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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Façade – The Eternal Dance
A thoughtful and intriguing work, with a well-executed mix of brutalism and hope
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Leprous – Pitfalls
An unusual but interesting work, with plenty of details to sift through and examine over multiple listenings
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Cleric – Serpent Psalms
After parting ways with Tofu Carnage Records, the label on which they released their debut, the Dallas-born group of Cleric have resurfaced with a...
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Wallowing – Planet Loss
In Planet Loss, the debut of Wallowing, they show themselves to be quite capable in the ways of UK sludge, by means of six...
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Pale Grey Lore – Eschatology
Having enjoyed Pale Grey Lore's debut album back in the day (good grief, has it really been three years?), I was happy to see...
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Trench Warfare – Hatred Prayer
With just over half an hour split between twelve tracks, the Texas-based group of Trench Warfare keep things running fast and hard on their...
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Freighter – The Den
After a decade-long hiatus, the trio of Freighter are now delivering thrash with a techy, proggish inclination. If your first thoughts are that this...
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Tovarish – If The War Comes Tomorrow
About to celebrate their 10th anniversary, the trio of Tovarish have released their fourth album, boasting a good three-quarters of an hour of music....
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Immortal Bird – Thrive on Neglect
It's been 4 years since Immortal Bird's last album. This new release, their debut on the 20 Buck Spin label, shows that the time...
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Murk Rider – Exile of Shadows
While Murk Rider have been publicly releasing demos since at least 2012, it's only with Exile of Shadows that the mysterious Californian four-piece has...
Must-read
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...