𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘 – 𝗖𝗢𝗚𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗟
There’s an excellent question that Sir Michael Caine once asked, and answered… “why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.”
And, make no mistake about it, there’s certainly a pretty decent (and vocal) number of Altarage fans who will be happy – well, not exactly happy – to tell you all about how much the band fell off after their opening salvo of three killer albums (Nihl, Endinghent, and The Approaching Roar) in a row.
Don’t get me wrong, I have some sympathy with this view – as much as I loved the band’s initial trilogy of terror, I was willing to go on record with how disappointed (and disjointed) I felt 2021’s Succumb to be (a position I still stand by), and while I appreciated 2022’s Sol Corrupto a little more than most it definitely still fell short of the band’s usual high standards – but I’m also the sort of person who believes that it’s important for bands to take chances, and that a few experimental misses can sometimes lead to even bigger hits down the line.
Which may well be what we have here, as while 2023’s Worst Case Scenario was clearly informed by the lessons learned from the Succumb/Sol Corrupto sessions, it’s only with the upcoming release of Cogwheel that Altarage seem to have really managed to pick themselves back up again and become the same terrifying force they used to be.
Batman begin.
Let’s get one thing straight right away… yes, Cogwheel might be a little too long for its own good.
Not that I have anything against a good long album, but the sheer sprawl of this record, the surfeit of ambition and excess of ideas on display across its almost seventy-five minute length, means that by the time you reach the end of the aptly-titled – if, in my opinion, slightly superfluous – “Industrial Offering” it’s all too easy to lose track of the wider picture of the album.
At the same time, however, there’s no denying that the humongous scope and scale of the record – four of Cogwheel‘s seven songs crack the ten minute mark (which is more than the rest of their back-catalogue combined), with two of these closing in on fifteen minutes – seems perfectly suited to the unforgiving, overwhelming nature of the music, with the added layers of asphyxiating atmosphere and encroaching ambient dread (if the likes of Godflesh and Khanate weren’t high up amongst their influences before they most definitely are now) only serving to increase the already torturous, tectonic weight of the band’s sound.
That’s not to say they’ve lost their knack for conjuring an absolute maelstrom of discordant metallic noise – tracks like instantly-oppressive opener “Peso Muerto” and the cataclysmic cacophony that is “Future Wreck” continue to feature some of the most gruesome, gut-churning guitars this side of Portal, only now with an extra sense of suffocating, Sunn O))) esque tension added to the mix as well – but their love of bleak, unsettling soundscapes (mid-album mood-piece “1988” doesn’t so much offer a moment of calm as it does a chance to reflect on both the horrors that have passed and those yet to come) has now been turned from a potential weakness into one of their greatest strengths.
This is particularly apparent during the likes of “Wielder” and “Not a Proper Burial” – which might just be the abum’s best song, albeit the bar for that (if “song” is even the right word at this point) is set pretty damn high right from the start – which showcase the incredibly, and increasingly, dense layering of their sound, combining and compressing dissonant, amplifier-melting distortion and abrasive, anxiety-inducing drone into a crushing sonic singularity whose massive gravity exerts a strangely hypnotic compulsion on the listener (with the abrasive, recursive intro of the latter track being a particularly harrowing highlight).
True, as I’ve already hinted at, Cogwheel easily could, and possibly should, have ended with the unorthodox and unforgiving strains of “Ichor”, which continues pushing the record to new extremes of both stream-of-consciousness creativity (is this the first time they’ve incorporated clean vocals? answers on a postcard, please) and calculated sonic depravity over the course of just under fifteen monstrous minutes, but for all that it might outstay its welcome a little it’s also a welcome – albeit purposefully demanding – return to form.
To quote Sir Michael one last time… “nothing that has meaning is easy“, and there’s certainly nothing “easy” about this album.
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𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
www.nocleansinging.com/2026/07/27/altarage-cogwheel/
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
open.spotify.com/album/7MpJX91ZctI30I2HJtlwHt
sentientruin.bandcamp.com/album/cogwheel
altarage.bandcamp.com/album/cogwheel
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#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#Altarage
#Cogwheel7 track album
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𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗩𝗨𝗟𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 – 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗛 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬
We’ve been accused of being “pretentious” here at NCS a few times… which is actually pretty funny if you really know any of us.
True, we do have a lot of love for weird, proggy music, and we certainly have a lot of fun playing around with language and using some of those “big” words certain people find so frightening, but you know what we also love?
Big riffs, big hooks, and bands that just put out banger after banger after banger.
Which is why I’ve been jamming the new album from Missouri Metalcore menaces Vulgarity over and over again recently.
Now when I say “Metalcore” I’m not talking about the “Pop Rock with flaccid, tacked-on breakdowns” style that’s still so prevalent, I’m talking about the original “Death Metal meets Hardcore” style that was built on a bedrock of scorching riffs and stomping breakdowns.
Think the likes of Undying and Himsa (comparisons to the latter, circa Courting Tragedy…, being particularly notable during the reckless, riff-driven assault of “Nails to be Driven” and massive mid-album highlight “Futile Divinations”) on the one hand and Arkangel and early Heaven Shall Burn on the other, and you’ll be in the right sort of ballpark to properly appreciate the band’s fusion of American aggression and Euro-core intensity.
And, make no mistake about it, barring a few fleeting moments of relative calm – such as the moody finale of the jagged, bone-jarring “You Are, Not Me” – Beckoned Beyond rarely lets the intensity levels drop, with the blast-propelled, trem-heavy assault of in-your-face opener “Given to the Light” kicking things off with a breathtaking burst of apoplectically intense fury that sets the tone, and the bar, for the rest of the record right away.
Yet for all their (almost) unrelenting ferocity – the short-but-savage “God In Your Eyes” is an impressively abrasive reminder of the group’s Metallic Hardcore roots, while the thunderous rhythmic riffage and raw, throat-scarring screams of “Malice Calculation” easily hit just as hard as any of their more famous peers – there’s a method to the madness and a purpose to their punches, especially when it comes to the more melodic moments of songs such as “Stabbed By the Miracle of These Waters” and unexpectedly poignant (albeit still punishing) closer “Finally Free”, and the sheer plethora of shamelessly hooky riffs scattered throughout the album.
Of course, it’s not reinventing the wheel – and I’m sure if I really wanted to come across as pretentious I could waste my time trying to criticise it for all the things it isn’t (for one thing there are no sex scenes and the food looks horrible) – but the simple, primal truth is that it’s such a thrilling ride, offering just under half an hour of raw emotion and cathartic conviction, that it keeps on beckoning me back for just one more listen, which inevitably results in me spinning the whole album again in its entirety and appreciating what it is all the more.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
www.nocleansinging.com/2026/07/28/vulgarity-beckoned-beyond/
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
rateyourmusic.com/release/album/vulgarity/beckoned-beyond/
open.spotify.com/album/4jRWxJw0KU8Dsc4NGTJJKz
vulgaritymo.bandcamp.com/album/for-your-flesh-only
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#Vulgarity
#ForYourFleshOnly8 track album
We’ve been accused of being “pretentious” here at NCS a few times… which is actually pretty funny if you really know any of us.
