Rainbow Rising

 ‘Live Evil’, more than thirty years after its release, is a fascinating album, paradoxically also thanks to its ‘peculiar’ sound.

 Dio’s version of ‘Black Sabbath’ is one of the best, perhaps even more sinister and chilling than the original.

Live Evil captures Black Sabbath at the peak of their revitalized Dio era, showcasing a powerful setlist blending old and new classics. Despite heavy editing controversies, the album remains a fascinating document of the band's rebirth. Ronnie James Dio’s vocals bring a fresh and epic dimension to the band’s sound, helping Black Sabbath reclaim their heavy metal throne. The live album also marks the end of a relatively stable period before further lineup upheavals. A must-listen for fans of classic heavy metal. Dive into the powerful Live Evil album and experience Black Sabbath’s legendary Dio era live performance!

 After ten years of total creative freedom, the style has been defined, showing an artist capable of moving from more intense moments to others more mellow and intimate.

 'Promise And Terror' is a mature and complete album, definitely deserving of interest.

Despite setbacks in his career, Blaze Bayley delivers a mature and emotionally charged heavy metal album with 'Promise And Terror.' The work reflects personal struggles with dark lyrics and a heavier sound. Standout tracks like '1633' and 'City Of Bones' highlight historical and introspective themes. Though the supporting band lacked strong identity, the album remains a solid and notable release in Blaze's discography. Discover the powerful and heartfelt heavy metal experience in Blaze Bayley's 'Promise And Terror'—listen today and dive into its intense themes!

 At the time of its release, this disc was hailed as a half-miracle, a masterpiece of modern metal.

 The album combined technique and great compositional skills, showcasing a cohesive and energetic group.

Exodus' Shovel Headed Kill Machine is a standout thrash metal album released during a time of significant lineup changes and challenges for the band. Featuring aggressive songwriting and complex track structures, it showcases the band's resilience and renewal under Gary Holt's leadership. The album is praised for intense performances, especially from new members like Rob Dukes and Paul Bostaph, cementing Exodus' place in modern thrash metal. It remains a landmark album marking the band's comeback and ongoing creative force. Listen to Exodus' Shovel Headed Kill Machine and experience one of thrash metal’s finest comebacks!

 We live in a society so crazy that not even Captain America and Spider-Man could save us.

 Kalashnikov reconfirms themselves as one of the most interesting realities in circulation, both in the studio and live.

Kalashnikov's 'Dreams for Super-defeated Heroes' has been reissued with fresh artwork and a digipack format, spotlighting the band's evolution while staying true to its raw anarcho-punk roots. The album blends anguished screams, layered guitars, and synths to deliver Orwellian lyrical themes such as consumerism, urban alienation, and resistance. The reissue reflects both maturity and the collective's unmistakable energy, reaffirming their relevance in the punk scene. Listen to Kalashnikov's reissued album and experience raw anarcho-punk energy packed with powerful social commentary.

 "Volume 8 seems to encapsulate all the canons of today’s pop/rock song, managing not to sound dated, but rather still fresh and current forty years later."

 "Ultimately, Volume 8 had the merit of ‘ferrying’ De Andrè out of the period of crisis he was going through, confirming him as a prominent reality of the Italian scene."

Volume 8 marks an important phase in Fabrizio De Andrè’s career, showcasing his ability to evolve while maintaining artistic integrity. Collaborating with Francesco De Gregori, De Andrè embraced a modern and fresh sound that still resonates decades later. The album features poetic, metaphor-rich lyrics and standout tracks like "La Cattiva Strada" and "Amico Fragile." Though lesser-known, Volume 8 is a testimony to De Andrè's ongoing creative vitality and deserves rediscovery. Explore Fabrizio De Andrè’s Volume 8 and experience the timeless artistry of one of Italy’s greatest singer-songwriters.

 ‘Songs,’ never was a title more fitting for a collection of such heterogeneous and ‘scattered’ material.

 Despite this, it is undoubted that the great albums of the Genoese artist remain others and that listening to an album of this kind is advisable only to those who already have a good knowledge of De André’s repertoire.

‘Canzoni’ is a product of a challenging creative period for Fabrizio De André, featuring a mix of covers, reworked older songs, and initial collaborations with Francesco De Gregori. Despite being seen as a filler album, it offers valuable insight into De André’s adaptability and respect for his influences. The album suits listeners familiar with his work, eager to explore lesser-known tracks. Its folk rock style and politically charged themes reflect Italy’s turbulent 1970s. Discover the hidden gems and collaborations in Fabrizio De André’s 'Canzoni'—explore this unique blend of folk and protest songs now!

 "Listening to 'Destroy After Use' today is surprising for its violence, aggression, and speed, which one might not have expected from an Italian group."

 "They themselves loved to define their proposal as freak-core, today we could comfortably speak of thrash-core, a raw thrash metal with the hardcore component playing a predominant role."

Jester Beast’s 1989 demo 'Destroy After Use' is a raw and aggressive thrash-core milestone in the Italian metal scene. Despite lineup struggles, the band delivered intense speed and violence uncommon in Italy at the time. Influences include Coroner and Voivod, and their sound blends thrash metal with hardcore elements. Recently reissued on vinyl, this short demo offers four powerful tracks that reveal a historical metal gem. Though the band has sporadic activity now, their legacy remains significant for fans of Italian underground metal. Explore Jester Beast’s intense thrash-core demo and rediscover a classic slice of Italian metal history!

 Not a masterpiece, to be clear, but an honest classic heavy metal album, excellently played and for once, with production that is up to par.

 The sturdy heavy of Helstar still works great, almost as if grunge, nu-metal, and anything ending in "core" never existed.

Helstar's 'The King of Hell' marks a solid and respectable return for the veteran Texas heavy metal band. The album stays true to their classic style with powerful guitars, aggressive vocals, and strong production. While not a masterpiece, it offers notable tracks that reflect the spirit of 80s metal with Judas Priest-inspired elements. It celebrates the band's renewed activity and ongoing presence in the metal scene. Explore Helstar's powerful comeback album and relive classic heavy metal’s fiery spirit today!

 An album is an album, if it doesn’t go well, you move on, and it was still an experience.

 Crowdfunding is not the panacea for all ills, it’s an alternative that can work, especially for well-known artists but also for those starting from scratch.

This interview with Gianni Maroccolo offers a deep dive into the legendary bassist's extensive career and role in independent rock. He discusses his experiences with production, crowdfunding, and collaborations with iconic Italian bands like Litfiba and CSI. Maroccolo shares insights on reissuing unreleased materials, tackling solo performances, and the creative process behind theatrical projects such as Eneide di Krypton. The conversation also touches on the evolving music industry and the future of independent music production. Discover Gianni Maroccolo's creative journey and explore the future of independent rock – read the full interview now!

 PFM’s tribute should be seen as a nostalgic wave around De André’s figure, nothing more and nothing less.

 Going to a PFM show and listening for an hour and twenty minutes to what remain covers is at least ridiculous.

The review covers PFM’s 2014 live tribute show to Fabrizio De André at Parco Majnoni. While the band delivered an engaging performance, the setlist favored De André covers over PFM’s own material. The concert ended early due to rain, and audience reactions were mixed. The reviewer questions the artistic merit of relying on nostalgia instead of producing new work. Discover the passion and controversy in PFM’s tribute to Fabrizio De André — listen to the legacy and decide for yourself!