On January 7, 2020, Neil Peart passed on, and music lost probably its greatest drummer. I'm not a drummer, so I can't really comment on what I think were his best riffs, but I've always thought that his lyrical prowess is what elevated Rush to the legendary status that they achieved. So in honor of…
When people think of "metalheads" (i.e. those who enjoy listening to metal music), they might think of a big, scary looking dude with lots of tattoos and piercings and such. While these sorts of metal fans certainly do exist, it may surprise you to know that many metal fans are, in fact, nerds. There are…
The "build-up" is one of my favorite types of songs. What is a "build-up" song? Well, I define it to be a song that has some sort of mellow or slow opening that gradually increases in either tempo or volume until it hits a climax (preferably with an epic guitar solo) and then goes back…
There are times in life when you will need to get psyched. Maybe you have to give a big presentation, maybe you are about to go on a big date, maybe you need an extra boost before a night out, or maybe it is a slow day at work and you are trying not to…