Hi there! I’m the RINGO nominated writer of the comic book series, BY THE HORNS and VORACIOUS. I’m also an editor, journalist and podcaster. I talk heavy metal every month as a host on the Metalheads Podcast and the Endless Metal Podcast, and I own and operate Skull Fracture Records.

LATEST HAPPENINGS…

MARKISAN’S TOP 25 METAL ALBUMS OF 2025

Now that we’ve crossed over to 2026, it’s time to reveal my Top 25 Metal Albums of 2025! If you listened to the epic, year-end episode of the Metalheads Podcast that dropped last week, you got to hear my picks along with top selections from my co-hosts. My written Top 25 featuring a 2025 summary, album descriptions, covers, and bandcamp links for your easy listening pleasure is now up. Cliick the image below. Happy New Year!

Incantation Discography Ranking & Discussion

Anytime I get to talk for 3 hours about one of my all-time favorite #metal bands it’s a good day. LOVED discussing the mighty INCANTATION discography with my friend Ben. Check out this epic episode of the Endless Metal Podcast! Click the image below.

BY THE HORNS Exits Scout Comics

Jason and I decided to end our contract with Scout Comics, so BY THE HORNS is back in our complete control. You can read the press release by clicking the image below.

Top 25 Metal Albums of 2024

I talked about my Top 25 on the Metalheads Podcast and my Top 3 on the Endless Metal Podcast, but here you’ll find the director’s cut – my Top 40 Metal Albums of 2024 in print. Click the image above for all things heavy.