Author: Chad Bowar

Meet The Band: Bondbreakr

In the Meet The Band spotlight this week is the Austin, Texas group Bondbreakr. They just released their self-titled debut …

Ayreon – Transitus Review

Ayreon albums are always lavish productions with a long running time, a dramatic storyline and numerous guests. That’s also the …

Metallica – S&M2 Review

In 1999, Metallica released S&M. At the time, combining an orchestra with a metal band had certainly been done, but …

Meet The Band – Smackbound

In the Meet The Band spotlight this week is the Finnish group Smackbound, who just released their debut album 20/20. …

Meet The Band: Obscene

We’re shining the Meet The Band spotlight on the Indiana death metal group Obscene. After an EP in 2017, they …

BPMD Interview

The supergroup BPMD tackle ’70s hard rock covers on their debut album American Made. The lineup consists of vocalist Bobby …

Meet The Band: Everyday Heroes

This week we’re shining the Meet The Band spotlight on the Welsh hard rock band Everyday Heroes. They just released …

Meet The Band: Solar Flare

This week we’re featuring the Ohio power metal quintet Solar Flare in Meet The Band. They just released their self-titled …

Her Chariot Awaits Interview

Producer/guitarist Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob) and singer Ailyn (ex-Sirenia) have formed the band Her Chariot Awaits, who just released their …

Caligula’s Horse Interview

The Australian progressive band Caligula’s Horse have been around for a decade, and really saw their profile rise globally with …

Winterfylleth Interview

UK black metal veterans Winterfylleth recently released The Reckoning Dawn. Vocalist/guitarist Chris Naughton fills us in on the new album, …

Meet The Band: Mnemocide

The Swiss death metal band Mnemocide are in the Meet The Band spotlight this week. They just released their debut …

Meet The Band: Thy Despair

In this week’s Meet The Band spotlight are the Ukrainian dark symphonic group Thy Despair. The Song Of Desolation is …

Meet The Band: Helfro

In the Meet The Band spotlight this week is the Icelandic black metal duo Helfro. Their self-titled debut was just …

Trivium Interview

Trivium’s latest album is What The Dead Men Say. I spoke with guitarist Corey Beaulieu about the new record, releasing …

Warbringer Interview

California thrashers Warbringer are preparing to unleash their sixth full-length, Weapons Of Tomorrow. Frontman John Kevill fills us in on …

Abysmal Dawn Interview

Death metal veterans Abysmal Dawn have spent more time than usual on their latest album, Phylogenesis. Frontman Charles Elliott fills …

Stitched Up Heart Interview

L.A. hard rockers Stitched Up Heart recently released their sophomore full-length album Darkness. Vocalist Alecia “Mixi” Demner fills us in …

Meet The Band: Perchta

This week, we’re featuring the Austrian artist Perchta in Meet The Band. The black/folk metal group’s debut album is Ufang. …