Glacier – The Passing of Time
35 years: That’s how much time has passed since the release of Glacier’s self titled EP. Its since become a sought after collectors item and […]
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Top 10: Metal Albums of 1970
1970: Also known as “the beginning”. Sure, there were bands who explored harder and heavier sounds throughout the late 60s. Many appear on this list. […]
Benediction – Scriptures
I’ve always enjoyed examining the nuances that differentiate the world’s various death metal scenes. There’s good ol’ American death metal, which originated as a violent […]
The Troops of Doom – The Rise of Heresy
Sepultura is one of those legendary bands that nearly every metalhead cuts off after a certain album. But unlike Metallica and Slayer, whose cutoffs at […]
Jim Peterik (The Ides of March, Pride of Lions, formerly of Survivor) Interview
I’ve got to admit that leading up to this interview, I was going “a little crazy”. It isn’t everyday you talk to someone whose songs […]
Hellripper – The Affair of the Poisons
Back in the 80s, it was said “Home taping is killing music. So are Venom.” A modern adaption of this ancient phrase would be, “Streaming […]
Top 10: Riot Songs
Riot is one of the most paradoxical bands in metal history. How can they be so influential, yet so underrated? Maybe it was mismanagement. Maybe […]
Pride of Lions – Lion Heart
If you’ve been following this site from the beginning, you know I have a rather unhealthy obsession with AOR. What can I say? I’m a […]
Diamond Rexx, Stradlin’ Rosie at the WC Social Club (10/10/2020)
If you had told me in mid March, when the fever dream that is 2020 kicked into overdrive, that I’d see another live show before […]
Blue Öyster Cult – The Symbol Remains
Blue Öyster Cult is one of my favorite bands of all time. I spent the better part of my teen years following them throughout the Midwest. […]