Album Reviews

The last time Tyrant released an album, Clinton was president, Space Jam was new in theaters, and the Ozzfest generation was just coming into fruition. It was […]

As much as I try to stay open minded, I am guilty of bias and judging books by their covers. One of the worst instances […]

On the title track of their comeback album, Back from the Dead, Siren frontman Doug Lee sings, “For ten long years I’ve been dead and gone” […]

A few days ago, I went out on my nightly post dinner walk. Per usual, I was equipped with earbuds intact and iPhone in hand, […]

In the late 80s, bands started pushing thrash metal to its limits by incorporating elements of jazz, classical, and progressive rock to their sound. Among […]

Chicago has been a hotbed of metal for the last 40 years. Don’t believe all the hype of the east and west coasts! We’ve had […]

A few weeks ago, I shared a snarky meme which read, “Stoner metal is what happens when a bunch of guys hear “Sweet Leaf” by […]

Remember that old pastime of going out on a Friday night? The liberation one feels when putting on their tightest pair of jeans, studs, denim […]

If you’re a NWOBHM nerd, you’re no stranger to Cloven Hoof. The legendary band formed in 1979 and began playing an occult style of metal […]

“Nobody knows the band Grand Funk? The wild, shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner? The bong-rattling bass of Mel Schacher? The competent drum work of Don […]