by Tom Mis | Mar 11, 2024 | Reviews
Necrophobic’s take on black metal has always skewed more melodic and surprisingly accessible compared to their contemporaries. While the black metal influence is there, hints of Iron Maiden and Mercyful Fate still peek through in the best possible way...
by Tom Mis | Feb 27, 2024 | Reviews
With such a storied and accomplished career, it would be much easier for me to rattle off the things Bruce Dickinson hasn’t done by now. Age has not slowed him down – his voice is unquestionably strong at 65, and his songwriting chops...
by Tom Mis | Feb 26, 2024 | Top 10
Every year, a few days before we hop on a plane to Florida to board the annual 70000 Tons of Metal cruise, they drop the complete running order of bands on their website. This sparks both excitement and extreme panic in me. I immediately print off two copies...
by Tom Mis | Dec 26, 2023 | Photos, Reviews
Shout-out to Jesus F*ckin’ Christ Over There! – A Lorna Shore Christmas – 12.22.2023 @ Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ For the second year in a row, the wholesome boys in Lorna Shore hosted a very special Christmas set, closing out this three-show run at...
by Tom Mis | Dec 18, 2023 | Curated Picks, Top 10, we may earn commission from some curated picks links
10) Terminal Sleep, Chapter 2: Elicit Fear (Independent) Four songs, hits only. Terminal Sleep delivers some of the best metal/hardcore crossover in years. Chunky guitars and hyper-aggressive vocals dominate this 15-minute EP. Not a simple rehash of the metal and...