When I was about 18, in 1990, I was about to enter the University of British Columbia, located near my home. I was still living with my parents at the time. In late August, after signing up for the courses I’d be starting that fall, I went to the bookstore to buy the required books. […]

Read more "Chuck Eddy – Heavy Metal Critic?"

The title of this blog is perhaps misleading; the subtitle, hopefully less so.  Regarding the latter, I’ve been a fan of rock music for decades, with my roots in that much-maligned subcategory known as “classic rock” but venturing from there into grunge and, principally, heavy metal.  But in particular I’m fascinated by the history of […]

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