Album Reviews

Havok: “V”

Back in the 1980s, bands like Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer seemed to dominate the metal scene.  Thrash metal defined heavy music until grunge and alternative started gaining popularity a decade later.  Now, it’s hard to […]

Album Reviews

Firewind: “Firewind”

I’m sure older readers remember the quote, “You had me at hello” from the romantic drama Jerry Maguire.  I don’t like the movie, but that’s the phrase I first thought I got when I started […]

Album Reviews

Trivium: What the Dead Men Say

GRAMMY-nominated band Trivium has been building a solid fan base by writing outstanding music since its beginning in 1999. Many thought they would never be able to surpass the success of 2017’s “The Sin and the […]

Album Reviews

Testament: Titans of Creation

Nearly four years have passed since Testament unleashed a studio album assault on their legions. During that time, the band tour relentlessly gaining as much mileage wise for that release. This allowed for a less […]

Album Reviews

Stitched Up Heart: “Darkness”

“Darkness,” a new album by Los Angeles-based band, Stitched Up Heart, was released March 13 via Another Century Records. The band made quite the impression with their 2016 debut, “Never Alone” so it was vital […]