This past Saturday, I had the great fortune of interviewing one of the biggest acts in recent metal history: Machine Head’s frontman, Robb Flynn. We had some great, albeit short, discussions, one of which deals with the controversy behind their 2001 album Supercharger and the affects that 9/11 had on it. It led to some…
The Metalliest Concert Season Of All
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published February 15th, 2012The first week of February was a good week for us metalheads. There were no less than 5 concerts announced, 3 of which were on the same day. And I’m not talking about some random metal bands you’ve probably never heard of; these are all HUGE names in the metal scene (almost as big as…
Brootalisk’s Top 5 Most Anticipated Albums: 2012 Edition
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published January 27th, 2012It’s only been a month since the year first started, but there’s already been huge news coming from the loud rock scene. At the Drive In reunited, The Mars Volta FINALLY announced details about their new album, and Alcest showed us that they hate Americans by making us wait till January 31st for their new…
Brootalisk’s Top 10 Loud Rock Albums of 2011 (#5-1)
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published December 23rd, 2011Well. Here it is folks. The end of the end. Seeing as how the world is ending next year, this is the last top ten list ever. Of all time. So I hope you guys enjoy it while it lasts. I know, it’s a very solemn feeling, but I feel kind of free at the…
Brootalisk’s Top 10 Loud Rock Albums of 2011 (#10-6)
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published December 22nd, 2011Well my fellow metal heads, it’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about Christmas or Hanukkah or any other “controversial” holiday. I’m talking about the top ten albums of the year. Specifically, those of the headbanging kind. I’ve listed my first 5 choices below. You’ll have to wait in eager anticipation for…
Interview with Cynic’s Paul Masvidal
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published December 13th, 2011The metal interview train keeps on rolling (all night long?), this time with Cynic frontman Paul Masvidal. Paul’s one of those guys who you would want to meditate with in a nice cool rainforest with a light breeze and a cascading fog rolling through the trees. So why don’t you just sit back, grab a…
Interview with Obscura’s Christian Muenzner
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published December 10th, 2011I, Bröötalisk, have once again delved into the fiery pits of Metal and have returned with yet another awesome interview. This time, with Obscura’s lead guitarist Christian Muenzner. From the 15 minutes or so I got to spend with him, he seemed like a really down to earth guy who really appreciates the art of…
Nostalgia = brutal.
By Intro to Radio Instuctor | Published November 30th, 2010When I was twelve years old, I couldn’t help but be disappointed. The reason was not because I had just moved to a new area, nor because I hadn’t received my acceptance letter to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, nor because I was a chubby, awkward, redheaded girl who was in middle school. No, it was…
Interview with Chris Letchford of Scale the Summit
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published July 7th, 2010Recently I got a chance to interview Chris Letchford of Scale the Summit, it was a great opportunity to learn more about him and the band.
Scrambles the Death Dealer’s Top 10 Part 1
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published December 29th, 200910. Mastodon – Crack They Skye (Reprise) I won’t even attempt to tell you what this album is about lyrically, but, this album reversed my decision on hating Mastodon, so I felt it deserved a mention on my list, but, it’s also a really good album. 9. Adagio – Archangels In Black (Listenable) Adagio is…