True, we do have a lot of love for weird, proggy music, and we certainly have a lot of fun playing around with language and using some of those “big” words certain people find so frightening, but you know what we also love?
Big riffs, big hooks, and bands that just put out banger after banger after banger.
Which is why I’ve been jamming the new album from Missouri Metalcore menaces Vulgarity over and over again recently.
Now when I say “Metalcore” I’m not talking about the “Pop Rock with flaccid, tacked-on breakdowns” style that’s still so prevalent, I’m talking about the original “Death Metal meets Hardcore” style that was built on a bedrock of scorching riffs and stomping breakdowns.
Think the likes of Undying and Himsa (comparisons to the latter, circa Courting Tragedy…, being particularly notable during the reckless, riff-driven assault of “Nails to be Driven” and massive mid-album highlight “Futile Divinations”) on the one hand and Arkangel and early Heaven Shall Burn on the other, and you’ll be in the right sort of ballpark to properly appreciate the band’s fusion of American aggression and Euro-core intensity.
And, make no mistake about it, barring a few fleeting moments of relative calm – such as the moody finale of the jagged, bone-jarring “You Are, Not Me” – Beckoned Beyond rarely lets the intensity levels drop, with the blast-propelled, trem-heavy assault of in-your-face opener “Given to the Light” kicking things off with a breathtaking burst of apoplectically intense fury that sets the tone, and the bar, for the rest of the record right away.
Yet for all their (almost) unrelenting ferocity – the short-but-savage “God In Your Eyes” is an impressively abrasive reminder of the group’s Metallic Hardcore roots, while the thunderous rhythmic riffage and raw, throat-scarring screams of “Malice Calculation” easily hit just as hard as any of their more famous peers – there’s a method to the madness and a purpose to their punches, especially when it comes to the more melodic moments of songs such as “Stabbed By the Miracle of These Waters” and unexpectedly poignant (albeit still punishing) closer “Finally Free”, and the sheer plethora of shamelessly hooky riffs scattered throughout the album.
Of course, it’s not reinventing the wheel – and I’m sure if I really wanted to come across as pretentious I could waste my time trying to criticise it for all the things it isn’t (for one thing there are no sex scenes and the food looks horrible) – but the simple, primal truth is that it’s such a thrilling ride, offering just under half an hour of raw emotion and cathartic conviction, that it keeps on beckoning me back for just one more listen, which inevitably results in me spinning the whole album again in its entirety and appreciating what it is all the more.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
www.nocleansinging.com/2026/07/28/vulgarity-beckoned-beyond/
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
rateyourmusic.com/release/album/vulgarity/beckoned-beyond/
open.spotify.com/album/4jRWxJw0KU8Dsc4NGTJJKz
vulgaritymo.bandcamp.com/album/for-your-flesh-only
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#Vulgarity
#ForYourFleshOnly8 track album
𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗛 – 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘
It’s perhaps not entirely surprising to note that the majority of bands we write about tend to be located on one of two continents, Europe or North America.
That’s not to say we don’t try our best to cover bands from other locales – though, as of yet, I don’t think we’ve ever written about any bands from Antarctica – but the fact that two of the three core members of the NCS crew are based in the USA, and the other one (me) is based in the UK (which are also the two places we get most of our audience from), means these are the areas which we get the most exposure to.
Of course, the counterpoint to that is we probably should be making more of an effort to cover bands from further afield – and, all credit to him, Islander already does a pretty damn good job with all his various round-ups of new releases from around the globe – which is why today we’re travelling to Indonesia to take in the sights and sounds and savage riffery of Metallic Hardcore crew Sabertooth.
It’s been about 12 years since the band’s debut album, Provement from the Wise Tiger, was released, and while Sabertooth may have gotten a little older, they certainly don’t seem to have mellowed out very much… something which is first made apparent by the weighty stomp ‘n’ chug of 300-sampling opener “The Return of the King”, and then really hammered home by righteously riffy, in-your-face intensity of “Rise Above”.
References to the likes of Earth Crisis, Born From Pain, and Walls of Jericho (especially when the band get a little thrashy) should help you find your way towards enjoying and appreciating muscle-flexing underdog anthems like “United Fist”, “Blinded By Your Own Fire”, and “Unbeaten” – any of which could serve as a perfect pick-me-up for whenever you’re having a bad day and need to find the energy to not let the bastards grind you down – but Blessing Rage isn’t afraid to throw a few sneaky curveballs in amidst all the hefty haymakers.
Whether that’s the swaggering, Crowbar-esque grooves of the title-track, the return to a more beatdown-friendly style during the second half of “Humans Are Cursed”, or the unexpectedly melodic, half-clean/half-harsh sounds of “Stone and Spirit”, Sabertooth make it clear that they’re more than just a one trick pony cat, and prove themselves more than capable of turning their talents to whatever they put their minds to.
Not everything works quite as well as it should, of course – the clean vocals are, let’s just say, probably going to be a little divisive, while the various 300 quotes come across as more than a little dated, and if I’m going to be totally honest the unnecessary instrumental strains of “Dust Will Return to Dust” is an inexplicably anticlimactic choice of closer – but the punches that do land still hit hard, which is why I’m hoping we won’t have to wait quite as long for album number three.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
www.nocleansinging.com/2026/07/30/sabertooth-blessing-rage/
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
rateyourmusic.com/release/album/sabertooth/blessing-rage/
restnrustrecords.bandcamp.com/album/blessing-rage
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#Sabertooth
#BlessingRage10 track album
It’s perhaps not entirely surprising to note that the majority of bands we write about tend to be located on one of two continents, Europe or North America.
That’s not to say we don’t try our best to cover bands from other locales – though, as of yet, I don’t think we’ve ever written about any bands from Antarctica – but the fact that two of the three core members of the NCS crew are based in the USA, and the other one (me) is based in the UK (which are also the two places we get most of our audience from), means these are the areas which we get the most exposure to.
Of course, the counterpoint to that is we probably should be making more of an effort to cover bands from further afield – and, all credit to him, Islander already does a pretty damn good job with all his various round-ups of new releases from around the globe – which is why today we’re travelling to Indonesia to take in the sights and sounds and savage riffery of Metallic Hardcore crew Sabertooth.
It’s been about 12 years since the band’s debut album, Provement from the Wise Tiger, was released, and while Sabertooth may have gotten a little older, they certainly don’t seem to have mellowed out very much… something which is first made apparent by the weighty stomp ‘n’ chug of 300-sampling opener “The Return of the King”, and then really hammered home by righteously riffy, in-your-face intensity of “Rise Above”.
