Gabriel
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When he's not digesting cinema (preferably low-budget), wasting time online, or otherwise embarrassing himself, Gabriel can be found working his way through a stack of music to review and taking breaks from the crushing futility of life with the help of comedy. Involved in a number of short-lived musical projects, he now sticks to annual Halloween shows with Mexican Space Train.
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Premiata Forneria Marconi – Emotional Tattoos
As the band's been around since 1970, it would be hard to argue that Premiata Forneria Marconi are short on experience or perspective, and...
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Throne of Heresy – Decameron
The world being what it is these days, the field seems pretty ripe for music focusing on the domains of the four horsemen of...
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Then Comes Silence – Blood
Blood, the fourth LP released by Then Comes Silence, finds the Swedish group eagerly indulging '80s aesthetics as they dive into gothy post-punk; and while...
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Sarke – Viige Urh
With this fifth album, the Norwegian group Sarke are focusing on the passing of time, featuring artwork focused on old artifacts, growth, and a...
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Alazka – Phoenix
With their first full album, Alazka (formerly Burning Down Alaska) take aim at fusing metalcore and melodeath, mostly managing to succeed in that endeavor....
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Comeback Kid – Outsider
With Outsider, Comeback Kid's seventh album (and their first on New Damage Records), the long-running Canadian punk group spills out thirteen tracks of serviceable...
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Epica – The Solace System
With their new EP, the long-running Dutch symphonic metal band of Epica are sharing some songs which had to be cut from their most...
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The Midnight Ghost Train – Cypress Ave.
With their latest in a steady stream of albums, The Midnight Ghost Train deliver a set of songs that breaks out of the mold...
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Cellar Darling – This Is The Sound
Going into this album, I was more than half-expecting it to be folk metal or folk prog, primarily because of the emphasis placed on...
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Vallenfyre – Fear Those Who Fear Him
With their third album, the three-piece of Vallenfyre do a chainsaw act with various forms of metal, hacking them up and slapping them back...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RPb_jsnY2I
Get Ready for Wacken 2023
Get ready to unleash your metal power because Wacken Open Air is back with a bang for its 2023 edition! Mark your calendars for...