Words by Anselm Anderson Shotgun Sawyer, based in California, has released their third studio album, a self-titled effort, via Ripple Music last Friday. The trio returns with a new drummer and direction for the better. Lead vocalist Dylan Jarman is joined by bassist Brett Sanders and the latest drummer Cody Tarbell has transitioned from stoner rock. roots-based outfit to a blues band. The trio combines traditional Chicago and Delta Blues with a modern twist on this nine-track release. The album is a chronicle of the trials and tribulations of Shotgun Sawyer since the turn of the deca ..read more

  TREMONTI L to R: Tanner Keegan, Mark Tremonti, Eric Freidman, Ryan Bennett [Photo Credit: Chuck Brueckmann] Tremonti returns with their sixth studio album, The End Will Show Us How slated for release in five weeks, they are back with the fourth track available in advance of the album. The title track “The End Will Show Us How” starts with the signature fingerpicking that has been a trademark of Mark’s career.TREMONTI paints a reflective portrait of the moment of clarity that comes from the decisions made throughout life, supported by Eric Friedman (guitar ..read more

  Words by Anselm Anderson The French rock group Last Temptation has returned with a new sound and lineup. In their latest album, "Heart Starter," they transition from their grunge rock guitar roots to a more traditional modern rock style. Lead by the talented guitarist Peter Scheithauer, Last Temptation has had a makeover with the addition of charismatic vocalist Loup Malevi, ex-Annihilator drummer Fabio Alessandri and long-time touring partner, bassist Franz OA Wise, Last Temptation delivers a fresh new approach to their music. "Heart Starter" is a commercial rock album in the guise ..read more

Photo Credit:Rick McGinnis The Discarded, the father-and-son trio, released their sixth full-length studio album, 'The Green Door', last week. Following their explosive first two singles, “Testify!” and “Going Down to the Beach,” they now present the anthemic  “Ooh Yeah!". frontman JP Wasson wrote “Ooh Yeah!” on his living room couch, a space often used for jamming and songwriting. ” Bassist Jared Wasson lays down a steady foundation with Drop D tuning, driving the song through its various dynamic shifts. The release of “Ooh Yeah!” alongside The Green Door represe ..read more

Metal giants IN FLAMES have announced a European tour for Spring and Summer 2025, which follows directly after their extensive US tour with Machine Head in April and May. The band will play some of the biggest festivals in Europe like Rock am Ring, Mystic, Novarock, Greenfield, Copenhell, Graspop and Tuska, alongside exclusive headline shows with support bands such as Jinjer, Heaven Shall Burn, Lacuna Coil and Orbit Culture. Anders Fridén commented: "We haven’t forgotten Europe in 2025. We are excited to return to festival stages next summer and we have some special headlining shows ..read more

Words by Anselm Anderson Independent Label Banana Records presents the veterans of pop-punk, Healthy Junkies, the popular quartet from London, cordially invite you to 'Listen to the Mad', their latest LP released last week. The fourteen-track album fuses '90s pop-punk choruses with grunge-era riffs, incorporating psychedelic rock and goth elements. Established in 2010, the band was created by French vocalist Nina Courson and guitarist Phil Honey-Jones to promote greater awareness of mental health, which is reflected in their name. The duo soon added bassist Dave Whitmore and drummer Dave Gaut ..read more

Saxon is extremely excited to announce a full Hell, Fire, and Steel UK & Ireland Tour, which will see the band perform songs from their new album Hell, Fire, and Damnation and play their classic album Wheels of Steel in full, from start to finish, for the last time. The tour will also include all the other hits and fan favourites. Also, to make it even more special, Saxon has invited their great friend the legend that is former Accept vocalist, Dirkschneider to perform his classic album Balls to the Wall in its entirety too which should make for one memorable evening. Saxon’s Biff ..read more

Photo Credit: OOB Records Words by Anselm Anderson Multi-instrumentalist Peter Lawson shares the story of a 17th-century witchfinder and his accomplice on his latest EP, "The Witchfinder." The EP is inspired by the true story of Matthew Hopkins and John Stearne, two witch-finders intent on causing chaos and destruction during the Civil War in 17th-century England. They hunted down suspected witches under the Witchfinder Act of 1542 before presenting them for trial. Lawson produces over half an hour of seven tracks, using traditional medieval instruments like the bodhrán and mandolin t ..read more

Photo Credit: Nuclear Blast Records Today, the mighty KREATOR have released a digital album and full video stream of their monumental live performance at Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile, which was held and recorded on April 23rd, 2023. Fans can relive the mayhem and massive circle pits that erupted throughout the night, showcasing the raw energy that only KREATOR and their Chilean Hordes can command. With Live In Chile you can experience one of the world's most renowned extreme metal bands rip through a breathtaking, career-spanning set full of fan favourites and songs from t ..read more

Photo Credit: Press Interview by Anselm Anderson The Rambling Man always ventures to promote new bands, as a means to educate the readers. Today, I grabbed an opportunity to speak with the lead vocalist of the newly formed Sirensong, who recently released their latest single "March Into The Sun". Please scroll down to read the full transcript with Alice Freya, in which she discussed the inception of the band, their new single, and their upcoming album. Hello, how are you? Could you introduce yourself to the readers? We are SIRENSONG, a five-piece hard rock/ metal band from South Wales ..read more