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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

DRAGONY Interview: Siegfried Slays 2021 with Vibirus Unitis

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jan 19, 2021 0

Powering their way through the dangerous mouth of 2020, Dragony has come out fighting with a new release, Vibirus Unitis, January 15th, 2021. Full of fantasy, action, and adventure with some historical lessons, it is an album you won't…

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NERVOSA Interview: Diva Discusses the Journey of ‘Perpetual Chaos’

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jan 16, 2021 0

Thrash metal female powerhouse, Nervosa is ready to attack 2021 like a firebreathing beast with its fourth full-length studio album, Perpetual Chaos. The title sums up 2020 pretty well for almost everyone including the band which has…

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BLOODY HAMMERS Interview: Tripping the Light Macabre

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jan 13, 2021 0

Producer, song writer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist Anders Manga of Bloody Hammers can clearly do it all, and some. This front-man and creator, has continued to write and work hard during the pandemic to keep himself busy and keep…

2020 Rankings

Neeka’s Top 10 Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 2020

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Dec 8, 2020 0

When we remember back on 2020, I think we can all agree there won’t be warm fuzzies all around. It has been a trying time for humanity with some heartbreaking occurrences. There have also been so many great things that have happened and…

Album Reviews

Album Review: KILLER BE KILLED – Reluctant Hero

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Nov 12, 2020 0

Killer Be Killed- Reluctant Hero Record Label: Nuclear Blast Release Date: November 20, 2020 Take four incredible musicians, throw them in a jam room, and see what happens. Now take three of those musicians, with entirely different vocal…

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Album Review: PUSCIFER – Existential Reckoning

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 29, 2020 1

Puscifer - Existential Reckoning Record Label: Alchemy Recordings Release Date: October 30, 2020 Electro-rock band Puscifer has orbited back onto Earth to release new music for our earholes. Straight out of another planet, Existential…

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KILLER BE KILLED Interview: Troy Sanders on ‘Reluctant Hero’

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 28, 2020 0

The name Troy Sanders is ubiquitous in the world of heavy music. He is a founding member, bassist and vocalist for the mighty Mastodon. He serves as frontman for supergroup Gone is Gone, he has made cameos with the Metal Allegiance…

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Album Review: MR. BUNGLE – The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 24, 2020 1

Mr. Bungle - The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo Record Label: Ipecac Recordings Release Date: October 30, 2020 Have you ever wondered what Anthrax would sound like with Mike Patton leading the vocals? Now you don’t have to wonder,…

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HAMMERFALL Interview: Fredrik Establishes Dominion over Live Album

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 18, 2020 0

Prepare yourself to be enthralled in the grasp of Hammerfall's Live! Against the World experience, and what an experience it is. Pyrotechnics, metal music, high energy, and genuine happiness witnessed amongst the band members. Beginning…

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THE UNGUIDED Interview: Richard Guides Us Through Father Shadow

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 8, 2020 0

Looking for a fusion of diverse metal and mellow music all rolled into one album? Look no further. The Unguided's Father Shadow is that and more. With a heavy and menacing beginning, to mellow ballads, then back to heavy, and everything…

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