Metal

Young artists and veteran hitmakers alike created an abundance of memorable tunes in 2019. Post Malone, Jay Som, Beck, and Sharon Van Etten are among them.

Just in time for the 2020 Grammys, here is my annual list of top releases of 2019 (including Baroness, Lana Del Rey, Neil Young, Lizzo, and Slipknot).

'Blue Record' was the peak of Baroness's metal prowess, but 'Gold & Grey' is their crowning achievement.

Rock music will always come first in my world, but you'll see an eclectic list of everything from jazz-hop (Anderson .Paak) to metal, country, electronica, R&B, and folk rock.

Rock and roll is alive and well - and didn't need a Zeppelin clone to prove it in 2018.

Trevor Ziebarth, lead vocalist and guitarist for Moonlight Desires, sheds light on the band's latest album 'Just the Hits (1981-1985).'

Overall, even though it is not my favorite, I would still give it four and a half stars our of five.

This continuing Rock HOF induction video series comes highly recommended set (3.5 stars out of four), as many musicians perform some rare and very memorable works. Enjoy 44 live performances from four induction ceremonies (2010-2013).

Seasoned pro drummer Dylan Gowan (and son of Styx keyboardist Lawrence Gowan) breaks down everything you need to know about 'Iomair,' the self-titled debut album by his new metal band.

'Book of Bad Decisions' continues Clutch's always reliable and consistent output of hard-driving rock and roll - with elements of funk, the blues, and a surprise or two.