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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.

Reviews

Album Review: SPITE – NEW WORLD KILLER

Neeka Rogers Oct 26, 2025 0

It is so wild to me that an album based on anger hit a really soft spot with me. I tend to be a very positive person, and while I love "angry" music, it usually doesn't evoke an emotional response, until now. SPITE is releasing their latest…

Interviews

OMNIUM GATHERUM Interview: Jukka Opens Up About Life and Death

Neeka Rogers Oct 19, 2025 0

Melodic death metal has become one of my favorite genres, and Omnium Gatherum has showcased this genre beautifully for many decades now. They are releasing their tenth studio album titled May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way on November…

Interviews

GENE HOGLAN Interview: The Atomic Clock is a Lifer

Neeka Rogers Oct 19, 2025 0

Some musicians are of legendary status due to the hard work they put in, and some are so unique that they are always remembered. Gene Hoglan happens to be both. The Dark Angel drummer has played alongside bands and musicians such as Devin…

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SPITE Interview: Not Shying Away From the Realities of Life

Neeka Rogers Oct 13, 2025 0

Once in a while, there is an album that has a really big impact on you. One that every time you turn it on, your body vibrates with excitement and energy because your soul recognizes it feels like home. To have a death metal/metalcore album…

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HEAVY//HITTER Interview: Austin and Dane say Wear a Mouth Piece in the Pit

Neeka Rogers Oct 13, 2025 0

One of the best things about metal is the subgenres, mixing of subgenres, and diversity within. Just because it fits under the metal umbrella doesn't at all mean you know what you are about to experience, and I think that is where it has…

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PSYCHONAUT Interview: Stefan And the Circle of Life

Neeka Rogers Oct 11, 2025 0

Progressive music has come a long way over the years, and metal progressive music is the key to my heart. Psychonaut definitely is one of the key holders, especially with this new release, World Maker, which will be released on October…

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TRIVIUM Interview: Paolo and The Exorcist as his Bedtime Movie

Neeka Rogers Oct 11, 2025 0

Some bands are somewhat well-known outside of the metal community, and I feel like Trivium is one of them. Not everyone might be able to name a song from them outside of the genre, but I can almost guarantee they have heard of them, which…

News

BELL WITCH & AERIAL RUIN SHARE FIRST TASTE OF STYGIAN BOUGH VOL. II

Neeka Rogers Sep 25, 2025 0

Avant-garde doom co-conspirators BELL WITCH and AERIAL RUIN continue their fifteen-year collaboration on Stygian Bough Vol. II this fall. Today, they tease this long-awaited follow-up of their critically lauded first partnership, 2020's …

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LYLVC Interview: Alyse and Oscar Discuss a Myriad of Topics

Neeka Rogers Sep 24, 2025 0

The 90's and early 2000's when it comes to metal with rap components, have not left us yet, and continue to be a style of music so many people enjoy, which shows with the band LYLVC and the path they are paving in a short period of time.…

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THE VINTAGE CARAVAN Interview: Oskar And His Paranormal Experiences

Neeka Rogers Sep 23, 2025 0

The Vintage Caravan has quickly become one of my favorite bands for the past few years, and I have been eagerly awaiting this release, Portals, which officially comes out on September 26th, 2025, through Napalm Records. This groovy 70's…

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