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Deep Purple Splat! Album Review
Deep Purple released their latest album Splat! July 3rd.
Like their last several albums, Deep Purple prove that artists can still make some of their best music ever late in their career.
Deep Purple started in 1968 and are still as vibrant and powerful as ever.
Still 3/5 the famous MK II lineup (singer Ian Gillan, bassist Roger Glover and drummer Ian Paice) along with keyboardist Don Airey (who has been in the band since 2002) and guitarist Simon McBride (replaced long standing guitarist Steve Morse a few years ago), their latest album Splat! ROCKS!!
Since starting to work with Producer Bob Ezrin roughly 16 years ago, Deep Purple have really been on a roll with their albums.
This album (Splat!), along with =1, Whoosh!, Infinite, and Now What?! are some of their best albums ever, in my opinion.
And they’ve made those in the last 16 years.
And in concert, they are still great.
Again, you can be well into your career and still make great music.
Deep Purple are still awesome.
If you are a fan, you must check out this album, along with their last several albums.
Rock on guys!!
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The Rolling Stones Foreign Tongues Album Review
“The Greatest Rock And Roll Band In The World” The Rolling Stones released their latest album on July 10, 2026.
Called Foreign Tongues, The Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood) are still rocking and writing really good songs.
The album sounds classic but fresh. Lots of styles. Rock/Blues/Funk/Country/Everything The Rolling Stones. Catchy songs throughout.
Mick’s voice is still as great as ever.
Keith and Ronnie are still playing great (Keith also sings a good ballad.).
Guests include their drummer Charlie Watts (RIP), who plays on one song. Paul McCartney plays bass on one song. Steve Winwood plays piano/organ on almost every song. Robert Smith (The Cure) plays on a song. Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) even plays on one song.
If you are a fan of The Rolling Stones (How can you not be?!) then you should enjoy this album.
I’m soooooo glad The Stones are still around and still going strong.
I’ve been a fan since I was a kid and always will be.
Thank you guys for all your music and for continuing to make great music.
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Triumph Discography Rankings
A miracle happened late last year: Triumph announced a reunion tour!! First tour in over 30 years and almost 40 years since Rik Emmett (vocals/guitar) was in the band, aside from a few one off appearances.
I saw the show in Michigan on May 30th and it was phenomenal (review here).
So, now that I have seen the band, I would like to rank their albums, like I have with so many bands/solo artists I am a fan of.
Like the others, it’s difficult because I think every album is very good, but hey, I have to rank them someway.
Depending on the time of day, I may change my mind. But here it goes:
- Thunder Seven
- Allied Forces
- Triumph (My copy is called In The Beginning.)
- Edge Of Excess
- Progressions Of Power
- Rock & Roll Machine
- Never Surrender
- The Sport Of Kings
- Just A Game
- Surveillance
- Live At Sweden Rock Festival
- Stages
- Live At The US Festival
Again, it’s tough because I like them all, but that is my ranking as of this typing.
Triumph rocks!! Please check out these albums and if they play somewhat near you, go see them.
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Geoff Tate Operation: Mindcrime III Album Review
Geoff Tate (original singer of Queensryche) released his latest album, Operation: Mindcrime III on March 3 of 2026.
It was released completely independently by Geoff. No record labels at all.
The only way, as of this writing, to get the physical CD or Vinyl, you must order it on geofftate.com or at one of his concerts.
I bought the CD on his website.
I think it is a very good album.
Nothing beats the original Queensryche masterpiece Operation: Mindcrime (and I love Operation: Mindcrime II also), but I really like Operation: Mindcrime III.
Geoff still sings great. I followed along with the songs with the lyrics included in the CD booklet, which I rarely do now.
It takes you on a journey.
If you are a Geoff/Queensryche fan, then you should appreciate this.
I’ve been a fan of Geoff’s since I was 17 and I always will be.
Thank you Geoff for this album and for continuing to make really good albums and songs.
And thanks for still putting on great concerts too.
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Kip Winger Symphony Of The Returning Light Album Review
The second classical album written by Kip Winger (Winger, solo artist), Symphony Of The Returning Light Violin Concerto “In The Language Of Flowers” was released on April 10th of 2026.
The follow up to his 2016 classical album Conversations With Nijinsky, Kip continues to show his talents as a classical music composer.
If you are a fan of classical music, there is no reason why you should not love this album.
One of the pieces, “Ambrosia”, brought me to tears. Very beautiful piece of music.
Great stuff!!!
Seek it out.
And thanks Kip for answering my question on a Facebook Live you did recently. I included that video here too.
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Black Label Society Engines Of Demolition Album Review
Black Label Society’s new album, Engines Of Demolition, was released on March 27 of 2026.
