Comic book biographies are not something new. Some have even reached iconic status, like Maus by Art Spiegelman or Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. But there has been a rise in the bio-graphic novel genre in the past few years. The likes of Einstein, Zora Neale...
A decade ago, K.K. Downing, one of Heavy Metal's most prolific guitarists, shockingly departed from Judas Priest and took somewhat of a hiatus. A double axe attack, Downing shredded some of Metal's most iconic riffs alongside fellow bandmate and Guitarist Glenn Tipton for a memorable...
There are few who can say that they are part of the building blocks of Heavy Metal music, and England's Saxon are one. Formed back in 1977, the band was a part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal that would explode in the...
One of the pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motörhead, Venom), Saxon was formed in 1977, in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. Among the most prolific bands on the scene, they enjoyed chart successes especially in the 1980s, via...
When it comes to Heavy Metal, if the 1960s were the warm-up, and the 1970s the opener, then the 1980s were the main act. Tastes may vary - the puffy hairdos and eye-searing fashions probably do not do much for people nowadays. Still, one cannot...
Staring into the face of this ever-changing, technology saturated world, many are likely sinking further within its ironic loneliness. Fortunately, in an effort to escape the impending isolation, music lovers can find comfort in their favorite artists. A great practice in self-medication, for those who...
Legendary Metal God Rob Halford is set to release Celestial, a fresh album of Christmas music, on Friday, October 18th through Legacy Recordings/Sony. Best known for his work with Judas Priest, which bracket his solo efforts under the guises of Fight, Two, and his eponymous...
Since their inception in 1983, well over three decades later, Vader has released dozens of recordings. Now, three years after the release of their 2016 album, The Empire, they are ready to unleash their ferocious flavor of Death Metal upon the world with Thy Messenger...
Spirits of Fire are an intense new Heavy Metal supergroup featuring the brilliance of Savatage/Trans-Siberian Orchestra Guitarist Chris Caffery, Testament/Death Bassist Steve Di Giorgio, ex-Fates Warning/Warlord Drummer Mark Zonder, and ex-Judas Priest Vocalist, the great Tim "Ripper" Owens. One of several new Metal albums this year, Spirits...
On the infamous track "Night Crawler," off 1990's Painkiller, the great Judas Priest sang: "Beware the Beast In Black." Truer words may have never been spoken, as Finland's newest Power Metal sensation, Beast In Black, christened their thunderous band after this demonic figure. Showcasing influences ranging...
