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  1. Thunderor unleash new single “Pump Up The Volume”

    Canadian heavy metal outfit Thunderor, led by JJ Tartaglia (vocals, drums, Skull Fist) and Jonny Nesta (guitar, formerly of Skull Fist), with Brycen Gunn on bass, have unleashed their electrifying new single “Pump Up The Volume.” This track marks the first preview of their forthcoming second album Bleed For It, scheduled for release in March 2026. Known for their signature blend of arena rock, opera, and heavy metal, Thunderor deliver soaring vocals, powerful choruses, and an energy that encourages fans to embrace life with passion and courage.

    The single also serves as the opening number for Thunderor The Musical, the band’s ambitious rock opera that debuted at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2025. The promotional video even features a cameo appearance from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, adding a unique touch to the release.

    “This one is a lot of fun. Turn up the music, pump up your life, Pump Up The Volume! It’s also the opening number for the Musical, and it sets the mood nicely. Although the rest of the album ventures to many different places. Special thanks to Olivia Chow and the City of Toronto for her cameo in the promo clip, super cool.” – JJ Tartaglia

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfEG-0n0iz4&feature=youtu.be

    Following their acclaimed debut, Thunderor’s second album “Bleed For It” demonstrates growth in both songwriting and performance. The record features stronger vocals, expansive choruses, and a balance of raw heavy metal energy with theatrical storytelling. As a concept album, it doubles as the official soundtrack to Thunderor The Musical, guiding listeners through themes of love, struggle, and perseverance.

    The band draws inspiration from icons such as Meat Loaf, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, The Darkness, H.E.A.T., Night Flight Orchestra, and their own roots in Skull Fist, creating a modern spin on classic heavy and hair metal.

    Bleed For It” will be released on March 27th, 2026, with a limited vinyl bundle available for pre-order:

    Vinyl Bundle Pre-Order

    Tour Dates

    Canada Tour 2026 with Burning Witches

    • April 20 – Piranha Bar, Montreal QC
    • April 21 – La Source De La Martiniere, Quebec City QC
    • April 22 – The Brass Monkey, Ottawa ON
    • April 23 – The Garrison, Toronto ON

    Scandinavia Tour 2026 with Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.)

    • May 15 – Nordic Noise, Copenhagen Denmark
    • May 16 – Godset, Kolding Denmark
    • May 27 – The Abyss, Gothenburg Sweden
    • May 28 – Muskelrock, Blädinge Sweden
    • May 29 – Lokstallet, Skövde Sweden
    • May 30 – Gjerdrum Rock Club, Gjerdrum Norway
    • May 31 – Sjøboden Live Scene, Mandal Norway

    More info: Boonsdalerecords.com/thunderor | Facebook | Instagram | Music Nova Scotia

    About Thunderor

    Formed in 2020 by multi-JUNO-nominated musicians JJ Tartaglia and Jonny Nesta, Thunderor deliver hook-filled anthems that channel the spirit of arena rock while weaving in heavy metal, hair metal, and rock opera influences.

    Their debut album “Fire It Up” (2022) reached #1 on Earshot’s National Loud Chart in Canada, cementing their reputation as a rising force in the global metal scene. Extensive tours across Europe, Canada, Mexico, and South America followed, with Thunderor sharing stages with acts such as Airbourne, U.D.O., Enforcer, and Night Demon.

    In May 2024, their single “Get ‘Em Counted” surpassed 230K views on YouTube, building anticipation for their next chapter. In summer 2025, Thunderor premiered Thunderor The Musical at the Toronto Fringe Festival, a bold rock opera featuring unreleased material that now forms the foundation of their upcoming album.

    Set for release in March 2026, “Bleed For It” will feature the high-energy single “Pump Up The Volume,” a track that captures the band’s uplifting spirit and theatrical edge. With enhanced vocals, bigger choruses, and a concept-driven narrative, the album promises to be both a soundtrack to the musical and a standalone heavy metal experience.

