The Rockstar Reviewer (Rambling Man's Reviews)

Photo courtesy of   Jack Lucas Laugeni Industrial Rockers   Noir Addiction returned recently with their latest track “ Money For The Honey ", a catchy track, which incorporates industrial rock , darkwave and gothic overtures. The track boasts a mesmerizing refrain, enriched melodies, and addictive rhythms. It feels like an essential pick for any radio station or festival lineup. The band return with the new single from their upcoming new EP Pretty Things Don’t Last  , which is expected to   be released on July 16 via SoulPunx Records .  The track explores themes like attraction, desire and the complex reasons that attracts people together. Noir Addiction is a trio formed by vocalist Sonny Lanegan , who also plays guitars, synthesizers, and programming, the band is completed out by drummer Roberto Catanzaro and Nessie Zorba on keyboards and percussion. Lanegan is a seasoned musician and producer, hailing from shaped in Los Angeles, where he was...

Photo courtesy of San PR Words by Anselm Anderson North Eastern English five-piece The Larches are set to release their latest EP Nihilistic Majesties on July 24th. The band have worked to change their sound from an indie setup to a more, dissonant sludge metal sound . On this five-track release, the songs are drenched in thick, discordant riffs paired with snarling vocals and a groove-oriented vibe, creating a chaotic and disillusioned sound. "Nihilistic Majesties" explores themes of collapse, isolation and endurance. Themes any upcoming band aims to overcome in a tough industry to breakthrough. Formed in 2023, the band arrives from Middlesborough, England . I only know it more for their industrial side , rather than anything else. However, The Larches aims to reflect their grievances in the only way they know how. The band consists of lead vocalist Noah Annandale , lead guitarist Sonny Evans , Rhythm guitarist Joel Hardwick , bassist Alfie Murphy and drummer George Moss ...

Photo Courtesy of Scruffy Bear Media English rock supergroup ASIA  have unveiled details of their new studio album, 'Indigo,' which will be released on November 6, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Pre-Order HERE The band have released a video in support of the news. The first track to be taken from the album  “The Traveller (Into The Light)," available below. The song showcases their signature sound, with powerful choruses and beautiful melodies woven together with intricate keys. It carries a strong message of courage in a disillusioned world. The video captures the band illuminated on stage, intercut with striking images of space travel. You can find the video below. Founder and keyboardist Geoff Downes commented on the meaning behind the track: “The first track off the album is a high-power energy piece, with a few elements of prog trickery but retaining the accessible chorus block, which was always a signature of ASIA’s music from the very beginning. Harry and I started ...