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MYRATH: “Wilderness of Mirrors” (Album Review)

March 26, 2026 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Myrath has always had a special place in my heart. I have been to their home country, Tunisia, several times, and love their culture. I also love metal! While every album of theirs is solid, […]

THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER: “Royal Discordance” (Album Review)

February 23, 2026 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I went into Royal Discordance by The Gloom In The Corner with zero history with this band. First impression? They’re ambitious. This isn’t just a collection of heavy songs — it’s clearly part of a […]

Alter Bridge: self-titled album, “Alter Bridge” (Review)

January 5, 2026 Alan Ronson 1

I’ve listened to Alter Bridge’s new self-titled album a few times now, and the more I sit with it, the more I appreciate what the band has done here. Alter Bridge has never been about […]

MAMMOTH: “The End” (Album Review)

October 22, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

So many beloved rock and metal acts found their third album to be their most defining: Metallica’s Master of Puppets, Iron Maiden’s The Number of the Beast, and Deftones’ White Pony. I got the same […]

SANGUISUGABOGG: “Hideous Aftermath” (Album Review)

October 3, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I went into Hideous Aftermath with no history with Sanguisugabogg. I knew their name was hard to pronounce (in fact, I still don’t know how to), and I’d heard they were known for being shocking. […]

dead7: “LOVE WHAT YOU CAN WHILE YOU STILL GOT SOMETHING LEFT TO LOVE” (Album Review)

July 11, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

A couple of weeks ago, I received the promotional link to a band called dead7 (Jason Kozik-vocals, Dexter Greer-guitar, Tim Quinn-guitar, Stephen Salyer-bass, and Zach Guinn-drums). I had never heard of this band before, but […]

BUCKCHERRY “Roar Like Thunder” (Album Review)

June 10, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Buckcherry’s Roar Like Thunder is straight-up rock ‘n’ roll. No gimmicks, no trying to be something they’re not—just a band doing what they’ve always done best. This is their 11th album, and you can tell […]

PARADISE SLAVES: “With Hell In His Eyes” (Album Review)

May 2, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and still love heavy music with real emotion behind it, With Hell In His Eyes might be just what you need. Paradise Slaves is a new band, […]

Dead Alive-The Madness of Dr. Ludvig Von Brainmatter

April 27, 2025 Brian McLean Comments Off

There’s an album release from early October that’s been slumbering with a slight disturbance here and there. Unfortunately, the phonographic recording hasn’t been fully awakened. This may be due to the metal community’s lack of […]

KATLA: “Scandinavian Pain” (Album Review)

March 20, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

It’s always fun discovering new bands, and I was recently introduced to a Danish band called Katla. Their debut album, “Scandinavian Pain,” is heavy, raw, and full of emotion. What initially grabbed me was the […]