Articles by Allyson B. Crawford

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Allyson B. Crawford

Allyson was a reviewer here at Metal Express Radio, based out of Kettering, Ohio, USA. She works as a journalist at a local television station, and has a Graduate Degree in Rhetoric and an Undergraduate Degree in English with an emphasis on British Literature. She also owns and operates BringBackGlam.com, a website dedicated to the Glam Metal movement. Her first Glam tape was Poison’s Open Up and Say … Ahh! She got the cassette for Christmas when she was in fourth grade. Her passion lies somewhere between the bars and notes that created the soundtrack to the never ending Rock 'n' Roll party that was the '80s. She considers Aerosmith's Rocks and Mötley Crüe's Shout At The Devil her all-time favorite albums.
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VOYEUR – Spank Or Be Spanked

September 5, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

If you can get past horrible cover art, then you might just like Voyeur Spank Or Be Spanked. Another release from nostalgia label SunCity; Voyeur sound like a cross between Tesla, Bon Jovi, and Babylon …READ MORE

AS I LAY DYING – An Ocean Between Us

August 21, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

For a Christian Metalcore band, As I Lay Dying has broken down some major barriers, thanks in part to their new release An Ocean Between Us. Yes, there are still plenty of Thrash elements. Yes, …READ MORE

VARIOUS ARTISTS – Glamnation Vol. 1

July 31, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Rumors of a Glam compilation began circulating the Internet about six months ago. Finally, 272 Records has released Glamnation Vol. 1, featuring 23 songs from as many different bands. All bands are unsigned and Glamnation …READ MORE

Interview with Steve Blaze (Lillian Axe)

July 25, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Metal Express Radio recently spoke with Lillian Axe guitarist Steve Blaze. During the chat, Steve talks about Waters Rising, problems with the music industry, the similarities between Poison and Slayer and the brilliance of Alice …READ MORE

LILLIAN AXE – Waters Rising

July 17, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Is it possible to produce a flawless album? Probably not, but Lillian Axe comes dangerously close with their latest effort Waters Rising. This disc represents years of work by the ever-diligent and only remaining original …READ MORE

Interview with Shelby Goff (Generation Beautiful)

July 3, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Metal Express Radio recently spoke with Shelby Goff, lead singer of the new L.A. band Generation Beautiful. The band is currently performing shows on behalf on their debut album Generation Beautiful: Live. …READ MORE

CIRCUS DIABLO – Circus Diablo

July 3, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Despite modern music tainting commercial radio airwaves, there is one comforting thought: Real Rock is alive and well thanks to the new, California-based band Circus Diablo. The lineup features Bill Morrison, Billy Duffy, Ricky Warwick, …READ MORE

FOGHAT – Live II

June 26, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

When Metro City records recently formed, it was as a boutique label for Lillian Axe. Now, Classic Rockers Foghat are also on the label with their newest release Live II. Live albums typically translate to …READ MORE

TWINSPIRITS – The Music That Will Heal The World

June 15, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Daniele Liverani’s new project, Twinspirits, is a group with the main goal of breaking big in the Progressive Metal world. The band’s first release The Music That Will Heal the World provides an uncompromising foray …READ MORE

Interview with Jamie St. James (Warrant)

June 13, 2007 Allyson B. Crawford 0

Warrant is on the road, supporting their Born Again CD and DVD. Lead singer Jamie St. James spoke with Metal Express Radio about life on the road, Rocklahoma, and promoting Rock music in a hip-hop …READ MORE