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Odetosun - The Dark Dunes Of Titan
Anyone who knows me is probably familiar with the fact that I'm a progressive rock fan as much as I am a metal head. I have been a prog fan since my early days of music exploration. On any given day during high school, it wouldn't be out of the norm to spin Screaming for Vengeance by Judas Priest...
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BREWHEADS: Amber Smashed Face
If you are reading this, you probably like heavy metal, craft beer, or both. If not, what you're about to read—and hopefully drink—may crush your skull and liquefy your brain!
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Black Breath - Slaves Beyond Death
Hi, everyone. Before I start this review, I should introduce myself – my name is Mark, and I'm the "Spotify playlist guy" for the METALHEADS Podcast, for whatever that's worth. I am very grateful to George, Buke and Jay for even mentioning the playlists on the podcast, let alone asking me if I wanted to write a review.
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Maïeutiste - S/T
French black metal rarely disappoints, and Maïeutiste's self-titled debut is no exception. This is a massive record both in terms of length as well as musical scope. Clocking in at over 1 hour and 16 minutes...
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Roundtable - Dread Marches Under Bloodied Regalia
A few days ago I found myself, as I so often do, scouring the landscape of Bandcamp in search of quality music that had not yet graced my ears. On the METALHEADS Podcast, we frequently make reference to Bandcamp as a wonderful resource for heavy metal music discovery...
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Wilderun – Sleep at the Edge of the Earth
If you are a person like me, you spend countless hours scouring through a multitude of music sites and reviews looking for something new and exciting. On occasion, you find some decent music that fell through the cracks. If you are lucky, you stumble across an album...
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Monster Magnet – Cobras and Fire (Mastermind Redux)
Late last year Monster Magnet released Milking the Stars: A Reimagining of Last Patrol, a serious reworking of their fine 2013 album. Apparently Dave was on a tangent because he's rolled right on into the tapes from the previous album...
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Cretus - Dux Mea Lux
We dig through a lot of promos on the METALHEADS Podcast, and while thankfully gems do appear there, it’s awfully nice to stumble across a good record out in the wide world that you know nothing about, and that nobody in particular was trying to get you to listen to.
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Iron Maiden - The Book of Souls
I cannot think of any artist or band that upon entering the later years of their career have not had to suffer complaints from critics or fans suggesting they may not be able to live up to the expectations set during their younger years.
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Myrkur - M
Love it, hate it or indifferent, one metal album you have probably heard discussed this year is the full-length debut, _M_, from Myrkur. What started as a murmur with last year's self-titled EP has slowly gained volume this year...
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Bell Witch - Four Phantoms
One of my pet peeves is the need that some people have to try to legitimize heavy metal as an art form by comparing it to other styles of music. I’ve read more than a few articles over the years that point out the similarity in structure of metal and classical...
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M3 Festival 2015 @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
I suspect that anyone reading this or listening to the Metal Heads Podcast would not get the notion that hair metal is a big priority for me. They would be correct in that assessment. My tastes these days run toward a harder, faster...
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #25
In this episode George and Buke are once again joined by Jay. He just sort of showed up, and we didn't know what to do, so we gave him a mic and decided to keep him. We are super proud and excited to bring you an hour-long interview with Matt Barlow of Ashes of Ares and formerly of Iced Earth. We also have a pair of so
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #24
In this episode George and Buke have a guest on the show. Jay Dickinson of Catatonic Society sits in for an interview as well as participating in all the usual talk about new, new releases, the Top 3 Holy Grail Yet-To-Find Vinyl Albums, what everyone is listening to, everyone's classic and of course a pair of songs fro
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #23
In this episode George and Buke spend more time discussing high-definition music files, Dave Grohl, Record Store Day 2015, the latest heavy metal news and new releases, what they are listening to, a pair of classic albums and whether or not Buke is convinced about black metal band Dawn. This episode's band is Crescent
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #22
In this episode the guys are both under the weather but pushing through it. They discuss the usual news and new releases, their top 3 Manowar albums, what they are listening to and classic album picks for this episode. This episode's band is Pittsburgh's Dethlehem and a pair of songs from their latest release Destroyer
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #21
In the first episode of 2015 George and Buke discuss the latest musical trends to hold their attention, some suggestions from Will, the latest news and new releases, their 3 favorite bands they've never seen live, what they are listening to, a pair of classic albums, and an interview with adult film star Jessie Lee. Th
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The 100 Best Metal Albums of 2014
I know I titled this “The 100 Best Metal Albums of 2014”, but I did that mostly so the search engines might pick up on it more and then more people may see this list. What this list really is, though, are my personal favorite 100 albums of 2014.
