Prymary, a progressive-metal combo based in Southern California, released their third full-length CD (their second for label, Progrock Records), The Enemy Inside in late 2009. Largely the brainchild of drummer/lyricist Chris Quirarte, the band steers well within the same territory frequented by Dream Theater or the band you might hear Quirarte moonlighting in, Fates Warning. [...]
by TW on February 26, 2010
Before I begin this review, let us please dispense with the term “grunge” as a way to describe music and stuff it aside as a word for the resinous build-up inside of a weed smoker’s bong. “Grunge” has always been a media creation for lazy journalists to lump the music of all bands from Seattle [...]
Rock and roll music has an incredibly rich catalog of artists’ first recordings that not only showcase formidable talent but, sometimes, become career-defining moments. Call it beginner’s luck, call it the result for hard dues paid, here are 10 of the greatest rock debut albums. Stay tuned for more great debuts… 1. Guns N’ Roses, [...]
by TW on December 17, 2009
25 Great Moments in Rock Drumming – Day 2: Eric Carr, “I Love It Loud,” from Kiss’s Creatures Of The Night Eric Carr was cut from the John Bonham cloth, employing a massive attack, emphasizing big and burly beating. Yet Carr was a more polished musician than Kiss predecessor Peter Criss. “I Love It Loud” [...]