Album Review: Caustic Waves – Echoes

Caustic Waves is the solo project of local-to-us Neil Thomas, and has been on the go for three years now. 2023's Full Circle EP was the project's debut release, and Echoes the first full album. It's obvious that from then until now that Neil has drafted in a full band... only he hasn't. Let's get this out … Continue reading Album Review: Caustic Waves – Echoes

2023 Crew Review: Mosh – Da Boss

I'm going to be honest, this year's roundup is going to be a challenge for me. In the past I've reviewed dozens of albums and gone to a similar number of gigs each year so my biggest problem has been narrowing it down. This year, though, has been a struggle. Between real life, work, studies … Continue reading 2023 Crew Review: Mosh – Da Boss

2023 Crew Review: Ross Green – Deputy Editor-in-Chief

It’s that time of year again where we reflect on the year that was and look to what next year is bringing us. It’s been an embarrassment of riches this year with so many great releases and tours to make this an extraordinarily great year for rock and metal. I say this every year but … Continue reading 2023 Crew Review: Ross Green – Deputy Editor-in-Chief

EP Review: Caustic Waves – Full Circle

Just in time for Bandcamp Friday, solo act Caustic Waves drops a new 6-track EP. Software engineer nerd by day, music production nerd by night, Neil Thomas has been a fan of bands such as Incubus, Far, Deftones and Helmet for a long time and finally he's got a chance to add his own music … Continue reading EP Review: Caustic Waves – Full Circle