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KORPIKLAAN At House Of Blues In San Diego
November 9, 2024 FeaturedNews

KORPIKLAAN At House Of Blues In San Diego

Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI have released a video for the song 'Sauna', which is an English version of the first single from their latest album, Rankarumpu. KORPIKLAANI's twelfth studio album Rankarumpu...

The Death of the Physical Music Format: A Lament for Lost Metal Art
November 2, 2024 ArticleFeatured

The Death of the Physical Music Format: A Lament for Lost Metal Art

In the digital age, the visceral, tangible experience of heavy metal music is at risk of fading away. With the rise of streaming services, physical music formats like CDs and...

The Politics of Metal: How Metal Music Reflects Social and Political Issues
October 31, 2024 ArticleFeatured

The Politics of Metal: How Metal Music Reflects Social and Political Issues

Metal music has long held a reputation as a genre that’s both rebellious and reflective, delving into social and political (politics of metal) topics with an intensity that resonates deeply...

Stryper Rocks the Belly Up: A 40-Year Retrospective
October 29, 2024 ReviewsFeaturedShow Review

Stryper Rocks the Belly Up: A 40-Year Retrospective

In a small town nestled in the mountains of Puerto Rico called Comerio, I discovered a sound unlike any I had ever heard before. It was the late '80s, I...

Strain Review: Glitter Bomb by Awesome Dope and 5 Reasons to Try
October 26, 2024 Cannabis ReviewFeaturedReviews

Strain Review: Glitter Bomb by Awesome Dope and 5 Reasons to Try

When it comes to cannabis strains that promise a punch, Glitter Bomb by Awesome Dope truly delivers. This hybrid flower, cultivated with precision and marketed with bold claims, recently crossed...

Seven Kingdoms – The Square Album Review
October 15, 2024 Album ReviewFeaturedReviews

Seven Kingdoms – The Square Album Review

Artist: Seven Kingdoms Album: The Square Genre: Power Metal Release Date: November 8, 2024 For longtime fans of Seven Kingdoms, myself included—who’ve been on this epic journey since The Fire...

Mike Bites. Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Edible Review
September 11, 2024 FeaturedCannabis ReviewReviews

Mike Bites. Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Edible Review

When it comes to celebrity-endorsed cannabis products, it’s easy to be skeptical about whether the product can live up to the hype. But with Mike Bites, Mike Tyson’s cannabis edibles,...

NILE Reveals Vicious New Track “Under the Curse of the One God”
August 20, 2024 FeaturedNews

NILE Reveals Vicious New Track “Under the Curse of the One God”

American death metal icons NILE will finally drop their highly-anticipated 10th album, 'The Underworld Awaits Us All,' this Friday, August 23 via Napalm Records! In celebration of this week's album...

Strain Review: “Dime_Piece” By OnlyCans
August 17, 2024 FeaturedCannabis ReviewReviews

Strain Review: “Dime_Piece” By OnlyCans

When it comes to premium cannabis, OnlyCans has consistently delivered top-quality strains, and their latest offering, "Dime_Piece," is no exception. As a hybrid with an indica dominance, Dime_Piece boasts a...

King Diamond, OverKill & Night Demon Brings Mayhem To San Diego
August 4, 2024 FeaturedNews

King Diamond, OverKill & Night Demon Brings Mayhem To San Diego

Calling all headbangers! The legendary King Diamond is embarking on a massive North American tour, "The Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920," and making a stop right here in San Diego! This...