Jerel Johnson

Interview: Casey Orr of Rigor Mortis – Back from the Dead One Last Time

I recently spoke with bassist Casey Orr of Rigor Mortis about the group's final record, Slaves to the Grave. Jerel Johnson: Glad you could speak with me today Casey. The…

Jerel Johnson October 2, 2014

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CD Review: ‘The Year The Sun Died’ by Sanctuary

Before Nevermore, there was Sanctuary. The Seattle power/progressive metal band released two albums; Refuge Denied (1987) and Into the Black Mirror (1989) before splitting up in 1992. Since that time,…

Jerel Johnson September 30, 2014

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CD Review: “Slaves to the Grave” by Rigor Mortis

There are some bands in the metal genre that have attained cult status. Old school Texas thrash outfit Rigor Mortis is one of those bands. Although the group only released…

Jerel Johnson September 24, 2014

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CD Review: “The Return” by Nonpoint

Nonpoint is the machine that keeps on going. The group's eighth album, appropriately titled The Return, is rife with the band's signature no-nonsense riffing along with a few surprises. The…

Jerel Johnson September 17, 2014

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CD Review: The Haunted: Exit Wounds

From the brink of breakup, The Haunted emerges with Exit Wounds The thrash is strong with The Haunted's eighth record Exit Wounds. The band appeared to be on the brink…

Jerel Johnson August 22, 2014

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CD Review: Adage ‘Defined’

North Carolina rock band Adage makes its national debut with the group's EP, Defined. What listeners can expect is monolithic riffs and heavy grooves. The opening song "Anymore" begins with a distorted, dissonant guitar…

Jerel Johnson August 1, 2014

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CD Review: Crowbar- Symmetry in Black

Crowbar Symmetry in Black review By Jerel Johnson Sludge metal master Crowbar returns to celebrate its 25th anniversary with its 10th album, Symmetry in Black, releasing in North America…

Jerel Johnson May 15, 2014

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Tommy Victor Interview about Prong ‘Ruining Lives’ and future of metal

Prong: Shattering Barriers A Tommy Victor interview about Prong By Jerel Johnson I last talked with Prong frontman Tommy Victor during the fall of 2009. Since then, Prong…

Jerel Johnson April 30, 2014

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Kyng Burn the Serum review, a rocking breath of fresh air

Kyng Burn the Serum review recalls early '90s Corrosion of Conformity By Jerel Johnson California trio Kyng’s sophomore effort Burn the Serum is a rocking breath of fresh air. The…

Jerel Johnson April 2, 2014

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Prong Ruining Lives review

Prong- Ruining Lives Prong has done it again with its newest release, Ruining Lives. The band is tighter here than on its previous release, 2012’s Carved Into Stone. The songs…

Jerel Johnson April 2, 2014