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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

HAMMERFALL Interview: Fredrik Establishes Dominion over Live Album

Neeka Rogers Oct 18, 2020 0

Prepare yourself to be enthralled in the grasp of Hammerfall's Live! Against the World experience, and what an experience it is. Pyrotechnics, metal music, high energy, and genuine happiness witnessed amongst the band members. Beginning…

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THE UNGUIDED Interview: Richard Guides Us Through Father Shadow

Neeka Rogers Oct 8, 2020 0

Looking for a fusion of diverse metal and mellow music all rolled into one album? Look no further. The Unguided's Father Shadow is that and more. With a heavy and menacing beginning, to mellow ballads, then back to heavy, and everything…

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Interview: The Journey of Clémentine Delauney

Neeka Rogers Oct 4, 2020 0

Austria's Visions of Atlantis celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a brand new live CD/DVD/Blu-ray set, A Symphonic Journey to Remember. You will cry. You will be inspired. You will remember this part of your personal journey while being a…

Album Reviews

Album Review: DEVILDRIVER – Dealing with Demons I

Neeka Rogers Sep 29, 2020 0

DevilDriver - Dealing with Demons I Record Label: Napalm Records Release Date: October, 2, 2020 Confronting your demons is never an easy feat, yet this is exactly what DevilDriver is doing with the first of two albums titled, Dealing…

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

Neeka Rogers 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…

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DEVILDRIVER Interview: TIEMANN Talks The Art of the Demon Deal

Neeka Rogers 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 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 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 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 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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