Lollipop Magazine

Horseneck – School’s Out – Music Stream

August 16, 2020

The sound is ’70s enough, the vocal snarl is acceptable, and the sing-song “no more pencils” is delightful, but there’s really nothing new brought to the song.

The Casualties – Fucking Hate You – Music Stream

November 18, 2019

“Fucking Hate You” shows the chaos of the band’s live shows, but the cohesion of a band – new singer notwithstanding – who’ve played for 20+ years together.

Leah – Redemption – Music Stream

November 17, 2019

British Columbia, Canada’s “metal Enya” releases a Christmas/winter-themed album, 8 tracks deep, on November 11th.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre – What You Isn’t – Music Stream

May 19, 2014

The music industry illuminati declared The Brian Jonestown Massacre – and their supposed mad genius frontman Anton Newcombe – to be rock’s great saviors.

Harsh Toke – Plug In To The Moon – Music Stream

April 29, 2014

“Plug In To The Moon,” from the band’s debut record, reveals that San Diego’s Harsh Toke is really more interested in a cosmic feel-good vibes.

Ihsahn – Hiber – Music Stream

April 28, 2014

With last year’s release, there are now more Ihsahn solo records than there were Emperor records, so I think it’s safe to say the former Emperor frontman is committed to this new life of relentless experimentation.

Devin Townsend Project – Addicted – Music Stream

April 11, 2014

Devin Townsend filmed a rock opera. He and his merry band of pranksters are as comfortable with gospel choirs as blastbeats.

Earthless – Violence Under The Red Sea – Music Stream

April 10, 2014

This instrumental trio is heavy blues jam, first and foremost, with space, Sabbath, and psychedelia flavors added to the meaty stew.

Leaves’ Eyes – Hell To The Heavens – Music Stream

April 9, 2014

Lacuna Coil get goofy at times, but their female-fronted metal seems like a Renaissance painting compared to the silliness of bands like Leaves’ Eyes.

Owls – I’m Surprised – Music Stream

April 8, 2014

Owls are a satisfying throwback to a time when emo rock hadn’t yet evolved into an overly sleek, whiny mess of a movement.