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The Ripple Effect
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The best music you're not listening to.™ Reviews of lost classics and obscure titles. Unheralded bands and songwriters. New bands deserving of greater attention. The site for the music omnivore. It's all here, on the Ripple Effect
LATEST ARTICLES ( 5806 )
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The Haunted - rEVOLVEr
"No Compromise," "99," and "All against all" are the best,with "No compromise," easily in the top 20 of my favorite songs songs of all time-- which actually... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
King Dead - Part 1: The Music
It was a long day, work had worn me down with simple monotony. I got home and checked the mail. A glorious caffeine smell burst out of the box. Oh yes, it was... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Joe Pass - Virtuoso
So few can do it well. Solo - no vocals, no bass, no drums, no effects, no other instruments whatsoever, and no rhythm track. Just one guitar. Alone. Without... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Polaris Rose - OceanSongs EP
Begin established routine. Search through promotional messages. Listen to music linked in those messages. Research the bands who created these songs. Nothing... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
AC/DC Deny Split Rumours but Confirm Malcolm is Taking a Break
From Classic Rock Magazine.16/04/2014 ~ by Luke Morton Founding member of the legendary hard rockers is taking a hiatusIt's been on the cards for the past 24... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
BLACK COBRA Confirms May West Coast Tour Dates The Cutthroats 9 And Årabrot To...
The decimating metal/sludge duo that is BLACK COBRA has crawled out of the shadows with their first shows since two one-off cross-continental gigs in January,... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Electric Wizard Forge Worldwide Alliancewith Spinefarm Records
NEW LP SET FOR RELEASE VIA SPINEFARM, IN LEAGUE WITH THE BAND'S 'WITCHFINDER RECORDS' IMPRINT Visually intoxicating, uncompromisingly heavy and revered for... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
JEREMY IRONS & THE RATGANG MALIBUS: Swedish Psychedelic Space Rock Brigade...
JEREMY IRON THE RATGANG MALIBUS, in cooperation with the amplifier worshippers at HeavyPlanet, are pleased to unveil "Wind Seized," from their forthcoming... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Killers - The Origins of Iron Maiden: 1975-1983 --Maiden's Early Years....
Format: PaperbackPrice: £14.99ISBN: 978-0-9575700-2-3Published: April 14th 2014There have been plenty of books about Iron Maiden’s long and glorious career... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Michael Sweet - I’m Not Your Suicide
Big3 Records Wow. The production and guitar tones on this album are some of the best I have heard. Full on in your face metal on some songs, rock and roll... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
MOUNT SALEM: Chicago Psychedelic Doom Conjurors Announce Headlining Tour
Chicago psychedelic doom rock conjurors and recent Metal Blade signees, MOUNT SALEM, will embark on a full headlining tour this May! Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Dutch Rock Legends FOCUS Release New Album 'Golden Oldies' On April 14, 2014
Dutch rock legends Focus will be releasing their eagerly awaited new album on April 14, 2014. Titled 'Golden Oldies', the new release features re-recordings of... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
SERPENTINE PATH Debuts First Single From Sophomore Relapse LP
Relapse Records has just released the first single to be released from the second LP from NYC morbid sludge metal kingpins, SERPENTINE PATH. Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE UK TOUR DATES - Celebrate Release of Their New Album, GREAT...
Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS have announced four intimate UK shows to celebrate the upcoming release of their new album, GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE. Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
D.A.D - No Fuel Left for The Pilgrims
When this album was released back in 1989 I had heard about these crazy Danes but dismissed them because of their cowpunk tag. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
CHAINSAW HOOKERS Pozible Campaign for New Album!
Perth blood rockers Chainsaw Hookers have started a Pozible campaign to fund their unnatural addiction for female hygiene products as well as their new album. Read more
Posted on 15 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
A Ripple Conversation with Hannes from Bilocation Records
Ask any vinyl fiend for their favorite labels, and Bilocation Records is certain to jump right to the front of their minds. Featuring great vinyl releases of... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
SKELETONWITCH ANNOUNCES SUMMER EUROPEAN TOUR--Band Posts Behind-the-scenes Video...
Heavy metal crusaders SKELETONWITCH will continue to support what Pitchfork, along with several others, lauds as their "best album to date" (2013's... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Weapon UK – Rising from the Ashes
If ever there was an apt title for a “comeback CD” the new album by British Metallers Weapon UK hit the nail on the head. Through legal battles (over the name... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Ripple Library - "Honestly My Life And Stryper Revealed" Michael Sweet
With Dave Rose and Doug Van PeltBig3 Records You get a strong sense that Michael Sweets new book is written from the heart. His relationship with God, family,... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC