28 December 2020

Check out Rob's recent interview in Ever Metal! Questions include, "What's the weirdest gift you have ever received from a fan?" "If you could bring one rock star back from the dead, who would it be?" and "Which five people would you invite to a dinner party?" Get the answer to these burning questions and more at the link below!

24 December 2020

"2020 can lay claim to the downfall of a great many things, but not good ol' rock 'n' roll if The Compulsions have anything to say about it. The album spends much of its time vacillating from a honky-tonk borderline rockabilly aesthetic to straight-up raunchy lyrical flourishes that would find itself roundly criticised in a blog post. Aurally the album is a pure treat… (and) considering the proximity to the rock 'n' roll legend that this band enjoys, the execution in musicianship was to be expected and was delivered upon in spades. Ferocious is rock 'n' roll: unapologetic, energetic and in-your-face… what rock was like when it was considered 'real'."

Hit the link below now to read more of Russell Miller's Ferocious review in Underground Press!

23 December 2020

"There are bands that wear their influences on their sleeve. It takes a special band to combine those influences into a fresh and exciting sound, The Compulsions have done that on their third full-length record, Ferocious… the best record The Compulsions have done to date. The Compulsions certainly grab your attention with straight-ahead, raw rock 'n' roll that combines the familiar with the new… a shot of fresh rock that is badly needed."

Read the rest of Jeff Gaudiosi's Ferocious review in Misplaced Straws at the link below – and while you're there, listen to Jeff's brand new interview with Compulsions main man, Rob Carlyle!

14 December 2020

The new Compulsions album, Ferocious, rates an amazing and stunning 9 out of 10 according to widely regarded British music magazine, Vive Le Rock! Read Mark McStea's full review of Ferocious, "The Perfect Blend Of Rhythm 'N' Groove" and "Low-Slung Rock 'N' Roll With Attitude" in Issue #78 of Vive Le Rock! Grab it at newsstands now! More info at link below.

23 November 2020

"There's a tight mix of raw blues guitars, nasty glam and hardened riffs that could've come straight from the bass of Lemmy. Think what you might get if you relocated early '70s Rolling Stones to the present day, with all the influences they could suck up from the street level and bring together in a contemporary studio setting. New York has a reputation for producing its very own brand of razor-sharp rock 'n' roll – always drenched in its very own attitude. It's that factor that really makes this album stand out."

Read more of this rave Ferocious review in Fear & Loathing at the link below!

13 November 2020

The Compulsions' long awaited third album, Ferocious, is finally available today, November 13, 2020! Even before it's release, Ferocious has been racking up rave reviews, including "The Rock & Roll Record We Were Craving" (RPM Online), "I Prefer Compulsions' Versions Of GN'R, Stones Songs" (Get Ready To ROCK!), "Izzy And Gilby Fans Will Flat Out Love" (Sleaze Roxx) and "Dark, Gritty, Raw, Honest" (Screamer Magazine). Ferocious is now available at Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify and all other major music outlets! You can even score Ferocious on compact disc at the link below! Play it LOUD! And thank you for your support!

6 November 2020

"With a sound that was equal parts Aerosmith, Faces, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The New York Dolls and The Rolling Stones, it was a no brainer that this was going to impress most of us at RPM Online – and when we saw Rob had drafted some of our favorite players, it was always gonna work. Fast forward half a decade and can that magic be recreated? Can Rob come up with another fistful of tunes that would nestle in our heads and soundtrack our downtime during this pandemic? F*ck yeah! Of course, you nonbelievers! Ferocious is every bit the rock & roll record we were expecting and craving."

Visit the link below now to read Dom Daley's entire Ferocious review in RPM Online!

25 October 2020

"Overall, The Compulsions' newest album is a much needed full-length rock and roll record delivered at a time when the world is in dire need of such things. Yeah, the pedigree of musicians is through the roof but instead of trying to make comparisons to past work, Ferocious is perfectly capable of standing on it's own as just a really good rock record. Once again, Rob Carlyle has put together a solid disc of tunes that in a perfect world would be ideal for rock radio but hey, how many of us said the same about Gilby and Izzy's solo stuff?"

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Read more of John "Stoney" Cannon's Ferocious review in Sleaze Roxx at the link below!

23 October 2020

"The Compulsions have a long pedigree of fine musicians from the likes of Guns N' Roses to The New York Dolls to David Bowie  and it shows – this is rock & roll at its finest and the album proves singer/songwriter Rob Carlyle will not be defeated in his mission to deliver roots rock to the masses – despite changes to the line up and a five year gap between albums. Ferocious delivers track after track of dirty, original roots rock which is contagious and fun – with a blend of metal, rhythm and blues and country-rock influences, this album flies on every level."

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Visit the link below now to read Karen Clayton's entire Ferocious review in Get Ready To ROCK!

6 October 2020

"Picture a frontman on stage in a dark club. The air is hot and steamy due to the perpetually malfunctioning air conditioning, and the club smells vaguely of stale beer. The guy is wearing worn jeans, black t-shirt and headband, and he's playing a beat-to-shit old Fender Telecaster with a lit cigarette jammed in the headstock. It's plugged into a Marshall half stack, and the thunderous sound shakes the sweaty walls of the club. The entire vibe is the pure essence of rock 'n' roll."

Hit the link below now to read Richard Rosenthal's epic new article about Rob Carlyle & The Compulsions in Screamer Magazine!

24 September 2020

 "There are certain genres of music that are associated with geographic regions. Speak of 'Southern Rock' or 'The British Invasion' or 'The Seattle Sound' and instantly certain bands and songs come to mind. If someone mentioned the phrase 'New York City Rock & Roll' what would you think? 'Dark, gritty, raw, honest,' might be apt words to capture the feel of that sound.

