Alan Ronson, Author at BPM

AD INFINITUM “Chapter III: Downfall” (Album Review)

March 24, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I think History is incredible. Even if you disagree with me, you can’t deny how interesting Ancient Egypt is. The subject is full of true stories as well as those steeped in myth. So what […]

PROJECT 86: “Omni pt 1” (Album Review)

March 18, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I’m an old-school fan of Project 86. I remember when their self-titled debut hit the scene in 1998. It sounds like it was heavily influenced by Rage Against the Machine. Their sophomore album, Drawing Black […]

AUGUST BURNS RED: “Death Below” (Album Review)

March 17, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

August Burns Red has been a driving force of American metalcore since its inception in 2003. Now, the two-time Grammy Award nominees are delivering their tenth studio album, “Death Below” through SharpTone Records on March […]

DUSTIN DAVIDSON of August Burns Red (Brutal Planet Interview)

March 15, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Arguably the best metalcore band of all time, August Burns Red is releasing “Death Below,” their ninth studio album, on March 24, 2023. Brutal Planet Magazine talked over Zoom with Dustin Davidson about days off, […]

MICHAEL SWEET & GEORGE LYNCH Team up to Release New Video “You’ll Never Be Alone”

March 13, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Sweet & Lynch, the musical union of vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet (Stryper, Iconic) and guitarist George Lynch (Lynch Mob, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), have announced the long-awaited release of their third album, ‘Heart & Sacrifice‘ on May 19th. The combination of Sweet’s […]

GIDEON: “More Power. More Pain.” (Brutal Planet Review)

March 13, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

The Alabama metal band, Gideon, (Daniel McWhorter- vocals, Tyler Riley- guitar/vocals, Caleb DeRusha- bass, Jake Smelley- drums) is delivering another knockout performance! Their sixth full-length studio album, “MORE POWER. MORE PAIN.” will be released on […]

MALLRATS 3/10/23 @ Le Musique Room in St Michael, MN

March 11, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

My good buddy Eric plays with a local band called Mallrats (Mark Schultz- lead vocals, Brady Hermel- guitar/vocals, Dan Schepers- guitar/vocals, Matt Moline- bass/vocals, Kyle Jacobson- drums/vocals, along with Donte Allen-keys, Megan Struxness- vocals, Eric […]

JOHN DIVA & THE ROCKETS OF LOVE Release New Video for “The Limit is the Sky”

March 10, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Hair metal heroes, JOHN DIVA & THE ROCKETS OF LOVE, will release their third album, ‘The Big Easy‘, on March 17, 2023. On this new studio full-length, these high-spirited musicians return to do what they do best: straightforward, […]

DIEHUMANE Release New Single “Epitaph”

March 10, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

“Epitaph” is the third single from DieHumane‘s upcoming debut album. The Grotesque was completed in 2022 and will feature 10 original compositions. The album was produced and mixed by legendary producer, Ulrich Wild. The Grotesque will be unleashed on May 5th. The Grotesque pre-order link: https://wurmgroup.com/collections/diehumane […]

MESSA to Release New Live Album from Roadburn Festival 2022

March 10, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Italian Doom trailblazers, MESSA captured live at the Roadburn Festival 2022 with a special extended lineup, have been immortalized on LP, CD and digital via Svart Records with their new Album, ‘Messa – Live at Roadburn’. Relive MESSA’s main-stage Roadburn Festival triumph, featuring songs from album ‘CLOSE’, […]