Recently – recently in this case being the 17th of August – I found myself dragged to a live pub show in Port Adelaide at the Railway Hotel. My mates were pretty keen to go check out a pretty reputable cover band, Malibu Drive. I was resistant at first since of course it was a …
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Heartline – Essence
WE’RE ALL THE SAME, WE’RE ALL AFRAID… Over the last few years I have become increasingly more interested in the heavier metal genres. My musical adventures began with bands such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Motorhead. All bands that – in their own eras – were considered “heavy-metal” bands. But times have …
Broken Machine – Nothing But Thieves
A REFLECTION OF THE HUMAN CONDITION… If someone was to come up to me on the street tomorrow, and randomly ask, “What’s your favourite band?” I wouldn’t struggle for an answer. Recently, Nothing But Thieves has become my primary source of musical relief, whether it be playing guitar at home or numbing my brain on …
One – Metallica
GOD HELP ME… It’s safe to say that Metallica is one of the most successful metal bands in recent memory. I doubt that anyone in the comment section will refute that statement, but I also doubt that anyone who does, has much to go on. Metallica’s first three albums: “Kill ‘Em All”, “Ride the Lightning” …
Learn to Fly – Foo Fighters
THE JOURNEY OF YOUTH… “Learn to Fly” by the Foo Fighters is a masterpiece. Now I know what you’re thinking. Masterpiece (aside from genius) is easily one of the most overly used words in the English language and is often placed in the most controversial of places. But before you tear into me in the …
Welcome to Riff Reflection
Let’s get this out of the way. This is a blog about music. This is a blog about bands. Specifically, this is a blog about riffs, licks, lyrics and melodies that will blow your mind. What’s in this blog? Song / Album Reviews Lyric Breakdowns Band Reviews News on Recent Releases News on Upcoming Bands …
Riff Reflection 