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #20
In this year-end episode George and Buke have Will on as a guest, talk the usual news and releases and their top 3 Cannibal Corpse albums. This extra-long episode also features the top 20 albums of the year and a visit by Chuck and Godless from the MetalSucks podcast to discuss the top 10 songs of the year. "Metal Rain
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #19
In this holiday-themed episode Buke interviews Cam Pipes from 3 Inches of Blood. They also play two songs from Australia's Goathanger, cover news stories and new releases, their top 3 Morbid Angel albums, what they are listening to and their classics for the week. "Emma, You Bloated Whore" and "Pre Mortem Autopsy" used
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #18
In this episode George and Buke interview Ben Hiteman and Emad Dajani from Catapult the Dead, and play two songs from their debut album "All is Sorrow." They also cover news stories and new releases, their top 3 Testament albums, what they are listening to and their classics for the week. "Valencia" and "Servitude" use
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #17
In this episode George and Buke interview Early Man's Mike Conte and play two songs from the new Early Man album, "Thank God You've Got the Answers For Us All." They also read a couple of listener letters, cover news stories and new releases, their top hair/glam metal albums, what they are listening to and their classi
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #16
In this episode George and Buke interview Metal Blade's Brian Slagel about hockey and metal. They also discuss poor album sales, Buke's other gig, gateway metal bands, news stories, new releases, their top 3 Amon Amarth albums, what they are listening to and their classics for the week. The featured band is Baltimore's
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ARIES - RISE
Several months ago I was drawn to Washington, D.C. by the promise of a prog metal version of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd being staged by The Landless Theatre Company.
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #15
In this episode George and Buke discuss King Diamond's tour, the short documentary about sound quality called The Distortion of Sound, some of the latest news stories, new releases, their top 3 King Diamond albums, what they are listening to and this week's classics. Buke delivers his judgement on last weeks Convincing
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #14
In this episode George and Buke discuss a case of mistaken religious identity, Metallica's care of their catalog, the Jasta podcast, the news, new releases, their top In Flames album choices, what they are listening to, and their classic picks for this week. George tries to convince Buke of the virtues of Overkill. Fea
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #13
In this episode George and Buke discuss the point of cover songs, ordering vinyl from Amazon, some more topics provided by Will, the news, new releases, their top Opeth album choices, what they are listening to, and their classic picks for this week. Featured band is Take Over and Destroy with two tracks from their lat
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ORPHANS OF DUSK – REVENANT
I do not normally bother myself with EPs. Not because there is anything inherently wrong with them; they can certainly tide you over during a long stretch between albums. For example, one of my favorite EPs...
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #12
In this episode the guys return after a hiatus and discuss an album release show, a proposed big 10 of thrash, the Dream Decievers documentary, the Eddie Trunk podcast, the MetalSucks podcast, news, new releases, and other regular segments such as Top 3, What We Are Listening To, and a new segment called Convincing Buk
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A SOUND OF THUNDER – THE LESSER KEY OF SOLOMON
Living in the Maryland/Virginia/D.C. area I feel lucky to have a steady stream of the world’s best metal bands frequently visiting the region. While it is wonderful to have this unprecedented access...
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