Steve Lampiris

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Steve Lampiris's Top Albums of 2023

Steve Lampiris highlights his favorite records of the year, with some non-metal highlights rounding out an already eclectic list.

20 Years Ago, Metallica's "St. Anger" Marked the Decline of Mainstream Nu Metal

Was “St. Anger” the beginning of the end for nu metal and ‘90’s metal in the mainstream? For “St. Anger”‘s 20th anniversary (June 3rd), we look back at the oddball album’s impact.

Good, Not Great: On "72 Seasons," Metallica are Perhaps Too Comfortable (Review)

The classic band’s new album has some great moments and musicianship, but takes far too long and plays it a bit too safe. Read our full review here.

Jersey's Best (If Sometimes Cringey) Thrashers: Five Crucial Overkill Albums

With their twentieth album on the horizon (“Scorched”), we took a look at the thrash band’s lengthy discography and selected five critical picks.