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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

TRAGEDY Interview: Mo’Royce Deconstructs and Reassembles

Neeka Rogers Mar 2, 2023 0

You would not think disco and metal would complement each other comfortably, and I still believe they normally wouldn't, but Tragedy has found a method that somehow makes it work. Not only do they make it work, but they flat-out also excel…

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DIE LIKE GENTLEMEN Interview: Adam Doesn’t Subscribe to One Genre

Neeka Rogers Feb 21, 2023 0

Sometimes you are lucky to find a jewel amongst the Earth's surface of music that you don't know is there. I happened upon Die Like Gentlemen while having the extra time to go through the many emails I get every day of upcoming albums. Most…

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HEIDEVOLK Interview: Jacco and Rowan vs The Dungeon

Neeka Rogers Feb 19, 2023 0

It takes a very special band to have a strong desire to listen to their music over and over again while not understanding a word. Heidevolk has the talent of more than the six men who are involved in the creation. Wederkeer is a folk metal…

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AHAB Interview: Cornelius Pauses Nautical Adventure to Feed His Cats

Neeka Rogers Jan 29, 2023 0

When you hear about a doom metal band who not only focuses their lyrics on sea-themed topics, but also on classical nautical books, you don't say, "I'll pass". The intriguing nature of what they are doing is only a fraction of what makes…

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DELAIN Interview: Martijn and Diana Talk Mental Health and Changes

Neeka Rogers Jan 25, 2023 0

Metal comes in so many forms, one of those forms is cinematic and breathy. Delain is a perfect representation of this genre. With some pop elements mixed with orchestral soundscapes and metal riffs, you get a fusion of some insanely catchy…

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KATATONIA Interview: Niklas Discusses the Integrity of Katatonia

Neeka Rogers Jan 8, 2023 0

One of my favorite things about writing and interviewing for Metal Nation is the ability to learn about music I had never heard of before and to have access to bands I have loved for a long time. Katatonia is the latter. When the email…

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Neeka’s Top 15 Rock and Metal Albums of 2022

Neeka Rogers Dec 19, 2022 0

Many will remember the year 2022 as the year things started attempting to go back to normal. I think many of us have forgotten what “normal” looks like and have tried to adjust to whatever the new way of life is and will look like moving…

Concert Reviews

PUSCIFER DOUBLE FEATURE Review: Don’t Forget to Breathe

Neeka Rogers Oct 29, 2022 0

No one denies the magic of live concert experiences when it comes to music, but sometimes, a virtual show can really hit the musical spot. Especially if a band is not coming close to your town. Sometimes you want to prep for the show you do…

Interviews

PUSCIFER Interview: Mat Discusses Virtual Concert Experiences

Neeka Rogers Oct 22, 2022 0

When you think of the band Puscifer, many thoughts probably come to mind. Melodic, unique, imaginative compositions and visuals, you probably also think of Maynard James Keenan and some may have Carina Round pop into their thoughts. Mat…

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DEAD CROSS Interview: Mike Crain Urges Us to Adopt a Dog

Neeka Rogers Oct 22, 2022 0

Controversy might as well be the middle name of the band Dead Cross because that is how they operate and that is what they are about. People will either love or hate this about them, but their musical ability is undeniable. With well-known…

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