New & Noteworthy, March 15th – Beneath the Surface

Exactly one month ago, we had our first flood of new releases of 2011, as 22 albums debuted for the metal fans. This week, we get another flood, with only a few less albums and a lot less name recognition. The underground rules the release charts this week, as many of...

Coachella Lineup Announced; Heavy Music Ignored

While I’ve never been to it, I’ve heard nothing but great things about Coachella. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival usually curates a great and diverse lineup, and is apparently a clean, well-run festival. In addition there are usually a few...