of Australia this March, marking a long-anticipated homecoming of sorts. After opening for Heilung last year, the experience left a lasting imprint on the singer, who describes the visit as the fulfilment of a […]