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Considering the career that Billy Sheehan has behind him, it is very surprising that this is his first solo attempt. Perhaps that is because his reputation has lead him to perform in many bands and to make many guest performances like his jaunt with Steve Vai on this summer’s G3 tour. Read the complete Billy Sheehan - Compression review...

Some may wonder how Sammy Hagar had time to write and record an entire album in time for a celebratory October release. After all, he did just finish a co-headlining tour escapade with Diamond Dave. This release would have seemed a difficult feat had he included all new material, but with worthy inclusions like a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" as well as the previously written tracks "Stand Up" and "The Big Nail" rounding off the release, it seems more reasonable. Read the complete SAMMY HAGAR - Not 4 Sale review...

Bjorn Lodin and his Baltimoore project take on the often unenviable task of attempting to do a full disc of covers. As with any other cover project, there are some winners and of course some tracks that are better left alone. Personally, I have only heard one band pull off an entire excellent disc of covers (Powergod - Tribute To The Gods). Most of the tracks are from the 1970's with a one from the 1980's thrown in for good measure. Read the complete BALTIMOORE - Ultimate Tribute review...

I became aware of Goddess Is Human after hearing lead vocalist JoJo Saint on the Ascension Theory release. When I contacted the band, little did I know what a diamond in the rough release I would stumble across. Lead track “No Other Way” is a stunning display of Saint’s vocal prowess co-existing with the maniacal guitar playing of CK Young. Young’s guitar riffs and technique through this entire release are most unique. His playing style, sense of melody and guitar tones is of the guitar virtuoso variety. Read the complete Goddess Is Human - Being Human review...