heavy metal
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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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ALBUM REVIEW: Turin Turambar – Czas Braku Wojny (PAGAN RECORDS)

Czas braku wojny roughly translates to ‘No war time‘ or ‘Time of absence of war‘ in English. The phrase also exemplifies the fact that I don’t know a lick of Polish. And, that’s fine really, because Turin Turambar‘s music finds a way to transcend that barrier somewhat. I mean, sure, I do not understand the… Continue reading
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INTERVIEW: Cam of Motherslug
[K] Who is Motherslug? What brought the band together? Motherslug have been kicking around for six years now. Nick and Cyn are the remaining founding members, I joined after they had been jamming for almost a year with Ferg and Matt and that was the lineup for the first EP. Ferg left just prior to… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Svartanatt – Starry Eagle Eye (the Sign Records)
Much like many other kids born in the 80\’s, my parents were born in the 60\’s. They were teenagers in the 70\’s and grew up around the true heyday of rock. I grew up with a deep passionate love of many of those bands; probably my deepest love was for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Now almost anyone… Continue reading
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INTERVIEW: The Necrosexual of Necrosexual
Photo by Josh Street Design [K] Necrosexual is completely new to me, and I’m loving GRIM 1. For a newer fan, who’s not too familiar (like me), can you tell me a little about how this whole band/project came together? GRIM 1 is my first musical offering. I\’ve brought the fury as a comedy performer,… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Owl Maker – Paths of the Slain
OWL MAKER PATHS OF THE SLAIN SELF-RELEASED Owl Maker rides a fine-line between the world of driving rock and doomy stoner-metal bands such as Red Fang, and Mastodon, the combination providing just enough energy to distinguish itself from the countless duplicates floating around these days. In fact, Owl Maker seems to find its home in… Continue reading
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Direnotes Compilation finally released!
At long last, Tears of Dymphna, our compilation for Suicide Awareness, has been released! Featuring a bevy of amazing bands from across the globe, and across genres, this has been a long time coming and it\’s finally up for free on Bandcamp. Of course, if you choose to pay – all money goes to the… Continue reading
