Rambling Man's Reviews

Photo Credit: Tom "da bomb" Corso Edited by Anselm Anderson Lethal Limits is the solo project of Jeff Corso , a Bay Area punk veteran raised in the East Bay . Based in Oakland and originally from Half Moon Bay , Corso has spent decades immersed in the region’s punk and hardcore underground. This past Friday, March 13, 2026, he dropped his latest EP, Elevate . The four-tracker blends 90's punk with power pop . The tracks are melodic with plenty of punchy choruses. For fans  of bands like Hüsker Dü and The Pixies . All tracks were written and produced by Corso himself. Arriving nearly four years after Lethal Limits’ self-titled debut, Elevate shows improvements with shades of Thin Lizzy-style guitar swagger and heavier 90s grunge , all while keeping focus on the  choruses. The sound is reminiscent of a musician who grew up on punk music and skate videos, continuing to draw inspiration from those influences and experiences in their writing. Recorded between February and ...

[Photo Credit: VD Pictures] Edited by Anselm Anderson Popular Hamburg-based band Lord of the Lost are gearing up for the final chapter of their trilogy with the release of their latest single, " My Funeral ". The concluding part of their OPVS NOIR album series, OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 , is set to drop on April 10, 2026. The band has experienced a steady rise over the past couple of years, with nearly half a million listeners on Spotify, a standout appearance at the Eurovision final in 2023, a number-one album, and international tours with Iron Maiden . LORD OF THE LOST are proving themselves to be one of the most exciting and successful acts around today. OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 represents the creative peak of a band at the top. The year started with shows in the USA, Canada, and Australia, and now continues with the upcoming headline tour across Europe. The tour kicks off on Thursday, 12 March, in Oslo, Norway . Chris Harms  adds cheerfully on “My Funeral”: “The message of the song – ...

Alter Bridge L to R: Scott Phillips, Myles Kennedy, Brian Marshall, Mark Tremonti Photo Credit: Chuck Brueckmann Edited by Anselm Anderson ALTER BRIDGE unveils the final single ahead of their forthcoming self-titled eighth studio album, set for global release this Friday. “ Scales Are Falling ” delivers the band’s signature rock sound, brought to life by Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitars), Mark Tremonti (guitars/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums). The track delves into the pivotal moment of realising deception, capturing the profound emotional weight that accompanies the revelation of truth. Lead vocalist Myles Kennedy comments on the meaning behind the track, “It’s when you realise the reality of a situation where you’ve been deceived. You see the truth and how harsh it is.” “Scales Are Falling” is available now across all digital service providers. The accompanying visualizer is created by Marcin Pospiech ( Nine Inch Nails , Tool – @reinfected.me), which is...

aisises Art Coverwork courtesy of Wild Kingdom Records Edited by Anselm Anderson Wild Kingdom Records has announced the signing of renowned guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Philip Shouse , who is poised to release his eagerly anticipated debut EP, “ Side 1 .” After decades spent sharing stages with some of music‘s most iconic names across country, rock, and heavy metal, Shouse steps into the spotlight as frontman with this dynamic five-track release. On Side 1 , he takes the role of lead vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and producer, showcasing his depth as a songwriter and musical versatility. The record begins with "Run Away From You" and "The Naked Empress," two tracks that feature a swagger reminiscent of the Rolling Stones along with sharp power-pop hooks . "It Gets Better" highlights Shouse's melodic instincts and draws inspiration from Beatles -style pop sensibility. Meanwhile, " Won’t Let Go Again " and the closing track, "Tim...

Photo courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records Swedish high-energy rockers THE HELLACOPTERS  celebrate their 30th anniversary with the announcement of their first rarities collection entitled  Cream Of The Crap! Collected Non-Album Works • Volume 3  is a series of rarities collections that started in 2002, combining rare and lesser-known material from a myriad of HELLACOPTERS singles, EPs, and compilation songs.   They started their celebrations by releasing their much-lauded new album Overdriver on January 31, 2025 , which reached No. 1 on the Swedish charts and a solid top-10 position on the German charts for the second time in the group’s career. It is time to offer their dedicated fanbase something truly nostalgic. The 24 tracks featured in this set have originally been released between 1998 and 2005, most of them only on vinyl and out-of-print CDs, and include originals like ‘ Disappointment Blues ’, ‘ Freeway To Hell ’, ‘Doggone Your Bad-Luck Soul’, 'Ferryt...

KREATOR ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM  KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD  AND RELEASES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'SEVEN SERPENTS' EU & UK HEADLINE TOUR W/ CARCASS, EXODUS & NAILS ANNOUNCED FOR MARCH AND APRIL 2026 Metal Titans KREATOR have announced that their sixteenth studio album, KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD, will be released on January 16th, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records. Following the recent releases of the KREATOR documentary film Hate & Hop e as well a s Your Heaven, My Hell, the autobiography of front man Mille Petrozza, KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD will be the next step in the evolution of KREATOR. This band continues to thrive even after forty years in its career. This is exciting news for devoted fans as they prepare for the next chapter of their long and illustrious journey. KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD is an expression of pride and self-awareness, sharing with fans an album full of new riffs and blistering drumming, only fans know too well. The album follows the excitement around the film and...

Photo courtesy of Mynxii White Punk rock band Rise Agains t returns with their first album in four years with the release of " Ricochet "   on August 15th, due on Loma Vista Recordings. The Twelve tracker was produced by GRAMMY®-winner Catherine Marks (Boygenius, Foals, Manchester Orchestra, St. Vincent) and mixed by Alan Moulder (Nine Inch Nails, Paramore, Queens of the Stone Age, The Killers), In their new release, Rise Against urges listeners to reflect on important questions before making decisions about their lives.'Ricochet' is a record massive in sound, rooted in unification, but is centred around positive change. It all starts with oneself, and on the searing lead single, ' I Want It All ,' Vocalist Tim McIlrath comments on the new release “The algorithm wants our attention so it is designed to make us laugh or cry, but mostly, it wants us to be angry, because that is how it spreads the furthest. Like a pile of marbles, hit hard. Who benefits from our...

Photo Credit: Ben Schurr ------------------- Washington, D.C.-based band Sexfaces releases their debut full-length album, BAD VIBES OST, today through Slovenly Records. Recorded and mixed in April 2024 under the guidance of Boner 4Ever, the album was engineered by Dan Angel and produced by Ben Schurr. This 11-track collection delivers a high-energy mix of garage rock and raw, dirty punk sounds, reflecting the band's carefree attitude. The release is paired with a visually striking video directed by Jonathan Howard, reflecting the band's straightforward approach. SEXFACES are drummer Jacky Cougar (Des Demonas, Thee Lolitas), guitarist Sal Go (Stop Worrying & Love the Bomb, The NVs), vocalist Hana Racecar (Tadzio, Coven Tree), and bassist FiFi Allin (TK Echo, Et At It)  Together, they play music, heavily influenced by the Velvet Underground, The Fa ll, The Damned and  Royal Trux. Sexfaces declare, “We play full-noise, zero-fluff, based music for bad people.”  BAD VIBES ...