Inventive Genius: Gabriel Franzese and Dead Marble
A hidden gem, Gabriel Franzese’s Dead Marble is a complex and ethereal mix of progressive metal brilliance. Gabriel is an artistically dynamic music artist, and has composed every instrument on the album himself. His solos aren’t what you’re used to;…
Bringing The Good Vibes—Jolly Rox!
There was a small moment where glam metal appeared to rule the world, as Mtv took its first baby steps to expose the genre and grow it into a fledgeling of debauchery. This was an extreme music subculture with no…
Andy Martongelli Rips It Up With Ultra Dead
by Christine Greyson Andy Martongelli’s new album Ultra Dead sports emotionally powerful solo work. The sheer gravity of a singing guitar; firing up tragedy and yearning, stitching us to the cries coming from strings of sweating metal. Andy Martongelli has…
Balance & Brilliance: A Moment With Damien Sisson Of Death Angel
One of the most philosophical artists I’ve ever met, Damien Sisson of Death Angel can turn a conversation into a real renaissance moment. He moves fast—and has now shared the stage with some of the biggest names in metal, including…
14 Year Old Melissa Menegotto: Strong And Ahead Of The Game
Meet Melissa Menegotto. She rips through guitar solos like a seasoned star—at the fresh age of fourteen. Melissa, along with her band Phalme, have been burning through Brazil, pulling out heavy metal classics from the best; Black Sabbath, Maiden and…
Rajiv Santos: A Prog Metal Eruption
The raw potential of upcoming artist Rajiv Santos has gained serious notoriety among the ranks of esteemed musicians decades in the field. He’s got it; marvelous skill mixed with divine fury. It’s a progressive metal gem; his first EP release…
The Magic Touch Of Tuatha Dea
“It took about six months to convince her it would be alright to sing in front of people” Tuatha Dea, a genuine family band, is an image of that extinct traveling tribe of wonders with their assortment of hand drums,…
Kiko Loureiro: Pushing Limits and Forging A Community
by Christine Greyson Interview with heavy metal artist Kiko Loureiro I walked up to the upper level of the cruise ship to look out over a crowd of metalheads adorned in black, waiting as a soundcheck took place on the…
Indie Artist Profile: Dennis Hartley
Fresh out of high school, those of us who lived & breathed the local music scene spent our time in smoky basement clubs handing out band flyers, renting storage units to hold practice in, and taking road trips to see…