Reviews of albums, EP’s, DVD’s, music books and more
Anyone who’s been reading The Rockpit over the last few years will now how highly we rate Black Paisley. In 2020 they’re back with a new album of heavy and melodic Bluesy numbers that […]
After the rather quirky ‘The Story of Helix’ – the spoken word, um history of the band set to music that opens this collection (and name checks the first time I saw them supporting […]
I love this record! Imagine Cheap Trick met TPOH and the Foos and invited you round for a party with The Hives, The Darkness and Queen to jam some Pop Punk… Opener ‘Roomer’ is […]
Hardcore giants Hatebreed are back with their 8th studio album “Weight of The False Self” out November 27th via Nuclear Blast. If ever there was a time for some enlightning heavy music, it’s now […]
There’s probably not a better title for a song in the times we’re currently in that ‘Never Give Up’ and King King hit the spot nicely with a song about resolve with a bluesy […]
The history of Rock is littered with the never ending saga of bands who split and reformed or splintered whilst continuing to tour and record with various line-ups and various members touting their version […]
The sweetness of goth becomes unforgettable once you enter the world of Theatre of Tragedy! Double-sweet, now in vinyl ! In the mid 90’s they broke every rule, spoken, melodic, metallic, however you […]
The novel’s effect is what you can feel in 2020…..Alexander Dumas inspired them and decades later, Iron Mask come to ya, with a brand, fantastic new album! It’s loud since the beginning, no time […]
Interesting name! Of course, it originates from the british legendary NWOBHM dudes, but not the music. The music Iron Savior have been doing is unique, tempting to listen to. In 1996, a new space […]
Metal supergroup Killer Be Killed are back with a vengeance with their follow up sophomore album “Reluctant Hero”. It’s not easy for these guys, which consist of Max Cavalera (Soulfly/ex-Sepultura), Ben Koller (Converge/Mutoid Man), […]
Evildead was formed in 1987 with the intention to create heavy music in the thrash metal vein. Their sound was unique; highlighting a blend of speed and thrash metal guitar riffs along with hyper […]
If you love big production, high energy, feel-good melodic rockers with the European vibe then this soaring release from the ever consistent Brother Firetribe will be high on your list of purchases this year. […]
Some bands you just instantly ‘get’ and when I first heard Blackbird Sons debut EP ‘Back in the Game’ I knew people had to hear it – featuring a track ‘Scream For Me’ on […]
Despite 2020 being a disaster year, it’s been saved by the return of AC/DC with their 17th album “Power Up”. On announcement, people seemed to jump on the excitement trail as the anticipation built […]
Reb Beach is a great song-writer and over the years with Winger and Whitesnake, not to mention The Mob, Fiona and the very impressive Black Swan he’s shown he can pen a more than […]
No matter how many times I spin ‘Cursed and Corrected’, I never tire of it. There’s just something that little bit eclectic about Twister’s new record that sets it apart from the pack in […]
When was the heyday of the live album? Some might suggest it was way back in the 70’s or 80’s when bands were expected to intermittently release a live record to add to the […]
Anymore, does anybody expect a band such as Armored Saint, or any of the other long-standing stalwarts of the Metal scene, to actually turn in a “bad” album? The musicianship will always be of […]
“My midnight things” suits the band with the notorious name, those who were raising hell in the 80’s but nowadays the new album comes with another style, for the old-schoolers and the new ones […]
Having been a casual fan of legendry New York rockers Blue Oyster Cult for some time (in fact, since the mid 80’s when I first heard Don’t Fear the Reaper), I was a little […]
This is very good. Listening to the first couple of tracks on this record by Rich Kid Express you feel that you’re at the end of the 80’s on the dark end of the […]
Taken at face value P.J. Farley’s second solo album is a humble little offering, 9 songs, plenty of melody and largely unheralded. Then you listen to it – and man it just comes alive! […]
Sodom and Gomorrah! Yes, since the mid 80’s we haven’t heard a song with this title on. Doesn’t matter if you label them as death or teutonic, the groove of the song captures you […]
The Excessive Pack is Back…..in the Metal City Striking opening track! Raw energetic metal. No time to think, just headbang! Turn it up looooud to go nuts with Raven! Rock Until You Drop” was the […]
British rock & blues singer/songwriter Lynne Jackaman has released her debut solo album ‘One Shot’ on August 14 through JackamanMusic and it has been making waves in both the US & UK, with her […]
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