Album Reviews
Love and Death: “Perfectly Preserved”
If you ask around, not many people would tell you that they saw 2020 as a great year. We dealt with COVID-19, lockdowns, and made adjustments in nearly every aspect of life. Frankly, it has […]
Articles by Alan Ronson
Album Reviews
Inglorious: “We Will Ride”
Although the word “inglorious” means not famous or renowned, I’m not sure it is the best way to describe the British band of the same name. (They actually named their band after the Tarantino film, […]
Interviews
Brutal Planet interviews songwriter and musician Keith Wallen
Master songwriter Keith Wallen has given his fans another phenomenal single. “Dream Away” released on January 28, 2020. Brutal Planet Magazine talked over the phone with Keith and got details on his songwriting, collaborating with […]
Album Reviews
The Pretty Reckless: “Death by Rock and Roll”
1575 days. That’s how long it has been since one of New York City’s finest rock bands has released an album. The Pretty Reckless (Taylor Momsen- vocals/guitar, Ben Phillips- lead guitar, Mark Damon- bass, Jamie […]
Album Reviews
Zero Theorem: “The Killing II”
It’s a dog eat dog world. It seems like anyone can record and post their music to the internet for the world to hear. How then can a band stand out from the rest? There […]
Album Reviews
Brutal Planet writers speak! Top 10 of 2020: Alan Ronson
This has been an awful year in so many ways- COVID-19, social injustice, riots, elections. However, if there is a silver lining on the dark cloud of 2020, it is the fact that so many […]
Album Reviews
Majestica: “A Christmas Carol”
Most people are familiar with Charles Dickens’ novella, “A Christmas Carol.” It is one of the most beloved stories from the Victorian era and has been adapted into countless musicals and films. For those who […]
Album Reviews
Morgan Rose: Controlled Chaos
Over the years I have heard quite a few drummers get teased about their lack of creativity. I think it’s inaccurate, but it can be quite comical watching a drummer get worked up when their […]
Album Reviews
Hatebreed: Weight Of The False Self
If you were born before 1980 and hear the word “hardcore,” which band first comes to mind? Black Flag? Minor Threat? Bad Brains? These are a few of the most legendary hardcore bands- the ones […]
Album Reviews
Alter Bridge: “Walk The Sky 2.0”
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been extremely difficult for everyone- especially for touring bands. If there is a silver lining on the dark cloud of 2020 it is the fact that many musicians […]