After several friends highly recommended Grand Magus’ latest record, I decided to give it a quick listen. You May Also Like: Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series

I’ve always imagined that a one-man band would have to have something of a split personality, and Scott H. Biram certainly seems to back that theory up on his latest album You May Also Like: Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But the Blues Vol. 3: Anatomical Snuffbox’ (2020)Read More

These days, I approach a new Iced Earth record with both high hopes and a little trepidation. You May Also Like: The Wicked Fools, “Beverly” (2015): One Track Mind Kait Dunton, with John D’earth – ‘Planet D’earth’ (2019) Wicked Realm, Aug. 26, 2016: Shows I’ll Never Forget

It doesn’t matter how many records I listen to in a year, I always seem to miss a few good ones. Live Fast, Die Loud is one of those that I didn’t get to in 2013. You May Also Like: Alice Cooper, Oct. 28, 2016: Shows I’ll Never Forget AliceRead More

A couple of personal comments I’ve received over the last few days from my annual Country and Southern Rock List got me thinking a little about the best entry points for metal folks into the country world. You May Also Like: How Johnny Cash Challenged Convention Once Again on ‘AmericanRead More

Every one has had their individual say, made their choices, argued the point. Now, it’s time for consensus ruling from the bench: Here is The Official™ Top 10 for 2013 from Something Else! You May Also Like: How Black Sabbath’s Self-Titled Debut Invented a New Genre of Music How RobbenRead More

I certainly don’t claim to be any sort of expert on country music. I’m a metal kid from the sticks who was reintroduced to my country roots through Johnny Cash’s resurgence in the early 1990s. You May Also Like: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018) ‘Images of America: Southern California SurfRead More

Any time my year-end list starts with more than 20 candidates, it’s been a pretty metal year for me. That was the case for 2013 You May Also Like: Black Sabbath’s Often-Dismissed ‘Sabotage’ Is Far Better Than You Remembered Why Black Sabbath Went Out on a High Note With ’13’Read More

Never mind that our readers’ top pick for 2013 was actually published on December 27, 2011. It’s part of a trend involving a certain mop-topped bunch. You May Also Like: How ‘Let It Be … Naked’ Led to Our New Understanding of the Beatles’ End

So, what will the Mike Portnoy-less Adrenaline Mob sound like? Well, pretty much like the version of the band with Portnoy, but perhaps even less interesting. You May Also Like: No related posts.