Podcast: Episode 171 Hear 2 Zen Reviews Mick Mars The Other Side Of Mars

Welcome to Episode 171. In this episode Rod and I review the new album from legendary guitar player Mick Mars, appropriately titled “The Other Side Of Mars” The legendary guitarist, whose riffs, solos and overall devastatingly heavy sound powered the L.A. icons through four decades of world-conquering, multi-platinum sonic mayhem Continue Reading

Podcast: Hear 2 Zen Reviews: Ace Frehley – 10,000 Volts

Episode 170 – Hear 2 Zen Reviews: Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts In this episode I am joined by Rod and Curt to chat about the upcoming release from Ace Frehley. We go through each track offering up our opinions and insights. We also delve into what we would like to Continue Reading

ALBUM REVIEW: THE ROLLING STONES – HACKNEY DIAMONDS

ARTIST: ROLLING STONESALBUM: HACKNEY DIAMONDSRELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 20TH 2023LABEL: UNIVERSAL MUSICREVIEWER: RODNEY STRACHAN Legendary Rock band The Rolling Stones today released their first studio album in 18 years! The album features guest stars Elton John, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and former bandmate Bill Wyman. It is the first Continue Reading

ALBUM REVIEW: DUFF MCKAGAN – LIGHTHOUSE

ARTIST: DUFF MCKAGANALBUM: LIGHTHOUSERELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 20TH 2023LABEL: SONY / BFD / ORCHARDREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL When you are a member of Guns N Roses, people pretty much have preconceived notions of who you are and what you do. That kind of stereotype might work for others but not for Duff Continue Reading

ALBUM REVIEW: KK’S PRIEST – THE SINNER RIDES AGAIN

ARTIST: KK’S PRIESTALBUM: THE SINNER RIDES AGAINRELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 29TH 2023LABEL: NAPALM RECORDSREVIEWER: MERT TYSON “The Sinner Rides Again” by KK’s Priest is a heavy metal masterpiece that takes us back to the roots of the genre. With killer riffs and classic influential guitars and screaming vocals, this album highlights Continue Reading

ALBUM REVIEW: STAIND – CONFESSIONS OF THE FALLEN

ARTIST: STAINDALBUM: CONFESSIONS OF THE FALLENRELEASE DATE: FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2023LABEL: BMGREVIEWER: ROD STRACHAN A shade over 11 years since the release of their self-titled album Rock Legends Staind return with eighth studio album “Confessions of The Fallen”. Frontman and vocalist Aaron Lewis lead’s the band into a new era Continue Reading

Album Review: Polaris – Fatalism

ARTIST: POLARISALBUM: FATALISMRELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1ST 2023LABEL: RESIST RECORDSREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL Strength can be defined as the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure, or the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with difficult or distressing situations. Next to the word strength should be Continue Reading

Album Review: Sevendust – Truth Killer

ARTIST: SEVENDUSTALBUM: TRUTH KILLERRELEASE DATE: 28/07/2023LABEL: NAPALM RECORDSREVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL Sevendust are a working class band that aren’t about the accolades even though they have sure deserved each one they have earnt. Their 14th album and first for Napalm, “Truth Killer” is a show of strengthand a firm statement from Continue Reading