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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.

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Concert Review: GWAR Bloodies Treefort in a Sea of Red

Neeka Rogers Apr 17, 2026

Treefort is a newer concert hall for us metalheads in Boise, Idaho, and is quickly becoming a favorite. This atmosphere is a perfect mix of room, comfort, and brings amazing shows. April 15th, 2026, is another example as the venue brought…

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ANOTHER DEMON Interview: Frank Says Exodus is the Dream Band to Tour With

Neeka Rogers Apr 16, 2026

Thrash is a genre I have always loved, from the Big Four to everyone else who embodies it. Another Demon is a band based out of New York who honor and represents this genre well. They previously released As Above So Below, but it did not…

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MELECHESH Interview: Ashmedi Keeping Positive in an Impossible Environment

Neeka Rogers Apr 10, 2026

Black metal bands come from all over the globe, from Europe to America, to the Middle East, and everything in between. Melelchesh hails from Jerusalem through musician Ashmedi. They began in 1993 and have continued for this many years.…

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Concert Review: SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL Rips The Complex to Shreds

Neeka Rogers Apr 7, 2026

Concert nights are my favorite nights. They are the best date nights, best stress-reliever nights, and the best birthday gifts, which is what this was for my son, who was turning 18. Being able to share a memory through music is one of the…

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CROWBAR Interview: Kirk and The Social Media Phenomenon

Neeka Rogers Apr 7, 2026

Sludge/doom metal has had a big influence on this writer over the years. It was something I listened to almost solely for years, and Crowbar was and is one of those bands. I have recently heard much of the younger generation talk more and…

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BIOHAZARD Interview: From Biohazard to Whole Health

Neeka Rogers Apr 1, 2026

Hardcore has a very dedicated scene, and none as dedicated as the ones who were a big part of the beginning. The fusion of punk and metal was new in the late 80s, but seemed to be a no-brainer mash-up when it entered the earholes of punk…

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Interview: Bobby Says I Got the Go Ahead From Mike

Neeka Rogers Mar 31, 2026

There is so much music to choose from anymore, and with all the streaming platforms, it is impossible to hear it all. So when you find a band that hits the feels as a favorite and keeps pushing that favorites button over and over, release…

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SIX FEET UNDER Interview: Jack and The Kitty Who Ate The Thread

Neeka Rogers Mar 24, 2026

The mid-80s and 90s brought us death metal, and in the mix was Six Feet Under. Decades later, many of these death metal bands are still going strong, with Six Feet Under releasing its 15th studio album, Next to Die, on April 24th, 2026. As…

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KING PARROT Interview: Youngy and The Australian Culture

Neeka Rogers Mar 19, 2026

These Australian metal bands might not be musically similar, but they definitely share a sense of humor, and I love that about this culture. From Twelve Foot Ninja, to Osaka Punch, to King Parrot, and so many others show that while they…

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EXODUS Interview: Rob Discusses Dementia and Music

Neeka Rogers Mar 14, 2026

Some bands are able to stand the test of time for many decades. They continue to be relevant and release incredible music, which I can't imagine is easy after so long. The consistency is astonishing, while being able to evolve into the…

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