Dustin Peterson, Author at BPM

Serj Tankian – Elasticity EP – REVIEW

March 19, 2021 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

Serj Tankian (Lead Vocalist of System of a Down) has a new solo EP hitting stores today (March 19th, 2021). Tankian has released five albums of solo material, beginning with 2007’s chart-topping hard rock album […]

Witherfall – Interview w/ Jake Dreyer and Joseph Michael

March 16, 2021 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

We recently caught up with guitarist Jake Dreyer and vocalist Joseph Michael from Witherfall. Listen to what they had to say here:

Eyehategod – A History of Nomadic Behavior – REVIEW

March 15, 2021 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

Eyehategod is a metal band with real longevity and credibility. The band was formed in 1988 and released two critically acclaimed albums in the early 90’s (1993’s Take As Needed for Pain and 1996’s Dopesick). […]

Mike Patton Voices Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme Song

March 12, 2021 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

In a post to his official facebook page recently Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle, Faith No More, Fantomas, Tomahawk, etc.) announced that he had lent his vocal talents to the theme song for the new Teenage […]

Witherfall – Curse of Autumn – Album Review

March 5, 2021 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

Hitting the streets today (March 5th, 2021) is the latest offering from Witherfall “Curse of Autumn.” It’s dark and melodic with tones of classical metal like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden but also with a […]

Cannibal Corpse – Rob Barrett – BPM Interview

February 14, 2021 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

Dustin recently had the opportunity to talk with Rob Barrett of Cannibal Corpse. The conversation picks up with some great discussion about the band’s writing process and how they continue to innovate with new and […]

Top 10 Metal Albums of 2020 – Dustin’s List

December 21, 2020 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

Hey Brutal Planet Fam, I put together a video last night naming my top 10 metal albums for 2020. Rather than list them all here I’m gonna make you watch the video!! Thanks for a […]

Within the Ruins – Steve Tinnon Interview

December 7, 2020 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

We recently spoke with Steve Tinnon frontman of Within the Ruins. We asked him about how he ended up fronting one of the most interesting and technically impressive bands in metal today. We also talked […]

Within the Ruins – Black Heart [REVIEW]

November 20, 2020 Dustin Peterson 1

*2020 Metal Album of the Year Contender* There’s a lot of metal that comes out every year that’s good, that’s solid. A lot of textbook metal that comes out that is just great, by the […]

Killer Be Killed – Reluctant Hero [REVIEW]

November 17, 2020 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

I listened to this record several times before I sat down to write this review and one thought stayed at the top of my mind: Killer Be Killed is a supergroup. Reluctant Hero is the […]