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I am a small town girl from Idaho with a big time obsession with music. I was the awkward, strange teenager who listened to metal while everyone else was hopping on the pop train. Nothing has changed. I am a counselor by day, a metal writer by night. Life is good.

Interviews

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Interview: Brittney Gets Nostalgic

Neeka Rogers Aug 13, 2026

It is great when you find a band you really enjoy and want to keep listening to. It is even more amazing when you share your love for the band with your whole family. Unleash the Archers is a band that has won the hearts of this household…

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MOUTH WIRED SHUT Interview: Building From The Ground Up

Neeka Rogers Aug 6, 2026

It is interesting to be on the ground floor with a band that is developing its sound and its platform. I kept seeing teasers on social media for this band, Mouth Wired Shut, and it was intriguing enough that every time it came across my…

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THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA Interview: We Care A Lot

Neeka Rogers Aug 1, 2026

One of my favorite things about running Metal Nation is the plethora of music I get sent daily. It has expanded my musical tastes and introduced me to new favorites I otherwise might not have found. The Barbarians of California is one of…

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FUTURE PALACE Interview: Our Realities Are Completely Different

Neeka Rogers Jul 29, 2026

Anyone who knows me personally or pays close attention knows that I am a strong advocate for women in metal and for the importance of standing up for our gender on a multitude of topics. I have had conversations about these things with many…

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KAMELOT Interview: Tommy, the Rockstar Introvert

Neeka Rogers Jul 28, 2026

Symphonic metal is a cherished genre amongst fans. The theatrical performances, the incredible compositions, and the storylines create a recipe for something that has grown near and dear to many hearts. Kamelot showcases these brilliantly…

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VERMINATION Interview: We Look Up to the Older Musicians

Neeka Rogers Jul 24, 2026

It is incredible how young some of these bands are as they start creating music. I remember Silverchair were a phenomenon in the 90s at their age; now it seems like it is not super uncommon to find a young band putting out music. It is even…

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AXTY Interview: The Microphone in the Jello Mold

Neeka Rogers Jul 20, 2026

It is really amazing to interview a band that has made a big impression on me through a live performance as my introduction to them. AXTY was this band. I saw them on The Browning and Born of Osiris tour, and my friend and I were blown…

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MIKE MORTEM Interview: The Relationship Between Horror and Metal

Neeka Rogers Jul 14, 2026

You can sometimes find really creative musicians through a simple algorithm suggestion. Since I have become a little bit obsessed with videos and articles about the movie Obsession, I was brought to Mike Mortem on Instagram. He had created…

Concert Reviews

Concert Review: Three Countries Come Together with JINJER Leading the Way

Neeka Rogers Jul 12, 2026

I go to an insane amount of shows. This is one of the many perks of doing what I do with Metal Nation. Some shows feel more like "work", and some shows I am somewhat looking forward to. Then there are shows where I am counting down the days…

Album Reviews

Album Review: BOUNDARIES – Yearning: the unbeautiful after

Neeka Rogers Jul 10, 2026

As soon as I received the new Boundaries album, I wanted to lock myself away from all of my responsibilities, throw on some headphones, and dive in. I was far from disappointed with the upcoming album, Yearning: the unbeautiful after, which…

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