prog metal
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DISSENTIENCE – Kaiju [EP REVIEW]
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It isn’t often I find myself surprised by what I hear and, when that does happen, I’m surprised by the fact I’m surprised at all. Face it, things have been a bit stressful and its hard to enjoy any piece of music in 2025. No matter how hard we all try, something is ready to Continue reading
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Amorphis – Borderland [ALBUM REVIEW]
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After over twenty years in the metal scene, the author discovers Amorphis’s album, Borderland, surprising themselves with their unfamiliarity with the band. The album features a blend of progressive elements and engaging riffs but lacks connectivity and depth, feeling more like a collection of strong singles than a cohesive listening experience. 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