I’ll set it free The transformation begins No longer bound to these confines I will stop at nothing This is the path that I’ve chosen I’m a convert. Through an act of chance, I’ve become a kettlebell guy. A girevik. This was almost entirely because kettlebells came back in stock…

Every week, the While Rome Burns crew gathers ‘round to watch a film of questionable content and give their two cents as it unfolds. This is a collection of the best pennies from those sessions for you. This Week’s Film: “oh fuck off, that’s actually what this is?” — Kev …

After enjoying some of the new (to me) things Bill Esch had in his other program, I’m back after another six weeks in his most recent program: Ultimate Kettlebell Warrior. There’s a lot to like about this Ultimate Kettlebell Warrior, which fixes a lot of my perceived flaws about his…

Erik here. While I’ve gotten great help with this column over the year, today I’m flying solo recapping my favorite music of the year. It’s end-of-year list season and I’m here to give you mine, music-released-in-2021 style. This is not a list of stuff I think will get me clicks…

Bad Omens — What do you want from me? (Metal, Single): Bad Omens continues to showcase their sound shift with this follow-up single to the title track for their upcoming release “THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND.” This one has a 90s industrial feel to it, Stabbing Westward vibes especially…

Of Mice and Men — Echo (Metal, LP): Seventh album from the metalcore mainstays. We’re now thoroughly in the Aaron Pauley era of the band and it’s provided more hits than misses. Between this one and 2019’s “EARTHANDSKY,” Pauley has shown to be a great skipper for the group handling…

Finally taking a step outside of Joe Daniels land after almost half a year of following his programming (see: Kettlebell Only Muscle Gain, Kettlebell Complexes and KBOMG 2) for a little bit of Bill Esch and one of his programs. …

Alleviate — Broken (Metal, Single): Debut release for a sort of side project for every member of this metalcore group, as they all have other bands. Technically impressive, the group proves they can hang with anyone in the scene with this solid release. If you have a desire for classic…

Brand of Sacrifice — Lifeblood (feat. Will Ramos) (Death Metal/Black Metal, Single): One of my favorite concept bands, Brand of Sacrifice blends the famous manga “Berserk” with a very fitting deathcore sound. “Lifeblood” is a redo of the last track on their LP of same name released earlier this year…