Alan Ronson, Author at BPM

WE CAME AS ROMANS: October 30, 2021, at Skyway Theater in Minneapolis, MN

November 1, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Metalcore fans all around Minnesota gathered together Saturday night to watch an amazing show in “The Lyric,” a new room at the Skyway Theater in downtown Minneapolis. Over the last several years, more and more […]

BAD WOLVES: Dear Monsters

October 28, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off

The Los Angeles-based band, Bad Wolves, has endured a lot over the last year, but that isn’t stopping them from finally releasing their highly-anticipated third album, “Dear Monsters” on October 29, through Better Noise Music. […]

AD INFINITUM: “Chapter II: Legacy”

October 22, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Europe is a continent with incredible history. From the founding of the Roman Empire to World War II, this land has been a source for countless stories- both of true tales and those steeped in […]

The Hu – October 14, 2021, @ The Varsity Theater in Minneapolis MN

October 15, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Hundreds of people lined up around the block on three different streets to get into the Varsity Theater Thursday evening. It was a cold and blustery October day, but rock fans were too excited to […]

TRIVIUM: “In The Court of the Dragon”

October 5, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off

It’s not often I get to review a band’s new material in back to back years, but thanks to the extra time most bands had during the pandemic, fans around the world are getting to […]

THE METAL TOUR OF THE YEAR: Megadeth, Lamb of God, Trivium, Hatebreed @ The Armory in Minneapolis

October 1, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off

On Tuesday evening, September 28, thousands of fans poured into the Armory in Minneapolis to watch the final show of “The Metal Tour of the Year.” It was evident that the crowd was ready for […]

WAGE WAR: “Manic”

September 30, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I write several reviews every month. I listen to a lot of music and enjoy a fair amount of the stuff that comes my way. I’m sure you can relate with me when I say […]

TREMONTI: “Marching In Time”(BPM Review)

September 22, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Mark Tremonti is like the King Midas of music. Everything he touches turns to gold. He has won a Grammy Award, has had numerous albums become certified multi-platinum, has been named “Guitarist of the Year” […]

Brutal Planet interviews MARK TREMONTI

September 22, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Hard rock/metal band, Tremonti, has given their fans another incredible record. “Marching In Time” is releasing September 24, 2021. Brutal Planet Magazine talked over Zoom with their vocalist/lead guitarist, Mark Tremonti, and heard what it […]

SHINEDOWN September 17, 2021, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

September 20, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Minnesota has finally shifted back into normalcy, (new normalcy anyway) and has been hosting concerts for the last couple of months- something rock and metal fans have been very pleased with! On Friday evening, September […]