by Alper | Jul 8, 2021 | Opinion Piece, Rock/Metal News
This isn’t an easy article to write, but given how big of a Megadeth fan I am, I thought it would be insincere to skip this topic that has dominated almost all heavy metal outlets these past few weeks. David Ellefson is no longer in Megadeth. His second stint, which...
by Alper | Mar 4, 2021 | Guitar Talk, Opinion Piece, Rock/Metal News
So, it turns out the rumors were right all along! Dave Mustaine is now endorsed by Gibson Guitars! The new partnership was officially announced on February 23rd, 2021, with a brief YouTube video of Mustaine, and Gibson CMO Cesar Gueikian, talking a little bit about...
by Alper | Oct 28, 2020 | Opinion Piece
It took me a while to gather my thoughts on Eddie Van Halen. I try not to do quick, reactionary takes on here. Especially after someone who commands such high respect from his peers and fans has recently passed away. And to be honest with you, I don’t know that much...
by Alper | Jul 5, 2020 | Opinion Piece
When I started thinking about underrated lineups, there were 4 bands that immediately popped into my head. There’s more on my list now, but right off the top of my head I could list 4 lineups from 4 bands that I thought were underrated. I covered 2 of them already....
by Alper | May 27, 2020 | Opinion Piece
We are lucky to have so many great musicians releasing so many great albums. I certainly consider myself lucky to be surrounded by all that. But of course, not everything is created equally. We like some albums more than others. It’s perfectly natural, it happens… The...
by Alper | Feb 29, 2020 | Opinion Piece
I don’t know about you, but I’m incredibly excited about the new Testament album. In case you haven’t heard about it, the band is set to release their new studio album, Titans of Creation, on April 3rd. The one track that’s already out is called Night of the Witch and...
