Author

Neeka Rogers 362 posts 0 comments

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.

Concert Reviews

Concert Review: IGORRR Stuns Treefort Music Hall

Neeka Rogers Sep 29, 2026

I have been to an insane number of concerts over the years. When people ask me who my favorite is, my brain almost short-circuits because there are so many. I can confidently say Igorrr, Secret Chiefs 3, and Violent Magic Orchestra are high…

Interviews

BASEMENT Interview: Jeffro Reminds Us That Basement Loves You

Neeka Rogers Sep 25, 2026

Boise, Idaho, has an amazing music community. Metal is just one part of this. Everyone is extremely supportive and involved, which makes it truly special. I have been part of this for about 20 years, and I have seen it grow and grow.…

Interviews

LACRIMUS PROFUNDERE Interview: Julian Encourages Us To Embrace the Darkest Parts of Ourselves

Neeka Rogers Sep 25, 2026

I have really enjoyed the evolution of Lacrimus Profundere, but their newest album, Lay Me Down O Silent Fear, has reached new heights for me. The heaviness they omit hits all the right spots. It blends soundscapes and compositions with…

Album Reviews

Album Review: ENTHEOS – Empty On The Inside

Neeka Rogers Sep 24, 2026

Watching bands evolve is always interesting. Some evolve gracefully; others don't. Entheos is one that ages like, what do they say, a fine wine. A fine, progressive metal, industrial, deathcore, melodic wine. The upcoming album is titled…

Interviews

MISS MAY I Interview: Levi and Writing Through a Meltdown

Neeka Rogers Sep 21, 2026

I appreciate when bands that have released a lot of music can still surprise you. Miss May I is releasing their eighth studio album titled No Place For Me, and it is extraordinary. It's raw, creative, and enlightening. There are moments of…

Interviews

Amorphis Interview: Santeri Escaping to the Cottage

Neeka Rogers Sep 18, 2026

It is always wonderful to see bands make it decades into the music world and remain solid. Amorphis is one of those bands. They're the kind of band fans will always go out to see and appreciate. They are touring with Insomnium and Hinayana…

Interviews

GATTA MORTA Interview: JD Pinkus and the Taco Tuesday Jam

Neeka Rogers Sep 7, 2026

One of the best things about interviewing musicians is the opportunity to talk with people I deeply respect. There are people out there who are incredibly talented in many ways, but are also good humans off the stage. JD Pinkus is one of…

Interviews

NAILBOMB Interview: Igor and Books at the Fair

Neeka Rogers Sep 4, 2026

The Cavelara family is a well-known and very beloved household in the metal world. It's been exciting to see some of the kids continue in the metal world and join their father, Max, on songs and projects. Igor Amadeous Cavalera is one of…

Interviews

WIND ROSE/VBO Interview: Francesco and Action Man

Neeka Rogers Aug 31, 2026

Some musicians I get the opportunity to interview multiple times. Francesco Cavalieri of Wind Rose is one of them, but this time came with extra surprises. Not only did you do a song for the new The Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack:…

Interviews

AUGUST BURNS RED Interview: Jake Speaks From The Heart

Neeka Rogers Aug 26, 2026

I have seen some bands many times that consistently deliver incredible live shows. August Burns Red is one of those bands. They not only bring the heat live, but also drop some of the best metalcore music. The latest album, Season of…

Older Posts