Album Reviews
MAMMOTH: “The End” (Album Review)
So many beloved rock and metal acts found their third album to be their most defining: Metallica’s Master of Puppets, Iron Maiden’s The Number of the Beast, and Deftones’ White Pony. I got the same […]
Articles by Alan Ronson
Album Reviews
SANGUISUGABOGG: “Hideous Aftermath” (Album Review)
I went into Hideous Aftermath with no history with Sanguisugabogg. I knew their name was hard to pronounce (in fact, I still don’t know how to), and I’d heard they were known for being shocking. […]
Concert Reviews
09-26-2025 HALESTORM/LINDSEY STIRLING @ Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, MN
On Friday night, I took my thirteen-year-old daughter to Treasure Island Casino in Minnesota to see Apocalyptica, Lindsey Stirling, and Halestorm. I’ve attended many concerts over the years, but this one stood out because of […]
Concert Reviews
09-21-25 DEMON HUNTER @ The Cabooze in Minneapolis
Metal shows thrive on passion, grit, and a sense of community—and all three were alive and well at The Cabooze in Minneapolis on Sunday, September 21st, as Convictions, War of Ages, and Demon Hunter delivered […]
Concert Reviews
93X Family Reunion ft Evanescence, Poppy, Dorothy, and Black Map
The 93X Family Reunion at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul is one of the shows I look forward to most each year. They never fail to put together a killer lineup, and this […]
Brutal News
CHEVELLE: “Bright As Blasphemy” (Album Review)
I’ve been riding with Chevelle since Point #1 came out in ’99, and every new album is like checking in with an old friend—you want to see what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. With […]
Brutal News
ZAO: 08-09-25 @ American Legion in Saint Paul, MN
Zao’s recent St. Paul stop was less a concert and more a sonic brawl—a sweaty, unpolished, beautiful mess of noise and emotion. Born in the mid-90s metalcore scene, Zao has survived countless lineup changes, shifts […]
Album Reviews
dead7: “LOVE WHAT YOU CAN WHILE YOU STILL GOT SOMETHING LEFT TO LOVE” (Album Review)
A couple of weeks ago, I received the promotional link to a band called dead7 (Jason Kozik-vocals, Dexter Greer-guitar, Tim Quinn-guitar, Stephen Salyer-bass, and Zach Guinn-drums). I had never heard of this band before, but […]
Album Reviews
BUCKCHERRY “Roar Like Thunder” (Album Review)
Buckcherry’s Roar Like Thunder is straight-up rock ‘n’ roll. No gimmicks, no trying to be something they’re not—just a band doing what they’ve always done best. This is their 11th album, and you can tell […]
Brutal News
AWAKEN THE FALLEN TOUR (ft Breaking Benjamin, Staind, and Wage War)
The Awaken the Fallen Tour made a loud and memorable stop at the Target Center in Minneapolis this last Wednesday evening. When this tour was first announced, I snagged tickets right away because I adore […]