Alex Reynolds

Alex "Riffmaster" Reynolds is a former underground metal band guitarist turned music journalist. His years touring the dive bar circuit have given him an insider's perspective on the music industry's gritty reality. Reynolds' writing is raw, passionate, and unapologetically edgy. He has a deep knowledge of metal subgenres and uses technical language while incorporating relatable anecdotes from his band life. He's not afraid to call out industry BS and encourages readers to "stay true, stay metal, and never stop shredding."

Recent Posts

Kaosis: Igniting the Music World One Detonation at a Time
SMR Chart Report: March 11, 2025 - A Week of Rock Evolution
Dark Remedy Explodes onto Octane: A 2024 Triumph and a 2025 Vision
NGN: The Indie Revolution
The NGN Charts Explode: A Riffmaster
NGN Charts vs. Billboard: Where the Underdogs Bite Back
Sleep Theory
Pop Evil
Hinder vs. Breaking Benjamin: A Showdown for the Ages Fueled by the Power of Data
Beartooth
Nerv
Sonic Storm Unleashed: Rock and Metal Titans Join the Revolution!
NGN Rankings vs. SMR Charts: A Tale of Two Metrics
NGN Tools: A Global Perspective on Music Trends
The NGN: Predicting the Future of Music
Decoding the Current Charts: A Deep Dive into the Data
The Riffmaster
The Riffmaster
The Riffmaster
The Riff Revolution: How Metal is Shaping the Sound of the SMR Chart
Review Roundup: The Best and Worst of the SMR Charts in 2024 (So Far)
Daughtry
Genre Deep Dive: Nu Metal
SMR Chart Showdown: The Week of July 2nd vs. July 9th - Riffmaster Recap
The SMR Underdogs: Who is Poised to Break Through?