Lockhart – City Pulse
Remember Cauldron and Axxion? Of course you do. I pose this question rather rhetorically, because despite being early forebearers of the so-called NWOTHM, both seemed […]
Gene Marchello Interview
Today’s tale is one of a father and son. The father: The frontman for one of the most beloved ’70s hard rock groups to come […]
Night Roar – No Compromise, No Apologies
There are some albums that you know are going to be sick just by looking at the cover. Take for example Night Roar’s debut album, […]
Midnight Rider – Limited Infinity
Despite a recording output that goes back to 2008, Limited Infinity is my first encounter with Teutonic traditionalists, Midnight Rider. Moreover, if it weren’t for […]
Tyrann – Tyrann Forever
Tyrann are yet another band I am late to the ballgame with. These Swedish headbangers have been all the rage amongst traditional metallists since the […]
Leatherwitch – First Spell
There’s no denying that Crystal Viper were one of the best euro power metal acts of this century. Amidst a scene of bands that were […]
The Dead Daisies with Glenn Hughes at the Arcada Theatre (5/30/2026)
Both The Dead Daisies and Glenn Hughes are no strangers to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, each having played the storied venue numerous […]
Witching Hour – Descending… Where Time Has Ceased to Exist
Just when I thought I’d heard it all in the black/speed/thrash realm, here comes Germany’s Witching Hour with an ever appropriate, “Hey dude! What gives?” […]
Teaze – Rev Your Engines
Beloved in their native Canada, but largely unknown here in the States, Teaze were part of a wave of ’70s hard rock bands who foreshadowed […]
Armored Saint – Emotion Factory Reset
Armored Saint have had one hell of a run since they got back together for good 20 years ago. A series of albums loved nearly […]