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.
Testament – Titans of Creation (Album Review)
Titans of Creation does not steer too far from the last few albums with regards to genres explored. It is, however, a bit more melodic, most likely due to a larger contribution from Alex Skolnick. Today’s Testament has one of the best line-ups of any metal band. Every musician is at the top of their game. They all have slightly different tastes in music, which, when mixed in their melting pot, creates some of the best metal you can hear.
Archon Angel – Fallen (Album Review)
The musicians are solid and the concept allowed them to write with a fresh new approach. The best part? Zak sings as well as he ever did.
Checking out Positive Grid’s Spark
While some features have room for improvement, the Spark remains an awesome practice companion even in its current form. It sounds great and is extremely easy to use. It will free up a lot of your time so you can focus on your playing. Everything else – the smart jam, song analysis, Bluetooth connection, audio interface capability – is just icing on the cake.
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.
Annihilator – Ballistic, Sadistic (Album Review)
Jeff Waters is one of my favorite guitarists. It’s not even funny how underrated he is and how unique his style is. Ballistic, Sadistic has a good diversity in song structure, riffs, melodies, and vocals and established a new chapter in the band’s rich history.
Farewell, Professor! – A Tribute to Neil Peart
A couple of weeks ago, the music world was hit with the devastating news that drumming icon Neil Peart had passed away at the age of 67. After processing the news and re-visiting some Rush records, I wanted to write my own tribute to Neil Peart who influenced so many fans and musicians.
Best Metal Albums of the 2010s
We just ended a decade. I thought it was a good time to revisit some of my favorite albums of the past 10 years.
Gear Summary of 2019
I know most of my readers are into gear. So, here’s a summary of what I was up to in 2019.