Singer/songwriter/guitarist/leader Zakk Wylde and co. have made another great album.
I think all BLS albums are quite good or great, but This is definitely one of my favorite BLS albums.
Lots of variety on it. Tons of heavy rockers, but also some really ballads and mellower songs too.
Wow what an album.
Get it!!!
And thanks guys for signing it too!!!
Rock on!!
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GWAR Album Rankings
I must say, I was super late to the band GWAR.
I used to think they were just a joke and a gimmick.
Well, I’m sorry I felt that way.
Yes they have a wild gimmick and are goofy, but that’s the point.
They’re supposed to just be fun, and they are.
Their style of music is mostly Thrash Metal, but also some Punk Rock also. And the lyrics, imagery, and videos are wild, but not meant to be taken seriously.
It’s all in good fun.
Everyone involved in GWAR, past and present (rest in peace Dave Brockie), are/were very good at what they do.
All great talents.
I’m glad I finally got into their music.
Like all these rankings, it’s tough because their discography is very solid and I could change my mind at any time, but here it goes:
- Lust In Space
- Hell-O
- Ragnarok
- Beyond Hell
- War Party
- Violence Has Arrived
- We Kill Everything
- The Blood Of Gods
- Bloody Pit Of Horror
- Battle Maximus
- Carnival Of Chaos
- The Disc With No Name (EP)
- The Return Of Gor Gor (EP)
- This Toilet Earth
- America Must Be Destroyed
- Scumdogs Of The Universe
- Live From Mt. Fiji (Live Album)
- You’re All Worthless And Weak (Live Album)
- The New Dark Ages
- The Road Behind (EP)
What can I say? Better late than never. GWAR ROCKS!!!!!!
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Exodus Goliath Album Review
Goliath, the 13th studio album from Thrash Metal legends Exodus, was released on March 20, 2026.
It is the first album in 10 years with returning singer Rob Dukes.
My favorite Exodus albums feature their previous singer Steve “Zetro” Souza, but I like the Dukes albums too, and I think this is my favorite featuring him on vocals.
This album is really strong from start to finish. Not a bad song on it.
Such great musicianship and songwriting.
Great production and mixing.
Really cool album art.
It’s got it all.
Definitely already one of my favorite Exodus albums and another phenomenal album released in 2026.
I can’t wait to see the band May 5th and hopefully get to hear a few of these songs live.
Welcome back Rob and Exodus rules!!
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Overkill Album Rankings
I’ve been a fan of the band Overkill for 25 years.
They have remained consistently great at what they do, both on album and live, since they formed in 1981.
When you listen to an Overkill album, you pretty much know what to expect. And if you’re a fan, that’s a great thing.
They have had many line up changes, but the singer Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth and bassist/backing vocalist D.D. Verni have been there since day one and have flown the Overkill flag high.
Why this band is not bigger I don’t know.
It’s hard to rank their discography because I can honestly say it’s all great.
But here it goes:
- Ironbound
- The Electric Age
- Feel The Fire
- Taking Over
- W.F.O.
- The Years Of Decay
- Killbox 13
- Under The Influence
- ReliXIV
- Immortalis
- Wrecking Everything (Live Album)
- The Grinding Wheel
- The Wings Of War
- Scorched
- Coverkill (Covers Album)
- Bloodletting
- I Hear Black
- From The Underground And Below
- The Killing Kind
- White Devil Armory
- Necroshine
- Wrecking Your Neck (Double Live Album)
- Live In Overhausen (Live Album/DVD)
- Power In Black (1st demo)
- Fuck You And Then Some (featuring one new song, live stuff, and their self titled demo)
Like most of these rankings, I could easily change them because again, they’re all great.
And they may have a new album out this year 2026. Hope so. I know they’re working on one.
Once it’s out, I’ll add it to my rankings.
Overkill rules!!
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Megadeth Album Review
Megadeth’s self-titled 17th full length studio album was released on January 23rd of 2026.
Billed as their “final album”, it is another masterpiece, in my opinion.
I have not stopped listening to it for days.
I bought the album three times because other versions (Target and digital) had exclusive bonus tracks. And I bought a signed copy from TalkShopLive.
Worth every cent.
I’ve been a Megadeth fan since 1999 and love all their albums. Some more than others, but I think they’re all great. And this is definitely one of the best ones.
And as of this typing, it is the Number One album on the Billboard Top 200. That is AMAZING!!
I don’t know if it’s the last album, but either way, Dave Mustaine and co. have made another PHENOMENAL album.
Thank you Dave for all the music and I hope to see you and the band again.
Rock on!!
