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2 weeks ago | 
sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf
When Mark Zonder talks about A-Z, his band with Ray Alder and a revamped lineup, it's not with the guarded caution of someone promoting a side project - it's with the unwavering resolve of a man building something permanent. "It was never a project," he states. "It was never a one-off." Zonder explains in this new interview with Sonic Perspectives' Rodrigo Altaf that A-Z is a real band with long-term vision, deep creative chemistry, and a growing catalog of powerful, song-driven material.
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2 months ago | 
sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf
In the wake of his departure from Dream Theater, legendary drummer Mike Mangini found himself with no shortage of offers. But instead of diving headlong into another high-profile gig, he chose a quieter, more intentional path - one that led him to Monolith. "I was in such a peaceful place," Mangini said. "I was able to decline certain things... and when Motley sent me the music that he and Andy wrote and worked on with Gabo ...
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2 months ago | 
sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf
After decades spent shaping the sound of one of America's most iconic rock bands, Don Felder has no illusions about what's expected of him. "I think it's a big mistake for any artist to go on stage and play too many new songs," he admits. "Typically, they're there because of your history...
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2 months ago | 
sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf
With Stygian Waves, the second album from Envy of None, Alex Lifeson and his bandmates- Maya Wynn, Andy Curran, and Alfio Annibalini - have solidified their creative chemistry. Unlike their self-titled debut, which was more of an exploratory process, the band entered this new phase with a clearer understanding of their individual strengths.
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Mar 24, 2025 | 
sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf
The Darkness fans, brace yourselves, because you're in for quite a ride. Having been consistent since their return with Hot Cakes in 2012, with a new album every two years or so, they took a little longer this time around, but finally Dreams On Toast will be released on March 28th. Much like every other album they put out, absolutely everything counts, even the visual elements.
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Mar 19, 2025 | 
sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf
Dream Theater might be the last band to reach the status of superstars in metal. Their peculiar rise to success came in the early 90s, an era that favored simpler arrangements, artists playing in pajamas, looking down, and singing about being depressed. Instead, they opted for the complete opposite: pigging back from what Queensryche and Fates Warning did a few years before, they blended the atmospheric and melodic side of Pink Floyd and Marillion, with the aggression of Iron Maiden and Metallica.
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Feb 27, 2025 | 
sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf
We can count on one hand the number of bands that released albums of original material for seven decades. Jethro Tull is of course one of them, and judging by their recent activity, they are as far as possible from resting on their laurels. The Zealot Gene came out in early 2022, while 2023 saw the release of . On March 7th, the band will release a new effort, entitled Curious Ruminant.
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Feb 12, 2025 | 
sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf
Hot on the heels of a reunion tour with drummer Mike Portnoy, celebrating the band's 40 th anniversary, Dream Theater's new record, Parasomnia, was released on February 7 th and was met with critical and fan acclaim. The band continues the anniversary tour, now with dates in North America, and songs from the new album are elbowing their way onto the setlist.
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Feb 10, 2025 | 
sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf
When it comes to the weather, February is traditionally one of the worst months in Canada. Fortunately for us, Torontonians,, Municipal Waste, and Alien Weaponry brought the heat on Saturday night, with three spine-tingling sets at the Danforth Music Hall. Although they're a relatively new band, formed in 2010, Alien Weaponry displayed a high level of maturity and professionalism through their set.
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Feb 10, 2025 | 
sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf
When it comes to the weather, February is traditionally one of the worst months in Canada. Fortunately for us, Torontonians,, Municipal Waste, and Alien Weaponry brought the heat on Saturday night, with three spine-tingling sets at the Danforth Music Hall. Although they're a relatively new band, formed in 2010, Alien Weaponry displayed a high level of maturity and professionalism through their set.
