Lynx – Trinity of Suns
Lynx is a moniker that, when you’re as big of a metal nerd as I, can refer to multiple acts. There’s the ’70s Canadian band, […]
Powerrage – Beast
It’s been said that if any band or album captured the essence of thrash metal prior to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All, it was Exciter’s Heavy […]
At the Gates – The Ghost of a Future Dead
In an age where nearly every band continues in some mutated form or another, the concept of finality is quite fickle. Even upon last September’s […]
Brother Cane – Magnolia Medicine
Five years ago, I interviewed Damon Johnson and asked, “Has there ever been talks of doing a new Brother Cane album or are you satisfied […]
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, […]