Crimson Glory – Chasing the Hydra
The revamped lineup of Crimson Glory that has been making the rounds on the festival circuit since 2023 has proven to be quite the compelling […]
Immolation – Descent
At this point in their career, Immolation are a band who need virtually no introduction. They boast one of the strongest catalogs not just in […]
Metal Church – Dead to Rights
It was close to 3 years ago now that, following the untimely passing of Mike Howe, that Metal Church returned with a new lineup and […]
Raven at Reggies Rock Club (4/9/2026)
Had it really been nearly 2 years since Raven last kicked Chicago’s ass? Indeed it had, and yours truly was suffering from withdrawals. Of course, […]
Onslaught, Warlord, Haunter @ WC Social Club (4/6/2026)
Since starting my new career path, I’ve essentially kissed my evenings, weekends, and anything resembling a concert calendar goodbye for the foreseeable future. So you […]
Poison Ruïn – Hymns From the Hills
It seems every few years, a punk band will come around who is embraced by the metal scene. Perhaps it’s because of their aesthetic, instrumentation, […]
James McBain (Hellripper) Interview
It isn’t often that I have the privilege of conducting a full band interview, so when the opportunity arose to interview the frontman, guitarist, bassist, […]
Chez Kane – Reckless
Having reviewed albums this week ranging from black metal and grindcore to traditional metal and thrashing speed, what better way to cleanse our palette than […]
Melting Rot – Infatuation with Premeditation
Grindcore is a genre that, in all honesty, is not on the top of my heavy listening regiment. Sure, there are the classics I’ve returned […]
Cruel Force – Haneda
Since their 2022 reboot, headbangers have welcomed the new and improved speed-thrashing Cruel Force with open arms. Their 2023 comeback album, Dawn of the Axe, […]