ALBUM REVIEW: Mammoth WVH – Mammoth II


 

 

In October 2020 the world lost a true musical legend when iconic guitar icon Eddie Van Halen passed away, signalling the end of one of the all-time classic American Hard Rock bands. In the aftermath his son Wolfgang Van Halen, himself a touring bass player for his father’s band since the tender age of 15, released his first solo album as Mammoth WVH. The record was in many ways a heartfelt tribute to his father as highlighted on the songs ‘Distance’ and ‘Mr Ed,’ and had been in the works since Wolfgang had started recording in Eddie’s legendary 5150 studio way back in 2015.

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Sevendust Shares a New Single and Video for “Superficial Drug” – New Album Due Out This Week  


 

 

Sevendust will release their 14th studio album, Truth Killer, slated for worldwide release via the band’s new label, Napalm Records, this week on July 28th 2023. Truth Killer is the follow-up to the band’s 2020 critically acclaimed release, Blood & Stone, that saw the band gain newfound  notoriety with their cover of Soundgarden’s “The Day I Tried To Live.” Truth Killer showcases that the original and current lineup – comprised of Lajon Witherspoon, Clint Lowery, John Connolly, Vince Hornsby and Morgan Rose – sound as relevant today as they did on their 1997 self-titled debut. Producer, friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette returns to produce. The new album is available for pre-order in multiple configurations  At the link below. Watch the new video for “Superficial Drug” and stream the song on all DSPs. Continue reading →


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Download Festival 2023 Part 2, Live at Castle Donnington 


 

Saturday, and as will be of no surprise to anyone, it was pretty damn hot today too, people were noticeably moving much slower through the arena, and people were checking their phones for the forecast of tomorrow’s storm with excitement.

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