Album Reviews

Royal Mob – Cinematic

1st July 2018 Rick Ossian

This album is probably perfect for certain markets: the teenybopper AOR scene (Maroon 5, The Darkness, etc.), pop rock, NOT heavy metal. The harmonies and the melodies are like slick polished steel. I don’t recall [Read »]

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Haken – L-1VE

17th June 2018 Rick Ossian

Listening to Haken (pronounced Hay-ken) can be a complete aural orgasm if you let it. The important thing to remember while listening is that you are in for an extended journey, oftentimes within the parameters [Read »]

Album Reviews

The Sea Within – The Sea Within

7th June 2018 Rick Ossian

Today we look at Prog’s most recent supergroup, The Sea Within, and their self-titled eponymous debut. When it comes to supergroups, Prog is no stranger to danger. For many years we have been treated to [Read »]

Album Reviews

Don Airey – One of a Kind

6th June 2018 Rick Ossian

Today we look at the keyboard master. If you are a classic rock fan, then you’ve doubtless heard Don Airey‘s keyboards on records in the past. He is currently a member of classic rock icons [Read »]

Album Reviews

Spock’s Beard – Noise Floor

27th May 2018 Rick Ossian

What a pleasure it is to hear a congregation of world-class players!  If you are a fan of progressive hard rock and/or metal, then doubtless you know of the prowess of The Beard.  Spock’s have [Read »]

Album Reviews

No Hot Ashes – eponymous debut

22nd May 2018 Rick Ossian

I really shouldn’t say this, but I am slightly disappointed.  I thought No Hot Ashes would be the biggest thing since sliced bread.  Most of the tracks herein are very good, but they can also [Read »]

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Ostura – The Room

17th March 2018 Rick Ossian

Ostura is a five-piece outfit from Lebanon.  They are on their second album.  If you’ve never heard them before, then you are in for a rare treat.  If you are a fan of prog metal, [Read »]