References to the likes of Earth Crisis, Born From Pain, and Walls of Jericho (especially when the band get a little thrashy) should help you find your way towards enjoying and appreciating muscle-flexing underdog anthems like “United Fist”, “Blinded By Your Own Fire”, and “Unbeaten” – any of which could serve as a perfect pick-me-up for whenever you’re having a bad day and need to find the energy to not let the bastards grind you down – but Blessing Rage isn’t afraid to throw a few sneaky curveballs in amidst all the hefty haymakers.
Whether that’s the swaggering, Crowbar-esque grooves of the title-track, the return to a more beatdown-friendly style during the second half of “Humans Are Cursed”, or the unexpectedly melodic, half-clean/half-harsh sounds of “Stone and Spirit”, Sabertooth make it clear that they’re more than just a one trick pony cat, and prove themselves more than capable of turning their talents to whatever they put their minds to.
Not everything works quite as well as it should, of course – the clean vocals are, let’s just say, probably going to be a little divisive, while the various 300 quotes come across as more than a little dated, and if I’m going to be totally honest the unnecessary instrumental strains of “Dust Will Return to Dust” is an inexplicably anticlimactic choice of closer – but the punches that do land still hit hard, which is why I’m hoping we won’t have to wait quite as long for album number three.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
www.nocleansinging.com/2026/07/30/sabertooth-blessing-rage/
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
rateyourmusic.com/release/album/sabertooth/blessing-rage/
restnrustrecords.bandcamp.com/album/blessing-rage
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#Sabertooth
#BlessingRage10 track album
𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗧𝗜𝗠 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗔 – 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗜𝗠 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗔
Tim Montana has never been interested in subtlety. Across his career, the Montana native has embraced towering guitar riffs, gritty vocals, and an unapologetic blue-collar perspective that feels equally at home in a honky-tonk bar and a packed rock arena. On his seventh studio album, Entire State of Tim Montana, set to be released on July 31, 2026, via BMG, he doesn’t reinvent his sound—he simply builds it into its biggest, boldest statement yet.
Named by actor Charlie Sheen, Entire State of Tim Montana lives up to its oversized title. Rather than chasing trends, Montana doubles down on everything that has earned him a devoted following: Southern rock grit, hard rock muscle, country storytelling, and enough swagger to fill sixteen tracks. The result is an album that feels less like a carefully calculated studio project and more like an open invitation into the entirety of Montana’s world.
The album opens with the theatrical "Courtroom," featuring spoken appearances from actors Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen, and Robert Patrick. It’s an unconventional introduction that immediately establishes the record’s cinematic ambitions before launching into the heavier material. From there, "Beautiful Hate" wastes little time reminding listeners that Montana’s greatest weapon remains his knack for pairing crushing riffs with memorable hooks.
The album’s lead single, "Break Me Down," immediately follows, and it remains one of the album’s emotional centrepieces. Built around thunderous guitars before exploding into an anthemic chorus, the track balances vulnerability with aggression. Montana’s lyrics about anxiety, control, and redemption add genuine emotional weight, proving there’s more beneath his rugged exterior than bravado alone.
That balance between toughness and honesty becomes one of the album’s defining strengths. "Long Long Year" slows the pace just enough to highlight Montana’s songwriting, reflecting on hardship with equal parts grit and resilience. Songs like "When It’s Over" and the closing "Everything I’m Not" continue that introspective thread, allowing cracks in the armour to emerge without sacrificing the record’s intensity.
Additionally, collaboration plays a major role throughout the album, and thankfully the guest appearances never feel like marketing gimmicks. Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains) elevates "Kinda Like It" with unmistakable guitar textures and his unmistakable voice that naturally complement Montana’s raspy delivery, while rising rock and metal artist Royale Lynn adds welcome contrast on the number "Crown of Ash." Meanwhile, "Watch Me Drown," featuring Indigenous American artists First Crazy Dog and WolfBear, injects another layer of personality using their musical culture into an already varied tracklist.
The album’s biggest headlining collaboration arrives with the track "Brown Sugar," featuring Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and ZZ Top vocalist and guitarist Billy F. Gibbons. Rather than overwhelming the song, both legendary guitarists enhance it with exactly the kind of electrifying performances fans would hope for. Additionally, Gibbons lends his voice to the track. The chemistry is undeniable, making the track feel like a celebration of Montana’s influences while reinforcing his own identity as a modern torchbearer for riff-driven rock.
Elsewhere, tracks like "Vampires," "Roar (Katy Perry cover)," "Like a Satellite," "Off the Ground," and "Like a Kennedy" keep the energy high with arena-ready choruses and muscular production. Montana understands exactly how to craft songs designed for live audiences, and nearly every chorus feels built to be shouted back from festival crowds.
If there’s one criticism to be made, it’s that sixteen tracks occasionally stretch the album beyond its strongest moments. Some songs revisit familiar lyrical and musical territory, causing the middle section to lose a bit of momentum. Still, Montana’s charisma and conviction prevent the record from becoming repetitive, and the production keeps every track sounding massive without becoming overly polished.
What ultimately makes Entire State of Tim Montana succeed is its authenticity. Montana isn’t trying to become something he’s not. As he describes it, this is "a collision of my heroes and my scars," and that description couldn’t be more accurate. The record embraces loud guitars, personal demons, hard-earned optimism, and just enough humour to keep everything from becoming too heavy.
In an era where many rock artists chase crossover appeal, Tim Montana instead leans harder into the sound that defines him. Entire State of Tim Montana is loud, unapologetic, occasionally vulnerable, and consistently entertaining. It captures everything fans have come to expect while pushing his songwriting into more personal territory, making it one of his strongest and most complete releases to date.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
www.crucialrhythm.com/entire-state-of-tim-montana-review
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
www.deezer.com/us/album/988902951
music.apple.com/id/album/entire-state-of-tim-montana/6772302436
music.amazon.com/albums/B0H2L8XKYP
tidal.com/album/545920312
open.spotify.com/album/7G74eucdL6eOkxY7omYPwT
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kpdkiPJAevC_bPMu7R1CxIlQ9JwsViSfg
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#TimMontana
#EntireStateofTimMontana
Tim Montana has never been interested in subtlety. Across his career, the Montana native has embraced towering guitar riffs, gritty vocals, and an unapologetic blue-collar perspective that feels equally at home in a honky-tonk bar and a packed rock arena. On his seventh studio album, Entire State of Tim Montana, set to be released on July 31, 2026, via BMG, he doesn’t reinvent his sound—he simply builds it into its biggest, boldest statement yet.
Named by actor Charlie Sheen, Entire State of Tim Montana lives up to its oversized title. Rather than chasing trends, Montana doubles down on everything that has earned him a devoted following: Southern rock grit, hard rock muscle, country storytelling, and enough swagger to fill sixteen tracks. The result is an album that feels less like a carefully calculated studio project and more like an open invitation into the entirety of Montana’s world.
