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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.

Album Reviews

Album Review: ALASTOR – Slave to the Grave

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 13, 2018 0

Alastor - Slave to the Grave Label: RidingEasy Records Release Date: October 31, 2018 Magic and mystery, doom and death. This is what Alastor is all about, and that is how they want it to be. Doom metal band out of Sweden joined forces…

Interviews

KYLE SHUTT Interview: THE SWORD Guitarist Will Do It All On New Solo Project

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 10, 2018 0

You know him as the guitarist for the stoner rock/doom metal band The Sword as well as Doom Side of the Moon. but Kyle Shutt is more than meets the ear. A multi-instrumentalist, he is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to fund his…

Concert Reviews

Concert Review: CLUTCH, SEVENDUST Bring Beautifully Diverse Night of Pure Magic

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Oct 7, 2018 0

When I first saw the lineup for the headlining Clutch show, I wasn’t sure what to think. I did not know anything about Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown, but I knew Sevendust and Clutch very well, and had seen both multiple times. They are…

Interviews

OWL COMPANY Interview: Felipe Ruiz talks band history, gear, and ‘Iris’

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Sep 21, 2018 0

Owl Company is a stoner rock/rock back originating out of Brazil who have quickly become a favorite of mine. They started their journey in 2015 and include members: Enrico Minelli as vocalist, Felipe Ruiz and Bruno Solera on guitars, Fabio…

Album Reviews

Album Review: OWL COMPANY – Iris

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Sep 16, 2018 0

Owl Company - Iris Release Date: November 9, 2018 Label: Eclipse Records There are some reviews I don’t even know how to begin because I have so much I want to say. Owl Company is one of those bands. They made a quick leap into my top…

Album Reviews

Album Review: CLUTCH – Book of Bad Decisions

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Sep 1, 2018 0

Clutch - Book of Bad Decisions Record Label: Weathermaker Music Release Date: September 7, 2018 Clutch does it again. You know how every parent has a favorite kid, even if they don't admit it? Well, Clutch is everyone's favorite child.…

Album Reviews

Album Review: ALICE IN CHAINS – Rainier Fog

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Aug 25, 2018 0

Alice in Chains - Rainier Fog Label: Capitol Records Release Date: August 24, 2018 I am sitting here speechless. I have so many emotions flooding through me right now, I am unsure where to even begin. Alice in Chains does it again, and…

Album Reviews

Album Review: Psychostick-DO

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Aug 6, 2018 0

Psychostick - DO Label: Independent Release Date: July 27, 2018 When it comes to doing album reviews, I usually get a list of what is available and pick which ones I want to write on from there. Not the case with Psychostick’s new album.…

Album Reviews

Album Review: Big Durty – Electric Warrior

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez Jul 6, 2018 0

Big Durty - Electric Warrior Label: Independent Release Date: June 23, 2018 There is nothing better than sitting down and jamming out to a new album. Wait yes there is, sitting down and jamming out to Big Durty’s new album, Electric…

Album Reviews

Album Review: PARKWAY DRIVE – Reverence

Neeka Rogers Rodriguez May 17, 2018 0

Parkway Drive - Reverence Label: Epitaph / Resist Release Date: May 18, 2018 Parkway Drive has been making a big footprint in the metal world for many years now. Their powerful breakdowns and insightful lyrics are what got me quickly on…

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