Read more of this rave Ferocious review by Richard Rosenthal in Screamer Magazine at the link below!

22 September 2020

Check out Rob's recent return to the 'Nothing Shocking' podcast! Topics include the upcoming Compulsions album, Ferocious, as well as Rob's motive for covering "Dust N' Bones" by Guns N' Roses! Get the whole story now at the link below!

14 September 2020

This coming Friday at 4:30 pm, Rob will perform with a very special guest on Manhattan's Lower East Side! However, according to State Liquor Authority guidelines, advertised and ticketed shows are not currently permitted at this time. So to learn the location of this socially distanced outdoor event, simply subscribe to The Compulsions' mailing list at the link below or send an inquiry to CompulsionsNewsletter@gmail.com. Stay safe, be well and we'll see you at the show!

2 September 2020

Compulsions front man, Rob Carlyle, talked about Ferocious album art (and a whole lot more!) last night on the Guns N' Roses-themed podcast, Appetite For Distortion. Here's what Rob said about the imagery to host, Brando: "You can read a lot into that cover: There's a reference to GN'R – and we cover GN'R. There's a dead rose in the skull's mouth – and we cover 'Dead Flowers' (by The Rolling Stones). And then, the typography, that's the Motörhead typography – and we mention Motörhead in one of the songs. And to be real honest, man, none of that was on purpose. I looked at it later on and I was like 'Whoa!' There's three ways to connect the album cover to the songs on the album, which I thought was accidentally very cool."

To hear the entire chat, visit the link below now!

1 September 2020

Check out Rob's brand new video interview on Totally Driven Entertainment. The live chat included a review by host Bay Ragni who said, "If Keith Richards had a threesome with Rob Zombie and Joan Jett, the love child of that spawning would be Ferocious. It's the album that not only rock 'n' roll needs, but it's the album that everybody needs." You can now watch the entire interview at the link below.

28 August 2020

Check out some new press for the upcoming Compulsions album, Ferocious: "The Compulsions have shared a video clip of the track 'Funk #666,' from their forthcoming album, Ferocious, which is set to be released on November 13th. The album features frontman, Rob Carlyle, joined by some notable musicians including former Guns N' Roses guitarist, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal; David Bowie alum, Earl Slick; former Raging Slab bassist, Alec Morton and former New York Dolls drummer, Brian Delaney." Click below to read more in The Rockpit!

27 August 2020

On the latest episode of The Chuck Shute Podcast, when asked if he has ever had any interactions with Slash or Duff from Guns N' Roses, Compulsions front man Rob Carlyle said: "I know those guys know about me because when (GN'R and ex-Compulsions drummer) Frank (Ferrer) was first rehearsing with the Duff and Slash combo, I was giving him a hard time. I was texting him and I said something like, 'Make sure you rehearse my band real good for when we go on tour.' And then he texted me back and he said, 'I played The Compulsions for them. They love The Compulsions!' And knowing me, I said something like, 'Yeah, of course they love it. It sounds like they're already on it!'" Other topics of conversation included: Earl Slick's Advice From David Bowie and The Compulsions' New Album, Ferocious! Hear more at the link below!

21 August 2020

The wait is almost over, Compulsions fans! You can finally score 'Ferocious' via Amazon, Spotify and other music outlets on Friday, November 13, 2020! Can't wait 'til then? Well, get advance tracks "Dead Flowers" and "Dust N’ Bones" right now when you pre-order 'Ferocious' from iTunes!

And while you're at it, check out the brand-new teaser video featuring the massive jam, "Funk #666!" It's the new killer Compulsions cut where funk meets metal in a most unholy union! Watch it now on The Compulsions' Instagram and YouTube pages!

More news soon! Check back for updates!

24 April 2020

In an attempt to spread a little joy during New York City's Covid-19 lockdown, Rob has been playing guitar out of his window for passersby on the street! Check out the link below now to get the full story and to see one fellow New Yorker's enthusiastic reaction!

4 April 2020

Last weekend on his Facebook page, Rob posted the following memorial to best friend and former bandmate, Georgie Seville:

"These are obviously extremely troubled times, but I just want to acknowledge that since his passing, today is the first birthday of the Late, Great Georgie Seville. To everyone who knew and loved our dear Georgie, and to anyone else out there who has ever lost a close friend, this post is for you: I wrote a song about losing Georgie called 'One More Saturday Night.' I started writing it the day before his funeral and finished it about a week later. It was extremely painful to write, but after 25 years of friendship, I felt compelled and obligated to pay tribute to the one, true King of New York. Please feel free to download it here. Be safe, friends. God bless. And Long Live the Man, the Myth and the Legend, Georgie Seville."

Georgie Seville had been a beloved figure on the New York rock scene since the early '90s. Seville was well known on the circuit as a highly popular club owner, musician and promoter, and to many he was a cherished and brotherly friend. During his time in The Compulsions, Georgie performed several gigs with the group as well as recorded the searing guitar solo on signature track, "I Was Right, You Were Wrong."

Seville was born on March 28, although his age remains unknown. Georgie died suddenly and unexpectedly on June 15, 2019 – and like the clubs and events he promoted, his devastatingly somber and upsetting funeral was a who's who of downtown nightlife. Georgie Seville will not be forgotten.

Visit the link below now to download your complimentary copy of "One More Saturday Night."

3 January 2020

Catch up with Compulsions frontman Rob Carlyle in this massive year-end update! Find out what happened on his recent European tour with Darrell Bath, and get the scoop on the upcoming star-studded Compulsions album and on Rob's new top-secret project! Read about it now in The Rockpit!