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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Nad Sylvan – The Bride Said No
For his second solo album, Nad Sylvan has expanded his line-up considerably, bringing in a dozen guests for performance and production work. A playfully...
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Ghost Horizon – The Erotics of Disgust
With their second EP, the two-man group of Ghost Horizon have switched out vocalist/drummer/etceterist Uræus to let founder/guitarist/bassist Daniel Stollings take over vocals, and...
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Mammoth Mammoth – Mount the Mountain
With their latest album, Mammoth Mammoth keep up the party-friendly stoner hard rock style that they've long been working, cranking out “Yeah!”s and chunky...
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Stahlmann – Bastard
Industrial metal is a tough balancing act to effectively execute. The industrial side has its regimented rhythms and dehumanizing elements, and the metal side...
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Mantar – The Spell
When presented with a black metal release that only has three tracks, there are a few assumptions that you can reasonably make. Among the...
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Days Of Jupiter – New Awakening
With their third album, this Swedish band delivers metal that shaves off attachment to any sub-genres, packing songs that veer closer in style and...
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Lòdz – Time Doesn’t Heal Anything
With this sophomore LP, the French band of Lòdz have assembled nearly an hour's worth of music, aiming for sizable tracks with twists through...
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Svart Crown – Abreaction
Almost half a decade after their last album, Svart Crown are back, under a new label (Century Media), and with a new drummer and...
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Black Mirrors – Funky Queen
Following up on their self-titled and self-released EP from 2014, Black Mirrors are back with another one, holding over their song “The Mess” from...
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Ephedra – Can Ca No Rey
Mixing desert rock with heavy metal, this second album from the Swiss band of Ephedra starts its twelve-track trek with a slow-brewed cruiser bruiser...
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The Dark Side of Business: An Interview with Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex
Scott Ian Lewis on the dangerous state of live music, comics, and Necromanteum
“The songs you love, but not played well” – An Interview with Devin Townsend
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...