Canadian metal
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JULIET RUIN – Regime [EP REVIEW]
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Nikki Swider gives her opinions on Juliet Ruin’s new EP ‘Regime’! Continue reading
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Born Divided – Chronicles of a Shipwreck [ALBUM REVIEW]
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Born Divided’s album, Chronicles of a Shipwreck, showcases a blend of harsh and clean vocals, impressive guitar work, and solid rhythmic foundation. The band’s self-production shines, creating an engaging listening experience. Standout tracks like Illusion Factories highlight their technical proficiency. Despite minor synth critiques, the album impresses overall with its cohesion and emotion. 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