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The Metal Show Recap: Lars Ulrich and More!

Read my recap from ‘That Metal Show.’

Has it really been 10 seasons of VH1 Classic’s ‘That Metal Show?’ Yes, it has. Season 10 kicked off last night (March 31) with Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich and Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn as the guests on the gab fest. So one might say it was a Bay Area-centric episode. Ain’t nothing wrong with that, as its one of the most metallic and fertile regions of the U.S.

Read the rest of my recap from ‘That Metal Show’ over at Loudwire.

P.O.D. ‘Lost in Forever’ Song Review

Read my review of P.O.D.’s latest song, ‘Lost in Forever.’

There’s decidedly less rapping on ‘Lost in Forever,’ which is comprised of a thick stew of riffs, layered harmonies and thunderous percussion. There’s echoed vocals, which are a staple of the P.O.D. sound, but the song is not sterile or clean. There’s a bit of a disortion on the guitars, giving the song an edge.

Read the rest of my review of P.O.D.’s latest song, ‘Lost in Forever’ over at Loudwire.

Marilyn Manson, ‘No Reflection’ Song Review

I reviewed the new Marilyn Manson song, ‘No Reflection.’

While the song may be called ‘No Reflection,’ if the man born Brian Warner was looking in a mirror, he’d definitely see his heavily made up mug, with creepy, color contacts and red lipstick smeared all over his face.

Read the rest of my song review (and listen to ‘No Reflection’) over at Loudwire.

Vinnie Paul Interview

I interviewed Vinnie Paul for Loudwire, and we spoke about the new album. Said Paul,

We all come from traditional metal bands and backgrounds, so it was a great breath of fresh air to play in a band that was rock ‘n’ roll, blues and Southern rock. We got that out of our system and got really focused on going back to our metal roots. It’s heavy, focused, groove-oriented and I’m excited about it.

Read the rest of my interview with Vinnie Paul over at Loudwire.

Top 11 Metal Albums of the 1990s

Check out my feature, Top 11 Metal Albums of the 1990s, on Loudwire.

The enormous growth of the genre in the ’80s certainly carried over at the start of the decade, with powerhouse classics from the Big 4 of thrash kicking things off at a steady clip. But what followed was the wholesale retreat of metal from the mainstream as alternative rock, grunge and bands like Nirvana challenged for cultural supremacy.

Read my feature, Top 11 Metal Albums of the 1990s on Loudwire!

Top 11 Metal Albums of the 1980s

I put together a list of the Top 11 Metal Albums of the 1980s.

The 1980s truly offered something for everyone. If you liked things irreverent, loud, brash, politically charged, poppy, glittery and unforgettable, then the ’80s had to be your favorite period of the genre, as it ballooned and enjoyed a period of unprecedented and rapid growth.

Read my post, Top 11 Metal Albums of the 1980s, over at Loudwire.

10 Funniest Heavy Metal Animal Videos

Here’s my list of 10 Funniest Heavy Metal Animal videos, posted on Loudwire.

You’ve got singing parrots, death metal dogs and a stoned-looking cat ensconced in the music of Slayer.

Check out my post, 10 Funniest Heavy Metal Videos over at Loudwire.