Archon Angel – ‘Fallen’ (2020)
If I can’t have a Savatage reunion, here’s hoping that Archon Angel keeps the magic alive.
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Alestorm – ‘Curse of the Crystal Coconut’ (2020)
For the first time ever I leave an Alestorm album not with a big grin and a desire to hoist the Jolly Roger, but actually kind of bummed.
Why Bruce Dickinson’s ‘Tattooed Millionaire’ Keeps Revealing New Layers
Released 30 years ago this week, ‘Tattooed Millionaire’ gave us the chance to learn a little more about Bruce Dickinson’s quirky personality.
Why Metal Fans Should Give Skid Row’s ‘Subhuman Race’ a Second Chance
Skid Row released ‘Subhuman Race,’ perhaps their heaviest and most grown up album, 25 years ago this week.
Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs
Released 20 years ago today, ‘Magica’ is the most underrated Dio effort – and every bit the equal of Ronnie James Dio’s best work.
Ozzy Osbourne – ‘Ordinary Man’ (2020)
Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Ordinary Man’ is extremely difficult to listen to – not because of the content, but because it sounds like utter crap.
Annihilator – ‘Ballistic, Sadistic’ (2020)
Is Annihilator’s ‘Ballistic, Sadistic’ a little one-note? Sure. But it’s a very good note.
Judas Priest, Jackson Taylor, Blackberry Smoke, Alestorm + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best of 2010s
It’s not until you actually start combing through the hundreds of records you’ve listened to over a decade that you realize how daunting the task really is.
Gloryhammer, Tom Keifer, Soilwork, Sturgill Simpson + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best of 2019
Fred Phillips’ Best of 2019 list includes Gloryhammer, Tom Keifer, Soilwork, Sturgill Simpson, Wind Rose, Parkway Drive – yes, Parkway Drive – and others.
Iron Maiden, Sept. 21, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget
I’ve seen concerts with skilled musicianship, but for the total package – spectacle, performance and passion – Iron Maiden can’t be beat.
