Hot news XAAR Debut Single “River Of Bones” Featured on Amazon’s “Hot New Releases Hard Rock and Metal” reaching No 42. Bio After serving as a bass player for 10 years in various projects, Kenny Lehan opted to form “XAAR” a dark experimental project (His first time on vocals, guitar and synth) during COVID 19Continue reading “XAAR Release “River Of Bones””
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LORD OF THE LOST – JUDAS REVIEW
Photo Credit: Jan Season / VDPictures Lord of the Lost “Judas” out 02/07/2021 via Napalm Records By Kenny Lenehan German genrefluid visionaries LORD OF THE LOST return with their seventh studio album, JUDAS (out July 2nd, 2021 via Napalm Records). With this sophisticated offering, conceptualized as a double record from the very beginning, the five-pieceContinue reading “LORD OF THE LOST – JUDAS REVIEW”
Cursed Earth – THE DEATHBED SESSIONS REVIEW 2019
BY KENNY LENEHANCursed Earth, Perth Western Australia’s most brutal exports released The Deathbed Sessions EP on 31 May 2019 via UNFD Central. The Deathbed Sessions features guest appearances from Larissa Stupar (Venom Prison), Matt Honeycutt (Kublai Khan), Joel Birch (The Amity Affliction), Booka Nile & Sean Harmanis (Make Them Suffer), Nick Adams (Justice For TheContinue reading “Cursed Earth – THE DEATHBED SESSIONS REVIEW 2019”
AIRBORNE – BONESHAKER REVIEW 2019
KENNY LENEHANAussie rockers Airbourne released their fifth studio album Boneshaker on 25 October 2019 via Spinefarm Records. Since forming in Warrnambool Victoria Australia in 2003, they have became a hard rockin staple worldwide. Although having a unique sound and vibe the influence of their heroes appear apparent in my opinion. I take a dive intoContinue reading “AIRBORNE – BONESHAKER REVIEW 2019”
BY KENNY LENEHANCalifornian rapper The Game needs little introduction after rising from the streets of Compton California after legendary hip hop producer Dr Dre took him under his wing signing to his Aftermath label and collaborating with the likes of 50 Cent and G Unit in the 00’s projecting The Game to household name status worldwide. The Documentary album introduced The Game to the worldwide market back in 2005, now in 2019 The Game releases Born 2 Rap featuring a collection of all-star collaborators including Travis Barker, Ed Sheeran and more. Born 2 Rap, rumoured to be The Game’s final albums, was released 29 November 2019 via Entertainment One US. I dive in below.First of the mammoth 25 tracks is ‘City Of Sin’, which in my opinion has a great chill out feel and giant sounding bass guitar and synth. Although I can’t say I am an Ed Sheeran fan, the track may have suited being a instrumental, but fans of Ed Sheeran may enjoy the short track.‘No Smoke’ featuring Miguel and Travis Barker, is an interesting track as it has an almost rock feel without straying away too far from its hip hop sound. A catchy number that has left an impression on me… I dug this one.Being a Bassist myself one of my favourite elements of hip hop is the Bass Guitar as it can carry a Hip Hop track and a good example of this is ‘Carmen Electra’ featuring a interesting bassline/hook that accompanies the main hook and feel of the track.REPORT THIS ADPRIVACY SETTINGSThe title track ‘Born 2 Rap’ has a swing and groove to its main hook that has me nodding and feeling its groove. Some atmospheric stuff going on also, which hides in the mix slightly, but works well.Other stand out tracks ‘The Code’, ‘Ask For Me’ and ‘One Life’.Rolling in at 1 hour 30 mins and 12 secs, featuring a whopping 25 tracks – arguably 2 whole albums worth of material. Some really surprising sounds to me as I haven’t listened to The Game for over a decade. A much fuller sound that has matured into a versatile experience that anyone can relate to. Production on Born 2 Rap is clean tight and full without being clinical. I feel I would revisit some of the tracks on Born 2 Rap and I would recommend the album as there is something for everyone.Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/thegame?s=09https://www.facebook.com/thegame/https://www.facebook.com/thegame/
FRACTAL UNIVERSE – RHIZOMES OF INSANITY REVIEW 2019
RELEASE DATE: 19 APRIL 2019BY KENNY LENEHAN Fractal Universe released their hotly anticipated album ‘Rhizomes of Insanity’ on 19 April 2019 via Metal Blade Records. The French Progressive Death Metal four piece formed in 2014 and have grown considerably in a few short years having toured extensively in support of 2015’s E.P ‘Boundaries Of Reality’.Continue reading “FRACTAL UNIVERSE – RHIZOMES OF INSANITY REVIEW 2019”
BUS – NEVER DECIDE REVIEW 2019
RELEASE DATE: 28 FEBRUARY 2019KENNY LENEHAN BUS The Unknown Secretary or simply known as “BUS” are a self-styled hard rock n roll band hailing from Athens Greece who released their latest full length offering ‘Never Decide’ on 28 February 2019 via Riding Easy Records. Having previously been described as “Cock Rock” this is shaping upContinue reading “BUS – NEVER DECIDE REVIEW 2019”
PERRY FERRELL – KIND HEAVEN REVIEW 2019
RELEASE DATE: 31 MAY 2019BY KENNY LENEHANLollapalooza founder and Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell releases ‘Kind Heaven’ on 31 May 2019 via BMG. The album features musicians from Soundgarden, David Bowie and Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins. Its Vinyl release features a code to download the album that has been mixed with Dolby Atmos, givingContinue reading “PERRY FERRELL – KIND HEAVEN REVIEW 2019”
Zig Zags – They’ll Never Take Us Alive” REVIEW 2019
RELEASE DATE: 10 MAY 2019BY KENNY LENEHANSelf styled “Sci-fi Horror” Los Angeles Californian trio Zig Zags are set to release ‘They’ll Never Take Us Alive’ on 10 May 2019 via Riding Easy Records. The album will be pressed onto a limited run of 300 copies on 150-gram wax, for all you vinyl heads out there!Continue reading “Zig Zags – They’ll Never Take Us Alive” REVIEW 2019″
Danny Worsnop – Little Did I Know Review 2019
RELEASE DATE: 10 MAY 2019 BY KENNY LENEHAN Danny Worsnop is a charismatic frontman most notable for his work with Asking Alexandria and is due to release his new solo album ‘Shades Of Blue’ via Sumerian Records on 10 May 2019. Check out my thoughts on ‘Shades Of Blue’ below. Opening the album with ‘LittleContinue reading “Danny Worsnop – Little Did I Know Review 2019”
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