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 […]
Reviews
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
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 […]
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 […]
Album Reviews
Metal Church: From The Vault
Not even a world pandemic can stop Metal Church from healing the masses. Their latest offering From the Vault will heal any fan feeling the blues while practicing proper Social Distancing. It includes 16 songs […]
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
Dragged Under: “The World Is In Your Way”
Making their formation just last year, the Seattle based band, Dragged Under, has made their debut with their album, “The World Is In Your Way.” This group was born when former alternative metal band, Rest, […]
Reviews
Brutal Planet Photographers Speak! Best of 2019: Brian McLean
To me, there’s more to music photography that just capturing the band on stage. There are so many more elements. These photos represent personal favorites captured in 2019. Many thanks to Brutal Planet Mag’s fearless […]