Contributor's Note: Legendary guitarist Phil Campbell of Motorhead joins The Don's Hit List with The Don & The Grizz along with Madness To Creation for the 240th episode via FAB Radio International. In this episode, Phil discusses memories of playing in Berlin and the legacy of Motorhead, which is one of the most iconic bands … Continue reading (The Don’s Hit List with The Don & The Grizz Ep. 240): Phil Campbell of MOTORHEAD
(Single Mashup Review): What Kind of Sorcery Is This: MEGADETH/THE JACKSON 5 “Sweating Robins”
What kind of sorcery does Bill McClintock do with his mashups? I honestly thought the pinnacle was when he did a mashup of "Round and Round" by Ratt and "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye. Then, Bill took it to the next level with "Sulfur" by Slipknot and "Wannabe" by The Spice … Continue reading (Single Mashup Review): What Kind of Sorcery Is This: MEGADETH/THE JACKSON 5 “Sweating Robins”
(Album Review) “Seismic” by WITHOUT MERCY
The Vancouver based death metal outfit continue to grow after almost two decades. ‘Seismic’ is the fifth release from death metallers Without Mercy and featuring of talented guests: Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, ex-Nevermore), and Chris Broderick (Act of Defiance, ex-Megadeth, ex-Jag Panzer). The album dives straight into a dynamic powerful sound with ‘Thunderbird’, featuring Jeff. … Continue reading (Album Review) “Seismic” by WITHOUT MERCY
(Mark Dean Interviews): Legendary bassist JAMES LOMENZO
Contributor's Note: Mark Dean spoke with legendary bassist James Lomenzo for Madness To Creation on the Covid-19 pandemic, his latest project with Echobats, and the legacy of his career in hard rock and heavy metal music. James has been involved in many bands, most notably White Lion from 1984 to 1991, Megadeth from 2006 to … Continue reading (Mark Dean Interviews): Legendary bassist JAMES LOMENZO
(Mark Dean Interviews): TONY HARNELL(TNT) of ECHOBATS
Contributor's Note: Tony Harnell(TNT), Joel Hoekstra(Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Eric Levy(Night Ranger), Matt Starr(Mr. Big, Ace Frehley), and James Lomenzo(White Lion, Megadeth) formed the all-star quarantine project Echobats. They have also recently released their single and music video for "Save Me From Loving You". In this interview with Madness To Creation, Tony Harnell of Echobats discusses … Continue reading (Mark Dean Interviews): TONY HARNELL(TNT) of ECHOBATS
Jeff Buehner of THE LOYAL ORDER/ROUGH CUTT Discusses “Ready For Dead”, Signing with EMP Label Group & Writing Process with Mark Dean for Madness To Creation
Contributor's Note: The Loyal Order first hatched as a studio project several years ago in Portland, when Jeff Buehner was approached to write a theme song for a regional outdoor hunting reality show. He reached out to guitarist Brandon Cook for a heavy riff, and the result was a song called Off the Grid (Superhuman). … Continue reading Jeff Buehner of THE LOYAL ORDER/ROUGH CUTT Discusses “Ready For Dead”, Signing with EMP Label Group & Writing Process with Mark Dean for Madness To Creation
Bobby Blitz(OVERKILL) & Mark Menghi(METAL ALLEGIANCE) of BPMD Discusses “American Made” & Covid-19 with Mark Dean of Madness To Creation
Contributor's Note: In an era where heavy rock supergroups have become the norm I was ready to dismiss yet another.However the personnel comprising this particular one certainly made me sit up and notice. Consisting of heavy metal icons Bobby Blitz (Overkill) on vocals, drummer Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo), bassist Mark Menghi … Continue reading Bobby Blitz(OVERKILL) & Mark Menghi(METAL ALLEGIANCE) of BPMD Discusses “American Made” & Covid-19 with Mark Dean of Madness To Creation
(Album Review) “What The Dead Men Say” by TRIVIUM
On April 24th, one of the most powerful acts in today’s metal scene Trivium released their ninth studio album What The Dead Men Say via Roadrunner Records. The band--composed of vocalist and guitarist Matt Heafy, guitarist Corey Beaulieu, bassist Paolo Gregoletto, and drummer Alex Bent--continues to evolve their sound and in the process has produced … Continue reading (Album Review) “What The Dead Men Say” by TRIVIUM
OPUS(DEAD BY WEDNESDAY/ELLEFSON & EARTH) Converses with Madness To Creation on “The Corona Covers” and Goes In-Depth on Mental Health Awareness
Editor's Note: "Music is either in your blood, or it's not", is a common phrase that Christian "Opus" Lawrence usually states when it comes to music as a whole. He's performed at Woodstock '99 for Gargantua Soul, and that UNSIGNED BAND appeared on VH1's Farm Club, the Howard Stern Show and on ESPN. In 2005, … Continue reading OPUS(DEAD BY WEDNESDAY/ELLEFSON & EARTH) Converses with Madness To Creation on “The Corona Covers” and Goes In-Depth on Mental Health Awareness