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By Ryan Falla

The follow up to 2013’s debut record by Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, Walk Through Exits Only, is exactly what you would expect from Anselmo. ‘Choosing Mental Illness as a Virtue’, the latest release by Anselmo & The Illegals, is angry, and aggressively dominates. Continue reading “Album Review: Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals – Choosing Mental Illness as a Virtue”

By Francisco Zamudio

There’s no denying the resurgence of thrash and that’s no disrespect to the tons of great underground thrash bands that have been at it over the past, let’s say decade. There’s no shortage of modern age metal bands that incorporate the thrash sound, among many other styles crammed into a marketing cream pie. The thing most important is how thrash bands from the late ’80s and ’90s are still at it and going strong. Fist to fist, this helps the thrash scene grow. One such great band is Accuser coming out of Germany with their 11th full-length release, ‘The Mastery’. Continue reading “Album Review: Accuser – The Mastery”

By Francisco Zamudio

Living legend Phil Campbell attempts to pass on the mantle of rock n’ roll to his sons, giving them a taste of what daddy dearest has helped forge through his amazing decades as the great Motörhead shredder. Music heals and feels right for Phil and his guitar work to thankfully shine on this, their debut record ‘The Age of Absurdity’, a follow-up to their 2016 self-titled EP. Phil has written some great music here and still maintains the feel after all these years. Although they decided to go a more commercial route here with the style of rock they produced, it can still have a spot on your playlist for a go-around. Phil’s guitar work is outstanding, no surprise there. Sons Todd (guitar), Dane (drums) and Tyla (bass) have provided a good back up to carry this out, as well as carry the Campbell name. Continue reading “Album Review: Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons – The Age of Absurdity”