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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

DELAIN Interview: Martijn and Diana Talk Mental Health and Changes

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jan 25, 2023 0

Metal comes in so many forms, one of those forms is cinematic and breathy. Delain is a perfect representation of this genre. With some pop elements mixed with orchestral soundscapes and metal riffs, you get a fusion of some insanely catchy…

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KATATONIA Interview: Niklas Discusses the Integrity of Katatonia

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jan 8, 2023 0

One of my favorite things about writing and interviewing for Metal Nation is the ability to learn about music I had never heard of before and to have access to bands I have loved for a long time. Katatonia is the latter. When the email…

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Neeka’s Top 15 Rock and Metal Albums of 2022

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Dec 19, 2022 0

Many will remember the year 2022 as the year things started attempting to go back to normal. I think many of us have forgotten what “normal” looks like and have tried to adjust to whatever the new way of life is and will look like moving…

Concert Reviews

PUSCIFER DOUBLE FEATURE Review: Don’t Forget to Breathe

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 29, 2022 0

No one denies the magic of live concert experiences when it comes to music, but sometimes, a virtual show can really hit the musical spot. Especially if a band is not coming close to your town. Sometimes you want to prep for the show you do…

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PUSCIFER Interview: Mat Discusses Virtual Concert Experiences

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 22, 2022 0

When you think of the band Puscifer, many thoughts probably come to mind. Melodic, unique, imaginative compositions and visuals, you probably also think of Maynard James Keenan and some may have Carina Round pop into their thoughts. Mat…

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DEAD CROSS Interview: Mike Crain Urges Us to Adopt a Dog

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 22, 2022 0

Controversy might as well be the middle name of the band Dead Cross because that is how they operate and that is what they are about. People will either love or hate this about them, but their musical ability is undeniable. With well-known…

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DEFACING GOD Interview: Sandie Unveils Important Topics

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 20, 2022 0

Napalm Records continue to discover and sign the best metal has to offer, and Defacing God is another feather in their cap. The debut album, The Resurrection of Lilith, came out September 2nd, 2022, and has created quite a stir in the…

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WEDNESDAY 13 Interview: Halloween Comes Early

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 6, 2022 0

With Halloween around the corner, it is fun to get into the spirit of the holiday with horror-related music, and no one does this better than Wednesday 13, who has a new album coming out October 7th, 2022 through Napalm Records titled,…

Interviews

SPACE OF VARIATIONS Interview: Strength, Hope, and Music

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Sep 13, 2022 0

There are so many layers to this article, and most are articulated in the interview, but peeling an onion pales in comparison to what and who this band is. Space of Variations is a Ukrainian metal band who have chosen to remember sometimes…

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WOLFHEART Interview: Tuomas Remains True to Himself

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Sep 13, 2022 0

Be still my beating Wolfheart, King of the North is a breathtaking album and one of their best thus far. It will be released on September 16th, 2022 via Napalm Records. The album is full of so much emotion and heartfelt storytelling. It is…

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