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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.

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BARONESS INTERVIEW: Nick Takes Us on a Stone Journey

Neeka Rogers Sep 13, 2023 0

In 2007, I heard Baroness for the first time. It was the Red Album. I felt so connected to the music that it instantly became one that I frequently listened to on my CD player. Ever since then, I have followed along, eager to hear the…

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OSAKA PUNCH Interview: Blair and the Mixed Ape

Neeka Rogers Sep 4, 2023 0

When I first heard Osaka Punch, I immediately became a fan. Their unique mixture of musical genres along with sometimes silly and other times very insightful lyrics results in an enjoyable and cathartic experience. I had known they were…

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††† feat. Chino Moreno of Deftones and Shaun Lopez Announce New Music

Neeka Rogers Aug 29, 2023 0

Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete. Album by ††† (CROSSES) coming 10/13 https://youtu.be/eiisOTm05W0?si=uOxoQtjILSZppvx5

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CAIVANO Interview: Phil Talks the Importance of Creative Arts

Neeka Rogers Aug 28, 2023 0

In the late 80's, into the 90's, and moving forward still, Monster Magnet has been a big force in the rock music world. For a while, you couldn't go a day without hearing "Space Lord" playing somewhere or on something. Phil Caivano was just…

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DETHKLOK Interview: Brendon and the “Five Dipshit, Assholes Living Inside my Head”

Neeka Rogers Aug 14, 2023 0

What we thought was the end of an era in 2013, thankfully, has only been a temporary hiatus and 2023 has brought us more Dethklok and more Metalocalypse. Nathan, Pickles, Skwisgaar, Toki, and Murderface are back and the metal community is…

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TO KILL ACHILLES Interview: Mark

Neeka Rogers Aug 13, 2023 0

Two days ago, on August 11th, 2023, To Kill Achilles released their newest album, Recovery through Arising Empire. This is a raw, genuine, heartbreaking album with so much sadness and soul within. The reality of Mark and his bandmates' life…

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Interview: The Dash in Life

Neeka Rogers Jul 22, 2023 0

Back in 2006, I took an almost three-hour trip to see a Black Label Society in a neighboring state. The openers were Priestess and Black Stone Cherry, whom I had not heard anything about at this point. It had been, what felt like, shortly…

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SAINT KARLOFF Interview: Inspiration and Motivation

Neeka Rogers Jul 20, 2023 0

When I first pressed play on Paleolithic War Crimes, I was blown away. It became a warm 60s/70s hug from the music I grew up with, with a twist of modern flavor. I instantly wanted to know more and dug into Saint Karloff, the musicians…

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NEGUS Interview: A Blindfolded Journey

Neeka Rogers Jun 14, 2023 0

There are some musicians who have just started their journey, and there are some who already have created a legacy. Steve Negus has an extensive resume in the music industry since the 1970s with bands like Saga, whom he was with for almost…

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AGGROS Interview: Parris Leaves the Ego Behind

Neeka Rogers Jun 8, 2023 0

Instrumentals can sometimes hit the nail on the head and really take you places while you listen. Rise of the Aggros by Aggros is one of those albums that makes you rock out one minute, then transports you to another land effortlessly and…

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