The album opens with the theatrical "Courtroom," featuring spoken appearances from actors Martin Sheen, Charlie Sheen, and Robert Patrick. It’s an unconventional introduction that immediately establishes the record’s cinematic ambitions before launching into the heavier material. From there, "Beautiful Hate" wastes little time reminding listeners that Montana’s greatest weapon remains his knack for pairing crushing riffs with memorable hooks.
The album’s lead single, "Break Me Down," immediately follows, and it remains one of the album’s emotional centrepieces. Built around thunderous guitars before exploding into an anthemic chorus, the track balances vulnerability with aggression. Montana’s lyrics about anxiety, control, and redemption add genuine emotional weight, proving there’s more beneath his rugged exterior than bravado alone.
That balance between toughness and honesty becomes one of the album’s defining strengths. "Long Long Year" slows the pace just enough to highlight Montana’s songwriting, reflecting on hardship with equal parts grit and resilience. Songs like "When It’s Over" and the closing "Everything I’m Not" continue that introspective thread, allowing cracks in the armour to emerge without sacrificing the record’s intensity.
Additionally, collaboration plays a major role throughout the album, and thankfully the guest appearances never feel like marketing gimmicks. Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains) elevates "Kinda Like It" with unmistakable guitar textures and his unmistakable voice that naturally complement Montana’s raspy delivery, while rising rock and metal artist Royale Lynn adds welcome contrast on the number "Crown of Ash." Meanwhile, "Watch Me Drown," featuring Indigenous American artists First Crazy Dog and WolfBear, injects another layer of personality using their musical culture into an already varied tracklist.
The album’s biggest headlining collaboration arrives with the track "Brown Sugar," featuring Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and ZZ Top vocalist and guitarist Billy F. Gibbons. Rather than overwhelming the song, both legendary guitarists enhance it with exactly the kind of electrifying performances fans would hope for. Additionally, Gibbons lends his voice to the track. The chemistry is undeniable, making the track feel like a celebration of Montana’s influences while reinforcing his own identity as a modern torchbearer for riff-driven rock.
Elsewhere, tracks like "Vampires," "Roar (Katy Perry cover)," "Like a Satellite," "Off the Ground," and "Like a Kennedy" keep the energy high with arena-ready choruses and muscular production. Montana understands exactly how to craft songs designed for live audiences, and nearly every chorus feels built to be shouted back from festival crowds.
If there’s one criticism to be made, it’s that sixteen tracks occasionally stretch the album beyond its strongest moments. Some songs revisit familiar lyrical and musical territory, causing the middle section to lose a bit of momentum. Still, Montana’s charisma and conviction prevent the record from becoming repetitive, and the production keeps every track sounding massive without becoming overly polished.
What ultimately makes Entire State of Tim Montana succeed is its authenticity. Montana isn’t trying to become something he’s not. As he describes it, this is "a collision of my heroes and my scars," and that description couldn’t be more accurate. The record embraces loud guitars, personal demons, hard-earned optimism, and just enough humour to keep everything from becoming too heavy.
In an era where many rock artists chase crossover appeal, Tim Montana instead leans harder into the sound that defines him. Entire State of Tim Montana is loud, unapologetic, occasionally vulnerable, and consistently entertaining. It captures everything fans have come to expect while pushing his songwriting into more personal territory, making it one of his strongest and most complete releases to date.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
www.crucialrhythm.com/entire-state-of-tim-montana-review
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
www.deezer.com/us/album/988902951
music.apple.com/id/album/entire-state-of-tim-montana/6772302436
music.amazon.com/albums/B0H2L8XKYP
tidal.com/album/545920312
open.spotify.com/album/7G74eucdL6eOkxY7omYPwT
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kpdkiPJAevC_bPMu7R1CxIlQ9JwsViSfg
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#TimMontana
#EntireStateofTimMontana
𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢 – 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡
For a band that has spent more than twenty years refusing to colour within the lines, Within feels less like the next chapter in Protest the Hero’s career than the moment every previous release has been building toward. It is simultaneously their most technically dazzling, emotionally vulnerable, and sonically cinematic album—a record that expands every defining characteristic of the band’s sound without sacrificing the intensity that made them one of progressive metal’s most distinctive voices.
Perhaps even more importantly, Within arrives on July 17, 2026, as Protest the Hero’s first album released completely on their own terms. After years of label complications and relinquished ownership of previous recordings, the band’s decision to independently release and fully own their sixth studio album isn’t simply a business move—it’s the philosophical backbone of the record itself. Freedom, identity, and self-determination aren’t just lyrical themes here; they’re embedded into every note.
That sense of liberation is immediately evident. Opening with the album’s lead single "Mouthpiece," it wastes no time reminding listeners why Protest the Hero remain peerless at balancing blistering musicianship with politically charged lyricism. Rody Walker’s attack on manufactured ideological divisions is razor sharp, delivered through frantic riffing, constantly shifting rhythms, and one of the album’s most infectious choruses. While Within largely turns inward, "Mouthpiece" deliberately begins from the outside world, examining how manipulative voices shape collective thought before the album dives into the individual’s internal landscape.
From there, the record becomes increasingly introspective. "Fishhook" begins pulling listeners into the album’s central concept, while the atmospheric instrumental "i. above" introduces William Lamoureux’s orchestral arrangements, acting less as a traditional interlude and more as an emotional bridge. Rather than feeling ornamental, the strings become an integral part of the album’s architecture, elevating the transitions between moments of overwhelming heaviness and delicate melody.
Few songs better encapsulate the album’s thematic core than "Grandfather’s Axe." Borrowing its title from the philosophical paradox questioning identity through continual replacement, the song asks what remains of a person after years of subtle external influence. Musically, it may be among Protest the Hero’s most ambitious compositions, constantly transforming while somehow remaining cohesive throughout its intricate movements.
The beautifully layered "The Orchard," which features Jadea Kelly and The Flatliner’s Chris Cresswell, offers one of the record’s most melodic moments before "ii. below" descends into a more cinematic territory. These paired instrumentals reinforce the Hermetic philosophy inspiring the album, reflecting opposing emotional states while maintaining remarkable compositional symmetry.
The late-album highlights "Liberty Spike" and "The Mariner" showcase just how successfully Protest the Hero have broadened their sonic palette. Effortlessly intertwining labyrinthine guitar work with Nathan Bulla’s immense drumming proves both impossibly technical and deeply musical. Every rhythmic twist serves the songs rather than existing simply to impress.
As always, the performances throughout are exceptional. Tim MacMillar and Luke Hoskin continue to operate as one of progressive metal’s finest guitar partnerships. Their interplay remains astonishingly intricate, yet Within often favours atmosphere over relentless technical exhibition, allowing melodies greater room to breathe. Cameron McLellan’s bass work anchors the dense arrangements with warmth and clarity, while Adam "Nolly" Getgood’s mix ensures even the busiest passages remain remarkably transparent.
