Scrap Metal V.2 (Riding Easy Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

Ritual Divination (Riding Easy Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Veils of Winter (Riding Easy Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

Endless (Riding Easy). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

When An Electric Storm. (Educational Recordings) Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Generation Axe brought their spectacular shredder show to Orlando in December, and Michelle Wilson was right there among the fans to get her face melted off.

Norway has a thriving jazz scene fueled by an obsession with innovation and generous support for the arts. Let’s take a look at three recent releases that explore the range of new sounds from Norway.

John 5 and the Creatures give a class in Guitar God 101 at the Social.

Michelle Wilson wraps up the year with some short takes!

Street Reaper (Brave in the Grave). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Here Lies Man. Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Black Sabbathy beachballs and bacon - Mac Sabbath and American Party Machine deliver a meal of hot grease and cheese with a side of middle fingers.

Skeletons. Review by Joe Frietze.

This Is Your Life: A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio (Rhino Records). Review by Christopher Long.

The final word on the history of metal.

Delivering plenty of bang for the buck, the eclectic triple-bill alterno-rock package that found Nico Vega headlining was a summer highlight for Chris Long.

The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2 (Niji Entertainment Group). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Ozzy Osbourne’s blazing 1982 Irvine Meadows concert is re-mastered for your head-banging pleasure.

First-time author Brent Jensen delivers a lively and personal story of growing up in a small Canadian town during rock’s golden age of ’80s heavy metal.

You’ve seen the documentary, now see the band! Anvil in 3D, in Tampa, with Carl F Gauze at their feet.