    #1 #arenaRock #bleedForIt #glamRock #hardRock #HeavyMetal #musical #NewSingle #NewWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #NWOTHM #PumpUpTheVolume #SkullFist #thenwothm #Tnunderor

  2. Thunderor unleash new single “Pump Up The Volume”

    Canadian heavy metal outfit Thunderor, led by JJ Tartaglia (vocals, drums, Skull Fist) and Jonny Nesta (guitar, formerly of Skull Fist), with Brycen Gunn on bass, have unleashed their electrifying new single “Pump Up The Volume.” This track marks the first preview of their forthcoming second album Bleed For It, scheduled for release in March 2026. Known for their signature blend of arena rock, opera, and heavy metal, Thunderor deliver soaring vocals, powerful choruses, and an energy that encourages fans to embrace life with passion and courage.

    The single also serves as the opening number for Thunderor The Musical, the band’s ambitious rock opera that debuted at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2025. The promotional video even features a cameo appearance from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, adding a unique touch to the release.

    “This one is a lot of fun. Turn up the music, pump up your life, Pump Up The Volume! It’s also the opening number for the Musical, and it sets the mood nicely. Although the rest of the album ventures to many different places. Special thanks to Olivia Chow and the City of Toronto for her cameo in the promo clip, super cool.” – JJ Tartaglia

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfEG-0n0iz4&feature=youtu.be

    Following their acclaimed debut, Thunderor’s second album “Bleed For It” demonstrates growth in both songwriting and performance. The record features stronger vocals, expansive choruses, and a balance of raw heavy metal energy with theatrical storytelling. As a concept album, it doubles as the official soundtrack to Thunderor The Musical, guiding listeners through themes of love, struggle, and perseverance.

    The band draws inspiration from icons such as Meat Loaf, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, The Darkness, H.E.A.T., Night Flight Orchestra, and their own roots in Skull Fist, creating a modern spin on classic heavy and hair metal.

    Bleed For It” will be released on March 27th, 2026, with a limited vinyl bundle available for pre-order:

    Vinyl Bundle Pre-Order

    Tour Dates

    Canada Tour 2026 with Burning Witches

    • April 20 – Piranha Bar, Montreal QC
    • April 21 – La Source De La Martiniere, Quebec City QC
    • April 22 – The Brass Monkey, Ottawa ON
    • April 23 – The Garrison, Toronto ON

    Scandinavia Tour 2026 with Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.)

    • May 15 – Nordic Noise, Copenhagen Denmark
    • May 16 – Godset, Kolding Denmark
    • May 27 – The Abyss, Gothenburg Sweden
    • May 28 – Muskelrock, Blädinge Sweden
    • May 29 – Lokstallet, Skövde Sweden
    • May 30 – Gjerdrum Rock Club, Gjerdrum Norway
    • May 31 – Sjøboden Live Scene, Mandal Norway

    More info: Boonsdalerecords.com/thunderor | Facebook | Instagram | Music Nova Scotia

    About Thunderor

    Formed in 2020 by multi-JUNO-nominated musicians JJ Tartaglia and Jonny Nesta, Thunderor deliver hook-filled anthems that channel the spirit of arena rock while weaving in heavy metal, hair metal, and rock opera influences.

    Their debut album “Fire It Up” (2022) reached #1 on Earshot’s National Loud Chart in Canada, cementing their reputation as a rising force in the global metal scene. Extensive tours across Europe, Canada, Mexico, and South America followed, with Thunderor sharing stages with acts such as Airbourne, U.D.O., Enforcer, and Night Demon.

    In May 2024, their single “Get ‘Em Counted” surpassed 230K views on YouTube, building anticipation for their next chapter. In summer 2025, Thunderor premiered Thunderor The Musical at the Toronto Fringe Festival, a bold rock opera featuring unreleased material that now forms the foundation of their upcoming album.

    Set for release in March 2026, “Bleed For It” will feature the high-energy single “Pump Up The Volume,” a track that captures the band’s uplifting spirit and theatrical edge. With enhanced vocals, bigger choruses, and a concept-driven narrative, the album promises to be both a soundtrack to the musical and a standalone heavy metal experience.

    #1 #arenaRock #bleedForIt #glamRock #hardRock #HeavyMetal #musical #NewSingle #NewWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #NWOTHM #PumpUpTheVolume #SkullFist #thenwothm #Tnunderor

  3. Thunderor unleash new single “Pump Up The Volume”

    Canadian heavy metal outfit Thunderor, led by JJ Tartaglia (vocals, drums, Skull Fist) and Jonny Nesta (guitar, formerly of Skull Fist), with Brycen Gunn on bass, have unleashed their electrifying new single “Pump Up The Volume.” This track marks the first preview of their forthcoming second album Bleed For It, scheduled for release in March 2026. Known for their signature blend of arena rock, opera, and heavy metal, Thunderor deliver soaring vocals, powerful choruses, and an energy that encourages fans to embrace life with passion and courage.

