Avid fans of Italian metal band Lacuna Coil had to wait over two years for a new album from the band. And, in that period, the long-time lineup proved to be a bit fragile.
Just six weeks before the April 1 release of Broken Crown Halo, guitarist Cristiano Migliore and drummer Cristiano Mozzati - both members since 1998 - left the band. Any time a band loses veterans, there's the risk that the band will fall apart. Perhaps the one thing that can help a band overcome such adversity is releasing a strong album that keeps the band afloat and, in some cases, helps the band break out more than ever.
So, the question is: Is Broken Crown Halo strong enough to propel Lacuna Coil through this transition period and beyond?
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Is Steel Panther's "All You Can Eat" A Dirty Delicacy or Too Much to Stomach?
Steel Panther. If you've been paying attention in the hard rock scene the last half-decade, you will likely associate that name with one of two things: a band that has so accurately resurrected the hair metal look and sound in the 2010's, or the band that has so unapologetically coupled filthy comedy with well-produced music.
Either way, you're right. And with such a distinct reputation, it puts the band in a position where it would be virtually impossible to change their style and retain their fan base.
The questions are: Can they continue doing what they do for much longer or will it get old? And how much further can they go?
Well, the band is back with a new album, All You Can Eat, that is designed to answer those questions.
Either way, you're right. And with such a distinct reputation, it puts the band in a position where it would be virtually impossible to change their style and retain their fan base.
The questions are: Can they continue doing what they do for much longer or will it get old? And how much further can they go?
Well, the band is back with a new album, All You Can Eat, that is designed to answer those questions.
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