System Of A Down’s ‘Toxicity’ – The Perfect Album For the Times

It’s one of the most renowned albums of all time.  A compelling, brutal 44 mins of modern heavy metal.  System Of A Down’s ‘Toxicity’ is without question one of the greatest and challenging albums of all time. Continue reading System Of A Down’s ‘Toxicity’ – The Perfect Album For the Times

Metal Anniversary – 26 Years of Faith No More’s ‘Angel Dust’

It’s one of the most polarizing albums in all of rock, metal or any other popular music genre.  It’s legion of fans have brought the album to triple platinum status.  Although at the time of it’s release it barely went gold.  I’m talking about Faith No More’s masterpiece ‘Angel Dust’. Continue reading Metal Anniversary – 26 Years of Faith No More’s ‘Angel Dust’

The Never Ending Soap Opera of Ratt – Can They Exist With Only Croucier and Pearcy?

Just when you thought the whole Ratt debacle was over the band throws another curve ball.  What band?  I don’t even know who Ratt is anymore.  Members here, members there.  So many incarnations that it’s almost impossible to keep up with. Continue reading The Never Ending Soap Opera of Ratt – Can They Exist With Only Croucier and Pearcy?

New Album Reviews – Ghost – Prequelle

Since 2010 Swedish theatrical hard rock group Ghost have been refining their sound.  Each album providing a more balanced and mature combination of heavy metal, melody and theatrics.  And now, on what looks to be an eponymous fourth record, Ghost have hit their stride. Continue reading New Album Reviews – Ghost – Prequelle

Greta Van Fleet – From the Fires Review

There’s a burning question that sears into the minds of aging rockers around the world.  And that is ‘who’s going to fly the flag once the Baby Boomer and Gen X bands retire?’  Now, thankfully we’ve got some time for the Gen X bands.  And there are some Baby Boomer bands that are impressively sticking it out for the long run (i.e. Judas Priest). Continue reading Greta Van Fleet – From the Fires Review

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Film Teaser, Epic as Hell

This week, on May 15th, the first teaser trailer for the upcoming Queen film ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ dropped.  And it dropped hard.  Set for a November, 2nd release in the United States and an October 24th in Great Britain.  The film is about Queen’s journey to the top.  Mostly focusing on front man Freddie Mercury’s life. Continue reading ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Film Teaser, Epic as Hell