Then there’s Rody Walker. His performance here ranks among the strongest of his career. Long celebrated for his unmistakable phrasing and acrobatic vocal delivery, Walker adds newfound emotional nuance throughout Within. Whether unleashing rapid-fire lyrical assaults or delivering soaring melodic passages, he sounds completely in command of every emotional register the album demands.
Lyrically, Within may be Protest the Hero’s most personal statement yet. Inspired by the Hermetic maxim "As above, so below; as within, so without," the record examines how external forces—politics, relationships, media, expectations, and history—gradually shape one’s internal identity. Rather than offering simplistic conclusions, the songs wrestle with uncertainty, contradiction, and personal accountability. It’s philosophical without becoming pretentious and deeply introspective without ever losing sight of the band’s characteristic wit.
Production plays an equally vital role as well. Recorded across multiple studios spanning Canada and the United States, Within somehow feels remarkably unified. The orchestral compositions never overshadow the band’s core identity, instead broadening their emotional vocabulary. Every instrument occupies its own space, creating arguably the richest sonic landscape Protest the Hero have ever achieved.
What ultimately makes Within so compelling, however, isn’t merely its technical brilliance or conceptual ambition. It’s the sense of confidence. This is a band no longer negotiating with outside expectations. Every creative decision—from the sprawling arrangements to the independent release strategy—reflects complete artistic ownership. That independence doesn’t lead to self-indulgence; it leads to clarity. Protest the Hero sound liberated, and that freedom permeates every second of their brand new album.
Many veteran bands eventually settle comfortably into established formulas. Protest the Hero have chosen the opposite path. More than twenty years after forming, they continue challenging both themselves and their audience, refusing to compromise either complexity or accessibility.
Within stands comfortably alongside Fortress and Palimpsest among the strongest releases of their career, while simultaneously carving out an identity entirely its own. It isn’t simply the next Protest the Hero album—it’s the sound of a band reclaiming its future.
Within is Protest the Hero at their most fearless, introspective, and creatively liberated. By embracing complete artistic independence, the band has crafted an album that not only expands the possibilities of progressive metal but also reaffirms why they remain one of the genre’s most inventive and uncompromising voices.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
www.crucialrhythm.com/protest-the-hero-within-review
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
open.spotify.com/album/5f6sKV5KCpWbhTepdwruwJ
music.apple.com/id/album/within/6771811141
www.deezer.com/us/album/988136701
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k-rMF4_VnZscsth5NaNk7_Pue2KHGmsAE
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#ProtesttheHero
#Within
For a band that has spent more than twenty years refusing to colour within the lines, Within feels less like the next chapter in Protest the Hero’s career than the moment every previous release has been building toward. It is simultaneously their most technically dazzling, emotionally vulnerable, and sonically cinematic album—a record that expands every defining characteristic of the band’s sound without sacrificing the intensity that made them one of progressive metal’s most distinctive voices.
Perhaps even more importantly, Within arrives on July 17, 2026, as Protest the Hero’s first album released completely on their own terms. After years of label complications and relinquished ownership of previous recordings, the band’s decision to independently release and fully own their sixth studio album isn’t simply a business move—it’s the philosophical backbone of the record itself. Freedom, identity, and self-determination aren’t just lyrical themes here; they’re embedded into every note.
That sense of liberation is immediately evident. Opening with the album’s lead single "Mouthpiece," it wastes no time reminding listeners why Protest the Hero remain peerless at balancing blistering musicianship with politically charged lyricism. Rody Walker’s attack on manufactured ideological divisions is razor sharp, delivered through frantic riffing, constantly shifting rhythms, and one of the album’s most infectious choruses. While Within largely turns inward, "Mouthpiece" deliberately begins from the outside world, examining how manipulative voices shape collective thought before the album dives into the individual’s internal landscape.
From there, the record becomes increasingly introspective. "Fishhook" begins pulling listeners into the album’s central concept, while the atmospheric instrumental "i. above" introduces William Lamoureux’s orchestral arrangements, acting less as a traditional interlude and more as an emotional bridge. Rather than feeling ornamental, the strings become an integral part of the album’s architecture, elevating the transitions between moments of overwhelming heaviness and delicate melody.
Few songs better encapsulate the album’s thematic core than "Grandfather’s Axe." Borrowing its title from the philosophical paradox questioning identity through continual replacement, the song asks what remains of a person after years of subtle external influence. Musically, it may be among Protest the Hero’s most ambitious compositions, constantly transforming while somehow remaining cohesive throughout its intricate movements.
The beautifully layered "The Orchard," which features Jadea Kelly and The Flatliner’s Chris Cresswell, offers one of the record’s most melodic moments before "ii. below" descends into a more cinematic territory. These paired instrumentals reinforce the Hermetic philosophy inspiring the album, reflecting opposing emotional states while maintaining remarkable compositional symmetry.
The late-album highlights "Liberty Spike" and "The Mariner" showcase just how successfully Protest the Hero have broadened their sonic palette. Effortlessly intertwining labyrinthine guitar work with Nathan Bulla’s immense drumming proves both impossibly technical and deeply musical. Every rhythmic twist serves the songs rather than existing simply to impress.
As always, the performances throughout are exceptional. Tim MacMillar and Luke Hoskin continue to operate as one of progressive metal’s finest guitar partnerships. Their interplay remains astonishingly intricate, yet Within often favours atmosphere over relentless technical exhibition, allowing melodies greater room to breathe. Cameron McLellan’s bass work anchors the dense arrangements with warmth and clarity, while Adam "Nolly" Getgood’s mix ensures even the busiest passages remain remarkably transparent.
Then there’s Rody Walker. His performance here ranks among the strongest of his career. Long celebrated for his unmistakable phrasing and acrobatic vocal delivery, Walker adds newfound emotional nuance throughout Within. Whether unleashing rapid-fire lyrical assaults or delivering soaring melodic passages, he sounds completely in command of every emotional register the album demands.
Lyrically, Within may be Protest the Hero’s most personal statement yet. Inspired by the Hermetic maxim "As above, so below; as within, so without," the record examines how external forces—politics, relationships, media, expectations, and history—gradually shape one’s internal identity. Rather than offering simplistic conclusions, the songs wrestle with uncertainty, contradiction, and personal accountability. It’s philosophical without becoming pretentious and deeply introspective without ever losing sight of the band’s characteristic wit.
Production plays an equally vital role as well. Recorded across multiple studios spanning Canada and the United States, Within somehow feels remarkably unified. The orchestral compositions never overshadow the band’s core identity, instead broadening their emotional vocabulary. Every instrument occupies its own space, creating arguably the richest sonic landscape Protest the Hero have ever achieved.
