Jason Payne & His New Single “Waking the Damned”

You may recognize Jason Payne as the front man in the British rock outfit Louzada. When the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic led to the band’s amicable hiatus, Jason put his down time to good use and launched his new project Jason Payne & the Black Leather Riders. “Waking the Damned” is the band’s heavy new single, marking Jason’s metal debut. The new track delivers smooth and melodic verses combined with an explosive chorus. It’s a sound that we’ve only heard mastered...

‘Dangerous Curves’: The Lita Ford Inspired OOTD

Lita Ford’s highly underrated album ‘Dangerous Curves’ will turn 30 years old this November. This week’s heavy metal outfit is inspired by the album’s iconic cover shot featuring the hard rock queen herself. Who Is Lita Ford? At just 16 years old, Lita Ford joined the iconic all female rock band The Runaways, officially starting her career in the rock music world. Over 45 years later, she is still considered one of the hard rock world’s greatest artists. She’s also...

New Heavy Music That’s “Not of This Earth” : NMM

A few months ago when listening to my New Music Monday playlist, my husband said “this is kind of like an experience.” When I asked what he meant, he said “you kind of have a theme with the songs you pick. They all just fit.” While this is The Versatile Virgo, I do carefully pick these songs each week in an attempt to give you a cool listening experience. This week, you might say that experience is one that is...

The 40th Anniversary ‘Ace of Spades’ Vinyl

The iconic Motörhead album ‘Ace of Spades’ just recently turned 40 years old this past November. In honor of it’s anniversary, the album was re-released in a collector’s edition vinyl, as well as a box set. As a huge fan of Motörhead I knew I couldn’t pass up the 40th Anniversary ‘Ace of Spades’ vinyl. I immediately preordered it and I was so happy when it arrived just before the holidays. Now that the end of the year craziness is...

Melvins’ New Song “Caddy Daddy” & More: NMM

Happy New Music Monday! It’s also the first New Music Monday of 2021 and I am so pumped to bring you new heavy music to start your week! With all of the chaos lately here in the US, I’ve been clinging to my music. That’s especially true for the songs on this playlist. This week we’re jamming to Melvins’ new song “Caddy Daddy”, as well as 5 other new heavy tracks. NMM Playlist for 1/11/21 featuring Melvins’ New Song “Caddy...

Athleisure for Men and Women with a Metal Spin

When I was commuting to the office in the pre-covid days, I was the girl that immediately changed into comfy clothes as soon as I returned home. In my world, nothing says “I’m home, let’s relax” like a pair of loose joggers and a soft tee. And if it’s cold outside, I’ll definitely be rocking a hoodie as well. Athleisure for men and women outside of the home or gym used to have the connotation that you were having a...

Sinnrs Release New Single “Agnus Dei”

2020 has been a brutal year to say the least. Thankfully, the Danish black metal duo, Sinnrs, brought us an equally brutal single to finish it off. In their new single “Agnus Dei”, Sinnrs deliver a smooth blend of classic and extreme metal. The band’s use of classical elements only further intensify the energy of this song. It’s dark, melodic, and brutally heavy, immersing you into a haunting atmosphere made for Winter 2020/2021. If you’re a fan of bands like...

The Warm Goth Outfit You Need This Winter Season

Now that winter is finally here, I find it harder and harder to get fully dressed, let alone get out from under the blankets! Between the cold weather and the necessity to stay home, all I want is for my outfits to be comfortable and warm. The days of thinking you can’t be cute and comfy are gone, and this warm goth outfit is proof of that. I also dive into why you might not always get the best deal...

The Best Metal Songs of 2020 [Top 100 Playlist]

2020 has been one hell of a year to say the least, but the metal music released this year was my saving grace. There was a ton of amazing songs released from metal heavy weights, emerging artists, and even supergroups. But if you’re feeling stuck in a rut with what you’ve been listening to lately or there are some songs you missed, my list of the best metal songs of 2020 has got you covered! This list has my top...

My First Slipknot Concert : FCD #5

What was it like the first time you saw your favorite musician live? It’s a moment of pure excitement that fans never forget. With Slipknot being one of the first bands that turned me into a metalhead, my first Slipknot concert was a BIG deal. I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew it was going to epic. Slipknot is the huge band that they are today, in my opinion, largely due to the “show” aspect of their presence....