Album Reviews
Evergrey: Escape of the Phoenix
I need to start by saying that Evergrey is by far prog metal’s most underrated band, in my humble opinion. Having been a fan of the genre for more years than I will put in […]
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Album Reviews
W.E.T. – Retransmission
2021 is starting on a beautifully melodic note, thanks to W.E.T. If for some reason you don’t know who I am talking about, 1st get your mind out of the gutter, and 2nd shame on […]
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Brutal Planet Writers Speak: The Top Ten Albums of 2020
I think we can all agree that 2020 has been one big dumpster fire, and it has definitely hit the live music industry pretty hard. Many people have lost their jobs, and those who depend […]
Album Reviews
Dream Theater: Distant Memories-Live in London
Most people will be fighting crowds (hopefully online) for those crazy Black Friday deals on 11/27/2020; Dream Theater Fans, however, will have the added bonus of watching the heavily anticipated Distant Memories: Live in London. […]
Album Reviews
Fates Warning – Long Day, Good Night
2020 has been a bummer. We all know that. For most of us, the only thing keeping us going is music and loved ones. Well, I am here to share one of my favorite albums […]
Album Reviews
Cristian Machado – Hollywood y Sycamore
2020 has been a year of reflection and introspect for most people. With the release of Hollywood y Sycamore, this is obvious for former Ill Nino frontman Cristian Machado. Even with much of the album […]
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Halestorm – Reimagined EP
I will be the first to admit; I’m not usually the biggest fan of EPs in general. They tend to be disjointed and don’t give you the flow of a full-length album. So, when I […]
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Hammer to Fall: Quarantine fun from the rock community
If you are anything like me, this quarantine business is starting to affect your mood. I always find myself turning to music in rough times, and now is no different. There I was scrolling through […]
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Metal Allegiance: 1/16/2020 House of Blues Anahiem
The Metal Allegiance show at NAMM is a show I look forward to every year. It is a show that brings together the most amazing lineup you could think to put together for a night […]
Album Reviews
Sons of Apollo: MMXX
This is a review that I really wanted to take my time with. The main reason for that is this type of music takes time to digest. Of course, upon first listen you are blown […]