TSO delivers an early Christmas present from ‘Handful of Rain’ The holiday season is once again upon us, so is another tradition: Trans-Siberian Orchestra! Once again we are graced with what must be the largest …READ MORE
One feature of sympho that’s bound to raise the ire of parts of the metal community is the epic stylings that often accompany it. I mean, don’t these bands know that keyboards and classical hooks …READ MORE
On indefinite hiatus from Hamerex, Steve Blower has released a solo project. Steve’s written all the music, performed every instrument and designed the artwork. It contains songs which span a number years and influences. According …READ MORE
People for whom metal is a confection of denim, leather and cod-operatic vocals could do worse than listen to this album. In fact, Freaks and Clowns’ eponymous effort is so crammed with trad-metal ticks that …READ MORE
Deep Purple continues to amaze with incredible musianship Tuesday night the Portland, Oregon audience was blessed with one of the greatest heavy bands of all time playing at the Keller Auditorium. I am of course …READ MORE
Tough times for Steve Grimmett precede the release of Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper At The Gates. He lost a portion of his right leg and then his brother died. Dark songs are inspired by Grimmett’s …READ MORE
Insane energy for a Zombie! It’s a Friday night at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, and I’m finally to the headliner at Twins of Evil: Rob Zombie. After just seeing Marilyn Manson, I was …READ MORE
Marilyn Manson stalks the Moda Center Having never seen Marilyn Manson live, I have no frame of reference to judge him based on past performances, which is perfect. He is here now, and so is …READ MORE
Back when Goliaths like Deep Purple, Rainbow and Yes bestrode the scene, rock music made tentative attempts to bring classical flourishes to an otherwise blues-based form. Bands tried to break down the barriers between the …READ MORE
It’s singularly difficult to resist beginning this review without writing “Oh Lordy it’s Lordi – a sentiment that will not be lost on anyone who remembers their breakthrough performance at the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. …READ MORE