Precious Metal
Albert Mudrian’s Hall of Fame lineup of heavy metal Decibel masterpieces is the stuff of teenage delinquent dreams.
Albert Mudrian’s Hall of Fame lineup of heavy metal Decibel masterpieces is the stuff of teenage delinquent dreams.
Renihilation (20 Buck Spin). Review by Matthew Moyer.
All Reflections Drained (Hydrahead). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Bill Hale’s slick photo collection reminds haters and fans alike of Metallica’s glory days. Even Matthew Moyer admires the redemption.
Helvete - Det Iskalde Mørket (Candlelight). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Absu (Candlelight). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Spirited Migration (At A Loss Recordings). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Songs of Torment, Songs of Joy (Candlelight Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Hordes of Chaos (SPV). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Double Gnarly/Triple Suicide (Interloper). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Ship Of Fools (Prophase). Review by Carl F Gauze.
The details in this book about Led Zeppelin’s IV go to eleven. And Carl F Gauze likes it LOUD.
What You Don’t Know Is Frontier (Southern). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Parasite of Society (Candlelight). Review by Matthew Moyer.
D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. (Candlelight). Review by Matthew Moyer.
When Skies Wash Ashore (KOCH/Raging Nation Records). Review by P. McEver.
Spice Rack (Fainting Room Collective). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Red Square: We Come in Waves (Lifeforce Records). Review by P. McEver.
Bloody, funny, and LOUD, Gwar returns to the stage with openers Kingdom of Sorrow and Toxic Holocaust. Carl F Gauze dodges a giant Chekhovian penis to come face-to-face with Satan at Orlando’s Club Firestone.
Cover Up (Megaforce/13th Planet). Review by Kiran Aditham.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.