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Not Listening to Pat Reilly? You’re Missing Out

It’s not very often that we are graced with a solo record where the guitar is the primary focus. For some, it could be challenging to hook new fans without radio ready, catchy choruses on every song. Pat Reilly, however, doesn’t have that problem. Who Is Pat Reilly? Originally from Queens, New York, Pat Reilly is influenced by guitarists like Mary Friedman (ex Megadeth), Dimebag Darrell (Pantera), and David Gilmour (Pink Floyd). He has toured throughout the US, Canada, and...

New Music Monday

New Music Monday: New Metal Music 8/3/20

Another new week calls for more new metal music! Check out this week’s best new metal music releases and don’t forget to listen along with my Spotify playlist. The songs are already cued up for you so all you need to do is hit play. New Metal Music Releases for August 3, 2020 1. “Fallen Torches” – Mastodon “Fallen Torches” will be on Mastodon’s new compilation ‘Medium Rarities’ which is scheduled to be released on September 11th. This cosmically heavy...

My First Online Vinyl Record Store Haul Experience

As you may have seen in my other blog or Instagram posts, I’ve absolutely fallen in love with the new Acacia Strain album. Their latest release prompted me to do something I’ve never done before: purchase my very first vinyl of their ‘C’ EP. After receiving it, I started to understand why vinyl records have been making such a huge comeback over recent years. I had one problem though. Now that I bought my first one, I wanted more. With...

New Music Monday

New Music Monday: New (Hed) P.E. & more

Happy New Music Monday! I hope you had a super awesome weekend. This week we’re exploring new tracks from a variety of different bands, including G- Punk pioneers, (Hed) P.E. I’ve also included your much needed, weekly dose of new death metal. Before you jump into the song list below, don’t forget to press play on my Spotify playlist so you can listen along. New Music Monday: 7/27/20 Tracklist 1. “First Blood” – (Hed) P.E. (Hed) P.E. is back with...

Pantera’s ‘Cowboys From Hell’ [Review]

Celebrating 30 years of ‘Cowboys From Hell’ It’s hard to believe that Pantera’s ‘Cowboys From Hell” turns 30 years old today. Not only is Pantera one of my favorite bands, but this record is also one of my favorite metal albums. While the band had started out almost a decade prior to it’s release, ‘Cowboys from Hell’ is where Pantera transitioned into their classic heavy sound that we all know and love. Tracklist for ‘Cowboys from Hell’ “Cowboys from Hell”...

Diamond Rowe of Tetrarch [Full Interview]

Formed in their teenage years by Diamond Rowe and Josh Fore, Tetrarch continues to create their own path and tear down industry barriers with songs that are everything from heavy and electrifying to dark and melodic. What’s truly special about them though is their dedication to their craft, their appreciation for their fans, and the relatability of their music. Despite COVID-19’s affect on the music industry, Tetrarch has still managed to connect with listeners through their music. In less than...

New Music Monday

New Music Monday: July 13, 2020

Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! You are going to see that this post is slightly different from my typical New Music Monday posts. I usually try to keep this between 3-5 new songs because it’s really important to me that I tell you about the new releases that I think are truly exceptional vs. just giving you a list of songs that were released in the heavy music world. Each week I carefully choose a select...

New Music Monday

New Music Monday: July 6, 2020

It’s a new month and it’s important that you start it out right. Check out these new tracks and don’t forget to listen along with my Spotify playlist which has all of these songs ready for you! 1. “Holy Roller” – Spiritbox Spiritbox brings us yet another awesome single and this one is seriously HEAVY. It is a complete change of pace from the single it follows, ‘Blessed Be.’ which just goes to show how many layers there are to...

New Music Monday

New Music Monday: June 29th, 2020

June has been a month for the record books to say the least. Finish this month on a high note with these new tracks! P.S. Don’t forget to check out my Spotify playlist which has these songs already curated for you! 1. “Nobody” – Decayer Arizona’s Decayer is back with their first single since their 2019 album release ‘End Note’. This brutal deathcore banger will be on the band’s new EP ‘Shades of Grief’ which is set to be released...

Lightworker’s ‘Fury By Failure’ – an Interview with Grayson Hurd

Lightworker just recently released their first full length album ‘Fury By Failure.’ The album perfectly combines both heavy and melodic instrumentals, smooth and aggressive vocals, and lyrics that send a message to push through and overcome, making it definitely worth listening to! Guitarist Grayson Hurd chatted with me about the band’s background and the new album. VV: You guys are based out of San Francisco and your Facebook page notes that you are the remnants of former bands. How did you...