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.
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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.
Black Sabbath – ‘Black Sabbath’ (1970): On Second Thought
Revisiting ‘Black Sabbath’ on the album’s 50th anniversary, it strikes me again just what a defining moment this was in rock.
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.
Van Halen’s ‘Runnin’ With the Devil,’ ‘Hot for Teacher’ + Others: Gimme Five
As frontman David Lee Roth celebrates his 65th birthday today, we return to a handful of Van Halen favorites.
