STREAMER
"Into the Void"
(High Roller Records; 2026)
Reviewed by R. Scott Bolton
There's nothing really wrong with Streamer's "Into the Void." It's got a lot of slashing riffs and fiery leads. The rhythm section keeps things on track. And the lead vocalist, although no Ronnie James Dio, delivers. But, for whatever reason, none of the ten tracks here really lit me up, made me lean forward and twist that Volume button. Instead, they tend to blur together, sounding just a little too much the same. Maybe it's the production. "Into the Void" sounds a little hollow throughout. Maybe it's the songwriting. Nothing here really reaches out and grabs you by the throat. Maybe it's just me. God knows I've been wrong about a recording before. This band's been around since 2014 so that's probably why.
Whatever the reason, "Into the Void" is decent listening, but it's not the kind of thing I'll be playing again often. My best advice here is to seek out the band's music (lots of it can be found on YouTube), give it a listen and decide for yourself. Remember, it has been said that "Music is the Most Individual Art." There's a reason for that. There's plenty out there that I don't enjoy that you may very well do ... and vice versa. Maybe Streamer's "Into the Void" is one of those.
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Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
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