What ultimately makes Within so compelling, however, isn’t merely its technical brilliance or conceptual ambition. It’s the sense of confidence. This is a band no longer negotiating with outside expectations. Every creative decision—from the sprawling arrangements to the independent release strategy—reflects complete artistic ownership. That independence doesn’t lead to self-indulgence; it leads to clarity. Protest the Hero sound liberated, and that freedom permeates every second of their brand new album.
Many veteran bands eventually settle comfortably into established formulas. Protest the Hero have chosen the opposite path. More than twenty years after forming, they continue challenging both themselves and their audience, refusing to compromise either complexity or accessibility.
Within stands comfortably alongside Fortress and Palimpsest among the strongest releases of their career, while simultaneously carving out an identity entirely its own. It isn’t simply the next Protest the Hero album—it’s the sound of a band reclaiming its future.
Within is Protest the Hero at their most fearless, introspective, and creatively liberated. By embracing complete artistic independence, the band has crafted an album that not only expands the possibilities of progressive metal but also reaffirms why they remain one of the genre’s most inventive and uncompromising voices.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
www.crucialrhythm.com/protest-the-hero-within-review
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
open.spotify.com/album/5f6sKV5KCpWbhTepdwruwJ
music.apple.com/id/album/within/6771811141
www.deezer.com/us/album/988136701
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k-rMF4_VnZscsth5NaNk7_Pue2KHGmsAE
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#ProtesttheHero
#Within
Within – Album by Protest The Hero
music.youtube.com
Listen to Within by Protest The Hero on YouTube Music – a dedicated music app with official songs, music videos, remixes, covers, and more. 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔 – 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔
Before expanding ISLA TRANQUILITA into a full album, CASANDRA had already created a compelling world with her six-song EP. Rather than simply padding that initial release, her sixth studio album of the same name deepens its emotional and sonic landscape, transforming a promising concept into a much larger, immersive thirteen-track journey. Set to be released on July 24, 2026, ISLA TRANQUILITA is a stunning affirmation of identity, memory, and healing—an album that feels as intimate as a family photo album and as cinematic as a dream.
From its opening moments, CASANDRA invites listeners into a lush universe where English and Spanish flow naturally together, reflecting both her Cuban heritage and her Miami upbringing. The album’s title—meaning "little island of peace"—serves as both destination and philosophy, inspired by the comforting words of her late great-aunt Teresa, whose reassuring "tranquilita" echoes throughout the record. That phrase becomes more than a memory; it becomes the emotional heartbeat of the album, guiding listeners through moments of vulnerability toward quiet resilience.
Musically, CASANDRA continues refining the genre-blurring sound that has become her signature. Alt-pop melodies drift effortlessly into moody R&B grooves before dissolving into shimmering indie-electronic textures. The production feels expansive yet remarkably personal, balancing airy synths, subtle percussion, and warm guitars without ever overwhelming the emotional core of the album’s thirteen songs. Every track contributes another brushstroke to an album that feels less like a collection of singles and more like a carefully constructed world.
The opening stretch establishes that atmosphere immediately. "TRUTH SERUM" introduces the album with hypnotic confidence, while "PERMANENT MISTAKE" and "WANT VS NEED" wrestle with self-reflection and emotional conflict through dreamy production that softens the weight of their themes. "EXPLICIT" and "SOLUTION" continue exploring intimacy and self-discovery, demonstrating CASANDRA’s ability to write vulnerable lyrics without sacrificing melodic immediacy.
The title track, "ISLA TRANQUILITA," anchors the album both emotionally and conceptually. It captures everything the project represents: heritage, remembrance, escape, and inner peace wrapped inside a beautifully cinematic soundscape. It feels like the moment the listener fully arrives on the island CASANDRA has spent the album constructing.
Elsewhere, the stripped-back acoustic track "MUÑEQUITA" embraces her bilingual storytelling with effortless authenticity, while the intriguingly titled "FELL FROM A TREE THEY SAID" introduces one of the record’s more imaginative moments, blending surreal imagery with deeply personal emotion. These songs highlight CASANDRA’s gift for making abstract memories feel universally relatable.
One of the album’s most captivating additions is "HOURGLASS." Built around soft guitars, dreamy percussion, and lush synth arrangements, the song expands the mythology of ISLA TRANQUILITA by revealing a hidden lagoon within its imagined landscape. It explores love, permanence, and the passage of time with remarkable grace, becoming one of the album’s most serene and emotionally affecting moments. The song perfectly illustrates CASANDRA’s strength as a storyteller—using vivid imagery to express feelings that words alone often struggle to capture.
The album’s closing stretch continues to reward listeners. "BUENA SUERTE" radiates optimism without becoming simplistic, while "SUMMON FIRE" injects renewed energy into the latter half of the record. The album’s penultimate track, "RESERVED 4 ME," delivers one of the album’s most contemporary pop moments before the poignant closer "TEARPROOF" gently lowers the curtain. Rather than offering complete closure, the finale suggests that healing is an ongoing process, making the album’s conclusion feel honest rather than neatly resolved.
What makes ISLA TRANQUILITA particularly impressive is its commitment to atmosphere without losing narrative focus. Many albums that prioritize mood risk becoming sonically repetitive, but CASANDRA continuously introduces fresh textures and emotional perspectives at every curve while maintaining a cohesive identity. Every production choice serves the storytelling CASANDRA conveys throughout the record, and every lyric feels rooted in lived experience.
CASANDRA has spent years cultivating a creative universe defined by surreal visuals, fearless self-expression, and emotional honesty. With ISLA TRANQUILITA, those elements finally converge into her most fully realized statement to date. The expansion from EP to full-length never feels unnecessary; instead, it allows her to enrich the world she originally envisioned, giving each emotion, memory, and cultural influence the room it deserves to breathe.
Ultimately, ISLA TRANQUILITA is more than an album about grief or heritage—it’s about finding peace by embracing both. CASANDRA transforms deeply personal experiences into something remarkably universal, creating a sanctuary listeners can revisit whenever life feels overwhelming. Beautifully written, gorgeously produced, and emotionally resonant from beginning to end, ISLA TRANQUILITA stands as her most confident and captivating work yet.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
www.crucialrhythm.com/casandra-isla-tranquilita-review
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
www.deezer.com/us/album/1013451851
music.amazon.com/albums/B0H6K1581J
stage.tidal.com/album/536223996
music.apple.com/us/album/isla-tranquilita/6783811754
open.spotify.com/album/2jFFhk6mCwcabtJzbiqUEy
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n43XdYpAYMZ_6wllvqHhNab45ruXefB4c
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#CASANDRA
#ISLATRANQUILITA
Before expanding ISLA TRANQUILITA into a full album, CASANDRA had already created a compelling world with her six-song EP. Rather than simply padding that initial release, her sixth studio album of the same name deepens its emotional and sonic landscape, transforming a promising concept into a much larger, immersive thirteen-track journey. Set to be released on July 24, 2026, ISLA TRANQUILITA is a stunning affirmation of identity, memory, and healing—an album that feels as intimate as a family photo album and as cinematic as a dream.
