How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness
Released 30 years ago today, ‘Revenge’ is the one non-makeup Kiss record that belongs in the conversation with their best work.
Articles by: Fred Phillips
Gloryhammer, “Fly Away” (2022): One Track Mind
Gloryhammer’s Sozos Michael is probably better from a technical standpoint than Thomas Winkler. But the better technical singer is not always a better fit.
Zeal and Ardor – ‘Zeal & Ardor’ (2022)
The subversive nature of Zeal & Ardor’s music is sure to be a turn off for some, but for the rest of us, it’s a refreshingly original take.
Aerosmith – ‘1971: The Road Starts Hear’ (2022)
It’s refreshing to hear this version of Aerosmith without the glitz and glam that they became known for later on.
HBO Max’s ‘Peacemaker’ and Glam Metal: Kiss Me Deadly
‘Peacemaker’ probably would have been fun without the interesting musical choices, but its glam-metal soundtrack makes the HBO Max series so much better.
Trivium, Flotsam & Jetsam, Rob Zombie + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best of 2021 Hard Rock and Metal
Fred Phillips’ Best of 2021 Hard Rock and Metal also includes Black Label Society, Durbin, Ad Infinitum, Cody Jinks, Unto Others and Iron Maiden, among others.
How ‘The Chosen Few’ Put Judas Priest’s Huge Impact in Perspective
This compilation arrived 10 years ago today with few surprises for diehard Judas Priest fans. The intriguing part was who chose which song – and why.
How Savatage’s ‘Streets: A Rock Opera’ Provided a Life-Changing Moment
A key track from Savatage’s ‘Streets: A Rock Opera,’ released 30 years ago this week, made all the difference in the world for one troubled fan.
Why I Used to Hate Metallica’s ‘Black Album’ (But Don’t Anymore)
The Black Album arrived 30 years ago today, hurtling Metallica into the mainstream. It felt like something sacred had been taken away.
Anti-Mortem / Scattered Hamlet, July 25, 2021: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Live music was back, Anti-Mortem was back and, for at least a few hours, all was right with the world.
