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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

SAMYRA Interview: Sebastian Discusses Smother and Future Plans

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 12, 2021 0

The band Samyra came to me through a twitch channel called TheGrumpyNerd, where everyone takes turns playing a song they enjoy with others. One of the members played the Samyra song "Nightmare", and I was instantly intrigued. There is…

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TWELVE FOOT NINJA Interview: Laughing with Stevic Down a Rabbit Hole of Topics

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 9, 2021 1

Australian metal fusion geniuses, Twelve Foot Ninja, are releasing their third epic album on October 15th, 2021, Vengeance. They developed their iconic foundation in 2008, and have not stopped the train from going since, releasing debut…

Album Reviews

Album Review: TWELVE FOOT NINJA – Vengeance

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 9, 2021 0

Twelve Foot Ninja- Vengeance Label: Volkanik Records Release Date: October 15th, 2021 Start the fire!!! Twelve Foot Ninja has done it again with their third album release, Vengeance coming out October 15th, 2021. These zany Australians…

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ALIEN WEAPONRY Interview: Henry and Lewis Stay Awake to Discuss Tangaroa

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Sep 17, 2021 0

Out of the shadows of darkness in the world, arises a bit of hope and light as Alien Weaponry has released their second album, Tangaroa! Entering our hearts and our minds starting today, September 17th, 2021. This album is full of chugging…

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WARKINGS Interview: Venturing into Valhalla with The Viking

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Sep 11, 2021 0

Warriors gather for the newest Warkings album, Revolution! Released on August 20, 2021, this power metal band has done it again. Gripping tales from the battlefield and intense instrumental melodies to create a fierce environment perfect…

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EX DEO Interview: The History of Nero Through Metal

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Sep 7, 2021 0

Metal meets history, you have heard and seen it before, but the story of Nero might be a story you have not yet uncovered. I will say, by the end of this album, it will be a tragedy you will not forget. Maurizio Iacono is a master story…

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GOST Interview: James’s Philosophy on Life and Witchcraft

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Aug 22, 2021 0

Salem witches get a compassionate history storytelling in synthwave master Gost, with new album, Rites of Love and Reverence. James discusses the parallels of the past witch trials to today's times through dark soundscapes and hypnotic…

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VEXED Interview: Megan Tackles Bullies, Toxicity

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Aug 16, 2021 0

When mental health and metal collide, Vexed is the breath of fresh air and outcome. Megan undertakes important topics on Culling Culture involving her addressing her bullies and calling them out. Her intense and aggressive vocals create a…

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CELESTIAL RUIN Interview: Larissa Reveals New Single

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Aug 6, 2021 0

What do you get when symphonic metal evolves to a harder soundscape? Celestial Ruin's new song, "See U Nxt Tuezday". This Canadian hard rock band's new release is heavy hitting, and while the band realizes this musical shift might step on…

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HIRAES Interview: Lukas Kirk Discusses Creation in Quarantine

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jul 18, 2021 0

Who starts a band during a global pandemic while quarantined and is able to have much success at it? Hiraes does. Building out of the embers of this exhausted world, Solitary is the crushing debut offering formed by new death metal power…

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