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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

EVERGREY Interview: Henrik Gets Starstruck with Meshuggah

Neeka Rogers Jun 3, 2024 0

Sweden encompasses some of the most amazing rock and metal bands that exist. I don't know what it is about that country that oozes talent, but it has continually made me consider moving there. Evergrey is one of these bands. Album after…

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RED HANDED DENIAL Interview: Lauren Reminds Us We Are Not Alone

Neeka Rogers May 31, 2024 0

A little over a month ago I went to a show I was beyond excited about. I had become a huge Unprocessed fan and couldn't wait to see them. Some friends of mine, Fall of Fathom, were opening, and then a band called Red Handed Denial took the…

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BELUSHI SPEED BALL Interview: Vinny on Nostalgia and Intrusive Thoughts

Neeka Rogers May 25, 2024 0

Thrash metal is a genre where you are pretty certain what to expect. There will be some differences, of course, but it's a straightforward style of music. Enter Belushi Speed Ball. They take thrash metal, and feed it a shit ton of pizza,…

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DEICIDE Interview: Glen The Poop Stick Man

Neeka Rogers May 16, 2024 0

Back in 1989, there was a storm brewing in Tampa, Florida. Glen Benton and Steve Asheim were working on continuing the creation of a style of music that would eventually take over the metal industry. Death metal is a genre that many…

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UNLEASH THE ARCHERS INTERVIEW: Brittney Slayes Motivates Us All

Neeka Rogers Apr 22, 2024 0

There is absolutely nothing mundane about the Canadian band, Unleash The Archers. These JUNO award winners have also had number-one spots on the US Current Hard Music and Top New Artist charts, along with numerous top spots on many lists…

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HIRAES Interview: Britta and Lukas and the Positivity in Metal

Neeka Rogers Apr 15, 2024 0

The pandemic came with many horrible things, but there also were some incredible things that occurred as well. One of those things was the "birthing" of the band Hiraes. They released their debut album in 2021 titled, Solitary, and was…

Concert Reviews

CONCERT REVIEW: Avast Ye! ALESTROM and Hearties at The Knit

Neeka Rogers Apr 15, 2024 0

It was the tenth of March at the Knitting Factory in Boise, Idaho in 2024. Hundreds of people gathered for this event that was about to sweep the night away with drunken debauchery. I sat at my table looking around at the crowd just to find…

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PERSEFONE Interview: Carlos Gives Us More Than One Word

Neeka Rogers Feb 13, 2024 0

The first time I heard Persefone I was completely blown away. I couldn't believe they were not already a household name in the metal community. As soon as I saw a new album was being released, I quickly jumped at the chance to chat with…

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ILLUMISHADE Interview: Fabienne and Jonas Get Real About Loss

Neeka Rogers Feb 6, 2024 0

I have come to enjoy it when members from other bands go out on their own and create their own thing. I appreciate hearing another side of their talents and musical minds. This is what has happened with Eluveitie's Fabienne Erni and Jonas…

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EXIT EDEN Interview: Marina Breaks Down the Sophomore Album

Neeka Rogers Feb 6, 2024 0

Women and metal have been making some incredible and significant music for many years now and it continues to head in the right direction. When Exit Eden first appeared in 2017 with their covers of mostly pop songs on their debut album,…

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