Category: Features

A Devil’s Dozen – Ronnie James Dio

In a minor shift of format, this Devil’s Dozen edition will focus not on the work of one band, but on the work of one man in several bands. That man? The man: Ronnie James

Indian and Culted: A January Doom Relapse

Originally written by Dean Brown. So, with the added ten pounds we’re all carrying around our midriffs and with the post-holiday depression sinking its razored claws deeper into our souls, leaving us all but a

Keep It Short, Stupid – EP Round-Up: January 2014

Heavy metal’s highway is stacked ten miles deep with bumper-to-bumper EPs. In an effort to help our readers navigate the traffic, we offer an ongoing editorial designed to shine a light on a few of

Chris Redar’s Top 10 of 2013 – B.S. Free

Originally written by Chris Redar Lot of shit happened this year, huh? Let’s talk about some fuckin’ music. • • • • • 10. KATALEPSY – AUTOPSYCHOSIS This was described more than once as tech.

Dave Pirtle’s Top 10 of 2013 – The Blitz

Well, this has certainly been an interesting year. In late 2012, I became a father; in June, I said goodbye to KSJS-FM after 13 years of bringing metal to the Bay Area (not that anybody