2020

Third time is a charm? Apparently I have a strange fascination with Kyle Shutt of The Sword and Doom Side of the Moon. This is my third interview with the guitarist/songwriter who also released a debut solo album, and has now started…

Death is widely known as the forefathers of the extreme metal genre entitled Death Metal.

Dark Sarah-Grim Label: Napalm Records Release Date: July 17th, 2020 What a dynamic shift in perspectives for me. Dark Sarah is completely out of my wheelhouse of music reviews. When approached about interviews and given one track by each…

Wilderun - Veil of Imagination Label: Century Media Release Date: July 17, 2020 Frequently and loudly I have proclaimed and bemoaned the lack of imagination in modern metal and the disappearance of the perfect album. That which beckons…

Primal Fear - Metal Commando Label: Nuclear Blast Release Date: July 24, 2020 Germany has been blasting out some of the best heavy metal for decades and among the nation's alumni are the ever consistent, Primal Fear. Born from classic…

Three artists were sent to me for consideration. I listened to the first two with interest, attempting to determine who I would choose to interview. The third video was Dark Sarah and the decision was made. I can go through and give all the…

She is one of the most talented risers on the modern rock scene. She exploded into the public eye at 16-years-old after her four-chair turning performance during blind auditions on The Voice (watch) performing Heart's "Crazy on You". Now…

Ronnie Parmer may not be a household name, but for those in the death metal community, his foot and stick work are well-known. He has handled drums for the likes of Malevolent Creation, Amon, Brutality, and Perdition Temple, to name but a…

Memphis-based hard rock quartet, Roses Unread has spent the better part of a decade defining its modern sound. From its 2013 self-titled debut and 2017 follow-up The Silver Lining to 2018's Vultures, the group has evolved and while its…