Category Archives: Hard Rock/Metal

It Was A Mix Of The Harder, Heavier, Uglier Stuff With The Pretty, Beautiful Sound

Alice in Chains‘ seminal album, Dirt, is as much a product of its time as it is a defining work of the grunge era. The band’s creative process was shaped not just by internal struggles but also by the external chaos of the Rodney King riots that swept through Los Angeles in 1992. In a […]

Eschaton Premiere New Single & Music Video

Eschaton (ex-Necrophagist, ex-Obscura, ex-Alkaloid, Etc.) Premiere New Single & Music Video “Blood Of The People” From Upcoming New Album “Techtalitarian” Band Photo: Obscura (?) Eschaton (ex-Necrophagist, ex-Obscura, ex-Alkaloid, etc.) is poised to deliver an onslaught of technical death metal in 2025. The band has officially announced their upcoming album, Techtalitarian, slated for release within the […]

COUNTERPARTS’ BRENDAN MURPHY Explains Why He Prefers Doing EPs Over Albums

The argument over singles versus EPs versus full-length albums has been raging for years, really ever since the rise of streaming services. Counterparts and End vocalist Brendan Murphy recently weighed in on why he loves the EP format during an interview with New Noise Magazine, though it doesn’t have anything to do with streaming services […]

I Can’t Marry You, But We Can Totally Have An Affair

Halestorm‘s powerhouse frontwoman Lzzy Hale is open to returning to handle mic duties once again for Skid Row if the band needs her. Hale temporarily joined the glam metal icons for a handful of summer shows, filling in for former vocalist Eric Grönwall during his departure for health reasons. Her short tenure brought renewed energy […]

Death And Thrash Added To Brutal Assault Lineup

More Death And Thrash Added To Brutal Assault’s 2025 Lineup Band Photo: 3 Inches Of Blood (?) Death / thrash carnage! Feel the unstoppable brutality of Dying Fetus, the heavy metal anthems of 3 Inches of Blood, the thrashing chaos of Warbringer and the industrial grooves / thrash of Prong. Add to this the progressive […]