Interviews

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…

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…

In the late 80's, into the 90's, and moving forward still, Monster Magnet has been a big force in the rock music world. For a while, you couldn't go a day without hearing "Space Lord" playing somewhere or on something. Phil Caivano was just…

What we thought was the end of an era in 2013, thankfully, has only been a temporary hiatus and 2023 has brought us more Dethklok and more Metalocalypse. Nathan, Pickles, Skwisgaar, Toki, and Murderface are back and the metal community is…

Two days ago, on August 11th, 2023, To Kill Achilles released their newest album, Recovery through Arising Empire. This is a raw, genuine, heartbreaking album with so much sadness and soul within. The reality of Mark and his bandmates' life…

Back in 2006, I took an almost three-hour trip to see a Black Label Society in a neighboring state. The openers were Priestess and Black Stone Cherry, whom I had not heard anything about at this point. It had been, what felt like, shortly…

When I first pressed play on Paleolithic War Crimes, I was blown away. It became a warm 60s/70s hug from the music I grew up with, with a twist of modern flavor. I instantly wanted to know more and dug into Saint Karloff, the musicians…

There are some musicians who have just started their journey, and there are some who already have created a legacy. Steve Negus has an extensive resume in the music industry since the 1970s with bands like Saga, whom he was with for almost…

Instrumentals can sometimes hit the nail on the head and really take you places while you listen. Rise of the Aggros by Aggros is one of those albums that makes you rock out one minute, then transports you to another land effortlessly and…

In Idaho, people expect trees, streams, fishing, and anything nature related, but they don't always anticipate bands full of talent (unless you live here and know better). The Ongoing Concept is challenging this notion and showing people…