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Neeka Rogers Rodriguez 34 posts 0 comments

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: GYPSY CHIEF GOLIATH – Masters of Space and Time

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Mar 23, 2019 0

Gypsy Chief Goliath - Masters of Space and Time Label: Kozmik Artifactz Release Date: February 22, 2019 Within the first minute into this album, I knew I was going to love it. I have listened to Masters of Space and Time from the…

Concert Reviews

Concert Review: IN FLAMES Torch The Boise Knitting Factory…Again

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Mar 19, 2019 0

The irony of this statement has not been lost on many. The Boise Knitting Factory, second home to many local metal heads, welcomed Sweden’s In Flames for the first major concert since its reopening after a fire nearly burnt the building…

Album Reviews

Album Review: OVERKILL – The Wings of War

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Feb 22, 2019 0

Overkill - The Wings of War Label: Nuclear Blast Records Release Date: February 22, 2019 When you think of thrash metal, what names generally come to mind? Slayer and Anthrax? Metallica and Megadeth? Exodus and Kreator? Regardless of…

Album Reviews

Album Review: GRASS – Fresh Grass

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jan 28, 2019 0

Grass - Fresh Grass Label: Independent Release Date: October 13, 2018 What can I even say at this point? It is clear what genre my musical heart lies with. While I do tend to broaden my musical horizons and review multiple genres, stoner…

Album Reviews

Album Review: SOEN – Lotus

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jan 22, 2019 0

Soen - Lotus Label: Silver Lining Music Release Date: February 1, 2019 I can be very picky about what albums I review. Some music I simply don’t enjoy, that does not mean it is bad music, it is a matter of perception and taste. That…

Album Reviews

Album Review: HOLY GROVE – II

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Dec 13, 2018 0

Holy Grove - II Label: Ripple Music Release Date: November 9, 2018 This album has been on repeat for over a month now. I knew I wanted to review it, I knew I loved it, but I was unsure how I could put into words what I was feeling while…

Concert Reviews

Concert Review: RED FANG, TELEKINETIC YETI, and GHOSTBOX Unleash Excellence at the Olympic

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Dec 11, 2018 1

I was nervous about writing this concert review due to the crowd who created a less than perfect environment for a show that was sure to be outstanding. When the main band has to literally stop playing and practically hop off stage to stop…

2018 Rankings

Neeka’s Top Ten Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 2018

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Dec 2, 2018 0

It is difficult to write a top ten anything, but when it comes to music, it feels impossible. My Top 10 Hard Rock and Metal List for 2018 will be more unconventional probably then most. I have been able to review some incredible albums this…

Album Reviews

Album Review: DOWNPOUR – Downpour

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Nov 18, 2018 0

Downpour - Downpour Label: Noize in the Attic Release Date: December 7, 2018 (available digitally now) Where to start. I interviewed Derek Kerswill and Matt LeBreton before I got a chance to write a review of the self-titled Downpour…

Loud & Local

DOWNPOUR Interview: Derek Kerswill and Matt LeBreton talk debut album

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Nov 18, 2018 0

It is not everyday you get to interview an extremely talented musician, but also someone you consider a friend. I met drummer Derek Kerswill over a decade ago with his band Seemless when they performed alongside The Sword. Since then, he…

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