Finding Strength in Sound: A Year of Discovery and Recovery
I started 2025 with several rounds of radiation therapy. I was still going through my colorectal cancer treatment, and the current phase was radiation. Every day, I had a long commute to get to the facility – and equipment – that my medical team oversaw. These appointments came right on the heels of chemotherapy I’d …...
Testament – Para Bellum (Album Review)
It’s 2025 and Testament is alive and well! These guys know exactly what they’re doing, and Para Bellum is further proof of that fact.
How “Made In Heaven” Made Me a Queen Fan
Ironically, Queen’s last album was my first from them. But it was all I needed to discover just how incredible this band was. This is how I became a fan of Queen with “Made In Heaven”.
Megadeth Reunion Attempt: The financial side of reunions
There’s a reason Marty was given an offer he didn’t like. It wasn’t meant to be an insult; the topic is deeper than the click-bait you see on other sites. Here, I provide a new perspective that is needed to understand these negotations. When you know more, you won’t blame Megadeth either.
My Tribute to Paul Di’Anno
Paul Di’Anno, the iconic voice behind Iron Maiden’s first two albums, unfortunately passed away on October 21st. I want to talk about the impact the first two Iron Maiden albums have had on me and pay tribute to Di’Anno, without whose singing I wouldn’t have had that impact.
Gear Summary of 2020
If you reflect back, you always see some excellent decisions and some not-so-good ones. You learn a lot from these over the years. And you grow as a musician so you can focus on what you need in your own musical journey. I also share these with the hope that it will inform you of some cool products that you either may not be aware of or have wanted to get for a while.
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.
Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra: A Tribute to Criss Oliva and Paul O’Neill
If you’ve never heard of Savatage; but enjoy listening to TSO, do yourself a favor and start checking out some of their material.
