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VELVET CHAINS 'Eyes Closed' - Cover Photo

New Music Review: VELVET CHAINS ‘Eyes Closed’

September 29, 2023 Daryl Banks Comments Off

Rating: 9 / 10 Stars VELVET CHAINS is: Ro Viper (vocals), Burton Car (guitar), Jason Hope (drums), Lahi Cassiano (guitar), Nils Goldschmidt (bass) REVIEW – In their mesmerizing single “Eyes Closed,” VELVET CHAINS delivers an […]

SLEEP THEORY 'Paper Hearts - EP' - COVER PHOTO

New Music Review: SLEEP THEORY ‘Paper Hearts – EP’

September 25, 2023 Jason Crews Comments Off

Rating: 8 / 10 Stars SLEEP THEORY is: Cullen Moore (vocals), Daniel Pruitt (guitars), Paolo Vergara (bass), and Ben Pruitt (drums) REVIEW – SLEEP THEORY has steadily risen in the music scene since their formation […]

AMALGAMA 'Back to the 80's' - Cover Photo

New Music Review: AMALGAMA ‘Back to the 80’s’

September 15, 2023 Daryl Banks Comments Off

Rating: 9 / 10 Stars AMALGAMA is: Vlad “Graf” Ivoilov (vocals), Andrey Smirnov (guitars/vocals), Timo Somers (bass), Joey Marin De Boe (drums) REVIEW – ‘Back to the 80’s’ by AMALGAMA is a vibrant homage to […]

TILL LINDEMANN 'Zunge - Single' - COVER PHOTO

New Music Review: TILL LINDEMANN ‘Zunge – Single’

September 4, 2023 Jason Crews Comments Off

Rating: 9 / 10 Stars TILL LINDEMANN is: Till Lindemann (vocals) REVIEW – Set to drop on September 7th TILL LINDEMANN‘s single “Zunge” is poised to deliver a powerful punch to the metal scene. Fans can […]

New Music Review: UNITYTX ‘Ferality’

September 4, 2023 Jason Crews Comments Off

Rating: 8.5 / 10 Stars UNITYTX is: Jay Webster (vocals), Ricky Cova (guitar), Kendrick Nicholson (bass), and Jonathan Flores (drums) UnityTX continues to break new ground with their latest release, ‘Ferality,’ which drops on September […]

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS 'Kings of the Asylum' - COVER PHOTO

New Music Review: PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS ‘Kings of the Asylum’

August 28, 2023 Jason Crews Comments Off

Rating: 9 / 10 Stars PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS is: Phil Campbell (guitars), Todd Campbell (guitars), Tyla Campbell (bass), Dane Campbell (drums), Joel Peters (vocals) REVIEW – Three albums in, and PHIL CAMPBELL AND […]

NIGHT WALKS 'Sidelines - Single' - Cover Photo

New Music Review: NIGHT WALKS ‘Sidelines – Single’

August 15, 2023 Kat Thomas Comments Off

Rating: 8 / 10 Stars NIGHT WALKS is: David French (guitars/vocals), Shawn Korkie (keys/synths/backing vocals/percussion), Sam Hughes (bass/backing vocals/percussion), Alex Kohler (drums/percussion) REVIEW – The Maryland-based quartet NIGHT WALKS has made an impressive entry with their […]

BRADY HARRIS 'Hotel In the Sky - EP' - Cover Photo

New Music Review: BRADY HARRIS ‘Hotel in the Sky – EP’

August 5, 2023 Kat Thomas Comments Off

Rating: 8 / 10 Stars REVIEW – Brady Harris debuts a new Americana Rock EP titled Hotel in the Sky. The five-song set offers an array of electric riffs, sensational melodies, intriguing pop sounds, and […]

STAN SNOW 'Into the Great Beyond' - Cover Photo

New Music Review: STAN SNOW ‘Into the Great Beyond’

July 27, 2023 Kat Thomas Comments Off

Rating: 8 / 10 Stars REVIEW – Seattle-based musician STAN SNOW has unveiled his latest musical offering, an album titled ‘Into the Great Beyond.’ This 12-track masterpiece is a melodic journey that traverses various musical […]

METALLICA: Every Release Ranked from ‘Worst’ to ‘First’

July 17, 2023 Jason Crews Comments Off

From the fiery thrash anthems of their early years to their more introspective later work, Metallica has left a resounding imprint on the metal music landscape. In this exhaustive ranking by Infrared Magazine, we dissect each of the band’s releases – studio albums, EPs, and live records – based on sound, lyrical depth, reception, and career significance. Venture with us on this journey through the illustrious career of Metallica, as we rank each release from ‘worst’ to best, revealing the incredible musical evolution of one of rock’s most enduring acts.

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