Slipknot’s ‘We Are Not Your Kind’ Finds Beauty in Aggression
‘We Are Not Your Kind,’ the sixth album from Slipknot, is rich in both experimentation and beautiful frustration, even if it does fall apart at the end.
Tag: heavy metal
Songs in the Key of X, Episode 38: The Iron Maiden Show
‘Songs in the Key of X’ dives into the world of British heavy metal with Jeffery X Martin’s five favorite songs by Iron Maiden.
Heroes and Villains – Reviewing Recent Comics 8-9-2017
This time on Heroes and Villains, we’ll be looking at a variety of comics out this week and last, from a variety of genres and companies. Meet me after the … Continue reading Heroes and Villains – Reviewing Recent Comics 8-9-2017
Now Is The Time For “Seven To Eternity #1” On The Wednesday Run
As regularly occurs at least once or twice a year, last week I began sifting though my collection of old comic book sci-fi and fantasy magazines published in the early … Continue reading Now Is The Time For “Seven To Eternity #1” On The Wednesday Run
Remembering Sir Christopher Lee
Whether you know him as the classic old school Dracula of the Hammer Horrors or his more recent roles as Saruman or Count Dooku in the Lord of the Rings … Continue reading Remembering Sir Christopher Lee
45 Years of Black Sabbath
A classic album stands the test of time. It stirs an emotion the first time you hear it, and can evoke the same response years down the road. If it … Continue reading 45 Years of Black Sabbath
31 Days of Horror: Dio Live In London Hammersmith Apollo 1993
If you want to talk about scares during the month of October, when it comes to music, it’s hard not to think of the legendary Ronnie James Dio. From his … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror: Dio Live In London Hammersmith Apollo 1993
Long Live The King Of Rock And Roll – Dio’s Finding The Sacred Heart DVD Reviewed
While the metal world may be rightfully ecstatic about the number one debut of Black Sabbath on the Billboard charts, there are other reasons to celebrate. Specifically, the recent DVD/Blu-ray … Continue reading Long Live The King Of Rock And Roll – Dio’s Finding The Sacred Heart DVD Reviewed
A Gift From the Metal Gods – Black Sabbath’s 13 Reviewed
When it comes to Black Sabbath, I’m a Dio guy, through and through. But holy devil horns! 13, the band’s first studio release with Ozzy Osbourne since 1978’s Never Say Die!, … Continue reading A Gift From the Metal Gods – Black Sabbath’s 13 Reviewed
Biff Bam Pop’s Holiday Gift Guide: Alien – The Illustrated Story – Original Art Edition Hardcover
Alien – The Illustrated Story – Original Art Edition Hardcover Published by Titan Books Writer: Archie Goodwin Artist: Walt Simonson “Two of comics’ greatest talents joined forces in 1979 to … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop’s Holiday Gift Guide: Alien – The Illustrated Story – Original Art Edition Hardcover
Saturday At The Movies: Rock of Ages
You know when Tom Cruise went crazy and the world turned their back on him? I didn’t. I was there, standing in line to see War Of The Worlds, his … Continue reading Saturday At The Movies: Rock of Ages