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German metal icons Primal Fear are on the heels of releasing their latest album, Apocalypse, due out on August 10th. Forming in mid-90s Esslingen, the band managed a homegrown presence of straight-ahead power and speed, at a time when alternative rock reached fever pitch worldwide. Even so, Primal Fear’s initial …

Last week, my review of Thor’s latest album, Beyond The Pain Barrier, was shared by the man himself. I’d reached out to Thor via Facebook, and not only did he enjoy the review; he’d also accepted my proposal for a follow-up interview, thus making what’s presented here possible. Having initially …

For over four decades, Canadian strongman Jon Mikl has performed as Thor, an act that combines pro-tier muscular strength with upstanding heavy metal musicianship. These days, Thor as a stage name is synonymous with Mikl himself, rather than a solid band entity, as he has fronted both classic and erstwhile …

In preparation for my seeing Dishwalla perform at the Paramount later this month, I’ve decided to give their latest album, Juniper Road, a well-deserved go. For reference, their previous eponymously-titled album fared decently, nearly breaking the top 10 on the US Indie charts. This is representative of a steady trend, …

In the mid 90s, Californian alternative quintet Dishwalla shot to fame with the release of their debut album, Pet Your Friends. The album’s third single, “Counting Blue Cars,” became a number one Billboard hit in 1996, and remains the band’s best-known to this day. Through subsequent albums (1998’s And You …