Rambling Man's Reviews

Photo by Travis Shinn Edited by Anselm Anderson American heavy metal icons, ARMORED SAINT return with their anticipated new full-length release, Emotion Factory Reset , set for release on May 22nd through Metal Blade Records . Emotion Factory Reset, the line up's ninth studio album since 1984’s  Debut LP "March Of The Saint", is eleven songs of diverse musicality and lyrical themes. Produced by bassist and longtime producer,  Joey Vera and mixed by Jay Ruston ( Anthrax , Stone Sour) the record finds the quintet challenging themselves. Songs like “ Close To The Bone ,” “Hit A Moonshot,” and “Every Man-Any Man” have ARMORED SAINT honouring their past as one of the most respected and recognizable bands in heavy music while making forward-thinking music rooted in the present. “Each ARMORED SAINT record, to me, is like a new skin for the band, a different chapter. I don't think we've ever repeated ourselves,” says Vera. “Every album has been pretty different from...

  Words by Anselm Anderson Pop sensation Dani Ivory  released her latest single "Pink Lightning" on May 21st. The singer has grounded her own singing style through a range of influences from Janet Jackson and The Beatles. DaniIvory  has built her fanbase through her onstage appearances such as touring with Beyonce Knowles during the 2013 SuperBowl Halftime show  and the Mrs Carter Show World Tour, as well as additional performances with Cee-Lo Green, Rhye, Imagine Dragons, Bridgit Mendler, and K-Pop group 2NEI. "Pink Lightning" showcases the powerful vocal range Daniivory has, as her dreamy timbre floats over hypnotic instrumentation and impressive production. The singer's mesmerising voice encourages the listener to not only relate but to join her in the chorus. "Pink Lightning" is available now to stream or download via all major streaming platforms. SOCIAL MEDIA  DANiiVORY | Facebook 🅓ᴬᴺii🅥ᴼᴿᵞ (@daniivory) • Instagram DANiiVORY .COM- OFFICIAL...

photo credit: Stian Andersen Norwegian symphonic black metal giants DIMMU BORGIR make their long-awaited return after an eight-year break with their new release , Grand Serpent Rising ,  due for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records .  The album delivers thirteen  remarkably diverse tracks that cement the band’s status as one of the most formidable forces in extreme music. Vocalist  Shagrath  says the reflects the past thirty years' of the band's history:  “I truly feel we’ve outdone ourselves musically on this album. It’s been a long and demanding process, but seeing how it all came together makes it incredibly rewarding. Grand Serpent Rising reflects every era of Dimmu Borgir — This album carries echoes of every chapter of Dimmu Borgir’s legacy — I believe our fans will recognize that, and find something within it that truly resonates.”  guitarist  Silenoz  explains about the meaning behind the album title Even the sheer weight...