Things are starting to pick up in the music world. Next, however, the full onslaught on new releases starts. This week, there are a few good ones I am wanting to try (highlighted in blue). I am not familiar with any of these bands, but what I have heard is intriguing and I think worth a listen.
Aaron Keylock – Cut Against the Grain – (Mascot Label): First one on my list is Aaron Keylock. He is a blues guitarists and I don’t think I mention this, but he is only 18. This is his debut solo album and I think it is worth a listen. As the new face of rock, I can’t wait to see what he brings to the table.
Starset – Vessels – (New Razor & Tie Enterprises): Next up is Starset. They are an electronic rock/hard rock band. The single “Monster” is really awesome so I figured they might be something great. This is their 2nd album which mean I missed the first. I will listen to this and if it is great, go back and spin their first album.
As Lions – Selfish Age – (Better Noise Records): Completing my trifecta for this week will be As Lions. This British rock band has me a little curious for their debut album. Why do you ask? The lead singer is Bruce Dickinson’s son. If you don’t know, Bruce is the lead singer of Iron Maiden. Plus, I have heard the first single and it is pretty awesome. It is nothing like Iron Maiden so get that thought out of your mind.
AFI – AFI (The Blood Album) – (Concord Music Group)
Alex Care – Tail of Lions – (ETC Recordings)
Various Artists – The 2017 Grammy Nominations – (Atlantic)
The Grateful Dead – The Grateful Dead (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) – (Grateful Dead Productions)
Firewind – Immortals – (AFM Records)
Bryan Lanning – Us – (Bryan Lanning)
2 Loud 2 Old Music 
I already have every Dead album, con disc and vinyl, but I’ll be adding this one for sure. 😃
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Glad to hear. That is a lot of albums if you have them all. Good for you.
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Dead Heads are a loyal lot. 😃
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I have found that to be true over the years!
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I was also not familiar with the top three artists you highlight, but I really like the songs you included for all three. Aaron Keylock sounds interesting based on ‘Against the Grain’, and I agree that ‘Monster’ from Starset is awesome. I’m surprised you & I haven’t heard of them, as they have quite a following, with 158,000+ youtube subscribers and over 2.5 million views on the ‘Monster’ video. Based on ‘Aftermath’ As Lions sounds promising too.
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They are all three brand new bands and Aaron’s album and As Lions album were great. Hadn’t listened to Starset yet, but sounds promising.
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I enjoyed learning about “As Lions”, good production and a hooky tune, to be sure. Really looking forward to next week’s release list, lots of metal era artists releasing new things. Krokus? Really? Wow. Keep up the great work.
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I couldn’t believe Krokus has a new one either. The As Lions album is fantastic. I listened to it a couple times yesterday. I will probably do a review over on it over the next couple weeks. It is tough fitting them all in.
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I’ll listen to the whole thing on Spotify, will follow up after
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