Old guy who's been a long term metalhead starting back in the late 70's and moving onward. My tastes cover a very wide variety of music, and not just Metal. Being a musician tends to lead me to music that is well written, be it musically, or lyrically.
Nov 07
I asked myself these questions…. A trip to Europe and specifically Belgium in October?, A chance to hook up with friends I’ve made online over the years, Getting to cover a music festival as both a reporter and photographer?, A music festival billed with nothing but female fronted bands? To these questions and more, I …
Jun 29
Hailing from the great city of Tokyo Japan, long time Doom artist Church Of Misery unleash their latest slab of Doom/Sludge madness. Their 4th studio release in 12 years, Thy Kingdom Scum on Rise Above Records/Metal Blade Records. A veritable wall of sound, big strong pounding drums, massive fuzz guitars, spacey/feedback guitar leads that border on …
Jun 12
How do you make a longtime DIO fan, a happy fan? By releasing a newly remastered and expanded 2 CD edition of Ronnie James Dio’s grand, and epic conceptual CD “Magica“. The original release from 2000 has been out of print, and increasingly hard to find. But, thanks to Wendy Dio and Niji Entertainment, we …
May 30
Having released their sophomore release in April 2013, Kobra And The Lotus have stepped up their game and have indeed moved into the big league. Signed by Gene Simmons to his Simmons Records label under the Universal Music Group umbrella. Formed in 2008 by singer Kobra Paige (Who happens to have 8 years of classical …
May 15
There has to be something in the Italian waters! Long time Italian Symphonic Power Metal masters Kaledon return with another slice of Symphonic Power Metal goodness called, “Altor: The Kings Blacksmith”. Though not necessarily a direct continuation of the previous 6 releases, this could conceivably be a follow on to the Kaledon story/concept. It is …
May 14
Roaring out of the Great White North. Specifically Alberta, Calgary, Canada. Comes, Kobra And The Lotus with their sophomore release, the self titled “Kobra And The Lotus”. This release, is a huge step up from their first release, “Into The Pit”. From the songwriting, to the massive production shine. This probably has a lot to …
Apr 27
Coming out of the San Francisco Bay area metal scene, Hatchet pick up, and run like a banshee with the thrash torch. Use Facebook to Comment on this Post
Mar 27
Break out the proverbial music blender! Add one part Katatonia, one part Opeth, one part Anathema, a dash of Porcupine Tree, and even a pinch of Ghost, and what do you end up with? You get Sacramento, California progressive metal band, In The Silence. Combining a mixture of ambient atmospherics, melancholy, heavy metal, and progressive metal, you …
Mar 23
What do you get when you take a dash of My Dying Bride, Katatonia, and early Anathema? You get the Italian Gothic/Doom metal band, The Foreshadowing. Use Facebook to Comment on this Post
