metal Archives

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 […]

TRIVIUM: Nov 20, 2025 @ The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, MN

November 21, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

On Thursday night, November 20th, the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis filled quickly for the Ascend Above the Ashes Tour. The room was already packed when I walked in, and the crowd seemed ready for a […]

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. […]

Testament Release Animated Video for ‘Shadow People’

September 13, 2025 Colette Claire Comments Off

Bay Area thrash metal icons TESTAMENT returns this Fall with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum, which will be released on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. The album stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity’s uneasy alliance with its […]

CHEVELLE: “Bright As Blasphemy” (Album Review)

August 15, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I’ve been riding with Chevelle since Point #1 came out in ’99, and every new album is like checking in with an old friend—you want to see what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. With […]

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 […]

AWAKEN THE FALLEN TOUR (ft Breaking Benjamin, Staind, and Wage War)

May 29, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

The Awaken the Fallen Tour made a loud and memorable stop at the Target Center in Minneapolis this last Wednesday evening. When this tour was first announced, I snagged tickets right away because I adore […]

Dead Alive : May 13, 2025 @ the Ridglea Room in Fort Worth, TX

May 16, 2025 Brian McLean Comments Off

The Texas leg of the Dead Alive’s Thrashville Terror Tour concluded Tuesday night at the Ridglea Room in Fort Worth. The band was touring in support of their sophomore release, The Madness of Dr. Ludvig […]

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE: 05-04-25 @ The Varsity Theater, Minneapolis MN

May 5, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I have an embarrassing confession…I’ve been following Memphis May Fire for years, but this was my first time seeing them live! Last night, May 4th, my son and I headed to The Varsity Theater in […]