An ensemble of trumpets gloriously heralds the triumphant return of Styx in the unveiling of their seventeenth studio album, Crash of the Crown, released on June 18, 2021 through Universal Music Enterprises. Their first album in four years, Crash of the Crown is a follow up...
Gnarled musical conglomerate Beauty in Chaos returns with The Storm Before the Calm, a new album set for release on Friday, May 22nd (World Goth Day) through 33.3 Music Collective. Helmed by New Orleans native Michael Ciravolo, a guitarist now based in Los Angeles, and...
When the artists behind a collective musical project include high-profile and seasoned luminaries of their respective scenes, its success is imminent. It is already a given. Then, what more if the music itself is not only compelling, but also fresh and familiar at the same...
To the typical hipster, the name Simon Hinkler will surely sound unfamiliar; to the Gothic New Wave connoisseur, on the other hand, Hinkler is a pioneering icon in the Alternative music scene. Born on November 13, 1959, in Sheffield, England, Guitarist/Songwriter/Producer Hinkler is notable for being...
"At the time that life’s happening, you don’t necessarily realize the relevance of any given moment," insightfully says The Mission UK's Guitarist Simon Hinkler. A truthful and thoughtful statement, Hinkler has been fortunate enough to live a life in Rock-n-Roll that has lasted three plus...
These days, it is quite challenging to create any music of an original and meaningful nature, yet, it is not completely impossible. In many cases, listening satisfaction can be found in a new collaboration utilizing the same style that has always worked for a particular...
An offshoot from the prime English Gothic Rock band The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission had eventually surpassed and overshadowed its predecessor immediately upon releasing its debut album and for ultimately becoming much, much more prolific. While the The Sisters of Mercy got to deliver...
Bands like Primitive Race generate instant attention and anticipation for whatever music they are concocting for the very fact that they are supergroups. Meaning, it is a collaborative effort by artists who are members of already established outfits. On the other hand, its being commandeered...
Each summer season brings an exciting new lineup of traveling Rock-n-Roll touring across the highways and byways of the USA. A good time to get outdoors and enjoy music under the stars, some of Classic Rock's most familiar faces have been a part of the...
Most casual fans associate Styx with the power balladry of its classic songs such as “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Babe,” and “The Best of Times.” However, little do many listeners know that the music of the enduring American band is geared more towards the sweet...
