Lollipop Magazine

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.

Legion Of The Damned – Summon All Hate – Music Stream

April 7, 2014

Head-down, serious thrash from the Netherlands. Meat-and-potatoes thrash.

Falling In Reverse – Keep Holding On – Music Stream

April 4, 2014

Able to write catchy choruses most pop metal and pop punk bands would kill for, Ronnie Radke writes trite lyrics he believes so earnestly, it’s embarrassing.

The Crimson ProjeKCt – Frame By Frame – Music Stream

April 3, 2014

Two sets of three King Crimson alum and using the “double trio,” The Crimson ProjeKCt is a suitably ambitious offshoot from the legendary prog masters.

Def-Con-One – Soul Possessed – Music Stream

April 2, 2014

Pure opening-act mediocrity from the UK. Def-Con-One is a throwback to scores of second stage Ozzfest bands from the late ’90s-early ’00s.

Veara – The Worst Part of You – Music Stream

April 1, 2014

Like loads of good-but-indistinguishable pop punk bands of the late ’90s, they have heart and skills, but haven’t found their unique voice by their 2nd album.