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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

EXODUS Interview: Rob Discusses Dementia and Music

Neeka Rogers Mar 14, 2026

Some bands are able to stand the test of time for many decades. They continue to be relevant and release incredible music, which I can't imagine is easy after so long. The consistency is astonishing, while being able to evolve into the…

Reviews

Album Review: LAMB OF GOD – INTO OBLIVION

Neeka Rogers Mar 12, 2026

There are some truly special bands in the metal scene. Those who are very beloved and well-respected. Lamb of God is one of those bands, and I swear the music is aging like wine; it just gets better and better. Into Oblivion is another…

Interviews

VICIOUS RAIN Interview: David and Mauro Talk The Storm and The Rain

Neeka Rogers Mar 11, 2026

Metalcore is an emotional genre that evokes a range of feelings and thoughts. While the genre has been around for many years, there are still bands coming out and tackling this category. Vicious Rain is one of these bands and is releasing…

Interviews

MONSTROSITY Interview: Lee Drummer and Pilot

Neeka Rogers Mar 10, 2026

Extreme metal can fall under many umbrellas, so you don't always know what you are going to get. In the 80's and 90s, there weren't nearly as diverse of sub-genres, the categories were much simpler, but the music was not. Monstrosity…

Interviews

PHENDRANA Interview: Anuar Talks Keeping a Positive Mindset

Neeka Rogers Feb 28, 2026

It is always highly impressive to me to hear music created by composers. To dive into the mind of someone who is able to hear a full composition in their brain is fascinating. Anuar Salum has done this with his project Phendrana. Along with…

Interviews

EXHUMED Interview: Ross The Badass Bitch

Neeka Rogers Feb 24, 2026

Many metal bands have been around for decades, all through different sub-genres. Exhumed began in 1990 and was a force right from the beginning. This death metal powerhouse has continued to slash through the metal scene with visual and…

Interviews

ALEX SKOLNICK Interview: The Man Behind Testament, Alex Skolnick Trio, Etc.

Neeka Rogers Feb 16, 2026

This world I have found myself living in has been one of the most incredible experiences. Simply having the opportunity to listen to music all the time, usually ahead of release dates, is one of the many layers of this shindig. Having the…

News

BLINDEAD 23 ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM DEUTERIUM, SET FOR RELEASE ON PEACEVILLE ON APRIL 24TH 2026

Neeka Rogers Feb 13, 2026

Finding a new band I enjoy is one of the greatest things. Finding out the band is basically a supergroup of musicians from other incredible bands is finding a rare gem. That is what has occurred with Blindead 23. Blindead 23, formerly…

Interviews

THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR Interview: Brendan Gets Deep

Neeka Rogers Feb 13, 2026

Everyone in the world knows who Disturbed is. Since the 90's, they have been a big name and are even a grammy nominated band. John Moyer (bass player of Disturbed and many other projects) has become a big staple across the board with…

Interviews

WHISKEY MOUNTAIN Interview: Randy and Kendall Say Whiskey Mountain Is Not Country

Neeka Rogers Feb 12, 2026

Another great band from Boise, Idaho, Whiskey Mountain creates a rock-and-alternative-punk sound with some groovy beats. They released their first album in 2024 titled It Felt Like Fun, and have released another single since, "I'm Not…

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