Genres

Helios is a power metal band from Pittsburgh. Their first album "Touch The Sun" was released by Stormspell Records in the Fall of 2022.

Read on to learn about the way in which "Eclipse" evokes outer space's vastness and power.

STUTZ was a hard rockin' band from Ohio who never quite "made it" but remain a cult favorite. "Champions" is a collection of their demo recordings from the late '70s and '80s.

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Heavy Metal Perse is a Finnish power-metal band whose 3rd album "Fleeing The Gods" was released by Stormspell Records in Fall 2022.

20 grungy sounding tracks from the '80s, '90s and '00s that are perfect for any Seattle-inspired playlist.

Read on to learn how "Poolside" tells a cinematic story in intricately layered synth sounds and strong musical imagery.

Read on to learn how "Neon Demon" combines ever present shadows, dynamic synth layers and undeniable energy.

Read on to learn about why I feel that "Australia EP #1 – Adelaide" is an evocative, atmospheric sonic portrait.

Read on to learn how "Take The Night In Hand" is full of intriguing synth textures, energizing beats and uplifting vocals.

Read on to learn about how "The Analog Mind" is a technological sounding, jagged-edged synth exploration balancing darkness with energy.

Read on to learn how "Saint Barthélemy" is a luscious synth exploration of tropical sun, sea and sand.

After having ranked their studio albums, it's time to have a look at their live releases, both audio and video.

"The Sibylline Age" is the debut full length album by Indiana's Idol Throne, released by Stormspell Records in Summer 2022.

In their 11 years of activity, Led Zeppelin made some legendary (and not-so-legendary) albums. Let's review them in detail.

Read on to learn about how "Tropical // Lush" is full of dynamic synth energy, Thorisson’s passionate sax playing and strong vocals.

Read on to learn why I feel that "worldbuilder" is full of unique, intriguingly interwoven synth tones, timbres and textures.

This article is a sequel of sorts to “9 Times Women Ruled ‘90s Rock ‘n’ Roll,” my first post as music editor of Spinditty. Both articles are celebrations of the rock ‘n’ roll revolution led by women during the 1990s.

An extraordinary woman who was brilliant and feisty; she assaulted the male bastion of classical music composition; but she did more, so much more.

"An Age Undreamed Of," the first full length album from Sweden's metal barbarian horde Vanquisher, was released on Stormspell Records in 2022.

From iconic soundtracks to independently published solo releases to prog-rock masterpieces, here are five incredible instrumental metal albums that any hard rock fan should absolutely check out.

Blackthorne was a short lived hard rock "supergroup" that featured vocalist Graham Bonnet, guitarist Bob Kulick, and drummer Frankie Banali.

Formerly known as Skull & Bones, the Argentinian pirate metal band Naufragant released "A Short Life" on Stormspell Records in 2022.

Merciless Law's debut album, "Troops Of Steel," was released by Stormspell Records in 2022.

Discussion of American composer Robert Ward's "Symphony #2," including background, overview, and brief analysis, as well as public reception and suggested sources of recordings and musical scores.

Read on to learn how "After Life" combines strong vocal performances, energetic synth work and thoughtful lyrics.

The story of how grunge supergroup Temple of the Dog's signature song came to be

Read on to learn about the way in which "Sulis Minerva" combines strong vocal performances, intriguing lyrics and layered synths.

Read on to learn about how "Now and Again" combines impassioned singing, emotive lyrics and a energetically intertwining synth background.

Discover more music like Metallica’s Master of Puppets from the ‘80s thrash metal period. Music by Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Testament, and others helped define an era.

This article will list some of the most beautiful cartoon themes that have accompanied a generation of Italians since the 1980s.

Taking a brief sojourn from food-related hubs, here is an account of my ascent into punk rock, and the positive and lasting effects it has had on me.

Read on to learn more about how "Deathtouch" unfolds in layered, complex synth imagery.

Discover some of the best OPM hits of 2021 that probably made you sing, cry and fall in love.

"Under Lock and Key" was Dokken's third studio album, released in 1985.

"Resurrection Day" is the 25th studio album by the long running German heavy metal band RAGE, released in September 2021.

Primal Fear, the German power-metal band featuring Ralf Scheepers of Gamma Ray, released their debut album in 1997. Twenty-five years later they're still going strong.

Read on to learn about the way in which C O A S T L I N E unfolds in interwoven sonic layers underpinned by intense bass and powerful percussion.

Meet the Jazz guitarists who revolutionized six-string playing and the genre.

Read on to learn about why I feel that "Costa" is full of soothing emotions and a jazzy sensibility.

Read on to learn about the way in which "Living Without You:" explores the song's two characters working through the emotional complexity of their affair.

An amazing show that's made even more captivating by its soundtrack. Check out the best songs from Season 4 of "Yellowstone."

"Out Of The Gutter" by L.A. glam/sleaze metallers Jones Street was recorded in the early 90s and reissued in 2022 by Eonian Records.

Read on to learn about why I feel that "MixDown EP2" is layered, ear-grabbing synth music that hits like a caffeine jolt.

From their 1995 debut to 2020's "Ohms," here is every Deftones album ranked from 9 to 1.

Read on to learn how "Future Was Better In The Past" combines dynamic energy, intriguing sonic textures and well-crafted melodies.

Kendrick's fourth studio album revolves around his personal struggles and his thoughts about today's society. Check out my review on it here.

"Possessed by the Moon," the latest album by Italy's Gengis Khan, was released by Stormspell Records in 2022.

Get to know about the phenomenal R&B singer-songwriter, Arthur Nery. Discover his biography from his early career to becoming one of the brightest OPM artists. Also, learn about his albums and songs.

"Midnight Flames" is the first full length album by the Greek metal band, Stygian Oath, released by Stormspell Records in 2022.