A clothing line based on his tattoos. A new band. A new dedication for his instrument. Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx skips the past and talks about present projects and a future of cracking coconuts on the beach. Gail Worley digs up the dirt.

Say Your Prayers (self-released). Review by Vinnie Apicella.

Crucible (Sanctuary). Review by Joe Frietze.

As They Might Be Giants sang, “you never know what you’ll find when you open up your letterbox.” Here’s a sampling of what’s come in to the Ink 19 virtual letterboxÖ

Various Artists (UTV). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

Xiled to Infinity and One (Noise). Review by Terry Eagan.

Stand by for Exciter, as David Lee Beowulf talks with Scott Travis, drummer for the legendary Judas Priest, about the state of metal in 2002!

Symphony For the Devil (Necropolis). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Nothing says “the holiday season” like a nice, long chat with Kerry King, of America’s favorite South Of Heaven metal band, Slayer. David Lee Beowulf shares the joy of the season and discusses the band’s latest gift to their fans, God Hates Us All.

David Lee Beowulf discusses the finer things in life – Shakespeare, the Colorado Avalanche, kids, and the art of metal guitar – with Jag Panzer guitarist Mark Briody.

Bitter Suites to Succubi (Spitfire). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Demolition (Atlantic). Review by David Lee Beowulf.

FMEP (Small Stone). Review by David Lee Beowulf.

Live Insurrection (Metal-Is). Review by David Lee Beowulf.

Sure, there are lots of bands that play metal, and even several that play power metal, but only the Italian band Rhapsody can play Epic Symphonic Hollywood Metal! David Lee Beowülf is ready for his close-up, and guitarist Luca Turilli gives him direction.

Column by David Lee Beowülf