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The year 2023 proved to be quite a year for rock and metal music. So much so, that I had a hell of a time trying to narrow the list down, and decided to stop at 23 as a parallel to the year we are wrapping up. Even then, I have been…

In the mid-70s, a heavy metal band out of England formed, and the world has never been the same since. Saxon was on the rise fairly early on in their career and was already topping charts. In 1981, their album, Denim and Leather took hold…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Progressive rockers Coheed and Cambria delivered an energetic set to a sold-out crowd in Boise, Idaho at the Knitting Factory on September 26th, 2023.