James Hetfield Archives

Interview – Eicca Toppinen of Apocalyptica Reflects Back In Time

CrypticRockCrypticRockJuly 26, 2024

Conventionally when most think of Heavy Metal, the first thing that comes to mind are loud, distorted screaming guitars. Truly the most distinguishing quality, some out there are a little less conventional in their interpretation of the art form… like Apocalpytica. Initially coming together three ... Read More

Apocalyptica – Plays Metallica Vol. 2 (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockJune 3, 2024

Of the exorbitant number of talented Heavy Metal bands to emerge from Finland, perhaps the most unique are Apocalyptica. Why? Because opposed to a traditional Metal band – where there are usually guitars, drums and bass – Apocalyptica work wholly with cellos. Something lending itself ... Read More

Metallica – 72 Seasons (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeMay 15, 2023

Legends within the world of Heavy Metal, Metallica offer their fans a walk down memory lane with the brand-new studio album 72 Seasons. Released on April 14, 2023 via their own record label Blackened Recordings, it marks the band’s first studio effort since 2016’s Hardwired… to ... Read More

Come on Feel the Noize: The Story of How Rock Became Metal (Documentary Review)

Day HeathDay HeathDecember 18, 2019

Ready to rock? Then it is time to get down with Come on Feel the Noize: The Story of How Rock Became Metal, a Rockumentary named after one of the biggest hits by that most hardcore of Metal bands, SLADE! Okay, Director Jörg Sonntag (Atlantic ... Read More

Metallica – …And Justice for All 30 Years Later

Vito TanziVito TanziAugust 25, 2018

By the dawn of 1988, the United States and foreign world forces were engaged in a multitude of epic political, nuclear, and wartime conflict. A global shift, these events changed the landscape of our world in ways which remain relevant to this very day. As ... Read More

Machine Head Slay NYC 2-9-18

Vito TanziVito TanziFebruary 12, 2018

A bulldozing force in Heavy Metal, Machine Head – Robb Flynn (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Phil Demmel (Guitar), Jared MacEachern (Bass), and Dave McClain (Drums) – bestowed their 2 hour and 45 minute, head-thrashing, Metal extravaganza to The Playstation Theater in the Times Square sector of ... Read More

James Hetfield

Interview – Eicca Toppinen of Apocalyptica Reflects Back In Time

Apocalyptica – Plays Metallica Vol. 2 (Album Review)

Metallica – 72 Seasons (Album Review)

Come on Feel the Noize: The Story of How Rock Became Metal (Documentary Review)

Metallica – …And Justice for All 30 Years Later

Machine Head Slay NYC 2-9-18

Interview – Eicca Toppinen of Apocalyptica Reflects Back In Time

Apocalyptica – Plays Metallica Vol. 2 (Album Review)

Metallica – 72 Seasons (Album Review)

Come on Feel the Noize: The Story of How Rock Became Metal (Documentary Review)

Metallica – …And Justice for All 30 Years Later

Machine Head Slay NYC 2-9-18

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Smoke Trigger

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Interview – Bishop Briggs

Interview – Henry Thomas & Sarah Lind

The Native Howl – Sons of Destruction (Album Review)

The The – Ensoulment (Album Review)

Blood Star (Movie Review)