Outlaws – Dixie Highway
The last few years have seen a startling number of veteran acts release albums that aren’t just great, but stand head to head with the […]
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Y&T at the Arcada Theatre (2/29/2020)
Every year, Y&T plays the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. And every year, I make the trek to see them. Some wonder why I […]
Church of Disgust – Consumed by Slow Putrefaction
They say “Everything’s bigger in Texas.” Whoever coined this phrase couldn’t have expected Lone Star State death dealers, Church of Disgust. Their latest EP, Consumed […]
The Night Flight Orchestra – Aeromantic
Some things in life are a given. The sky is blue. The grass is green. And whenever The Night Flight Orchestra releases a new album, […]
H.E.A.T – H.E.A.T II
I’d like to begin this review by admitting I was never a big H.E.A.T fan. I know how beloved they are by the melodic rock […]
Slaughter Messiah – Cursed to the Pyre
Only two months into 2020 and I’ve been spoiled with a smorgasbord of black/speed/thrash goodness. There’s been Rebirth by Blasphemy by Midnight, Unholy Nordic Noise […]
Aktor – Placebo
Chris Black is a heavy metal renaissance man. Whether he’s raising hell with speedfreaks Superchrist, bringing nightmares to life with Dawnbringer, or playing marvelous melodies […]
Hitter at Frozen Music Dancing (2/22/2020)
Loud, rude, and nothing to prove, Hitter kicked off the Empty Bottle’s annual winter block party, Frozen Music Dancing. Despite only having a demo to […]
Seed of Pain – Flesh, Steel, Victory…
I don’t care much for modern hardcore. Being a fan of old school hardcore, as well as the crossover of the late 80s and early […]
Biff Byford – School of Hard Knocks
Biff Byford is one of the busiest men in metal. After 40+ years, 22 studio albums (with number 23 on the way later this year), […]