By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. In 2012, when Dave "Gravy" Felton was kicked out of the Cleveland, OH based industrial-metal band, Mushroomhead, many music fans were shocked. Felton, known as "Gravy" in the band, was a fan-favorite, and the brother of group founder, Steve "Skinny" Felton. There are two sides to every story, but regardless,... Continue Reading →
Review by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Amherst, NY - Sister Sin, an old-school-style heavy metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, has been one of my favorite "newer bands," ever since their groundbreaking 2010 release, ‘True Sound of the Underground.’ I instantly fell in love with their classic-style metal riffs, coupled with the powerful vocals of metal... Continue Reading →
Long Island, NY horror-metal band, Kissing Candice, will be releasing their first recording, ‘Blind Until We Burn,’ on Victory Records today. This intense and brutal 13-track tour de force will certainly appease any fan of nu-metal or hard rock. This Slipknot-influenced, mask-wearing band consists of Joey Simpson (Vocals), Tommy Sciro (guitar), Walter Dicristina (guitar), Mike... Continue Reading →
Thrash metal pioneers, Exodus, are back and better than ever before. With the release of their 10th studio album, 'Blood In, Blood Out,' and the return of classic line-up vocalist, Steve "Zetro" Souza, Exodus has re-established themselves as one of the most important metal bands. This April, Exodus will hit the road with another influential thrash... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. At the age of 64, legendary heavy metal vocalist, Biff Byford, is still creating some of most intense and profound metal music ever recorded. As the leader of the 80's British band- Saxon, Byford has remained true to his original vision, and never compromised his musical integrity for... Continue Reading →
Review - John Jeffrey, photos - Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rochester, NY - October 1st marked the beginning of the "Redeemer Of Souls" tour for British Heavy Metal icons, Judas Priest. Spending the better part of last week in Rochester, NY rehearsing and preparing for the tour, Priest kicked things off on Wednesday night at... Continue Reading →
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