Underrated Albums: Testament – The Gathering
The Gathering is appreciated more today than it was when it was released, but it still remains underrated. This is my appreciation for one of the best metal albums of the ’90s.
Underrated Albums: Mercyful Fate – In the Shadows
The band has recently announced that they are launching a new tour! I want to use this opportunity to write about my favorite Mercyful Fate album, and of my favorite heavy metal records of all time, In the Shadows.
Underrated Albums: Metallica – …And Justice For All
I can’t help but feel …And Justice For All will always remain somewhat underrated. The production debate and the overwhelming press coverage on some of the other albums will always push Justice to the back burner. It’s not fair, though. This is such a killer album.
Underrated Albums: Megadeth – The System Has Failed
Ever since I started the Underrated Albums series on Mega-Depth, I’ve been thinking of doing an in-depth article on this record. Megadeth is one of the most successful bands in the metal genre; whether you’re looking at sales or critical acclaim. Dave Mustaine and his several bandmates have delivered some fantastic songs over...
Underrated Albums: Queen – The Miracle
I’m a fan of a lot of different bands and musicians, but there are two bands that have a bigger meaning to me. These are bands that I grew up with, and continue to cherish what they’ve brought to my life. One of those bands is Megadeth. The other is Queen. They couldn’t be any …...
Underrated Albums: Stomp 442 by Anthrax
When I think of new content for this site, I often think of underrated albums. As a new music journalist with a brand-new site, I like to shed some light on albums that perhaps should be given another chance by anyone who reads my articles. It is often difficult to define “underrated” because everyone has …...
Underrated Lineups Vol. 2
When I started thinking about underrated lineups, I could list 4 lineups from 4 bands off the top of my head. I covered 2 of them in Vol. 1. Now, it is time for an update with 2 more!
Underrated Lineups Vol. 1
These lineups are not necessarily my favorite lineups of these bands. Some of them may be; but it’s not necessarily the case with all of them. It’s just my way of acknowledging that some lineups needed more time to truly show the fans what they could do.
“I always want everything I do to be as accurate as humanly possible to how the musicians actually perform it.” – An Interview with Evan Bradley
Most recently, Evan transcribed all guitar parts from Cynic’s iconic debut, Focus. The book is out now via Sheet Happens Publishing and you can get it in a few different formats. In this interview, you will discover how this project came about, what Paul Masvidal himself thought of Evan’s work, how he impressed John Petrucci when he won Ernie Ball’s “Match the Master” contest, why he wanted to explore transcribing guitar parts, and how he approaches guitar playing in general.
Annihilator – For the Demented (Album Review)
I like doing reviews for any rock or metal album, but when it’s from one of my favorite bands, it’s always a lot more fun. Annihilator, one of the greatest musical acts from Canada, is an absolute favorite of mine. I’ve been a fan since 2000 and feel lucky to have discovered their stuff because, …...
