Aerosmith’s legendary co-founder, Joe Perry , delivered a set of gutsy, hard driving rock at Orlando’s House of Blues.

This collection of anecdotes and reveries of the infamous New York Dolls from their bassist, Arthur “Killer” Kane, has Carl F Gauze thinking better of getting the old band back together.

There’s more to Hanson than “MmmBop,” and the all-grown-up band proves it at Chicago’s House of Blues. Cindy Barrymore says the brothers’ cuteness has worn off. You be the judge.

Long Weekend (North Street). Review by Jen Cray.

Gail Worley caught up with talkative drummer Chris Adler in Florida the day after their last show of this summer’s Ozzfest tour and got some engaging insight into the very heavy metal world of Lamb of God.

Hellbound and Heartless (Hellcat). Review by Jen Cray.

If It Ain’t Broke, Break It (Metal Blade ). Review by Vinnie Apicella.

Slowburn. Review by Andrew Ellis.

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Switchblade Tongues, Butterknife Brains (Gearhead). Review by Stein Haukland.

Switchblade Tongues, Butterknife Brains (Gearhead). Review by Stein Haukland.

The Last Men on Earth (Small Stone). Review by Stein Haukland.

The Essential Willie Nelson (Columbia/Legacy). Review by James Mann.

Unite Tonight (Tiger Style). Review by Stein Haukland.

Various Artists (Acetate Records). Review by James Mann.

Half-Wit Anthems (Country Club). Review by Anton Wagner.

Drums, drums, drums! In this second part of Gail Worley’s interview with Neal Smith, we find out about the unofficial drum museum, Neal’s Platinum God album, and exactly why he got into real estate.

Volume (Popularity / Artemis). Review by Stein Haukland.

Spirituals (Drag City). Review by Stein Haukland.

Experience The Pleasure (Gailforce). Review by Daniel Mitchell.