of this broad genre. Heavily influenced by many different genres of music, their unique song writing and brutal old school energy evoke compulsive head thrashing. *The Mark of Power* is the band s debut release on Turkey Vulture Records produced by Jason Z. This album captures the band s raw aggression and delivers classic melodic thrash metal that satisfies many metallic tastes.  (less)

cut hard and deep with endless style and class. Billy White (ex-Don Dokken Band) is truly an outstanding, gifted, soul-powered, guitarist/vocalist who really 'Shines' and produces throughout the brilliant and superb 'Illusionation' disc. A true, compelling, authentic 'Guitar Hero' in every sense of the word. 'Illusionation' also features the impressive drum talents of J.J. Johnson (John Mayer) to perfectly round out the awesome Billy White Trio. An outstanding, top-shelf, classic, timeless, essential, musical masterpiece of monumental power trio proportions.  (less)

of buoyant Soul. Growing up in Saratoga, CA, his early inspiration came from his grandmother Mabel, a church organist, and father Chuck, an ex-rocker. Zach's lifelong friendship since high school with fellow musicians Dan Lebowitz and Steve Adams (aka LAG) had the trio playing Jazz, Power-Pop Rock, Bluegrass and everything in between. The group evolved into the Animal Liberation Orchestra. Formed in 1998, ALO has been Zach's primary musical vehicle over the last decade. In 2005, he joined forces with college pal and emerging superstar, Jack Johnson.  (less)

fans have come to expect. Leslie teams up with legendary drummer Aynsley Dunbar and bassist Tim Bogert for a true blues power trio that combine for a unique synergy that is seldom heard today.  (less)

Freedom (their first disc for GROOVEYARD RECORDS, a new label dedicated to TOTAL GUITAR), SKY HIGH went into a studio in the backwoods of Sweden earlier this year and laid down the blues/rock law. Going back to their heavy power trio roots and keeping true to the format, Clas Yngstrom & Sky High recorded Freedom "live" in the studio and got down to some serious blues/rock business. This is the way REAL blues/rock music is meant to be played...RAW, LOUD & HARD or, as we like to refer to it @ the grooveyard,"RAW BLUES POWER!!!" On the Freedom sessions, Clas & Co. dig deep into their best & heaviest material, complete with several kool surprises including a "bad-ass" version of "Freed...  (less)

the rock power trio. With "SPLIT DECISION", his ninth album as the Steve Morse Band (his second project for Magna Carta) this guitarist's guitarist has once again proven that true musical veterans don't rest on their laurels. Steve Morse continues to explore and discover, reach and attain. "I try to have some variety in every album," Steve explains. "For instance, I like to choose themes or beginning of songs that are several years old, as well as the more recent ones. So it's all new to someone who hasn't heard it." Steve composes constantly. It's what he does. More so, what he is. "I can find ideas anywhere. In fact, I have so many that I can't locate all of them. I used to record motifs on cassettes and now t...  (less)

that you hear on Axehandle’s debut. Recorded in true stereo, you will feel the band surround you every step of the way. At times it’s a head-splitting drumming overload, at others a slow-building melody of doom-laden guitar waves. Consisting of Erik Larson, Bryan Cox and Ryan Lake, this may appear to be an Alabama Thunder Pussy side project (which technically it is) but don’t be fooled. Axehandle is a chance for Larson and the boys to examine ground beyond ATP and expand beyond the confines of genre and style to create something totally unique. Recorded by Vince Burke (Beaten Back To Pure) in a weekend of beer-fueled fury, Axehandle’s debut is a disturbingly addictive barrage of musical blood avarice.  (less)

wickedly after his brother Cris fumbles the start to a buoyant "Plateau," before he starts twittering away like a real good bird. The 16-minute funky medley of "S.W.A.T. (Get Down)," "Attacked by Monsters," and a very skewed "Blue Bayou," meanwhile, are simply unstoppable--and the laid-back(ish) "Lake of Fire" is downright scary. It helps when you have a cracked sense of humor. Fugazi and all Chicago math rockers (Rodan, et al.) clearly owe the Meat Puppets a massive debt, as this album's rampant, righteous version of "Maiden's Milk" shows. This CD is the Meat Puppets' first live recording ever issued. --Everett True  (less)

assault on the senses. They can go from the most intense destruction to subtle beauty in seconds, and they've become one of the most popular groups in the ever-growing noise scene populated by Black Dice, Wolf Eyes, Lightning Bolt, and Animal Collective.  (less)

whirlwind of grooves, melodies, and diverse textures that is a true delight. Here, the group is joined by Greg Gisbert, one of the leading trumpeters in the international jazz scene who performs frequently with Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Gary Burton, the Mingus Epitaph, and more. He currently tours with the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra and co-leads Denver-based jazz sextet Convergence. Amy Shook, one of the most in-demand upright bassists in the DC area, is coveted for her huge sound and driving groove. She has received national recognition for her contribution to the album Uncertain Path by the Rob Levit Trio. Frank Russo is one of the premier drummers in the DC area. He completed a distinguished career with the Naval Academy Band,...  (less)

Big Electric Cream Jams (68 minutes) that will trip your retro-70's bluesy heavy guitar power trio jam:house down to the ground! Mike Onesko hit's true Guitar Hero status on this amazing disc. Fans of Cream & Blindside Blues band tune in @ all costs. Complete with a brain-damaging Hidden Bonus Track. (((LONG LIVE POWER TRIO GUITAR ROCK WITH THE BIG ELECTRIC CREAM JAM)))  (less)

order. On "Wall Of Soul" (his first disc for GROOVEYARD RECORDS, a new label dedicated to TOTAL GUITAR), Lance Lopez digs deep and produces an amazing set of awesome powerful bluesy heavy guitar riffage that is all his own and easily hits classic status. Lance Lopez is a true heavy guitar hero and riffmaster supreme. He also has an amazing powerful soulful voice that is the perfect match for his tough, bad-ass heavy guitar riffage. The "Wall Of Soul" disc is by far his finest hour and ultimate musical statement to date. In creating the music for the "Wall Of Soul" disc, Lance Lopez has found the ultimate rhythm section to round out his heavy power trio in the form of John Garvin on drums and Daniel Williams on ba...  (less)