Monthly Archives: April 2020

Pattern-Seeking Animals – “Prehensile Tales”

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Rob

Spock’s Beard side project Pattern-Seeking Animals is back with their second album “Prehensile Tales” which is hot on the heels of their self titled debut that was released just last year. The band consists of current Spock’s Beard members Ted … Continue reading →

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McStine & Minnemann to release debut album on July 3rd!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Rob

Exciting news! The great Marco Minnemann is teaming up with the immensely talented Randy McStine (Lo-Fi Resistance) for a new album! Check out the press release below! McStine & Minnemann is a new band consisting of Randy McStine and Marco Minnemann … Continue reading →

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Katatonia – “City Burials”

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Rob

After a (thankfully) brief hiatus, Katatonia got back in action with a tour to honor the 10th anniversary of “Night is the New Day” in 2019. So naturally the next step was a new album and that’s something I always … Continue reading →

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Mantric – “False Negative”

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Rob

It always amazes me when a band sets the bar higher with each album that they release. Eventually you think “okay, there’s no way this one can be better than the last one.” Mantric has 2 exceptional albums already and … Continue reading →

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Witchcraft – “Black Metal”

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Rob

First off, do not be fooled. “Black Metal” is not a black metal album. For that matter it is not a Witchcraft album either. So what gives? What “Black Metal” really is is a solo acoustic album by Witchcraft mastermind … Continue reading →

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Hexvessel – “Kindred”

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Rob

Life is made up of second chances and second opportunities. This is provided we choose to take them. Given how many times that I miss my first chance at something, I am always willing to give it another chance. Such … Continue reading →

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Zopp – “Zopp”

Posted on April 10, 2020 by madvinyl

Music, for many of us, is a stress reliever. It is an enjoyment that uplifts us and resets our mood. It can be an escape to another space, that helps us deal with the real world upon our return. If … Continue reading →

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Oranssi Pazuzu – “Mestarin kynsi”

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Rob

Oranssi Pazuzu are not going to be for everyone. If you aren’t into wretched black metal vocals like Ihsahn or Enslaved do, then you can skip this review. But if you do like those style of vocals and love the … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 18

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Rob

Igorrr– “Spirituality and Distortion” Label: Metal Blade Records Release Date: 27 March 2020 First off, Igorrr is not going to be for everyone. If one were to look up extreme metal, I think Igorrr would be the definition. There is … Continue reading →

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Dynazty – “The Dark Delight”

Posted on April 2, 2020 by restlessamoeba

Gonna do something a little different and step outside the box on this one. The prog box, that is. Don’t worry, this page is still prog. But thought I would highlight a non-prog band just to show that there is … Continue reading →

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