Reviews Latest Reviews from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/reviews.xml.php?model=679 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:55:12 -0400 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:38:30 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/reviews.xml.php?model=679 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/metallica/72_seasons/49490/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/metallica/72_seasons/49490/ Compact Discs: Always in a tight spot between "they're doing the same old thing" and "they changed and sold out," Metallica went (mostly) old-school on "72 Seasons." But there's just something missing.]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:55:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/guitar_effects/fryette/vaulvulator_i/49478/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/guitar_effects/fryette/vaulvulator_i/49478/ Guitar Effects: You'll see how dynamic an amp can be with volume knob ot tone knob.With Solid State amps it's either hard...]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 08:09:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/guitar_amplifiers/peavey/classic_vtx/49484/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/guitar_amplifiers/peavey/classic_vtx/49484/ Guitar Amplifiers: For more different sounds, you'll need a modeling amp.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:05:16 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/weezer/sznz_summer/49430/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/weezer/sznz_summer/49430/ Compact Discs: There are still many holes to “SZNZ: Summer” that could be filled to make it a more enjoyable experience.]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:56:52 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/jackson/soloist_sla6_dx_baritone_bk/49427/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/jackson/soloist_sla6_dx_baritone_bk/49427/ Electric Guitars: ]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:55:33 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/devin_townsend/lightwork/49460/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/devin_townsend/lightwork/49460/ Compact Discs: It is at times serene, but at other times adventurous.]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:44 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/alter_bridge/pawns_kings/49439/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/alter_bridge/pawns_kings/49439/ Compact Discs: ]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 01:26:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/red_hot_chili_peppers/return_of_the_dream_canteen/49433/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/red_hot_chili_peppers/return_of_the_dream_canteen/49433/ Compact Discs: Return of the Dream Canteen is a mature and refined RHCP sure to delight diehard fans.]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:12:33 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/muse/will_of_the_people/49424/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/muse/will_of_the_people/49424/ Compact Discs: Muse attempts to make a "greatest hits" album out of entirely new material, and the result is a solid, if a little messy, collection of interesting tunes.]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:46:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/five_finger_death_punch/afterlife/49421/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/five_finger_death_punch/afterlife/49421/ Compact Discs: One of the most divisive bands in modern metal, FFDP doesn't reinvent the wheel with their newest collection of aggressive hard rockers.]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:16:11 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/bass_guitars/schecter/stiletto_extreme-5/49399/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/bass_guitars/schecter/stiletto_extreme-5/49399/ Bass Guitars: Heavier gauge strings don't flop around as much so the strings can be lowered a little without buzzing.]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:44:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/guitar_amplifiers/line_6/spider_v_240_mkii/49390/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/guitar_amplifiers/line_6/spider_v_240_mkii/49390/ Guitar Amplifiers: ]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:43:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/imagine_dragons/mercury_-_act_2/49417/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/imagine_dragons/mercury_-_act_2/49417/ Compact Discs: On the second installment of their "Mercury" series of albums, the hit-making band explores heavier emotional content in the context of hip-hop-influenced pop/rock.]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2022 23:42:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/porcupine_tree/closurecontinuation/49414/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/porcupine_tree/closurecontinuation/49414/ Compact Discs: A solid effort from the influential progressive rock legends, made over the course of thirteen years in secret.]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:56:48 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/coheed_and_cambria/vaxis_ii_a_window_of_the_waking_mind/49411/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/coheed_and_cambria/vaxis_ii_a_window_of_the_waking_mind/49411/ Compact Discs: Coheed continue their "Vaxis" saga with a strong, solid album that mixes their pop-rock and prog-metal sensibilities well.]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:10:55 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/the_black_keys/dropout_boogie/49408/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/the_black_keys/dropout_boogie/49408/ Compact Discs: A great collection of swampy, roots-y and bluesy garage rock that's a logical continuation of their work on "Let's Rock" and "Delta Kream."]