Lollipop Magazine

Geoff Tate reveals new album Kings & Thieves – News

October 31, 2012

Geoff Tate, the acclaimed voice of Queensryche, will release his second solo album, KINGS & THIEVES, on November 6, 2012 in North America.

Nervosa – Time of Death – Review

October 31, 2012

Sao Paulo female thrash trio Nervosa are heads-down and all business on their debut three-song EP.

The Helio Sequence – Negotiations – Music Stream

October 30, 2012

Five records deep, The Helio Sequence are the exact kinda mellow, reverby semi-twangy indie rock I associate Sub Pop with since their grunge and dirty punk daze.

Shai Hulud completes new album; Chad Gilbert produced – News

October 30, 2012

Legendary hardcore/metal innovators, Shai Hulud, have finished their fourth album (second for Metal Blade Records).

Nervosa – Time Of Death – Music Stream

October 30, 2012

Sao Paulo female thrash trio Nervosa are heads-down and all business on their debut three-song EP.

The Helio Sequence – Negotiations – Review

October 30, 2012

Five records deep, The Helio Sequence are the exact kinda mellow, reverby semi-twangy indie rock I associate Sub Pop with since their grunge and dirty punk daze.

Bison B.C. release new album Lovelessness – News

October 29, 2012

Bison B.C. have completed work on their new album Lovelessness, which is the band’s third release on Metal Blade Records, was released on October 22nd.

Vision of Disorder – The Cursed Remain Cursed – Review

October 29, 2012

Vision of Disorder changed up their sound a bunch for 2002’s From Bliss to Devastation, but not much has changed in the ten years since.

Vision of Disorder – The Cursed Remain Cursed – Music Stream

October 29, 2012

Vision of Disorder changed up their sound a bunch for 2002’s From Bliss to Devastation, but not much has changed in the ten years since.

Sera Cahoone – Deer Creek Canyon – Music Stream

October 28, 2012

Sera’s strumming and intimate sharings feel stronger now, perhaps more hopeful. But don’t expect her to cover “Walking on Sunshine” any time soon.

Thy Majestie – ShiHuangDi – Music Stream

October 28, 2012

This Italian power metal crew has never shied away from mining history for album themes. ShiHuangDi tells the story of the brutal Chinese emperor.

Dum Dum Girls – End of Daze – Music Stream

October 27, 2012

Classy and timeless, “Lord Knows” is wise and heartwarming, a song of hugs and admissions.

Propagandhi – Failed States – Music Stream

October 26, 2012

Propagandhi get more metal as time goes on, but hey, extreme conditions demand extreme responses. The lean, thrash-y “Failed States” is a boot right to the jaw.

California Wives – Art History – Music Stream

October 26, 2012

More New Wavey than The Killers, and lighter in vocal punch and content (when The Killers are on point), but the U2ish guitarwork is pleasant.

Marvel vs. Capcom Origins – Review

October 26, 2012

It goes without saying that the games are great, but it’s the extra features that make Marvel vs. Capcom Origins a must for any fan of 2D fighting games.

Local H – Hallelujah! I’m A Bum – Review

October 26, 2012

Hallelujah! I’m A Bum is a 17-song concept record about the sad state the U.S. finds itself in today, with an emphasis on the point of view of the worst-off among us.

California Wives – Art History – Review

October 26, 2012

More New Wavey than The Killers, and lighter in vocal punch and content (when The Killers are on point), but the U2ish guitarwork is pleasant.

Propagandhi – Failed States – Review

October 26, 2012

Propagandhi get more metal as time goes on, but hey, extreme conditions demand extreme responses. The lean, thrash-y “Failed States” is a boot right to the jaw.

Our Last Night – Age Of Ignorance – Music Stream

October 25, 2012

A typical emo band name, but you might need stuff like “Act of Ignorance” the next time your girlfriend (or boyfriend) leaves your ass on the curb.

Our Last Night – Age of Ignorance – Review

October 25, 2012

A typical emo band name, but you might need stuff like “Act of Ignorance” the next time your girlfriend (or boyfriend) leaves your ass on the curb.

The Orb – The Orbserver in the Star House – Music Stream

October 24, 2012

Synopsis: Well-respected UK electro/dance duo team up with wacko Reggae legend. Cool songs like “Hold Me Upsetter” ensue.

The Orb – The Orbserver in the Star House – Review

October 24, 2012

Synopsis: Well-respected UK electro/dance duo team up with wacko Reggae legend. Cool songs like “Hold Me Upsetter” ensue.

The Foreshadowing – Oionos – Review

October 24, 2012

Italian doomsters The Foreshadowing get props from Katatonia’s Anders Nyström for being “one of the finest quality doom acts around these days.” High praise indeed.

The Foreshadowing – Oionos – Music Stream

October 24, 2012

Italian doomsters The Foreshadowing get props from Katatonia’s Anders Nyström for being “one of the finest quality doom acts around these days.” High praise indeed.

In This Moment – Blood – Music Stream

October 23, 2012

In This Moment’s metal attack lives and dies by the energy of singer Maria Brink, so luckily she’s in an especially cathartic mood on “Blood.”