The prodigal (pariah) child returns home. The power metal fire still burns with Sonata Arctica on their newest full-length Clear Cold Beyond. The friendly Finns shine with up-tempo anthems, thoughtful lyrics, blazing solos, and their quirky humor. It’s…

What truly is progressive music? Each month BraveWords will aim to dissect that answer with a thorough overview of the current musical climate that is the prog world. Old and new, borrowed and blue. A musical community without borders. So watch for a s…

Has it really been four years since Dawn Of The Damned topped my Best of 2020 list? About time for a follow-up! Like its predecessor, the ten song effort is fast, fierce, and yet surprisingly melodic. Echoing riffs introduce sinister “Grace Of The Past…

We were given a dose of Socialized Hate in 1988, something Violent by Nature in 1990, now in 2024 original singer Brian Zimmerman returns with a new lineup, taking us to the Asylum. I was a fan of the first Atrophy two albums, and this last wave of thr…

Blaze has carved out an impressive solo discography of pumping heavy metal and newest opus Circle Of Stone is no different. Circle Of Stone holds more importance as it is his first new material since undergoing triple bypass heart surgery in April 2023…

Remember the days of yore, when underground/extreme metal relied heavily on noise to get its point across (in case you don’t know what the heck I’m blabbering about, perhaps it’s time to revisit your well-worn Venom or Celtic Frost LP’s)? Nowadays, it …

In a series of recent posts on X, Testament’s Alex Skolnick took issue with singer Darius Rucker’s choice of Metallica t-shirt. The guitarist shared a short clip showing Rucker performing ‘Beers and Sunshine’ live and wrote: “No disrespect, but I’m not sure the shirt fits the song.” Debating The Significance Of Skolnick’s Comment Then, a…

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson released his fifth solo album ‘The Chemical Wedding‘ on September 15, 1998, through Air Raid Records. This album was a blend of heavy metal and literary inspiration, drawing from the works of an iconic figure in English literature and art. Who Inspired Dickinson to Make the Album? ‘The Chemical Wedding’s…

While you might know Gary Cherone as the former Van Halen singer, you might have heard him as the lead singer of Extreme as well. Cherone’s contributions to the music industry have been immense, but his net worth says otherwise since it is way lower than expected. So, how much is the rocker’s net worth?…

The famous lead singer of the German metal band Rammstein, Till Lindemann, isn’t just well-known in music; he’s also a dad to two daughters, Nele Lindemann and Marie Louise. He’s had a long career, selling over 25 million records, and many people are interested in his life as a father. Who Is His First Daughter…