Skull Fist – Paid in Full
Back in the early 2010s, before the so called NWOTHM was really a thing, there were a small handful of traditional metal bands keeping the […]
Axel Rudi Pell – Lost XXIII
Despite consistently touring and releasing music since 1989, Axel Rudi Pell is essentially unknown here in America. Those who are aware of his name tend […]
From My Collection #38: Icon – Icon
Welcome to another edition of From My Collection. In the history of hard rock and heavy metal, there’s no shortage of bands who would’ve, could’ve, […]
Disfuneral – Blood Red Tentacle
It has been a long time since I’ve reviewed a full blown death metal album. It’s not that I’ve been avoiding the genre, but rather […]
Rick Ventura (Riot Act) Interview
In the late 1970s, no American metal band played harder, heavier, or faster than Riot. Sure there were other American metal bands at this time. […]
Nazareth – Surviving the Law
Here’s a question I’d like to pose to you readers: At what point does a band stop being who they say they are? I guess […]
Destruction – Diabolical
I’d like to start this review by saying I LOVE Destruction. Who doesn’t? Their 80s output remains untouchable to this day, from the bestial blackened […]
Treat – The Endgame
It was nearly 40 years ago that Treat formed as a melodic alternative to the rough and ready metal their native Sweden was known for. […]
Top 10: Metal Albums of 1991
When making these retrospective best metal albums of a year lists, I’ve noticed two trends. There’s the years where the top 2 or 3 spots […]
Andy Timmons – Electric Truth
I’ve long felt that the 80s glam/hair/pop metal crop has long faced their share of unfair criticism. If you can look past the outrageous outfits […]