Review: Iron Maiden – The Final Frontier [2010]

The latest Iron Maiden album, number 15 for those keeping track, is freakin’ awesome. The Final Frontier is skull-crushingly brutal. Maiden is a beastly machine that grows stronger and stronger with every new epic masterpiece. This record certainly brings the thunder, about 76 minutes worth in fact. The 10 new songs contain classic Maiden vibes […]

SOS Metal Reviews: Nonpoint "Miracle," Jackyl, Triumfall, Big Ball, and more…

NONPOINT: MIRACLE Admirably remaining intact despite enduring bouts with the music industry’s infamous waves of uncertainty, the latest release by veteran Florida act Nonpoint entitled MIRACLE showcases a reinvigorated unit determined to not just survive but thrive. Produced by Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett of Mudvayne and self-released on the band’s own label, this 12-track […]

Concert Review: Aerosmith and Sammy Hagar Live at Jones Beach, Wantagh, NY August 12, 2010

Aerosmith, arguably the greatest hard rock band of all time, brought their legendary live show back to Jones Beach last night with fellow hard rock icon Sammy Hagar supporting on the “Cocked, Rocked, Ready to Rock” tour. Hagar got the party started right, whipping through classics “There’s Only One Way To Rock,” “Bad Motor Scooter,” […]