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SKILLET – “Revolution” (Album Review)

November 2, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

The multi-platinum group Skillet has been working hard once again. Many fans may not realize this band first emerged on the Christian music scene with its self-titled debut in 1996. During their early years, they […]

Brutal Planet Interviews Myles Kennedy

October 23, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

He’s released dozens of singles with Alter Bridge, been the lead vocalist for Slash, and found success with two solo albums, “The Year of the Tiger” and “The Ides of March.” His third solo album, […]

Stryper “When We Were Kings” BPM Album Review

September 13, 2024 Casey Hanson Comments Off

Christian metal band, Stryper, is set to release their 12th studio album on September 13, 2024 via Frontiers Music. The record, titled When We Were Kings, is everything you would expect from the yellow and […]

P.O.D 05-25-24 @ The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, MN

May 27, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

In the genre of “Nu-metal,” few bands boast the longevity, influence, and power of P.O.D. (Payable on Death). The last time P.O.D. toured through Minneapolis, I was out of town for work so when they […]

STAIND 05-04-24 @ The Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN

May 5, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

It was a warm spring evening in Saint Paul last Saturday, and thousands of people poured into the Xcel Energy Center to see the annual 93X Twin City Takeover. I look forward to this show […]

NITA STRAUSS March 16, 2024 @ The Skyway Theater, Minneapolis, MN

March 18, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I’ve been a fan of Nita Strauss for a while now. She has an impressive and extensive resume; she started her career in the all-female tribute band, “The Iron Maidens,” is a touring guitarist for […]

Scott Stapp – Higher Power (Album Review)

March 12, 2024 Casey Hanson Comments Off

The highly anticipated fourth solo album by former Creed frontman Scott Stapp is set to be released on March 15 through Napalm Records. The title track “Higher Power” was released in August as a single […]

Accept Announce New Studio Album ‘Humanoid’ Due 4/26/24

February 7, 2024 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

Legendary heavy metal titans ACCEPT announce their new album, entitled ‘Humanoid’, to be released on April 26, 2024, with the first single and video to be released on February 28! The upcoming masterpiece was once […]

STATIC-X: “Project Regeneration Vol. 2” (Album Review)

January 24, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Since their debut release of “Wisconsin Death Trip” in 1999, the Los Angeles-based band, Static-X, has been a refreshing source of creativity and energy in an era of nu-metal bands that all come from a […]

Asking Alexandra Announce Headlining N. American Tour w/ Memphis May Fire & More

January 10, 2024 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

#1 Active rock radio charting British rock luminaries ASKING ALEXANDRIA announce their return to the U.S. this spring on the headlining “All My Friends” North American tour in support of their most recent critically acclaimed […]