    The single also serves as the opening number for Thunderor The Musical, the band’s ambitious rock opera that debuted at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2025. The promotional video even features a cameo appearance from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, adding a unique touch to the release.

    “This one is a lot of fun. Turn up the music, pump up your life, Pump Up The Volume! It’s also the opening number for the Musical, and it sets the mood nicely. Although the rest of the album ventures to many different places. Special thanks to Olivia Chow and the City of Toronto for her cameo in the promo clip, super cool.” – JJ Tartaglia

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfEG-0n0iz4&feature=youtu.be

    Following their acclaimed debut, Thunderor’s second album “Bleed For It” demonstrates growth in both songwriting and performance. The record features stronger vocals, expansive choruses, and a balance of raw heavy metal energy with theatrical storytelling. As a concept album, it doubles as the official soundtrack to Thunderor The Musical, guiding listeners through themes of love, struggle, and perseverance.

    The band draws inspiration from icons such as Meat Loaf, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, The Darkness, H.E.A.T., Night Flight Orchestra, and their own roots in Skull Fist, creating a modern spin on classic heavy and hair metal.

    Bleed For It” will be released on March 27th, 2026, with a limited vinyl bundle available for pre-order:

    Vinyl Bundle Pre-Order

    Tour Dates

    Canada Tour 2026 with Burning Witches

    • April 20 – Piranha Bar, Montreal QC
    • April 21 – La Source De La Martiniere, Quebec City QC
    • April 22 – The Brass Monkey, Ottawa ON
    • April 23 – The Garrison, Toronto ON

    Scandinavia Tour 2026 with Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.)

    • May 15 – Nordic Noise, Copenhagen Denmark
    • May 16 – Godset, Kolding Denmark
    • May 27 – The Abyss, Gothenburg Sweden
    • May 28 – Muskelrock, Blädinge Sweden
    • May 29 – Lokstallet, Skövde Sweden
    • May 30 – Gjerdrum Rock Club, Gjerdrum Norway
    • May 31 – Sjøboden Live Scene, Mandal Norway

    More info: Boonsdalerecords.com/thunderor | Facebook | Instagram | Music Nova Scotia

    About Thunderor

    Formed in 2020 by multi-JUNO-nominated musicians JJ Tartaglia and Jonny Nesta, Thunderor deliver hook-filled anthems that channel the spirit of arena rock while weaving in heavy metal, hair metal, and rock opera influences.

    Their debut album “Fire It Up” (2022) reached #1 on Earshot’s National Loud Chart in Canada, cementing their reputation as a rising force in the global metal scene. Extensive tours across Europe, Canada, Mexico, and South America followed, with Thunderor sharing stages with acts such as Airbourne, U.D.O., Enforcer, and Night Demon.

    In May 2024, their single “Get ‘Em Counted” surpassed 230K views on YouTube, building anticipation for their next chapter. In summer 2025, Thunderor premiered Thunderor The Musical at the Toronto Fringe Festival, a bold rock opera featuring unreleased material that now forms the foundation of their upcoming album.

    Set for release in March 2026, “Bleed For It” will feature the high-energy single “Pump Up The Volume,” a track that captures the band’s uplifting spirit and theatrical edge. With enhanced vocals, bigger choruses, and a concept-driven narrative, the album promises to be both a soundtrack to the musical and a standalone heavy metal experience.

    #1 #arenaRock #bleedForIt #glamRock #hardRock #HeavyMetal #musical #NewSingle #NewWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #NWOTHM #PumpUpTheVolume #SkullFist #thenwothm #Tnunderor

  4. Thunderor unleash new single “Pump Up The Volume”

    Canadian heavy metal outfit Thunderor, led by JJ Tartaglia (vocals, drums, Skull Fist) and Jonny Nesta (guitar, formerly of Skull Fist), with Brycen Gunn on bass, have unleashed their electrifying new single “Pump Up The Volume.” This track marks the first preview of their forthcoming second album Bleed For It, scheduled for release in March 2026. Known for their signature blend of arena rock, opera, and heavy metal, Thunderor deliver soaring vocals, powerful choruses, and an energy that encourages fans to embrace life with passion and courage.

