Accept at the Arcada Theatre (8/20/2021)
Much has changed in the 18 months since I had last been to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois (conveniently documented here). For one, […]
Sodom – Bombenhagel
Sodom has always had a knack for releasing noteworthy EPs. It all goes back to 1985 with the release of the groundbreaking In the Sign […]
Saprogenous – Festering in Putrid Spoilage
When the latest release from Wichita based brutes Saprogenous, entitled Festering in Putrid Spoilage, crossed my inbox, I knew I was dealing with something heavier […]
From My Collection #22: KISS – Music from “The Elder”
Welcome to another edition of From My Collection. Today’s album is one I’ve been wanting to tackle for a very long time. In fact, I’ve […]
Centenary – Death…The Final Frontier
Hailing from the mean streets of Detroit Chop City, Centenary are the latest purveyors of death to find their way into my overflowing inbox, ringing […]
Blue Öyster Cult, Mark Farner, The Fabulous Thunderbirds at Centennial Park West (8/14/2021)
I know what you’re thinking. BÖC, Mark Farner, AND The Fabulous Thunderbirds? That reads like a World Series of Rock lineup circa 1979. Indeed it […]
Infex – Burning in Exile
The straightforward thrash releases I review are far and few in between these days. I feel for the last few years, we’ve been living in […]
Russ Ballard Interview
Russ Ballard is living, breathing rock history. His songs have dominated both AM and FM radio for decades. Among the acts who have recorded his […]
Top 10: Metal Albums of 1984
1984: More than just the title of an Orwell novel. The year was crucial for the development of heavy metal, establishing both thrash and power […]
Cruzh – Tropical Thunder
Being an online metal critic (as if that isn’t the most pretentious job title ever), I’m no stranger to bands with hard to pronounce names. […]