Just before the end of 2022, Cherry Red Books and the Cryptic Corporation released a book about the Residents. The book, Faceless Forever, is a handy go-to guide about the … Read More
Album Review: Uriah Heep- Chaos & Colour
Despite the COVID pandemic, Uriah Heep have been able to celebrate their 50th anniversary over the the last few years. Now almost five years after the release of 2018’s Living … Read More
Album Review: Lucifer’s Friend- Sumogrip
Cherry Red Records have recently reissued a long out-of-print album by German hard rockers Lucifer’s Friend. The album, 1994’s Sumogrip, is now back in print and remastered. While not one of … Read More
Blu Ray Review: The Velvet Underground (2021)- Criterion Collection
A little over a year after its premiere on Apple TV+, the Todd Haynes-directed Velvet Underground documentary has received a physical release. The documentary, simply entitled The Velvet Underground, is an … Read More
Concert Review: Morrissey at the Met in Philadelphia (12/3/22)
Alternative/indie rock fans of all ages gathered at the Met in Philadelphia on cold and windy Saturday night on December 3. It was there that they spent an evening with … Read More
Album Review: The Residents- Triple Trouble
Despite their tour for 2020’s Metal, Meat and Bone not going as planned, the Residents have released yet another album. The album, Triple Trouble, serves as the soundtrack to the group’s new movie … Read More
Movie Review: In The Court of the Crimson King
After a three year wait, the King Crimson documentary is finally here. The movie, In the Court of the Crimson King, is a fine documentary on the legendary prog rockers. Director … Read More
Album Review: Montrose- I Got The Fire
Hard rock fans can rejoice: Cherry Red Records have released yet another box set devoted to Montrose. The box set, I Got The Fire, is a six disc set devoted … Read More
Blu-ray Review: Pink Flamingos (1972)- Criterion Collection
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Criterion Collection have re-released John Waters’ cult classic movie Pink Flamingos. Released in 1972, the movie quickly gained notoriety due to the graphic nature … Read More
Album Review: Babe Ruth- Darker Than Blue
Cherry Red have, once again, released a CD set devoted to an obscure rock band. The band in question are UK hard rockers Babe Ruth. The set, Darker Than Blue, is … Read More
Movie Review: Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon
This year of 2022 marks 40 years since the tragic passing of Randy Rhoads. In his short 25 years of life, the iconic guitarist’s body of work has gone on … Read More
Album Review: Chuck Wright- Chuck Wright’s Sheltering Sky
In his four decade recording career, Chuck Wright has been in and out of many bands. Of them, he’s perhaps best known for his time spent as the bassist of … Read More
Blu-Ray Review: The Last Waltz (1978)- Criterion Collection
While best known for directing NYC-based dramas and gangster/mafia epics, director Martin Scorsese is no stranger to the world of rock n roll music. Not only has he used the … Read More
Album Review: Spirit- Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus Deluxe Edition
Despite being a year or two off from its actual 50th anniversary, Esoteric Records have reissued Spirit’s 1970 classic album Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus in deluxe edition form. As … Read More