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September 10, 2025

HERTA – Crossing the Illusion [ALBUM REVIEW]

Greek band Herta has been touring to promote their debut album, “Crossing the Illusion.” Their sound combines influences from Gojira and Lamb of God, with notable vocals from Konstantinos Togas and guest appearances from Sakis Tolis and George Prokopiou. The album features intricate layering and strong production, creating a rich listening experience. Continue reading

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May 14, 2019

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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February 27, 2018

INTERVIEW: The Bad Larrys

(This interview is between Edward Dinsley and The Bad Larrys) [E] Your debut album, \”Hodads\” sounds amazing! How did you hook up with Pete Lyman? Davis: Pete Lyman was actually recommended by Chris Karn, a friend of my who is also my sales rep at Vintage King in LA. I had been working on this… Continue reading

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February 25, 2018

ALBUM REVIEW: The Bad Larrys – Hodads (Self-Released)

I hadn’t heard much about Phillie\’s The Bad Larrys when I first gave this impressive slab a spin apart from the fact that they had been dubbed “proto-punk” and “psych-surf” by their peers. Surf? Wow. That’s different. Hodads, however, while definitely incorporating the aforementioned elements totally transcends any well meant attempts at describing their crazy varied sound. It’s… Continue reading

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February 12, 2018

INTERVIEW: Jani of Svartanatt

(The following is an interview between Sammi Spells and Jani of Svartanatt. See her original review here.)[SS] Hello! Thank you so much for taking time to sit down and answer somequestions for me! Please, introduce yourself. Hey im Jani, singer and guitarist in the band.[SS] What are some of your influences? I dont listen to… Continue reading

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February 11, 2018

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dahmers – Creepiest Creep (Lovely Records)

If you are one that likes the Horror Punk Genre, The Dahmers is a band that made me want to dance while listening to them. Listening to them, I am definitely reminded of the Misfits. This being said, The Dahmers reminded me a lot of the energy of the Misfits. I have to say that… Continue reading

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February 4, 2018

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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February 4, 2018

REVIEW: Divine Realm – Nordicity (Independent)

Divine Realm\’s album Nordicity is an absolute must in my books. Listening to the songs on this album left me wanting to listen to more by them. It was a perfect blend of symphonic melody intertwined within some of the songs. There was just one thing that I truly wanted more from this album, to hear… Continue reading

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January 27, 2018

REVIEW: Motherslug – The Electric Dunes of Titan (Self-Released)

It feels like some serious talent has been seeping slowly out of Australia, and finally becoming available to us knuckle draggers overseas. First I was able to experience the likes of Arketh, and now this? 2018 is truly getting off to a good start. One can hope that this pace is kept, and that more… Continue reading

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January 8, 2018

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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