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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

HINAYANA Interview: Poetry in Metal

Neeka Rogers Dec 26, 2023 0

The first time I heard Hinayana, it was love at first listen. It didn't take many listens or warming up to, I knew it was special. When I heard about the announcement of the new album, Shatter and Fall, out November 11th, 2023 through…

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VERONA ON VENUS Interview: Mike Spreitzer Dives into the Abyss of VoV

Neeka Rogers Dec 15, 2023 0

When an established musician is going out on their own and creating something new, you never know what to expect. Some end up making something beautiful, some don't quite hit the mark. With Verona on Venus, not only is it beautiful, but it…

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ALMOST HONEST Interview: Shayne Takes Us Through the Pennsylvania Folklore

Neeka Rogers Nov 27, 2023 0

Pennsylvania has delivered some really incredible bands like August Burns Red, Halestorm, Breaking Benjamin, and Almost Honest. Almost Honest has been going for ten years and has released three full-length albums since 2017. They are…

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MARC HUDSON Interview: The Importance of the Musical Journey

Neeka Rogers Nov 26, 2023 0

Marc Hudson of Dragonforce released his first solo album titled Starbound Stories on August 25th, 2023 through Napalm Records and it is just as perfect as you think it would be. I was immediately transported into a fantasy world by the…

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Mike Spreitzer Reveals New Band Verona on Venus

Neeka Rogers Nov 26, 2023 0

Mike Spreitzer longtime guitarist of DevilDriver, has announced his new band Verona on Venus. The first song, "The Rodent", will be released on December 1st and you can pre-save it here. The album, Popular Decisions, will be released on…

Concert Reviews

CONCERT REVIEW: DRAGONFORCE Slays the Knitting Factory (Boise)

Neeka Rogers Nov 26, 2023 0

Power metal is a genre that is not for everyone, and that is a sad reality. While I somewhat understand, I also think people are missing out on something truly special. Dragonforce has been on my bucket list for many years, so when my son,…

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OXBOW Interview: Greg Says Oxbow Changes Their Setlist Nightly

Neeka Rogers Nov 6, 2023 0

Oxbow is an experimental rock band out of California. They began their musical quest in 1989 and have showed no signs of stopping. "Love's Holiday" is their 8th studio album that came out on July 21st, 2023, and what a record it is! Dan…

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BARONESS INTERVIEW: Nick Takes Us on a Stone Journey

Neeka Rogers Sep 13, 2023 0

In 2007, I heard Baroness for the first time. It was the Red Album. I felt so connected to the music that it instantly became one that I frequently listened to on my CD player. Ever since then, I have followed along, eager to hear the…

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OSAKA PUNCH Interview: Blair and the Mixed Ape

Neeka Rogers Sep 4, 2023 0

When I first heard Osaka Punch, I immediately became a fan. Their unique mixture of musical genres along with sometimes silly and other times very insightful lyrics results in an enjoyable and cathartic experience. I had known they were…

News

††† feat. Chino Moreno of Deftones and Shaun Lopez Announce New Music

Neeka Rogers Aug 29, 2023 0

Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete. Album by ††† (CROSSES) coming 10/13 https://youtu.be/eiisOTm05W0?si=uOxoQtjILSZppvx5

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