Lollipop Magazine

Testament Announces Tour and New Lineup – News

January 23, 2022

“Rather than Testament having to reschedule upcoming dates or Gene (Hoglan) having to cancel his own plans, we have decided to amicably part ways.”

Murder In The Front Row Announces April 24 Physical Release Date – News

February 17, 2020

Murder In The Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Trash Metal Story has announced a physical and digital release date of April 24 via MVD.

Murder In The Front Row Bay Area Thrash Documentary – News

March 27, 2019

The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story will premiere on Saturday, April 20. Directed by Adam Dubin. Metal Allegiance with Special Guests perform after.

Obituary North American Co-Headlining Tour with Exodus – News

July 31, 2017

Obituary Announce “Battle of the Bays” North American Co-Headlining Tour with Exodus

Slayer tour this fall with Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus – News

August 18, 2014

When Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus played together this past May, every date sold out and fans experienced the best metal on the planet.

The Merciless Book of Metal Lists gets new testimonial video – News

May 13, 2013

The Merciless Book of Metal Lists, written by NYC music scene veterans Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins, is out NOW.

Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman Makes Triumphant Return at the Big 4 – News

April 25, 2011

Jeff Hanneman stepped onstage with his band at this past Saturday’s Big 4 concert in Indio, CA. This is first time he has played with Slayer since last October.

Exodus – Exhibit B – The Human Condition – Review

June 1, 2010

Exodus has never been a band for subtlety or brevity, so it’s no surprise that their new album runs a cool 74 minutes and piles on the hate anthems.

Exodus – The Atrocity Exhibition… Exhibit A – Review

December 14, 2007

Vitriolic tirades and epic rants on the corruption of organized religion and the brainwashing power of our wonderful military-industrial complex.

Metal For The Masses – Vol. 4 – Review

August 11, 2006

20 songs on each of the two discs, a few edits and demo tracks, and inclusions from Nuclear Blast and Liquor and Poker to boot.

Exodus – Shovel Headed Kill Machine – Review

February 24, 2006

One vocalist dead and another “You are dead to me,” Gary Holt keeps it alive with Rob Dukes. Like the thrash purity of Peter Dolving returning to The Haunted.

“Dead Mexican in my Headphones”: Metal Mike’s Crazy Aunts – Column

January 28, 2006

I interview rock guys two, three times a week. I use voice recognition software to transcribe these interviews. It doesn’t always come out as planned though.

Exodus – Tempo of the Damned – Interview

July 12, 2004

An interview with guitarist Gary Holt

Identity Four – Review

November 1, 1998

If you’re into heavy music and have never heard of Century Media, you aren’t very into heavy music.

Samael – Exodus – Review

November 1, 1998

A 29 minute grab-bag of new tracks. A no man’s land between death, black, Goth, and industrial with the smooth drinkability of classic metal.

Exodus – Another Lesson in Violence – Review

October 1, 1997

Recorded live at the Trocadero in San Francisco, Exodus returns from the depths of hell (or at least the bargain bin) fronted by original madman Paul Baloff.