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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Cult of Lilith – Arkanum
Arkanum is the debut from this Icelandic/Italian trio, featuring members from Dark Legacy. The EP's five tracks quickly launch into their tech-death efforts, with...
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Mortuary – Nothingless than Nothingness
The latest album from long-running French death metal band Mortuary (and I feel the need to specify 'French', because it seems like every country...
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Witchcraft – Nucleus
Nucleus is the fifth studio album from the Swedish group Witchcraft... not to be confused with the Hungarian group, the Finnish group, or any of...
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Ignite – A War Against You
Although it's been roughly a decade since Ignite's last studio album was released, from the first moments of A War Against You, they make...
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Affliction Gate – Dying Alone
This new EP from Affliction Gate starts off hard and fast, and stays there for about 95% of the run-time (about 20 minutes divided...
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Dark The Suns – Life Eternal
For their tenth anniversary, Dark The Suns put together this retrospective compilation, pulling from all of their singles and albums. As far as I could...
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Shaving the Werewolf – The Pissing Link
With just about twelve minutes of run-time, this quick'n'dirty EP is the third release from this band, and their second one this year. Part...
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Blood Red Saints – Speedway
Making their debut with this album, Blood Red Saints take their name from a 1920s racing team. This does a nice job of setting up their throwback...
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Standing Ovation – Gravity Beats Nuclear
With 9 tracks, and spanning over an hour, the new album from Standing Ovation (which seems like a name better suited to an all-female pop...
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Wilt – Moving Monoliths
Wilt's sophomore album finds the band expanding from a duo to a five-piece, and while I haven't heard their previous effort, the material heard...
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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...