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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

WHISKEY MOUNTAIN Interview: Randy and Kendall Say Whiskey Mountain Is Not Country

Neeka Rogers Feb 12, 2026

Another great band from Boise, Idaho, Whiskey Mountain creates a rock-and-alternative-punk sound with some groovy beats. They released their first album in 2024 titled It Felt Like Fun, and have released another single since, "I'm Not…

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COMEDIAN LUKE SEVEREID Interview: We Are All Doing Heroin Together

Neeka Rogers Jan 30, 2026

At times, I get to do something a little different, and this is one of those times. I reached out to comedian Luke Severeid about a possible interview since he incorporates metal into his stand-up, and I was beyond pleased to have him not…

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EXHORDER Interview: Kyle Speaks About the Importance of Sleep

Neeka Rogers Jan 28, 2026

It is amazing to see some bands begin early on and still kicking ass. While Exhorder did take some breaks, they have come back stronger than ever and continued to create some incredible music. Thankfully, they are also touring, which is…

Rankings

NEEKA and HENDRIX TOP ROCK AND METAL ALBUMS OF 2025

Neeka Rogers Jan 26, 2026

Every year, I swear that this list becomes increasingly difficult. Hendrix and I will sit down and try to determine together who we feel we want on the list, but it never feels like there are enough spots. I always feel I am forgetting or…

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CRYSTAL LAKE Interview: John and Personal Challenges

Neeka Rogers Jan 22, 2026

Metalcore is a sub-genre we all recognize under the umbrella of the metal genre, but some bands' mastery is better than others. Crystal Lake is one of those that really turn a more creative approach and add enough twists and turns to keep…

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TEXTURES Interview: Stef Takes Us On a Geographical Journey

Neeka Rogers Jan 9, 2026

I get so much music daily, it is near impossible to go through it all, but there are times I get an album that I cannot wait to sink my teeth into, and Textures is one of those bands with their upcoming release, Genotype, which will be out…

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OCTOTANKER Interview: Tomasz Discusses Voidhopper

Neeka Rogers Jan 8, 2026 0

Bands and artists can be incredibly creative with their compositions, productions, videos, and more. Then some bands create a whole world along with the music, and that is where it becomes really interesting. Octotanker has developed a…

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SUTURIST Interview: The Origin Story

Neeka Rogers Dec 23, 2025 0

The year 2019/2020 brought a lot of terrible things, but it also brought some incredible things. Daniel Rodriguez and Isaac Torres had played in a band, Above the Dead, many years ago, and decided to regroup and start a new band, which…

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VOLUMES Interview: Michael and The Importance of Being Kind to Supporters

Neeka Rogers Dec 10, 2025 0

Most, if not all, bands are no strangers to difficulty, heartbreak, and traumatic events. Volumes, unfortunately, are one of the victims of these things. From losing parents to losing band members, Volumes has continued to move forward and…

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ABSINTHE GREEN Interview: Absinthe and the Fast Food Relationship

Neeka Rogers Dec 7, 2025 0

My favorite thing about rock and metal is the intense diversity of subgenres under the umbrella of the main rock and metal genre. So, unless you look to see what kind of band you are listening to before you click play, it could be several…

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