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Crosson – ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Love Affair’ (Galaxy Records/Metalapolis Records)

Crosson – ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Love Affair’ (Galaxy Records/Metalapolis Records)

Posted by | Apr 10, 2020 | ,

It could be argued that your relationship with rock ‘n’ roll is most definitely a love affair. Unlike most affairs, it does tend to live a lifetime, becoming more of a way of life, or a code by which to live same. In common with most affairs, it has its up and downs, its rough moments and its smooth, its moments when we both love and hate each other in equal measure. But, like all good love affairs, if you both work at it, then it is an immensely rewarding experience. This second, aptly named, album from Aussie sleazebags Crosson is a case in point…

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Hearts & Hand Grenades – ‘Nothing Left’ EP (Self-Released)

Hearts & Hand Grenades – ‘Nothing Left’ EP (Self-Released)

Posted by | Apr 9, 2020 | ,

Formed just over a year ago, Hearts & Hand Grenades dropped this sophomore EP at the very end of 2019, before we all knew what social distancing was. Gerald S had sampled the video for the lead track a month or two ago and immediately wanted to hear more by the band. One of the first things that stood out for our man is the no frills approach they take. Their focus is on crafting timeless hard rock songs that will maintain their freshness for years to come. With all of the different genres and subgenres that get thrown around today, there are not many bands that deliver the same powerful hard rock that these New Yorkers do…

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Dool – ‘Summerland’ (Prophesy Productions)

Dool – ‘Summerland’ (Prophesy Productions)

Posted by | Apr 9, 2020 | ,

Taking their name from the Dutch word for “wandering”, Rotterdam’s Dool certainly live up to their name with this, their second full-length album. Right from the offset, ‘Summerland’ immediately displays a variety of influences and explores myriad musical miens, mixing prog, psychedelia and post rock with the sort of gay abandon that many other acts would not dare to attempt.

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High Priestess – ‘Casting The Circle’ (Ripple Music)

High Priestess – ‘Casting The Circle’ (Ripple Music)

Posted by | Apr 9, 2020 | ,

Having covered their self-titled debut release back in 2018, it would have been rather remiss of Astrocreep not to keep up with a band he really enjoyed the first time around. Of course, it’s that difficult sophomore release, though, which contains that worry of whether they stick to earlier form or whether they twist to something slightly different. Well, there’s only one way of finding that out…

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