It’s been said to me that metal in 2025 wasn’t as strong as people hoped. I respectfully disagree.
When I look at the long list of albums I listened to, not only was the quality at a consistently high level throughout the year, so was the memorability. I was floored by old bands who made phenomenal comebacks. I was thrilled by bands who leveled up in ways I didn’t expect. I was awed by new bands…
I’m featured in this month’s DECIBEL Magazine! I’ve been a reader a very long time. In fact, it’s the only magazine I still subscribe to. You can read the unedited, even wittier version of the interview below the image!
You spent a large portion of the pandemic living in Hawaii. What was that experience like?
It was absolute bliss. I can’t imagine a better place to be when the world effectively…
2022 has been a stellar year in metal for a few big reasons. First, the number of quality albums released since January is staggering. Thank you to all the bands and labels who put out such memorable music. Second, I’m overjoyed by the return of shows and festivals. The pandemic negatively impacted the livelihood of so many bands who rely on touring and merchandise sales for income. It also…
TOP 25 METAL ALBUMS OF 2021
Well, even though we had to live through another dreadful year of the pandemic, there was one silver lining – heavy metal in 2021 was phenomenal. I’ve been scribbling out “Best of XXXX” metal lists for nearly three decades now and I can’t remember a more difficult time making my selections. I started December with nearly 100 contenders, which is more than double the normal amount. Reluctantly, I…
My Aunt Sheila died from Covid-19 today after over a month in the hospital.
She was a bundle of quirky fun, filled with enormous heart, kindness and generosity. She would often text me asking for cooking tips and recipes so she could try something out of her Kentucky comfort zone. One of the last messages I received was an inquiry into the culinary intricacies of Thai food, which she had not yet…
Most of last year sure did suck, but fortunately metal did not! Here are my Top 25 Metal Albums of 2020, originally revealed vocally on the Metalheads Podcast, and now presented here in this digital printy version. Happy New Year!
