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Four Stroke Baron – “Planet Silver Screen”

Posted on November 9, 2018

“Planet Silver Screen” is the sophomore release by Nevada trio Four Stroke Baron. It’s an interesting mash up of metal, prog, and new wave, with a healthy sprinkling of 2000s alt-pop. From the opening track “Cut”, it was coming off … Continue reading →

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Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats – “Wasteland”

Posted on October 12, 2018

English rockers Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats have returned with a concept album for the modern age. Of a world wiped of memories and personality. Where the zombified humans are glued to their screens. Receiving information fed to them, but … Continue reading →

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The Vintage Caravan – “Gateways”

Posted on August 29, 2018

If there are two genres that have consistently held my attention (and my heart) throughout the years, it is stoner and psychedelic rock. So when The Vintage Caravan’s fourth studio album was offered to me, well… Color me very excited. … Continue reading →

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Omnium Gatherum – “The Burning Cold”

Posted on August 27, 2018

It’s not often I find myself drawn deeply into a death metal album. In fact, it’s a style I can take or leave sometimes. Too loud. Unable to understand anything over the guttural vocals. Not enough variety in the songs … Continue reading →

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