From its opening moments, CASANDRA invites listeners into a lush universe where English and Spanish flow naturally together, reflecting both her Cuban heritage and her Miami upbringing. The album’s title—meaning "little island of peace"—serves as both destination and philosophy, inspired by the comforting words of her late great-aunt Teresa, whose reassuring "tranquilita" echoes throughout the record. That phrase becomes more than a memory; it becomes the emotional heartbeat of the album, guiding listeners through moments of vulnerability toward quiet resilience.
Musically, CASANDRA continues refining the genre-blurring sound that has become her signature. Alt-pop melodies drift effortlessly into moody R&B grooves before dissolving into shimmering indie-electronic textures. The production feels expansive yet remarkably personal, balancing airy synths, subtle percussion, and warm guitars without ever overwhelming the emotional core of the album’s thirteen songs. Every track contributes another brushstroke to an album that feels less like a collection of singles and more like a carefully constructed world.
The opening stretch establishes that atmosphere immediately. "TRUTH SERUM" introduces the album with hypnotic confidence, while "PERMANENT MISTAKE" and "WANT VS NEED" wrestle with self-reflection and emotional conflict through dreamy production that softens the weight of their themes. "EXPLICIT" and "SOLUTION" continue exploring intimacy and self-discovery, demonstrating CASANDRA’s ability to write vulnerable lyrics without sacrificing melodic immediacy.
The title track, "ISLA TRANQUILITA," anchors the album both emotionally and conceptually. It captures everything the project represents: heritage, remembrance, escape, and inner peace wrapped inside a beautifully cinematic soundscape. It feels like the moment the listener fully arrives on the island CASANDRA has spent the album constructing.
Elsewhere, the stripped-back acoustic track "MUÑEQUITA" embraces her bilingual storytelling with effortless authenticity, while the intriguingly titled "FELL FROM A TREE THEY SAID" introduces one of the record’s more imaginative moments, blending surreal imagery with deeply personal emotion. These songs highlight CASANDRA’s gift for making abstract memories feel universally relatable.
One of the album’s most captivating additions is "HOURGLASS." Built around soft guitars, dreamy percussion, and lush synth arrangements, the song expands the mythology of ISLA TRANQUILITA by revealing a hidden lagoon within its imagined landscape. It explores love, permanence, and the passage of time with remarkable grace, becoming one of the album’s most serene and emotionally affecting moments. The song perfectly illustrates CASANDRA’s strength as a storyteller—using vivid imagery to express feelings that words alone often struggle to capture.
The album’s closing stretch continues to reward listeners. "BUENA SUERTE" radiates optimism without becoming simplistic, while "SUMMON FIRE" injects renewed energy into the latter half of the record. The album’s penultimate track, "RESERVED 4 ME," delivers one of the album’s most contemporary pop moments before the poignant closer "TEARPROOF" gently lowers the curtain. Rather than offering complete closure, the finale suggests that healing is an ongoing process, making the album’s conclusion feel honest rather than neatly resolved.
What makes ISLA TRANQUILITA particularly impressive is its commitment to atmosphere without losing narrative focus. Many albums that prioritize mood risk becoming sonically repetitive, but CASANDRA continuously introduces fresh textures and emotional perspectives at every curve while maintaining a cohesive identity. Every production choice serves the storytelling CASANDRA conveys throughout the record, and every lyric feels rooted in lived experience.
CASANDRA has spent years cultivating a creative universe defined by surreal visuals, fearless self-expression, and emotional honesty. With ISLA TRANQUILITA, those elements finally converge into her most fully realized statement to date. The expansion from EP to full-length never feels unnecessary; instead, it allows her to enrich the world she originally envisioned, giving each emotion, memory, and cultural influence the room it deserves to breathe.
Ultimately, ISLA TRANQUILITA is more than an album about grief or heritage—it’s about finding peace by embracing both. CASANDRA transforms deeply personal experiences into something remarkably universal, creating a sanctuary listeners can revisit whenever life feels overwhelming. Beautifully written, gorgeously produced, and emotionally resonant from beginning to end, ISLA TRANQUILITA stands as her most confident and captivating work yet.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
www.crucialrhythm.com/casandra-isla-tranquilita-review
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
www.deezer.com/us/album/1013451851
music.amazon.com/albums/B0H6K1581J
stage.tidal.com/album/536223996
music.apple.com/us/album/isla-tranquilita/6783811754
open.spotify.com/album/2jFFhk6mCwcabtJzbiqUEy
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n43XdYpAYMZ_6wllvqHhNab45ruXefB4c
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#CASANDRA
#ISLATRANQUILITA
Never underestimate the heavy battles of depression and anxiety that turn silently in the mind. When someone feels lost in a dark place with no candlelight left, struggling day by day just to build a cave of survival against relentless fears, their pain is deeply real. It is never a sign of weakness. Let us always be gentle, look past the surface, and check on one another. You do not have to walk through the darkness alone; your courage matters, and your story is still worth writing.
COLDERRA – The End That Never Comes (Official Lyric Video)
youtu.be
For Promotional Use Only© 2019 COLDERRA™. All Rights Reserved.C… 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 – 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗠 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗕𝗬𝗘
The first time a Sinner album landed on my turntable was almost exactly 40 years ago. Back then, the band led by Mat Sinner had just released its fifth album, Comin’ Out Fighting, and what came through the speakers made an immediate impression.
Sinner has been a fixture in melodic metal ever since, releasing a long list of albums over the decades. Now, more than 40 years later, the band is bringing its journey to a close with its final studio album. Boom Bang Goodbye serves as Sinner’s farewell, and it is one that stays true to everything the band has stood for.
The album opens with “Dreams Can Come True,” an emotional introduction that carries a fitting message. Sinner’s own career proves that dreams really can become reality when they are backed by determination, hard work, and a clear vision.
“Wait” represents the balance of heaviness and melody that has defined Sinner’s sound throughout its career. It is followed by “Leave It All Behind,” an emotional power ballad in the classic Sinner tradition. Throughout the album, memories, heartfelt moments, and a touch of nostalgia are always present, yet they never overshadow the uplifting spirit that runs through these songs.
That Sinner can still deliver driving heavy metal after more than four decades is evident on the energetic “Hellbreaker.” “Under the Moonlight” matches that intensity with another powerful, riff-driven track that is sure to get heads banging.
The emotional centerpiece of the album comes with “Turn the Page.” Filled with memorable melodies and a subtle sense of reflection, the song is further enhanced by a guest appearance from Saga vocalist Michael Sadler, whose performance adds another layer of depth.
