Devin Townsend is an innovator and a composer who will be remembered centuries after his passing. He is this generation’s Mozart or Tchaikovsky, and in time his work will played like the classics of old are today. On Empath, he...
Queensryche continue to enjoy their reversal of fortunes since removing vocalist Geoff Tate from their ranks and enlisting Todd La Torre in 2012. This is their third album together and their most enjoyable. The Verdict builds on...
Dream Theater are arguably the world’s greatest progressive metal band. The accolades are numerous, the support from critics is steadfast, and the sales figures speak volumes. For years they also had the music to back it up. The...
While fans wait for new material, Opeth treats the world to Garden of the Titans: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a live recording taken from their Pale Communion world tour. The band are old hands at the format, so why another...
Max Cavalera has been a busy man in recent years. I’ve lost count of every album he’s released of late, but it seems as if he’s on a mission of some kind. While I might not be as enamoured by his work as I once was – my interest...