    The single also serves as the opening number for Thunderor The Musical, the band’s ambitious rock opera that debuted at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2025. The promotional video even features a cameo appearance from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, adding a unique touch to the release.

    “This one is a lot of fun. Turn up the music, pump up your life, Pump Up The Volume! It’s also the opening number for the Musical, and it sets the mood nicely. Although the rest of the album ventures to many different places. Special thanks to Olivia Chow and the City of Toronto for her cameo in the promo clip, super cool.” – JJ Tartaglia

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfEG-0n0iz4&feature=youtu.be

    Following their acclaimed debut, Thunderor’s second album “Bleed For It” demonstrates growth in both songwriting and performance. The record features stronger vocals, expansive choruses, and a balance of raw heavy metal energy with theatrical storytelling. As a concept album, it doubles as the official soundtrack to Thunderor The Musical, guiding listeners through themes of love, struggle, and perseverance.

    The band draws inspiration from icons such as Meat Loaf, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, The Darkness, H.E.A.T., Night Flight Orchestra, and their own roots in Skull Fist, creating a modern spin on classic heavy and hair metal.

    Bleed For It” will be released on March 27th, 2026, with a limited vinyl bundle available for pre-order:

    Vinyl Bundle Pre-Order

    Tour Dates

    Canada Tour 2026 with Burning Witches

    • April 20 – Piranha Bar, Montreal QC
    • April 21 – La Source De La Martiniere, Quebec City QC
    • April 22 – The Brass Monkey, Ottawa ON
    • April 23 – The Garrison, Toronto ON

    Scandinavia Tour 2026 with Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.)

    • May 15 – Nordic Noise, Copenhagen Denmark
    • May 16 – Godset, Kolding Denmark
    • May 27 – The Abyss, Gothenburg Sweden
    • May 28 – Muskelrock, Blädinge Sweden
    • May 29 – Lokstallet, Skövde Sweden
    • May 30 – Gjerdrum Rock Club, Gjerdrum Norway
    • May 31 – Sjøboden Live Scene, Mandal Norway

    More info: Boonsdalerecords.com/thunderor | Facebook | Instagram | Music Nova Scotia

    About Thunderor

    Formed in 2020 by multi-JUNO-nominated musicians JJ Tartaglia and Jonny Nesta, Thunderor deliver hook-filled anthems that channel the spirit of arena rock while weaving in heavy metal, hair metal, and rock opera influences.

    Their debut album “Fire It Up” (2022) reached #1 on Earshot’s National Loud Chart in Canada, cementing their reputation as a rising force in the global metal scene. Extensive tours across Europe, Canada, Mexico, and South America followed, with Thunderor sharing stages with acts such as Airbourne, U.D.O., Enforcer, and Night Demon.

    In May 2024, their single “Get ‘Em Counted” surpassed 230K views on YouTube, building anticipation for their next chapter. In summer 2025, Thunderor premiered Thunderor The Musical at the Toronto Fringe Festival, a bold rock opera featuring unreleased material that now forms the foundation of their upcoming album.

    Set for release in March 2026, “Bleed For It” will feature the high-energy single “Pump Up The Volume,” a track that captures the band’s uplifting spirit and theatrical edge. With enhanced vocals, bigger choruses, and a concept-driven narrative, the album promises to be both a soundtrack to the musical and a standalone heavy metal experience.

    #1 #arenaRock #bleedForIt #glamRock #hardRock #HeavyMetal #musical #NewSingle #NewWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #NWOTHM #PumpUpTheVolume #SkullFist #thenwothm #Tnunderor

  5. Show N Tell – The Ritual Has Begun Review

    By Steel Druhm

    I’m a child of the maelstrom that was 80s metal. I was learning what I enjoyed musically during the embryonic days of MTV, and in those early years that channel force-fed me a steady diet of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Def Leppard videos. The 80s metal sound is encoded into my DNA and if you hit me hard enough, old fanzine ink leaks out. This makes me the demographic for what Phoenix Arizona’s Show N Tell are selling on their The Ritual Has Begun debut. This is 100% unabashedly retro metal with a carbon date of 1982-83, when American metal acts were taking the NWoBHM sound and speeding it up. Their style is like a hodge-podge of party rock, speed, and hair metal and it’s as infectious as a beer-borne Chlamydia. Good times are promised and delivered by the sudsy bucketful, and Steel is here for it. But in the middle of this rowdy toga party, just as I hoist the largest beer mug ever known to mankind, trouble starts banging on the door.

