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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

VARG Interview: Silvester on Speaking English, Politics, and Varg

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Sep 24, 2020 0

Viking German metal powerhouses Varg just released their seventh full-length album, Zeichen on September 18, 2020. Returning back to their pagan roots, Zeichen comes full circle with an added evolution of melodic female vocals. There is a…

Interviews

DEVILDRIVER Interview: TIEMANN Talks The Art of the Demon Deal

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Sep 16, 2020 0

Another incredible human, another amazing day in the music world. Neal Tiemann, guitarist of DevilDriver, is a busy musician with an extensive musical history. He is also the lead guitarist and songwriter for the Midwest Kings, whose…

Concert Reviews

Concert Review: BARONESS Who Needs An Audience?

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Sep 12, 2020 0

The Baroness Gold & Grey online live show took me by surprise. While the Red and Blue albums of Baroness are on a frequent cycle on my playlists, I had been terrible about keeping up with the newer music. Yes, I realize newer in this…

Album Reviews

Album Review: HINAYANA – Death of the Cosmic

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Aug 27, 2020 0

Hinayana - Death of the Cosmic Label: Napalm Records Release Date: August 28, 2020 Prepare yourself, for an incredible journey. It may be a short one, but it is exhilarating. Hinayana has created an emotional EP, Death of the Cosmic,…

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MOONSPELL Interview: The Butterfly Effect 20 Years On

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Aug 15, 2020 0

In 1999, Portugal's Moonspell hit the world with its fourth studio album, The Butterfly Effect. The record marked a transitional period for the band, whose 1995 debut, Wolfheart, seemed more tethered in the realm of black and folk metal. By…

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HINAYANA Interview: Joining the Cosmic Hurd

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Aug 14, 2020 0

Sometimes you meet people who are so incredibly humble, you are inspired by them. Casey Hurd is one of these humans. The vocalist and multi-instrumentalist began his journey with Hinayana in 2014. Along the way he gathered in like-minded…

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UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Interview: BRITTNEY SLAYES Dives Into the Abyss

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Aug 9, 2020 0

What a treat. Unleash the Archers have once again knocked it out of the metal park with its newest album Abyss. It will soon be released, August 21st to be precise, and it is a powerhouse record full of incredible storytelling and…

Interviews

SHUTT UP! KYLE SHUTT Opens Up on a Nation in Crisis

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jul 24, 2020 0

Third time is a charm? Apparently I have a strange fascination with Kyle Shutt of The Sword and Doom Side of the Moon. This is my third interview with the guitarist/songwriter who also released a debut solo album, and has now started…

Album Reviews

Album Review: DARK SARAH – Grim

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jul 16, 2020 0

Dark Sarah-Grim Label: Napalm Records Release Date: July 17th, 2020 What a dynamic shift in perspectives for me. Dark Sarah is completely out of my wheelhouse of music reviews. When approached about interviews and given one track by each…

Interviews

HEIDI PARVIAINEN Interview: DARK SARAH’s Grim Metamorphosis

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jul 4, 2020 0

Three artists were sent to me for consideration. I listened to the first two with interest, attempting to determine who I would choose to interview. The third video was Dark Sarah and the decision was made. I can go through and give all the…

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