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Hark, the restoration of Direnotes is upon us!
For so many years I’ve left this project dormant, both due to so many personal issues (including seperating from my, at the time, wife) along with health issues, and countless other things. When beginning Direnotes, I was young and eager to be part of the Metal community. Already, I had wrote for so many other… Continue reading
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BS Bone – Inside Insanity (Demo) [EP REVIEW]
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BS Bone, a trio from Molise, Italy, presents a self-produced demo showcasing their blend of late 80’s inspired metal with punk influences. Their sound, reminiscent of Celtic Frost, combines catchy riffs and varied tempos. While the production has minor flaws, the band’s passion and talent shine through, promising a bright future in heavy metal. Continue reading
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Michael Alvarez of FLUB [INTERVIEW]
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Flub, formed by Michael Alvarez and Eloy Montes around 2011-2012 after parting with other bands, initially created music together before assembling a lineup that included Jared Klein, Charles King, and Viktor Hansen. Their laid-back songwriting approach allows creativity while overcoming challenges. They celebrate the upcoming album’s completion and the supportive metal scene. Continue reading
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[REVIEW ROUNDUP] Age Of The Wolf, Catafalque, HEX, Kavara, Handful of Hate, and EVIL ANGEL.
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FRIDAY, MAY 24th, 2019 Age Of The Wolf – Ouroboric Trances Aural Music Ouroboric Trances is a cumulation of all the most hectic and dark moments of Stoner/Doom and noise rock. Age of the Wolf has created something sinister, foreboding, and heavier then even the heaviest efforts put forth by the subgenre\’s heavyweights. It\’s… Continue reading
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Misþyrming (Misthyrming) – Algleymi [ALBUM REVIEW]
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Misþyrming’s album “Algleymi” revitalizes black metal with its rich atmosphere and careful production. The band blends traditional elements with modern clarity, showcasing powerful bass lines and engaging lyrical styles that enhance its appeal. This dynamic sound captures themes of despair and mystery, establishing “Algleymi” as a deserving masterpiece in the genre. Continue reading
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EP REVIEW: The Necrosexual – The Gory Hole Overture in F#
I am no stranger to the Necrosexual, I had the pleasure of interviewing him last year when he dropped GRIM 1 to the unknowing public. Being the modern day equivalent of the crypt creeper, and the hideous glue, that binds rock n’ roll and black metal – I was more then happy to see… Continue reading
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EP REVIEW: Burial Party – Please, Electric Move Slow
Life sucks, everyone knows it. So, if you need to complain about it – might as well make it good right? (I can’t believe how passive-aggressive and cynical that sounded. Oh please, god help me.) Anyhow… Burial Party borders on so many closely related subgenres, I wouldn’t dare try to straight-forward label them. In fact,… Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: Shadow of Everest – The Hunting Ground
There is just something about the north (the North-American north, also known as Canada) and fantastic groups that seem to ride the stoner-rock/metal style out of ‘stoner’ territory. No joke, I mean it could be a group of people smoking joints while playing and I could only say it mirrors the style, not the content… Continue reading
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ozzy Osbourne – No More Tears (1991)
“I was looking back on my life And all the things I’ve done to me I’m still looking for the answers I’m still searching for the key” -Road to Nowhere, Ozzy Osborne Oh boy, this was one hell of an album. Hot off of numerous controversies, Ozzy and crew decided, I guess, to just… Continue reading
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EP REVIEW: Alphelion – I (ANTI // ALL Forever)
Usually I can come up with some witty or offbeat introduction to what I\’m reviewing, but really I haven’t reviewed something so thoroughly blackened in so long that I’m just plain rusty. Mark Alphelion‘s latest EP, I, as my triumphant slink back to the purer roots of the subgenre. Now I have to give the… Continue reading