I’ve developed this little cadre of fifth-gen boy groups who are making K-pop really fun for me these days. At the top are my big three: TWS, RIIZE and BOYNEXTDOOR. Then, there are ZEROBASEONE and &TEAM, playing the role of the cool cousins who come… Read More »Song Review: ZEROBASEONE – Now Or Never
“Special” albums can mean a few things in K-pop. For GFriend, it meant two new songs. Today, for ONEUS it means a handful of new material and a ton of re-recorded hits with their current five-member configuration. Last month’s Rupert’s Drop is also included in… Read More »Song Review: ONEUS- IKUK
– January 14th, 2025 – Paganfest MMXXV To Commence This Week Watch/stream ENSIFERUM’s “The Howl” video HERE Finnish folk metal icons ENSIFERUM today unveil their official new video for “The Howl.” The track is taken from the band’s Winter Storm full-length, out now on Metal… Read More »Ensiferum Unveils “The Howl” Video
German quartet Axetasy have been honing their their power metal-influenced speed thrash since the lads were teens back in 2019. After a handful of indie demo and digital single releases, their full-length debut, Withering Tides, arrives via Dying Victims Productions, a perfect landing spot for… Read More »Full Album Stream: Axestasy –Withering Tides
Even if you’ve never heard one of his solo records, you’ve almost certainly heard the music of guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. Releasing his first instrumental record in 1995, The Adventures of Bumblefoot, Thal has maintained an extensive solo career while also playing with Guns N’… Read More »Interview: Bumblefoot Discusses New Solo Album, Bumblefoot… Returns!