Other Reviews, Rock/Metal News
May 15, 2025
Fabulous Disaster: Reviewing Gary Holt’s New Book
This post is part book review, part tribute to Exodus. Just my thoughts, as a longtime fan, on Gary’s journey and the band that’s meant a lot to me over the years.
Featured, Opinion Piece, Rock/Metal News
December 23, 2024
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.
Featured, Rock/Metal News, Spotlight
November 3, 2024
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.
May 17, 2024
Dream Theater Welcomes Back Mike Portnoy
Wow… so, this happened! On October 25, 2023, Dream Theater announced that founding member and drummer Mike Portnoy had returned to the band! I don’t know about you, but I didn’t see that coming. Yes, there were signs of warming relationships, but you always had to take them with a grain of salt because of …...
Album Reviews, Rock/Metal News
May 2, 2024
Judas Priest – Invincible Shield (Album Review)
Just like its predecessor, this new Judas Priest album, Invincible Shield, is fully of energy, melody, and aggressive riffs. What’s not to like?
Opinion Piece, Rock/Metal News
March 1, 2023
Reunion or Tribute? Thoughts on Pantera’s Upcoming Activitiy
I am glad that these songs are going to be played live. But I cannot, in good conscience, agree to the use of the Pantera name. Without Dime and Vinnie, the “band” is not there, but perhaps the “brand” still is.
Opinion Piece, Rock/Metal News
July 8, 2021
David Ellefson is out of Megadeth…again
This isn’t an easy article to write, but given how big of a Megadeth fan I am, I thought it would insincere if I skipped this topic that has dominated almost all heavy metal outlets these past few weeks.
Announcements, Rock/Metal News
March 13, 2021
New Mega-Depth Podcast!
There is now a Mega-Depth podcast! You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and PodBean. If there are other outlets you use, let me know! I’ll see if I can submit it to those as well.
Guitar Talk, Opinion Piece, Rock/Metal News
March 4, 2021
Gibson Announces Signature Dave Mustaine Line
Dave Mustaine has a new home for his guitars, and it’s Gibson!
July 23, 2020
Firstborne – EP Review
Chris Adler surprised many with the announcement of his new band, Firstborne, as well as the debut EP. I say surprised because everyone in the band managed to keep this under wraps until recently. So, how did this come about? And what does it sound like?