Several well-known singers contribute throughout the record. Björn “Speed” Strid lends his voice to the rocking “Are You Ready,” while Erik Mårtensson delivers a strong performance on “Born to Run.” That track also features longtime Sinner guitarist Mathias “Don” Dieth, adding another connection to the band’s rich history. Michael Bormann and Ronnie Romero, however, handle the majority of the lead vocals and give the album a consistent and confident vocal presence.
Boom Bang Goodbye is a fitting final chapter for Sinner. It is hard to believe this is the band’s last album, as every song carries the unmistakable Sinner identity while bringing the spirit of the ’80s into the present day. It is a farewell that celebrates the band’s legacy with strong songwriting, memorable melodies, and the unmistakable sound that fans have enjoyed for more than four decades.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
markusheavymusicblog.org/2026/07/27/review-sinner-boom-bang-goodbye/
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
music.apple.com/us/album/boom-bang-goodbye/6768347817
open.spotify.com/album/5eNSC4hpQyaDg99fCIuCaq
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kF_enjPVmFd3cGeC6fiR4FyqXY6R649IM
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#Sinner
#BoomBangGoodbye
The first time a Sinner album landed on my turntable was almost exactly 40 years ago. Back then, the band led by Mat Sinner had just released its fifth album, Comin’ Out Fighting, and what came through the speakers made an immediate impression.
Sinner has been a fixture in melodic metal ever since, releasing a long list of albums over the decades. Now, more than 40 years later, the band is bringing its journey to a close with its final studio album. Boom Bang Goodbye serves as Sinner’s farewell, and it is one that stays true to everything the band has stood for.
The album opens with “Dreams Can Come True,” an emotional introduction that carries a fitting message. Sinner’s own career proves that dreams really can become reality when they are backed by determination, hard work, and a clear vision.
“Wait” represents the balance of heaviness and melody that has defined Sinner’s sound throughout its career. It is followed by “Leave It All Behind,” an emotional power ballad in the classic Sinner tradition. Throughout the album, memories, heartfelt moments, and a touch of nostalgia are always present, yet they never overshadow the uplifting spirit that runs through these songs.
That Sinner can still deliver driving heavy metal after more than four decades is evident on the energetic “Hellbreaker.” “Under the Moonlight” matches that intensity with another powerful, riff-driven track that is sure to get heads banging.
The emotional centerpiece of the album comes with “Turn the Page.” Filled with memorable melodies and a subtle sense of reflection, the song is further enhanced by a guest appearance from Saga vocalist Michael Sadler, whose performance adds another layer of depth.
Several well-known singers contribute throughout the record. Björn “Speed” Strid lends his voice to the rocking “Are You Ready,” while Erik Mårtensson delivers a strong performance on “Born to Run.” That track also features longtime Sinner guitarist Mathias “Don” Dieth, adding another connection to the band’s rich history. Michael Bormann and Ronnie Romero, however, handle the majority of the lead vocals and give the album a consistent and confident vocal presence.
Boom Bang Goodbye is a fitting final chapter for Sinner. It is hard to believe this is the band’s last album, as every song carries the unmistakable Sinner identity while bringing the spirit of the ’80s into the present day. It is a farewell that celebrates the band’s legacy with strong songwriting, memorable melodies, and the unmistakable sound that fans have enjoyed for more than four decades.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
markusheavymusicblog.org/2026/07/27/review-sinner-boom-bang-goodbye/
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
music.apple.com/us/album/boom-bang-goodbye/6768347817
open.spotify.com/album/5eNSC4hpQyaDg99fCIuCaq
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kF_enjPVmFd3cGeC6fiR4FyqXY6R649IM
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#Sinner
#BoomBangGoodbye
𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 – 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘
Resurgence is already the fourth album from Berlin-based metalcore outfit Future Palace, who formed in 2018. The trio of Maria, Manuel, and Johannes made a strong first impression with their debut album, Escape. They continued building on that foundation with Run and Distortion, before taking the next step with a new record label.
Resurgence marks the band’s first release through Century Media, but the label change hasn’t altered their musical direction. Future Palace continue to blend metalcore with prominent modern metal influences, creating a sound that remains both powerful and melodic.
“Supernova,” for example, opens with crushing riffs while balancing them with melodic passages and subtle pop-inspired elements. Future Palace handle these contrasts with ease, allowing the different styles to complement each other while keeping the song cohesive and engaging.
Tracks like “The Shades” showcase the heavier side of the band, with driving riffs and an anthemic chorus that has become one of Future Palace’s trademarks. One of the album’s defining qualities is its dense and powerful production. Whether it’s the heavier material or the more synth-driven “Nixy,” Resurgence delivers a consistently full and energetic sound from beginning to end. The music also reflects the emotional themes explored throughout the lyrics, capturing both the highs and lows of life with honesty and intensity.
Future Palace have already built an impressive career, and Resurgence further strengthens their place in the world of melodic, pop-infused metalcore. Fans of the band will find plenty to enjoy, while anyone who has only heard the name may want to give this album a listen.
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𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
markusheavymusicblog.org/2026/07/29/review-future-palace-resurgence/
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
open.spotify.com/album/1RUL7zZjtQO9z1xbrNkhUw
music.apple.com/us/album/resurgence/6768276978
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kBD9DlKuZYfT_lllpKmR0MaxURzrdaOoQ
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Resurgence is already the fourth album from Berlin-based metalcore outfit Future Palace, who formed in 2018. The trio of Maria, Manuel, and Johannes made a strong first impression with their debut album, Escape. They continued building on that foundation with Run and Distortion, before taking the next step with a new record label.
Resurgence marks the band’s first release through Century Media, but the label change hasn’t altered their musical direction. Future Palace continue to blend metalcore with prominent modern metal influences, creating a sound that remains both powerful and melodic.
“Supernova,” for example, opens with crushing riffs while balancing them with melodic passages and subtle pop-inspired elements. Future Palace handle these contrasts with ease, allowing the different styles to complement each other while keeping the song cohesive and engaging.
Tracks like “The Shades” showcase the heavier side of the band, with driving riffs and an anthemic chorus that has become one of Future Palace’s trademarks. One of the album’s defining qualities is its dense and powerful production. Whether it’s the heavier material or the more synth-driven “Nixy,” Resurgence delivers a consistently full and energetic sound from beginning to end. The music also reflects the emotional themes explored throughout the lyrics, capturing both the highs and lows of life with honesty and intensity.
Future Palace have already built an impressive career, and Resurgence further strengthens their place in the world of melodic, pop-infused metalcore. Fans of the band will find plenty to enjoy, while anyone who has only heard the name may want to give this album a listen.
———
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺:
markusheavymusicblog.org/2026/07/29/review-future-palace-resurgence/
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
open.spotify.com/album/1RUL7zZjtQO9z1xbrNkhUw
music.apple.com/us/album/resurgence/6768276978
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kBD9DlKuZYfT_lllpKmR0MaxURzrdaOoQ
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#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#FuturePalace
#Resurgence
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Release Date: November 27, 2023
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