Album Reviews
Lamb of God – Self Titled 2020 (REVIEW)
20 years ago (in the year 2000) – I read a review in the back of a Guitar World magazine. The review was about an album called “New American Gospel” by a then unknown band […]
Articles by Dustin Peterson
Brutal News
Petition in Richmond, VA: Erect A GWAR Oderus Urungus Statue In Place of Robert E. Lee Statue
Danielle Stampe (aka GWAR’s Slymenstra Hymen) posted a photo of a concept for a new statue of Oderus Urungus, former GWAR frontman (R.I.P.) to replace a statue of Robert E. Lee. A petition circling in […]
Brutal News
Soul Metal Mashup King – Bill McClintock (Interview)
If you follow us on Facebook you have definitely seen Bill’s work. The Bill Withers / Pantera mashup he did has been one of the more recent ones we shared. He also did the Ratt […]
Album Reviews
The Black Dahlia Murder – Verminous [REVIEW]
As we all sit at home on quarantine, let’s consider the nature of the virus that has brought life as we know it to a stand still. Now let’s relate this current state of things […]
Concert Reviews
This Will Destroy You – Teragram Ballroom – Los Angeles, CA – Sat. Feb 15, 2020
There is something incredibly powerful about letting the music speak for itself. That’s exactly what This Will Destroy You does. Not one member of the band had a microphone in front of them and not […]
Album Reviews
Brian Posehn – Grandpa Metal (Review)
Brian Posehn is a well known comedian who loves metal. He is poised to release a brand new album called “Grandpa Metal” on Friday, February 14, 2020 that is a testament to that love. It’s […]
Album Reviews
Dustin’s Top 10 Metal Albums of 2019
This was a tough list to make… I have about 30 honorable mentions which might be considered cheating but c’mon people! This was a great year for METAL!!! Steel Panther, Prong, He Is Legend, Killswitch […]
Brutal News
Brutal Planet Media Podcast Episode #2
In episode 2 of the Brutal Planet Media podcast Eric and Dustin discuss the first year of BPM, The death of Dimebag Darrell, Slayer’s final show, Sofia Vergara and more.
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Slayer Bids Farewell at Final Show in Los Angeles
Slayer ended their current and final tour on November 30th 2019 at the Forum in Inglewood, CA (Los Angeles). The highly anticipated tour included opening bands Primus, Ministry, and Philip Anselmo & The Illegals. Slayer […]
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Slipknot Cancels Mexico Knotfest Date After Fans Rush Stage
Slipknot had to cancel their Mexico Knotfest date on Nov 30th due to safety issues. A video widely circulated on Twitter shows a group of fans who broke through the barricade running on to the […]