J Salmeron

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Lawyer. Civil Libertarian. Published photographer and writer. Passionate about Free Speech, IP, and Heavy Metal. Guilty of thought crimes.

Axxis – Kingdom of the Night II

It often happens that when I review an album, even if I enjoy it, it leaves my playlist as soon as the review is...

Sarke – Aruagint

I’m not much of a fan of “trash vocals”. Although I enjoy many thrash bands (Kreator and Death Angel probably occupying the top of...

Within Temptation – Hydra

Years ago, more than I care to admit, my first girlfriend was obsessed with the Within Temptation's song "Our Farewell", from the Mother Earth...

Under a Black Sun – An Interview with Marduk

When it comes to Black Metal, a genre in which the market has become increasingly saturated, few bands can claim the influence of Marduk....

Yippee-Ki-Yay Motherfucker: A 5 Finger Death Punch Interview Pt. 2

Zoltan Bathory (yes, Bathory fans, that’s his actual name) is not shy when it comes to his opinions. Unlike many people in show business,...

Battle Born: A 5 Finger Death Punch Interview Part I

Sometimes life surprises you. If anybody had told me that I'd spend over two hours sitting in a dressing room with Zoltan Bathory discussing...

Encountering The Divine: An Interview with Grave

Having been one of the mighty forefathers of Swedish death metal, there haven't been too many things that a band like Grave has not...

Bring in the Doom: An Avatarium/Candlemass Interview

Candlemass are the alpha and the omega of doom metal, and Leif Edling is the alpha and the omega of Candlemass. As the band's...

The Last Laugh – An Interview with Avatar

Last year, as always, I was trying to find something new to listen. While I have a pretty big collection of music, most of...

Unleashing Satan: An Evening with Gaahl

Gaahl like you've never seen him before.

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The Dark Side of Business: An Interview with Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex

Scott Ian Lewis on the dangerous state of live music, comics, and Necromanteum

Get Ready for Wacken 2023

Get ready to unleash your metal power because Wacken Open Air is back with a bang for its 2023 edition! Mark your calendars for...
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