Heavy Metal Resource-Picks

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Pick of the month for 10 - 2024

House Of Lords-Full Tilt Overdrive

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The new House Of Lords album is upon us and it is a good one. I typically like their stuff and every now and then they go from great stuff to even better stuff. That would be 'Full Tilt Overdrive'. Songs are catchy and memorable from the get go. There is a good heavy tempo throughout but never sacrificing the melody the band has embraced through their amazing career to this point. There have been some really good releases this month and House Of Lords just hit me right with this album. If you are familiar with them, you might already have this one. If you don't, definitely grab it in some format as you will probably come away happy with what is offered here! Definitely don't miss any of the titles below as they all represent the genre very nicely!

More consistency from this veteran band. The band stays heavy but nothing really leans fast. More of a chunky rhythm drive with their typical melody infusion. Performances are good as they always are. This is also the band's 40 year anniversary album which is a credit in itself. Nice job guys!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Stryper Official Website

Pretty solid outing that in ways reminds me of the recent 'Empath' album. It's Devin doing what Devin does, showing his creativity and making it fun. There is a version that includes a large hardbound book, bonus demo disc with 3 tracks and a third disc with a Dolby Atmos mix. That is the version I went for. Really cool stuff!

For Fans of: Rock Website: Devin Townsend Official Website

These guys have been on an absolute tear through the last few records. This one is no exception. Fast and furious with a lot of teeth. I really think through this band's persistance, they have become one of the most elite thrash metal bands out there. Consistent and firing on all cylinders describe this one best.

For Fans of: Metal Website: Flotsam And Jetsam Official Website

We were a little late to this album, but like it very much. The band is Christian in nature and play a relatively heavy style that has a bit of progressive to it as well. The message is good as is the overall delivery. Definitely don't miss these guys, I think they are very underrated and deserve much better recognition!

For Fans of: Metal Website: Theocracy Official Website

This one took a while to get. It came out on digital platforms, but for me, I wanted a physical copy. It is the last recordings of Steve Riley who sadly passed away a year ago. The album itself had things similar to early L.A. Guns, but also showed the band evolving a bit in their sound. I thought it was a great record!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Riley's L.A. Guns Official Website

One of my more favorite melodic rock bands on Frontiers. Always lots to like and I feel this album is extremely consistent in terms of tempo and quality. If you like very memorable rock music with infectious melody and plenty of sing along stuff, this album is an easy recommend. Features Robbie LaBlanc and Daniel Flores.

For Fans of: Melodic Rock Website: Find Me Facebook

Tommy Denander and friends are back with another excellent melodic hard rock record. As always, great vocal talent joins him. Jeff Paris, Robin McAuley and others add their talents to the great songs offered here. Each album has it's own personality in my opinion and they always end up being top notch. Easy recommend!

For Fans of: Rock Website: Radioactive Facebook

This album feels like a hybrid of sorts between the sound of Escape The Fate and Ice Nine Kills. Horror elements and a more modern metal sound should please fans that dig it heavy with combo scream/clean vocals. There are some cool videos to check out on YouTube if you think they might appeal to you!

For Fans of: Modern Metal Website: Mister Misery Official Website

Another superb release! This release combines two of my favorite things. 80's hard rock and video rental stores. Seemed like the two went hand in hand back in the day. The music is really cool once again and I loved thee keyboard/synth sound on some of the tracks. Pretty unique sounding band that people seem to really like!

For Fans of: 80's Hard Rock Website: Fans Of The Dark Facebook