    As soon as opener “Rip N Tear” takes flight and begins to rip and tear, you know this is going to a be wild, woolly album full of throwback excess and overkill. The guitars churn, the drums pound away with reckless abandon, and everything feels electric and alive. And then David Rodriguez crashes the party to start singing, screaming, and caterwauling. The man has a ton of energy and he totally goes for it, trying to recapture that 80s sound as Enforcer and Skull Fist have in recent years. But Enforcer have the good fortune of being fronted by Olof Wikstrand, while Show N Tell have a frontman with considerably less control and natural singing ability. Rodriguez can hit the upper range hard, but I’m not sure he hits many/any notes or keys along the way, frequently wandering off the music sheet entirely. And yet the songs and the music are so spot-on, these egregious vocal misadventures almost don’t matter. “Run to the Light” is so much damn fun, Richard Nixon or Gilbert Gottfried could sing on it and I’d still dig it. Same for “Night Stalker,” which is so 80s that it sucks some of my household belongings into a space/time rupture. Yes, Mr. Rodriguez can make these songs hurt in bad ways as they charm in good ways, but Bittersweet is a food group, right?

    There’s a song on here simply titled “Heavy Metal” and it’s so much fucking fun it will make you smile, laugh, and punch your friend in the ear. It’s so anthemic, dumb, and embarrassing, but you know what? Who the fuck cares? It’s like Saxon turned to 15 with Lizzy Borden on vocals and I’m going to play this until my someday nursing home finds a way to unplug every device I smuggle into that urine-soaked hellhole. Also highly entertaining is “I’m Alive” where Mr. Rodriguez screams loud enough for the Klingon Empire to lock onto him and fire a Shut Up torpedo. Sure, not every song is spun gold even without the “talents” of the vocalist interfering. “All Alone Tonight” has a smoldering mood but fails at being a rough-edged power ballad ever so slightly, and closer, “The Second Death” is too long, despite some tasty Crimson Glory-esque fire in its makeup. There are also some production issues, with songs like the title track and “All Alone Tonight” moving the vocals further back in the mix, like the album was recorded in several different studios. Troubles aside, at just shy of 42 minutes, The Ritual Has Begun is a brisk time heist with hooky writing and slick musicianship.

    Daniel Dobbs and David Rodriguez fill the album with pure 80s guitar glory as speedy riffs and hard rock ideas share time. The guitar work is the star here and it reeks of 80s nostalgia. The writing is often very good and there are several songs I like a lot. Now we come back to the vocals. Mr. Rodriguez delivers the high-pitch pyrotechnics that were so common to 80s metal, and he has an impressive range, roughly channeling both Olof Wikstrand and Skull Fist’s Zach Slaughter.1 However, his actual singing is often badly off-key, and when the tin ear of Lord Steel notices, you’re really off the map. His upper-range wailing can also become irritating when he overdoes it, which is always. He’s somehow charming nonetheless, and the guy could be a good frontman with some training and a tranq dart or six. For now though, he’s a loose cannon playing with nitroglycerine and lighter fluid.

    I’ve struggled to score this one fairly. The songs speak to me and I love the sound and the energy. Take away the vocal missteps and this would be a mainstay in the House ov Steel for many a month, but the negatives shoot it in the foot, ass, and chestal region. I think Show N Tell have real potential. They just need to get Mr. Rodriguez some tutoring time. Invest for success and then show and tell again. I’ll listen.

    Rating: 2.5/5.0
    DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
    Label: No Remorse
    Websites: show-n-tell.band | facebook.com/officialshowNtell
    Releases Worldwide: January 29th, 2024

    #25 #2024 #Enforcer #HeavyMetal #Jan24 #NoRemorseRecords #Review #Reviews #ShowNTell #SkullFist #SpeedMetal #TheRitualHasBegun

  6. Show N Tell – The Ritual Has Begun Review

    By Steel Druhm

    I’m a child of the maelstrom that was 80s metal. I was learning what I enjoyed musically during the embryonic days of MTV, and in those early years that channel force-fed me a steady diet of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Def Leppard videos. The 80s metal sound is encoded into my DNA and if you hit me hard enough, old fanzine ink leaks out. This makes me the demographic for what Phoenix Arizona’s Show N Tell are selling on their The Ritual Has Begun debut. This is 100% unabashedly retro metal with a carbon date of 1982-83, when American metal acts were taking the NWoBHM sound and speeding it up. Their style is like a hodge-podge of party rock, speed, and hair metal and it’s as infectious as a beer-borne Chlamydia. Good times are promised and delivered by the sudsy bucketful, and Steel is here for it. But in the middle of this rowdy toga party, just as I hoist the largest beer mug ever known to mankind, trouble starts banging on the door.

