The Rockstar Reviewer (Rambling Man's Reviews)

  Art Coverwork: Stan W Decker Northern German Powerhouse Mob Rules have been around for over thirty years, releasing thematic concept albums , master storytelling and powerful melodies. They are set to release their latest EP, titled " Stories From the Verdant Valley ", which features a five tracker, through ROAR . The EP follows on from the success of last year's full-length " Rise of the Ruler ", which told the story of a post-apocalyptic world . This was a continuation of their earlier albums, such as 1999's " Savage Lands " and 2000's " Temple of the Two Suns ".  Rise of the Ruler marked a turning point for the band, earning them critical acclaim for their ability to reach a wider audience with powerful,dynamic music. Photo credit courtesy of Karsten Koch The five tracks from  Stories from the Verdant Vale are songs that did not make the final cut for  Rise of the Ruler,  continuing similar theme s  from the album.  Vocalist Kl...

  Photo courtesy of San PR Words by Anselm Anderson Scotland's Hard rock band Kelowna are set to release their debut album Superstar in a couple of weeks. The five-piece hails from "Up North" in the British Isles and received critical acclaim for their five-track EP last year. "Superstar" will be their first full-length, and an opportunity to listen to them. The ten-tracker is full of raw emotion and depth, capturing the band's different moods through bluesy riffs, powerful ballads, and soulful vocals. Formed in 2024, the band consists of vocalist Davy Wilson , lead guitarist Paul Moody, Bassist Simon Amos, Keyboardist Ian King, and drummer Rory McEwan. This combination produces magic on each track through every lick and insightful lyric. I hear similarities to bands like Bad Company , Deep Purple and Dire Straits because they capture the seventies sound with a thick tone and a feel-good vibe. Photo Courtesy of San PR Kelowna, like many British bands at ...

  Photo Credit: Rogue PR Words by Anselm Anderson Arizona's Progressive Rock band Little King have released a standalone single in support of their most recent tour across the States. The track has been released following last year's critically acclaimed "Lente Viviente". You can find a link to The Rockstar Review here "Opus Perficit" offers another side to the band's usual standard bluesy stuff. I think the last album opened the door to the band's penchant for experimenting with different ideas and styles. This is more progressive, with some nice acoustic instrumentals that lean more towards an expressive and emotional side for the band. The Rockstar Reviewer has covered the band for the last five years and has always been impressed by the band's musicianship and tendency to craft hook-laden tracks that capture the listener's attention from the start. The Texas-based trio formed over thirty years ago, but continue to push itself as a unit, a...