Contrarian – Only Time Will Tell (Album Review)
Once more unto the enigmatic breach. Being the new kid on the scene does not preclude one from being fast-tracked to veteran status, even when…
Once more unto the enigmatic breach. Being the new kid on the scene does not preclude one from being fast-tracked to veteran status, even when…
Dinner theater held for the moribund. Adversity can often bring out the best in any artist, but this truism would be seem to apply even…
A sequestered treasure now revealed. Like a fine wine, some projects just take time to reach their ultimate potential, and the case of one of…
We all knew this wasn’t going to be just another live release by Dream Theater. Fans of the progressive metal giants have been eagerly waiting…
In this moment, coldness prevails. Often viewed as a contradiction by many in the broader death metal fan base, melodic death metal has proven a…
When an artist mentions “Special thanks to 2020 for being finally over” in the album credit acknowledgements, you know it’s been a tough year. Obviously…
Faithlessness begets cynicism. The Latvian-based Sliptrick Records has been fairly active in scooping up unconventional acts from both sides of the Atlantic of late, and…
The undead pharaoh lays his worldwide claim. Despite his auspicious tenure with Manowar having ended more than 30 years ago, metal veteran and shred-machine Ross…
Keep your eyes and ears opened, and you will find a million ways to transform your life. In the case of Phil Campbell, that saying…
New band discoveries are always a welcome treat for any dedicated music fan. In recent years there have been no shortage of fresh sounds emanating…