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:10:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/three_days_grace/explosions/49405/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/three_days_grace/explosions/49405/ Compact Discs: The Canadian rockers return from their longest break between records to deliver another solid, consistent performance.]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2022 16:57:26 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/def_leppard/diamond_star_halos/49402/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/def_leppard/diamond_star_halos/49402/ Compact Discs: 45 years into their career, Def Leppard crafts yet another solid chunk of good hard rock fun, and throw a couple of curveballs at the same time.]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:00:59 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/rammstein/zeit/49396/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/rammstein/zeit/49396/ Compact Discs: All are affected by the time, and Rammstein is no exception, but with "Zeit" they show that they know how to deal with it, releasing their most melancholic and emotional record that still hits really hard.]]> Tue, 10 May 2022 22:31:38 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/papa_roach/ego_trip/49393/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/papa_roach/ego_trip/49393/ Compact Discs: After almost 30 years of existence and unstable genre and sound changes, with "Ego Trip" Papa Roach somehow delivered a solid enough record, that sounds enough refreshing and fun.]]> Tue, 10 May 2022 22:28:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/jack_white/fear_of_the_dawn/49387/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/jack_white/fear_of_the_dawn/49387/ Compact Discs: While Jack White challenges himself and listeners again on "Fear of the Dawn" with some experimental and even weird stuff, it surprisingly works really well together, and the whole record is a great listening trip.]]> Sun, 01 May 2022 23:13:13 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/weezer/sznz_spring_/49372/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/weezer/sznz_spring_/49372/ Compact Discs: This is Weezer wanting to take advantage of the time provided to them to make what they feel would be enjoyable to hear as the year goes on.]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:12:14 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/meshuggah/immutable/49381/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/meshuggah/immutable/49381/ Compact Discs: Even 35 years after their formation, Meshuggah is here, moving forward like an unstoppable crushing mechanism with its unrelenting energy. And "Immutable" is a really great ride from start to finish, implementing some new elements and developing even further that unique Meshuggah's sound and Meshuggah's world.]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:09:22 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/red_hot_chili_peppers/unlimited_love/49378/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/red_hot_chili_peppers/unlimited_love/49378/ Compact Discs: While seemingly lacking some energy and memorable songwriting, "Unlimited Love" is still an enjoyable record.]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:03:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/placebo/never_let_me_go/49375/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/placebo/never_let_me_go/49375/ Compact Discs: Almost a decade after releasing their previous studio album, Placebo are back with "Never Let Me Go", that's not only a return to form for them, but actually one of the best CDs in their discography, being truly fresh, inspired, and living.]]> Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:20:32 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/animals_as_leaders/parrhesia/49369/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/animals_as_leaders/parrhesia/49369/ Compact Discs: While Animals As Leaders are not reinventing the wheel on "Parrhesia", it's not the initial purpose of this album, and the band is doing what they can do the best – creating high-quality instrumental music that is not only mindblowing in terms of technical aspects and musicianship but also truly captivating and creates a sense of real journey.]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:20:53 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/vein_fm/this_world_is_going_to_ruin_you/49366/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/vein_fm/this_world_is_going_to_ruin_you/49366/ Compact Discs: Vein.fm's sophomore album is not only overcoming the "second album syndrome" but also confirms the status of Vein.fm as one most the most unique and promising bands on the heavy music scene, even potentially becoming one of the contenders for album of the year.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:18:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/ghost/impera/49363/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/ghost/impera/49363/ Compact Discs: Ghost continues its journey, exploring more accessible forms with the aim of reaching a larger audience while still enjoying the process of creating the music.]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:05:58 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/scorpions/rock_believer/49360/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/scorpions/rock_believer/49360/ Compact Discs: The German hard-rockers have come out with an album that could have easily followed up any of their 1980s magnum opuses, and one of their best in decades.]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 15:02:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/crowbar/zero_and_below/49357/ https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/crowbar/zero_and_below/49357/ Compact Discs: With "Zero and Below" Crowbar delivers a truly solid and powerful record that can be called "definitely a Crowbar album" - but in the case of Crowbar, it's even a good thing - because it sounds truly honest, living, and sincere.]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:38:30 -0500