Metal Reviews

If there was ever any doubt that Alter Bridge are destined to be one of the biggest bands in the world, Pawns And Kings will blow away any hesitation. Photo: @rock_pixs Words: @pmonkhouse1 @officialalterbridge @napalmrecordsofficial

This is a really, really strong collection of songs from one of the most imaginative and interesting bands on the planet right now. @avatariumofficial

Goatwhore release Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven via Metal Blade Records. It has lifted that bar of excellence even higher, packing a massive punch. @goatwhorenola @metalbladerecords

Under The Midnight Sun provides the timely reminder that although The Cult hit their 40th anniversary next year, there is plenty of magic left in the band. @officialcult Photo: Tim Cadiente

No disrespect to the army of past members, but The Dead Daisies have gone from being a reliant Volvo to a fuck off Aston Martin. Radiance is pure hard rock magnificence. @douglasaldrichguitar @thedeaddaisies @glennhughesonline Words: @brian_boyle_72 Photography: @rock_pixs

Digital Noise Alliance is a great touchstone for old and new fans. It's a journey that keeps on going, and we are so lucky to have this band on the world rock stage. @queensrycheofficial

Monster Truck. Warriors is addictive. It's an album that makes you feel good. It makes you want to dance, to headbang, to rock out without a care in the world. @ilovemonstertruck Words: @hutchie224

Ronnie James Dio - Donington 1983 - In a day of great performances, the finest amongst many is Dio's UK debut, not just a great collection of songs but rock history.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band brought their summer tour to Virginia Credit Union Live! in Richmond, Virginia, as part of the first leg of a tour that takes them across the east coast of the U.S. and Canada. @ringostarrmusic @stevelukatherofficial Words and Photography: @oddrocker88

Originally released in 1980, Lightning To The Nations was an impressive debut. Diamond Head produced a seven-track album that contained songs that remain pivotal to their live set today. @diamond_head_official Words: @hutchie224

Leave 'em Bleeding has plenty to interest and is a reminder that Raven are still alive and kicking, with the threat of a UK tour a distinct possibility. @official_raven_lunatics Words: @hutchie224

Review - DIO - Dreamers Never Die - A solid gold testament to Heavy Metal legend Ronnie James Dio, told in a sensitive, honest, respectful and often funny way. @_ronniejamesdio

Colour Haze solidified themselves as one of the great bands of this generation over a decade ago. Sacred is one more album in an already staggering discography. @colourhazeband

Album review - Gaerea - Mirage (Season of Mist). Shrouded in obscurity, Portuguese masked Black Metallers Gaerea return with their latest offering Mirage. @gaerea_ @seasonofmistofficial

Adrian Smith / Richie Kotzen - Better Days… And Nights. Friendship morphs to mouthwatering musical partnership breathing new blood into the Classic Rock genre. @misteradriansmith @richie_kotzen Words: @brian_boyle_72

Clutch - Sunrise On Slaughter Beach is their thirteenth full-length release, and it's a rocket ride that seems sure to delight fans both old and new. @clutchofficial Review: @pmonkhouse1

To give you a perfect example of how heavily populated the whole stoner rock/psychedelic/doom scene is, I was only introduced to Dreadnought earlier this month. @dreadnoughtdenver Words: @mathematicaljester

Shake The Roots pairs a grassroots band's raw aspirations together with a world-class artist's unflawed dedication. @thetylerbryant @tbshakedown Review: @monty_sewell