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NEW Arch Enemy: Deceivers Album Review

Fans have been waiting for the highly anticipated new Arch Enemy album, Deceivers, for quite some time. Now that’s it finally here, does it live up to the hype? I’m breaking it all down for you in today’s YouTube video where I review this new Arch Enemy album we’ve all be waiting for. Watch my video reviewing Deceivers below. And don’t forget to subscribe to my channel so you never miss a video! CHECK OUT MY ETSY SHOP! As an independent...

90s Heavy Jams – My 90s Rock and Metal Playlist

The 90s is by far my favorite decade when it comes to music in general. But that’s especially true for 90s Rock & Metal. Am I a bit biased because it’s also from my youth? Perhaps. However, the songs included on 90s Heavy Jams, my ultimate 90s rock and metal playlist, are arguably some of the most iconic songs amongst the heavy music community.  I of course through some “deep cuts” in here too. Or rather, the tracks from notable...

Oceans of Slumber Starlight and Ash Review [Video]

The new album from Oceans of Slumber called ‘Starlight and Ash’ has finally arrived! The band has been stressing that this album wasn’t going to be metal, but is it still heavy and did the band deliver? I’m giving you my first impression thoughts in today’s YouTube video. Watch the video below and don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! CHECK OUT MY ETSY SHOP! As an independent publication, The Versatile Virgo is supported by its audience. Check out my Etsy shop for some cool merch...

A Crash Course on No Coffin

No Coffin has become one of my favorite newer bands in recent years, and if you’re into things like death metal, thrash, and sludge, you definitely need to check them out. Today, I’m giving you a crash course on ALL of No Coffin’s releases so far so you can join this headbanging party! Watch the video below and don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! CHECK OUT MY ETSY SHOP! As an independent publication, The Versatile Virgo is supported by its audience. Check...

New Underground Metal: Unsigned & Unleashed

Over this last year I’ve made a lot of changes here at The Versatile Virgo. But something that will never change is my love for new underground metal music, and my belief that it’s extremely important to support the underground (as well as musicians as a whole). Since changing my new music series from weekly to monthly, I’ve put a major focus on including unsigned and underground bands there too. But Unsigned & Unleashed is still one of my favorite...

Metallica Addresses Metal Gatekeeping

Metallica recently addressed metal gatekeeping in their TikTok comments section. And as a person who hates gatekeeping, I found their response to be pretty awesome. But don’t worry I’m going to break it all down for you in today’s YouTube video. Watch the video below and don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! [Cover Photo: “Metallica” by Man Alive! is licensed under CC BY 2.0.] CHECK OUT MY ETSY SHOP! As an independent publication, The Versatile Virgo is supported by its audience. Check out my Etsy shop for...

The Acacia Strain Live In Pittsburgh 6/29/22

It’s no secret that seeing The Acacia Strain live has been a goal of mine for quite some time. They’ve been one of my favorite bands for a while now, which was solidified with their 2020 release, Slow Decay. (You may remember seeing it on my AOTY list that year.) So when I finally saw they were headed to my neck of the woods on their 2022 Tune Low Die Slow Tour, I knew there was no way I’d miss...

Municipal Waste Electrified Brain Album Review

In today’s YouTube video I’ll be giving you my first impression of the new album from Municipal Waste, Electrified Brain. Watch the video below and don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! CHECK OUT MY ETSY SHOP! As an independent publication, The Versatile Virgo is supported by its audience. Check out my Etsy shop for some cool merch to help support my mission to spread the word about heavy music, and all the cool things that come with it! OTHER APPLICABLE LINKS FOR TODAY’S VIDEO:...

Top New Heavy Songs of June 2022

June 2022 definitely brought the heat, and I’m not just talking about scorching temperatures. Musically this past month brought us a bunch of hot and heavy tracks to headbang to. And they’re all included in this month’s list of the top heavy songs of June 2022. There’s a wide variety of music included this month from new songs from bands like The Warning, as well as highly anticipated new music from artists like Alexisonfire. And as always, some songs and/or...