AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: HIGH ON FIRE/COMETH THE STORM
Formed in 1998 in Oakland, California, High on Fire is a Doom Metal band founded by then-former Sleep guitarist Matt Pike alongside drummer Des Kensel (who left in 2019) and bassist George Rice (who lasted [...]
AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: LEYLA McCALLA/SUN WITHOUT THE HEAT
The daughter of Haitian emigrants and activists, Folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Leyla McCalla was born in Queens, New York City. The critically acclaimed artist is best known for her solo work, but as a [...]
AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: KHRUANGBIN/A LA SALA
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll already be familiar with Rock trio Khruangbin. Founded in Houston, Texas in 2010 by bassist / vocalist Laura Lee (Ochoa), guitarist / vocalist Mark Speer, and drummer [...]
AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: SUE FOLEY/ONE GUITAR WOMAN
Award-winning Folk / Blues guitarist Sue Foley was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She was introduced to Blues music at an early age – via bands like The Rolling Stones – and started to learn [...]
AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: ROSALI/BITE DOWN
Newly relocated from her longtime home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Rosali Middleman – better known simply as Rosali – first came to the attention of music critics and fans in [...]
AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: ABORTED/VAULT OF HORRORS
Formed in Waregem, Belgium in 1995, Aborted is a Death Metal / Grindcore band fronted by vocalist – and sole original member – Sven de Caluwé. While the group’s line up has changed several times [...]
AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: THE COLOR PURPLE (MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY)
Over four decades after it was first published, THE COLOR PURPLE’s powerful story continues to touch the hearts and minds of new generations. Alice Walkers’ book was published in 1982 and was a critical success, [...]
AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: ZAKK SABBATH/DOOMED FOREVER FOREVER DOOMED
While Zakk Sabbath’s name may be a cheeky homage to the iconic Hard Rock / Heavy Metal band Black Sabbath, this Rock trio is more than you’re average tribute band. Led by acclaimed guitarist Zakk [...]
AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: ACE FREHLEY/10,000 VOLTS
Ace Frehley – born Paul Frehley in The Bronx, New York – is a Rock ‘n’ Roll legend. As a founding member of KISS, Ace came to prominence in 1974 when the group released the [...]
AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: LAURA JANE GRACE/HOLE IN MY HEAD
Singer, songwriter, and musician Laura Jane Grace is best known as the leader of Punk/Alternative band Against Me! She began her musical journey in Gainesville, Florida when she discovered Punk Rock while attending junior high [...]
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