PODCAST: Classic Albums Revisited: Alice In Chains – Black Gives Way To Blue


We look back at Alice In Chains’ comeback album – Black Gives Way To Blue (Virgin Records/EMI) which turned fifteen years old on September 29th, 2024. Continue reading


FEATURE: Stone Temple Pilots “Purple” Album Turns 30 and Made One Hater a Fan


How can a certified metal guy explain to the reader how this album has gone from being the enemy to a close friend?Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Dio – Late Era Reissues


One thing every metal fan can agree on is the eternal majesty of Ronnie James Dio. Whether you liked his music or not (and if you didn’t, then why are you reading this?), the simple fact is that the man’s talent was unquestionable. Whether you preferred his solo work or his time with Rainbow, or Black Sabbath, (or for you picky little contrarians out there – The Electric Elves, Ronnie Dio and the Prophets, or Elf), the fact remains that there is still a gaping void in the world of metal, even now, nearly ten years(!) after his death.Continue reading