The Rockstar Reviewer (Rambling Man's Reviews)

  Photo Courtesy of Wild Kingdom Records Words Written by Anselm Anderson Phillip Shouse , the renowned session musician , released his debut EP ' Vol 1 ' last week through Wild Kingdom Records. After more than two decades of supporting his contemporaries, Shouse emerges as the lead vocalist and songwriter of his unique hard rock style .  The current guitarist of Accept  has appeared on four albums and has toured internationally with the legendary Teutonic metal band . Shouse's CV highlights his collaborations with notable artists, including Kiss alumni Gene Simmons and the late Ace Frehley , as well as country musician Rodney Atkins and former Mötley Crüe frontman John Corabi . Additionally, Shouse hosts his own jam session nights in Nashville and is a co-founder and co-owner of Rock N Röll , a Swedish non-alcoholic beer company. I initially approached this EP expecting it to be a heavy metal release filled with guitar-heavy tracks. However, I found the opposite...

Photo Courtesy of Chris Griffiths/Riff Photos   Edited by Anselm Anderson Today, Award-winning Blues-Rock guitarist Ross Harding Announced New 2026 Live Dates for ‘ The Blood & The Blues’ UK Tour, which will see him continue to take his darker bluesy rock & roll throughout the UK in 2026.   Ross Harding had a successful 2024, performing throughout the UK in cities such as Newcastle , Glasgow , Bracknell , London , Southampton , Woking , and Kingsbridge . He showcased his talent in various formats, including Solo Acoustic , Unplugged Band , and Full Electric Band . The full electric band performances will now be held under the name “Ross Harding & The Dark Blues.” However, the exceptional musicianship, captivating songs, and distinctive dark blues rock sound will continue to shine.  ‘The Blood and The Blues’ UK Tour will begin with live dates from late January 2026 onwards. New dates are set to be announced once confirmed, so keep an eye on Ross’s socia...

Photo Credit: Michael Selby Edited by Anselm Anderson Toronto’s The Get Alongs return with their first single “Come On,” from their upcoming album,  Second To None ,  which is due out on June 19, 2026 via Having Fun / We Are Busy Bodies . It’s dose of  jangly,  guitar rock leans towards The Brian Jonestown Massacre and early Oasis . The track is being released using bone conduction technology , which transmits vibrations through the skull. You can enjoy the experience by sucking on a limited-edition lollipop . Come On,” can only be heard while sucking on it The song plays directly inside a user's head using vibration technology. It works by transmitting audio vibrations through the teeth and jawbone to the inner ear, bypassing the eardrum entirely. That means that the song travels straight through your jaw and into your skull, bypassing the usual distance between listener and sound. All quite interesting like a Science class! Formed in 2017, the four-piece consists ...