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Neeka Rogers Rodriguez

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.

Album Reviews

Album Review: PARKWAY DRIVE – Reverence

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez May 17, 2018 0

Parkway Drive - Reverence Label: Epitaph / Resist Release Date: May 18, 2018 Parkway Drive has been making a big footprint in the metal world for many years now. Their powerful breakdowns and insightful lyrics are what got me quickly on…

Loud & Local

Interview: Idaho Radio Personality BIG J Talks About METALLICA Weight Loss Challenge

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez May 4, 2018 0

Everyone who loves rock and metal in the Boise and surrounding areas, knows the name Big J (aka Jeremi Schlader). He is on the morning show with his co-host Nic every week day on 100.3 the X. They are big supporters of the local rock and…

Album Reviews

Album Review: NEKROGOBLIKON – Welcome to Bonkers

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Apr 28, 2018 0

Nekrogoblikon - Welcome to Bonkers Label: Independent Release Date: April 13, 2018 Do you want to be highly entertained while thoroughly enjoying good music? Look no further. Nekrogoblikon, is something I am not sure how to explain. Good…

Concert Reviews

Concert Review: JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES electrify the Neurolux

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Apr 21, 2018 0

What a strange night…….wonderfully strange. I wasn’t sure what to expect, the lineup was a bit odd to me, but I was fully engaged and ready to embrace what the night had to offer. The night was quirky, eccentric, and completely mind…

Album Reviews

Album Review: A PERFECT CIRCLE – Eat The Elephant

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Apr 11, 2018 0

A Perfect Circle - Eat The Elephant Label: BMG Release Date: April 20, 2018 If you have read any of my reviews, you know I write with a lot of emotion, and a lot of heart. I don’t know how to do it any other way, because that is what…

Album Reviews

Album Review: FUZZ LORD – Fuzz Lord

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Mar 16, 2018 0

Fuzz Lord - Fuzz Lord Label: Fuzzdoom Records Release Date: March 21, 2018 If anyone asks you what doom/stoner rock metal is, direct them to Fuzz Lord. It is the epitome of this genre of music. Based out of Chillicothe, Ohio, three…

Album Reviews

Album Review: Atala – Labyrinth of Ashmedai

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Feb 24, 2018 0

Atala - Labyrinth of Ashmeda Label: Salt of the Earth Records Release Date: January 26th, 2018 Atala, what can I say? I love Doom/Sludge metal, so this is right up my alley. I listened to this album front to back at least five times,…

Album Reviews

Album Review: SANCTUM & SOLACE – Made Wrong EP

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Feb 23, 2018 0

Sanctum & Solace - Made Wrong EP Record Label: Independent Release Date: February 23, 2018 Oh I’m sorry, did I hit you in the face, with my hardcore metal as soon as you hit play? Be prepared. The flirt of a drum beat and squealing…

Album Reviews

Album Review: ALESTORM – Captain Morgan’s Revenge

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Feb 20, 2018 0

Alestorm - Captain Morgan’s Revenge - 10th Anniversary Edition Label: Napalm Records Release Date: January 26th, 2018 Ahoy, me hearties! Have you ever heard a band for the first time and thought, “What in the hell is going on? Where am…

Concert Reviews

Concert Review: ANTHRAX, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, HAVOK KillThrax’d Boise

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Feb 19, 2018 0

It is a rare thing to go to an event that has multiple bands and be completely blown away the whole way through. This is exactly what happened Friday night when KillThrax II hit Boise. Let me start by saying, I am a big Anthrax fan. I have…

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