Reviews – Page 23 – Rock On Purpose

Ascent: “Prelude” by Theody

on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 By Sam Segar

In their latest EP, Prelude, Theody crafts a story of the beginning of an ascent after a fall into the depths of darkness.

To Believe: ‘Supernatural’ By Paradise Now

on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 By Matt Durlin

Paradise Now puts themselves squarely in the center of the Christian rock scene with this debut on Tooth & Nail Records, leaving listeners clamoring for more from this high-octane and energetic group from Wales.

Wasteland Wandering: I Didn’t Come Here to Die by White Collar Sideshow

on October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment

Every good road trip needs a soundtrack. If you're journeying through the wreckage of dysfunction, addictions, and internal darkness? I Didn't Come Here to Die by White Collar Sideshow is your soundtrack.

Driving Out Darkness: Turn the Light On By Imminence

on October 7, 2019September 10, 2020 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Turn the Light On is an album with something for every rock fan, from impressive rangy vocals to hard and heavy metal and screamed vocals.

ROP Throwback: Guardian’s “Buzz”

on September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 By Jessi Zilka

For the band Guardian, their album Buzz is excellent evidence of their ability to adapt to the musical transitions that were happening around them.

Firsthand Hope: Love Lay Silent

on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 By Jessica Walker

There’s a new metal core band arriving on the scene-- and you are not going to want to miss them. Love Lay Silent is made up of three brothers: singer/screamer Isaac “Ike” Naselli, guitarist Asa “Hyde” Naselli, and drummer Ethan Naselli.

Through Death: Love Letter Kill Shot by Disciple

on September 4, 2019November 13, 2020 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment

Love Letter Kill Shot is musically and thematically heavy, it's inventive while still being absolutely in keeping with Disciple's identity, and it offers a new kind of lifeline to listeners. These songs shy away from easy answers, choosing instead to simply walk beside the listener into the grave itself-- and out the other side.

Wrestling With Life Questions: ‘Eclipse’ By Wolves At The Gate

on August 24, 2019August 24, 2019 By Matt Durlin 1 Comment

Eclipse is an album not for the faint of heart as it dives deep on spiritual themes presented with polished, hard and heavy headbangers with a few beautiful ballads mixed in to cut the tension.

Random Hero Makes Peace With ‘Tension’

on August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 By Mary Nikkel 1 Comment

Random Hero navigates these tracks musically as one tight unit, each song hitting every mark it aims for. Lyrically, there's an honesty that has always been a Random Hero hallmark. If you're trying to learn how to live in the tension, to find peace, to hold onto hope-- Tension reassures you that you're not alone, and you've got songs to walk with you until you reach the other side.