by Lisa Burke | Apr 22, 2024 | Photos, Reviews
Decapitated Rise To Victory Right Where They Left Off, Sparking Metal Fists Of Joy On U.S. Soil With Their Cancer Culture Over North America Even though European metal bands have been able to perform in the U.S. since 2021, after the pandemic closed borders worldwide,...
by Lisa Burke | Dec 20, 2023 | Top 10
10) Taake,Et Hav av Avstand (Dark Essence Records) While we may never see this band live in America again, they still can give us some great new black metal to devour. Their daunting Norwegian-style black metal tunes have always had a forceful impact on those who...
by Lisa Burke | Dec 11, 2023 | Photos, Reviews
Being misunderstood by those who only look to the surface is a long-standing problem that negatively affects people’s lives. In the world of theatrical live music performances, this has been a reoccurring dilemma. Dark Industrial/Electro band Skinny Puppy...
by Lisa Burke | Oct 24, 2023 | Reviews
Any sizable change is often looked upon in a dim light. However, more often than not, a new, brighter beginning will arise from the ashes in due time. In heavy metal, a change of band members can sometimes become a detriment to the original band’s...
by Lisa Burke | Jun 21, 2023 | Reviews
What comes to mind when someone says the word progressive? While it may be a steady linear climb to a climax, in the realm of heavy metal, it can mean an endless sea of musical possibilities composed together in a way that exemplifies one or more progressions....