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The Neptune Power Federation – Goodnight My Children Review

By GardensTale on March 14, 2024 in Reviews, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Psychedelic Rock, 45 comments

“I have a soft spot for these Australian weirdos. Memoirs of a Rat Queen bowled me over back in 2019 and I still spin “Rat Queen” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” regularly. Follow-up Le Demon De L’amour didn’t quite tickle my fancy the same way, though, with an overall less impactful and memorable tracklist that contained only one real banger. It seems love songs didn’t capture the off-kilter theatrical vibe where The Neptune Power Federation is strongest. The concept for Goodnight My Children is fairytales and bedtime stories, which can really go either way. Underwhelming sweetness or a wonky wonderland, what does the Imperial Priestess Screaming Loz Sutch have in store for us this year?” Tell us a story. Will ya? Will ya?

Green Lung – This Heathen Land Review

By Carcharodon on October 30, 2023 in Reviews, Alternative, Doom Metal, Folk, Occult Rock, Retro Metal, 43 comments

“There is something familiar and charming about what Green Lung do and do so well. Blending the likes of Sabbath, Jethro Tull, Boston and more, the band harks back to an earlier time and, on Black Harvest, managed to do that with their own voice. However, there are lots of other things I can reach to for comfort and familiarity, perhaps explaining why I haven’t reached for Black Harvest until thinking about this review. What staying power does This Heathen Land have?” Of Lungs and lands.

Hemina – Romancing the Ether Review

By Kenstrosity on August 12, 2023 in Reviews, Ambient Metal, Electronic, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, 24 comments

“When it comes to selecting promo, the easiest way into my heart is through a vibrant, colorful piece of album artwork. Australian progressive metal quartet Hemina apparently knew this, as the artwork for fifth outing Romancing the Ether pops with its Lisa-Frank-edition-of-Journey cover. After acquiring reviewing rights from our esteemed GardensTale, I jumped right in, excited to hear what adventurous music lay just beyond that psychedelic veil.” Color is the key.

Green Lung – Black Harvest Review

By Carcharodon on October 22, 2021 in Reviews, Hard Rock, Stoner Rock, 47 comments

“Does innovation matter in metal? I often seem to find myself saying something along the lines of: “[insert band name here] isn’t really doing anything new here but perhaps they’re not really trying to.” Is ‘not doing anything new’ inherently a criticism? There’s no point asking London, UK’s Green Lung, as they’ve been too busy to care, absolutely nailing their brand of Black Sabbath worship.” Ancient airs.

Flight – A Leap through Matter Review

By Lord Doom on January 13, 2019 in 2018, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, High Roller Records, Norwegian Metal, Reviews, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, 65 comments

Two N00bs take a pass at Flight’s sophomore outing, A Leap Through Matter and it’s retro 70s goodness. So many N00bs, so little waiting.

Magick Touch – Blades, Chains, Whips & Fire Review

By GardensTale on January 9, 2018 in 2018, Edged Circle Productions, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Norwegian Metal, Reviews, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, 42 comments

“Welcome to the future, dear readers! Once again, we’ve braved a lap around the sun. 2018 looms ahead, and I get to look forward to another 12 months of somehow always picking the shittiest promos.” The Wheel of Promo is a brvtal mistress.

Boston – Life, Love & Hope Review

By Dr. Fisting on December 6, 2013 in 2013, Frontier Records, Not Metal, Releases, Reviews, 11 comments

“As someone who grew up in the Midwestern U.S., I am more than familiar with the music of Boston. Ever since the late-’70s, FM radio has played almost every track from the band’s 1976 debut album on a daily basis. I’ve never been a huge fan of the band, but some of those songs are pretty badass, if cheesy. More recently, the band was dealt a tragic blow when founding singer Brad Delp committed suicide in 2007. A brief tour followed with Michael Sweet (Stryper) taking Delp’s place, but when Sweet returned to his main band, it was assumed that Boston would be laid to rest. So I was intrigued by the news of a new record, Life, Love & Hope, recorded by mainman Tom Scholz and a mostly new lineup.” The lead singer on their “new” album has been dead since 2007. And it gets worse.

Things You Might Have Missed 2012: The Night Flight Orchestra – Internal Affairs

By Dr. Fisting on December 9, 2012 in 2012, Not Metal, Releases, Reviews, Swedish Metal, Things You Might Have Missed 2012, 1 comment

Lost in the diarrhea-like flood of bad deathcore and pretentious doom metal released in 2012, a little band from Sweden released a gem of old-school, adjective-less rock ‘n roll. The album in question is Internal Affairs by The Night Flight Orchestra, a quintet that just happens to include vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid and guitarist David […]