    As soon as opener “Rip N Tear” takes flight and begins to rip and tear, you know this is going to a be wild, woolly album full of throwback excess and overkill. The guitars churn, the drums pound away with reckless abandon, and everything feels electric and alive. And then David Rodriguez crashes the party to start singing, screaming, and caterwauling. The man has a ton of energy and he totally goes for it, trying to recapture that 80s sound as Enforcer and Skull Fist have in recent years. But Enforcer have the good fortune of being fronted by Olof Wikstrand, while Show N Tell have a frontman with considerably less control and natural singing ability. Rodriguez can hit the upper range hard, but I’m not sure he hits many/any notes or keys along the way, frequently wandering off the music sheet entirely. And yet the songs and the music are so spot-on, these egregious vocal misadventures almost don’t matter. “Run to the Light” is so much damn fun, Richard Nixon or Gilbert Gottfried could sing on it and I’d still dig it. Same for “Night Stalker,” which is so 80s that it sucks some of my household belongings into a space/time rupture. Yes, Mr. Rodriguez can make these songs hurt in bad ways as they charm in good ways, but Bittersweet is a food group, right?

    There’s a song on here simply titled “Heavy Metal” and it’s so much fucking fun it will make you smile, laugh, and punch your friend in the ear. It’s so anthemic, dumb, and embarrassing, but you know what? Who the fuck cares? It’s like Saxon turned to 15 with Lizzy Borden on vocals and I’m going to play this until my someday nursing home finds a way to unplug every device I smuggle into that urine-soaked hellhole. Also highly entertaining is “I’m Alive” where Mr. Rodriguez screams loud enough for the Klingon Empire to lock onto him and fire a Shut Up torpedo. Sure, not every song is spun gold even without the “talents” of the vocalist interfering. “All Alone Tonight” has a smoldering mood but fails at being a rough-edged power ballad ever so slightly, and closer, “The Second Death” is too long, despite some tasty Crimson Glory-esque fire in its makeup. There are also some production issues, with songs like the title track and “All Alone Tonight” moving the vocals further back in the mix, like the album was recorded in several different studios. Troubles aside, at just shy of 42 minutes, The Ritual Has Begun is a brisk time heist with hooky writing and slick musicianship.

    Daniel Dobbs and David Rodriguez fill the album with pure 80s guitar glory as speedy riffs and hard rock ideas share time. The guitar work is the star here and it reeks of 80s nostalgia. The writing is often very good and there are several songs I like a lot. Now we come back to the vocals. Mr. Rodriguez delivers the high-pitch pyrotechnics that were so common to 80s metal, and he has an impressive range, roughly channeling both Olof Wikstrand and Skull Fist’s Zach Slaughter.1 However, his actual singing is often badly off-key, and when the tin ear of Lord Steel notices, you’re really off the map. His upper-range wailing can also become irritating when he overdoes it, which is always. He’s somehow charming nonetheless, and the guy could be a good frontman with some training and a tranq dart or six. For now though, he’s a loose cannon playing with nitroglycerine and lighter fluid.

    I’ve struggled to score this one fairly. The songs speak to me and I love the sound and the energy. Take away the vocal missteps and this would be a mainstay in the House ov Steel for many a month, but the negatives shoot it in the foot, ass, and chestal region. I think Show N Tell have real potential. They just need to get Mr. Rodriguez some tutoring time. Invest for success and then show and tell again. I’ll listen.

    Rating: 2.5/5.0
    DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
    Label: No Remorse
    Websites: show-n-tell.band | facebook.com/officialshowNtell
    Releases Worldwide: January 29th, 2024

    #25 #2024 #Enforcer #HeavyMetal #Jan24 #NoRemorseRecords #Review #Reviews #ShowNTell #SkullFist #SpeedMetal #TheRitualHasBegun