David Ellefson – More Life with Deth (Book Review)
He’s not afraid to tell you what the thought in the past and what he thinks now. He tells you what made him happy; and he also tells you what frustrated him with no filter. It created an interesting book, but without the attacks that you sometimes see in memoirs.
What’s Next for Chris Adler?
Even though we’ve heard from both parties at this point, it’s still not very clear what actually happened. These things end up being public at some point; but for now, we don’t really know what led to this decision. My goal with this article is to share my own thoughts on Chris Adler’s drumming, his contribution to Lamb of God, and what we might expect in the future.
Andy Gillion – Neverafter (Album Review)
For fans of instrumental metal with lots of melody and orchestrations, this is a great listen. You get to hear some vocals as a bonus too!
Mourning Star – Purity (EP Review)
There have been some exciting new releases this year from many artists. It’s hard to catch up. It’s a good “problem” to have because it means there’s a lot of new music to check out. But sometimes you hear music from smaller bands; bands that are trying to establish themselves in the industry, and you …...
Thoughts on Amp Modeling
Not only is today’s technology capable of handling many different variables, it’s also becoming harder to be aware of updates when they come frequently. But I’m already at a level where I know enough to get a tone I like and keep a set up that is flexible, easy to use, and that offers a big variety of tones. I’ve also been lucky enough to get my hands on a few different modelers. This is why I thought this was a good moment to reflect on this topic.
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.
Thoughts on the recent Gibson lawsuit against Dean
Since you’ve already seen this topic before, instead of going into the details of the lawsuit itself, I’m going to address wider industry concerns the way I see them.
Wishing Dave Mustaine a Speedy Recovery
Throat cancer is a serious diagnosis. But Dave’s a fighter. His message was resilient, cautiously optimistic, and earnest. I felt encouraged to see he believed in himself, his doctors, and everyone who surrounded him. He’s got a strong personality, which, no doubt, will help him during this difficult time.
Death Angel – Humanicide (Album Review)
It’s great to see the band active and stronger than ever. Rob and Mark still got it, and the musicians that have now become a part of the Death Angel family are certainly up for any task the duo may throw at them.
Vitalism – SY (EP Review)
I originally intended to write about something else but when I heard the band Vitalism’s music, I knew I needed to tell more people about them.
