While the wider musical landscape continues to chase algorithms, nostalgia cycles and safe reboots, EH stands defiantly apart. From the concrete pulse of Baltimore, this hard rock and metal guitarist has once again chosen the path of resistance, obsession and uncompromising artistry. His latest release, Guitar Onslaught Two/Full Onslaught, is not an album that politely asks for attention. It storms the gates, levels the walls and leaves the listener exhilarated, dazed and undeniably alive.
An EH record in 2025 is not built for casual consumption. This is not background music for distracted ears or polite playlists. This is guitar music for the ride or die faithful, the kind of fans who leave G3 shows drained, sweaty and spiritually recalibrated. EH speaks directly to those who understand that the electric guitar is not a decorative tool but a weapon, a language and a living force.
Yet for all its unapologetic intensity, Guitar Onslaught Two/Full Onslaught is far more than a technical flex. It is a carefully sculpted experience, one that balances brute-force virtuosity with thoughtful composition, dynamic movement and genuine musical storytelling. From the opening salvo to the final note, the album does exactly what its title promises. It delivers a relentless, full-throttle sonic assault that never forgets the importance of songcraft.
A glance at the tracklist alone reads like a manifesto written in overdrive. High Octane explodes out of the gate with controlled ferocity, immediately establishing the album’s mission statement. Mow’em’down follows with ruthless efficiency, its riffs hitting like blunt instruments while the rhythm section locks in with military precision. Break Loose injects urgency and propulsion, while Sturdy plants its feet firmly in the earth, a thick, muscular statement of intent.
The mid-album stretch reveals one of EH’s greatest strengths: his ability to shift gears without losing momentum. New Bass adds a deeper, heavier foundation, allowing the guitar lines to snake and soar above a more pronounced low-end presence. Relax Seven and Change showcases rhythmic intelligence and harmonic sophistication, offering a brief but welcome change in feel that highlights EH’s compositional instincts.
Then comes the heart of the storm. Guitar Onslaught and Guitar Onslaught Two are not merely title tracks. They are declarations. These pieces crystallize everything EH stands for as an artist: explosive solos, seismic shredding, thunderous riffs and rhythm parts that push relentlessly forward. The playing is athletic and fearless, but never chaotic. Each note feels earned, intentional and placed with conviction.
The album closes with Cl0se The Door, a track that feels less like an ending and more like the echo left behind after impact. It seals the experience with authority, leaving the listener suspended between adrenaline and reflection.
What separates Guitar Onslaught Two/Full Onslaught from countless other instrumental guitar records is its discipline. Despite the jaw-dropping virtuosity on display, much of the album is firmly song-based. Key changes, tempo shifts and dynamic contrasts are not thrown in for spectacle. They serve the narrative of each piece, guiding the listener through peaks and valleys that feel organic and purposeful.
Tone is another arena where EH operates at an elite level. From the very first note, his guitar sound is unmistakable. Thick, glowing, fat and screaming, it is the kind of tone that inspires instant emotional response. There is warmth beneath the aggression, clarity beneath the distortion and a sense of control that only comes from years of refinement. Every phrase rings with authority, every solo blooms with sustain and character.
This is the sound of a guitarist who knows exactly who he is. The characteristic compositional complexity that longtime fans expect is fully intact, but it is now paired with the hard-earned confidence and maturity of an artist who has logged countless recordings and lived inside his craft. EH’s leads are sharp, athletic and expressive. His rhythm work is crushing yet precise. His band is locked in tight, serving the songs with unwavering focus.
Most impressively, the songwriting on Guitar Onslaught Two/Full Onslaught feels like the most perfectly channeled of EH’s career. Nothing feels wasted. Nothing feels indulgent for the sake of ego. Instead, the album radiates the energy of an artist still hungry, still pushing and still striving to create at the highest possible level.
There is a certain injustice in the fact that EH remains an underground figure when the quality of his work so clearly rivals and often surpasses that of far more visible names. This album should firmly cement his status as one of rock guitar’s unsung modern legends. Every second of Guitar Onslaught Two/Full Onslaught screams his name, not as a demand for recognition, but as a statement of identity.
Ultimately, this is a solid, commanding record filled with soaring tones, meaty riffs and fearless guitar music. It delivers technical sophistication with the same confidence as it delivers down-and-dirty audacity. For any guitar-music aficionado with two functional ears and a genuine love for instrumental rock, immersion in Guitar Onslaught Two/Full Onslaught is not just recommended. It is essential.
In a world increasingly content with safe repetition, EH continues to carry the weight of innovation on his shoulders. And with Guitar Onslaught Two/Full Onslaught, he does not just carry it. He hurls it forward at full volume.
OFFICIAL LINKS:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3SGUAzoH9yeT97GuEYHmYQ
Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/ehrocks
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzDQj42AR8I
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2JbqtxlndGxNPcw0vuzfp7?si=48mlAcFITmOYQq77ZNVKtQ
