Alex Bent’s drumming on Trivium’s Struck Dead EP is the best metal drumming performance of 2025 When a band as seasoned as Trivium drops a new release, expectations are high. Yet with Struck Dead, released October 31, 2025, they didn’t just meet them — they soared. At the heart of…
Read MoreMikkey Dee has carved out a legacy that shaped the evolution of progressive and metal drumming in ways few fully recognize. When conversations turn to influential drummers in the metal world, names like Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, and Tomas Haake often dominate the spotlight. Yet quietly—and powerfully—Mikkey Dee has carved…
Read MoreA simple formula to unlock extraordinary results. Understanding the Importance of the Three C’s in Achieving Success. Many years ago while working in the web hosting industry I advocated for what I then called, “The Three C’s of Hosting” in the offering of services and support to users and customers….
Read MoreThe “Prog Four”: How Fates Warning, Queensrÿche, Dream Theater, and Crimson Glory Shaped American Progressive Metal Music Progressive metal, specifically “american progressive metal” as a genre, didn’t appear overnight. It grew from the technical brilliance of progressive rock and the power of heavy metal, fusing the best of both worlds…
Read MoreAmerican progressive metal progenitors Queensryche firing on all cylinders with “Digital Noise Alliance“, delivering one of the best releases in the bands history and possibly one of this years most notable metal recordings. Once again full disclosure, I’m a life long fan of Queensryche going back to 1984 when The…
Read MoreThe IRVA Remote Viewing Conference 2022 starts today. The IRVA Remote Viewing Conference 2022 begins today, I’m excited, I am attending virtually providing a daily recap and “almost live blog” here. The IRVA Remote Viewing Conference 2022 is being broadcast live via Zoom for special pricing for those unable to…
Read MoreThe IRVA Remote Viewing Conference 2021 wrapped you over this past weekend, 10-12 September 2021. It was a resounding success, great attendance both physically and virtually, excellent presentations and thought provoking discussion. Wait a second though… I think revisiting remote viewing stage 5 may be warranted. Why would I suggest…
Read MoreThe IRVA Remote Viewing Conference 2021 kicked off today. My travel ability changed last minute this week and I cannot attend the IRVA Remote Viewing Conference 2021 in person, however I am attending virtually and providing a daily recap and “almost live blog” here. The IRVA Remote Viewing Conference 2021…
Read MoreIn this post we look at one of remote viewing’s biggest challenges, location, and some ideas on remote viewing stage 6 location and directionals. Anyone who has spent a decent amount of time remote viewing, teaching or discussing remote viewing will inevitably field the questions – “Can you remote _____”,…
Read MoreI’m looking forward to the 2021 International Remote Viewing Conference this year. Last year’s IRVA conference was virtual, which was a great success, I do hope they continue to offer virtual options for those unable to attend in person. Nothing beats in person discussions, meetings and training, however technology has…
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