Bygone – Bygone
What is it that makes a supergroup “super”? Well, by definition, the group must feature members already known for their work in past acts. Of […]
Anders Wikström (Treat) Interview
It’s a wintery Monday afternoon here in Chicago when Treat guitarist Anders Wikström graces my Zoom screen direct from the equally wintery Sweden. It is […]
Sacred Leather – Keep the Fire Burning
I’ve been looking forward to Sacred Leather’s long-awaited sophomore album, Keep the Fire Burning, since this past May when they appeared at the annual Legions […]
Top 10: Triumph Songs
Even in these last dark days of December, 2025 manages to be full of surprises, both good and bad. This one, however, falls into the […]
Burning Death – Burning Death
Can I go a single month without reviewing a blackened thrash/speed metal release? No, I can’t. Even in these dark, desolate winter days, where new […]
Idol Throne – Harbinger of Light
These days, it’s easy to dismiss the EP as a purposeless format, or worse yet, a cheap money grab. Largely gone are the days when […]
Professor Black (Aktor, High Spirits, Dawnbringer, Superchrist) Interview
Gather ’round, pupils! Class is in session, and Professor Black is about to school the lot of you. When we last spoke with the Professor […]
Darklon – Mind Reaper
There are a million and one thought pieces out there regarding the never-ending U.S. vs. euro power metal debate, so I’ll spare you my two […]
From My Collection #122: Witchkiller – Day of the Saxons
Welcome to another edition of From My Collection. While the NWOBHM began to wind down in 1982, its effects on metal were already being felt […]
Perdition Temple – Malign Apotheosis
While I’ve always fancied myself a fan of ’90s extreme metal maniacs Angelcorpse, it hasn’t been until the past 5 years that I feel I’ve […]