Brutal News
BLACKTOP MOJO: “Pollen” (Album Review)
I just want to say it right away. Blacktop Mojo’s latest album, “Pollen,” is an incredible work of art. I’m not going to lie, I had never heard this band until a friend recommended them […]
Articles by Alan Ronson
Concert Reviews
NITA STRAUSS March 16, 2024 @ The Skyway Theater, Minneapolis, MN
I’ve been a fan of Nita Strauss for a while now. She has an impressive and extensive resume; she started her career in the all-female tribute band, “The Iron Maidens,” is a touring guitarist for […]
Concert Reviews
THE METALCORE DROPOUTS TOUR Feb 24, 2024 @ The Fillmore, Minneapolis, MN
The unusually warm winter in Minnesota has everyone getting out of their homes and looking for shows. The sold-out show of The Devil Wears Prada and Fit For A King’s co-headlining Metalcore Dropouts Tour was […]
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STATIC-X: “Project Regeneration Vol. 2” (Album Review)
Since their debut release of “Wisconsin Death Trip” in 1999, the Los Angeles-based band, Static-X, has been a refreshing source of creativity and energy in an era of nu-metal bands that all come from a […]
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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec 30, 2023 @ The Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN
Whoever is planning the 2023 concerts at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, saved the best for last! On December 30, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra played two shows, one in the afternoon, and one […]
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JOE BONAMASSA Nov 14th, 2023 @ The Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, Minnesota
My buddy, Mike, is really into Joe Bonamassa and introduced me to his music a few years ago. Last November, for the first time, we got to see Joe perform live. I have seen hundreds […]
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TOOL October 31, 2023 @ Xcel Center in St Paul, MN
On Halloween night, at the Xcel Center in the heart of Minnesota’s capital city, the legendary band, Tool, left a mark on the memories of every metalhead in attendance. Vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam […]
Album Reviews
BAD WOLVES: “Die About It” (Album Review)
The Los Angeles-based band, Bad Wolves is releasing a highly-anticipated, fourth album, “Die About It” on November 3rd through Better Noise Music. Since their inception in 2017, their hard work has really paid off– they […]
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SALIVA & DROWNING POOL October 3, 2023 @ First Ave in Minneapolis, MN
On Tuesday evening, at the famous First Ave venue situated in the heart of Minneapolis, the SNAFU Tour left a mark on the memories of the numerous rock and metal enthusiasts in attendance. This electrifying […]
Album Reviews
RED: “Rated R” (Album Review)
Get ready to dive headfirst into the depths of Grammy-nominated, RIAA Certified Gold-selling, hard rock band, Red (Michael Barnes- vocals, Anthony Armstrong-guitars, Randy Armstrong-bass, Brian Medeiros-drums), as they unleash their eighth full-length album, “Rated R,” […]