The heavy rock scene remains largely underground, requiring fans to explore and discover new music. This post highlights five lesser-known bands with under 1,000 Spotify listeners, showcasing their unique styles and inviting audiences to appreciate their artistry.
Read More Prime Cuts: 5 Heavy Rock Bands You Don’t Want to Miss Out OnThese are what I think are The Twelve Greatest Albums in Heavy Rock/Metal by Decade. I picked the two best albums for each decade, just to give it a little spread. What is YOUR Top _____ list for Heavy Rock/Heavy Metal? Let us know!
Read More The Twelve Greatest Albums in Heavy Rock/Metal by Decade: From Black Sabbath to Ritual KingThere’s something special about looking back to check out the top albums of the year. In some ways, Monster Riff has become a bit of a personal music diary. As much as it is a home to analyze music, interview artists, and dig into the coolest parts of the underground, it’s also a snapshot of […]
Read More Top Stoner Rock and Doom Albums of 2022I’ve been taken by the Colombian Stoner Rock scene lately. When I first stumbled across Samán’s II. Montaña Roja, I was struck by its beauty. Sure, it was heavy, but it was also endlessly emotive—packed with gorgeous highs and lows (and this is coming from a guy who doesn’t understand a lick of Spanish). I […]
Read More Top Colombian Stoner Rock BandsWe’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Mighty Nutrition, a nutrition coaching company led by award-winning powerlifter Caroline Harpel. Together, we’ve assembled two high-octane playlists for your workouts. One is for lifting. The other is for cardio. Each one is designed to keep you focused—so you can always find that little extra something to put […]
Read More Your New Metal Fitness Playlists: A Monster Riff and Mighty Nutrition Collaboration