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NACHTMYSTIUM - THE WORLD WE LEFT BEHIND
If you’ve listened to our Metalheads podcast recently you may be aware that there have been some bands over the years that I used to really dump on, but that in more recent times I have come to better understand and even appreciate.
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Sweeney Todd: Prog Metal Version
I first heard about the Landless Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. last year when one of my wife’s college friends, Terry, was one of the Landless board members. Terry heard I was running Metal Disciple and got a hold of me to see if I wanted to check out and review a show from their production of Richard Campbell’s
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #11
In this episode George and Buke record an episode from their hotel in Richmond, Virginia after a day on the road to attend the Dave Brockie/Oderus Urungus Memorial the night before the 2014 GWAR-BQ. All the usual items are covered: news, new releases, classics and what they are listening to, as well as two tracks from
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ARCTIC SLEEP – PASSAGE OF GAIA
Last year during my 365 Days of Metal video project, I covered Milwaukee, Wisconsin band Arctic Sleep and their fourth album, “Arbors.” I came across the band on Bandcamp...
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #10
In this episode the guys talk about the new Opeth, some reunion's they'd like to see, the documentary Downloaded, sniping on eBay, this weeks killer band - King Giant, and of course the usual news, new releases, what they've been listening to and the classics of the week. They also discuss their top three mosh pits. Ch
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #9
In this episode the guys do a Power Metal-themed show with twice as much of everything! This episode features two songs from A Sound of Thunder AND two songs from Unleash the Archers, twice the classic albums, twice the artists-we-are-listening-two, and a top 15 list of our favorite power metal bands. And of course the
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #8
In this episode we welcome Buke back from his brief paternity leave, discuss the George Retrospective episodes, go through a mountain of new both new and not-quite-so-new, cover some new releases, discuss what we've been listening to as well as a pair of classic albums, play a pair of tracks from Greek sludge band Moat
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WOLVHAMMER – CLAWING INTO BLACK SUN
Last week saw the release of “Clawing into Black Sun” the third album from Minneapolis/Chicago band Wolvhammer. I wasn’t exactly waiting with baited breath for a new Wolvhammer album, but it was in the back of my mind that I wanted to hear how they may have evolved.
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NOVEMBERS DOOM – BLED WHITE
This week marks the release of the ninth album from Chicago’s Novembers Doom, “Bled White.” I have to admit I have been waiting for this album with much anticipation. I first came across Novembers Doom...
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IFING – AGAINST THIS WEALD
I was on vacation last week so I didn’t get any reviews written, but one of my favorite things to do while passing time at the beach is to stare out over the ocean and listen to bands I haven’t heard before.
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #7
In this episode the guys discuss GWARBQ, imminent babies, news and new releases, bands they've been listening to, evolving musical tastes, their top live albums and shows, and some classic albums. A pair of songs from Scotland's Maelstrom are featured. Music intro from "Metal Rain" used by permission of Men Without Arm
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SEPTICFLESH – TITAN
The Greek symphonic death metal band Septicflesh first came to my attention three years ago with the release of their eighth album, “The Great Mass.” I know; where was I for those first...
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TOMBS – SAVAGE GOLD
As one who constantly sifts through seemingly endless piles of new metal releases from bands all around the world, I often feel like I am hearing the same things over and over and over again.
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BLOODY HAMMERS – UNDER SATAN’S SUN
Bloody Hammers from Charlotte, North Carolina have returned with their third album, “Under Satan’s Sun.” In case you are wondering, this is a big deal. Bloody Hammers is turning out to be quite...
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #6
In this episode the guys discuss World Domination, the imminent arrival of the next generation of metal, the latest news and new releases, what they are listening to this week, their top 3 Slayer albums, and more! Plus two songs from Human Collapse are featured in Unsigned Bands. Music intro from "Metal Rain" used by p
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MAELSTROM – SUNLIGHT
If one searches for the name Maelstrom on the Metal Archives website, one gets a list of twenty seven bands all bearing the name; I guess it is a rather popular nom de plume.
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DARKEST ERA – SEVERANCE
Of all the new metal releases this week, the only one that really stood out to me was Darkest Era and their second album, “Severance.” Darkest Era hail from Ireland and play metal infused with a Celtic flavor.
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #5
In this episode recent news and a selection of new releases are discussed, the guys talk about what they are listening to as well as their top 3 Sentenced albums. Two songs are featured from unsigned UK band Twilight's Embrace. A pair of classic metal albums are discussed, and the guys make light of metal heads that ta
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Crowbar – Symmetry in Black
Kirk Windstein. The man. The legend. You may only know him for his epic beard, but believe it or not he is also a talented musician. Do you like sludge metal? You can thank Kirk for that...
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #4
releases are discussed, the guys talk about what they are listening to as well as their top 3 Dio albums. A new segment called Unsigned Bands is introduced and Norwegian band Tonic Breed is featured. Two songs from their latest album are also included. Make sure to stick around at the end for a "hidden bonus track" rem
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #3
In this episode the guys discuss new listeners, a surprise concert, the week's new releases, their top 3 Judas Priest albums, the Big Four, a pair of classic albums, and the band Men Without Armies. Two songs from the Men Without Armies EP are featured.
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Tonic Breed – Outsold
Today I bring you the third review in a row featuring an unsigned band. Perhaps this is the result of my obsessive compulsion to constantly seek out new bands and music, driving me to hunt...
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Human Collapse – Darkness to Fall
I think the theme for this week is going to be unsigned bands. First I covered the great unsigned UK band Twilight’s Embrace, now I give you Human Collapse from Saint Petersburg, Russia, and their first album, “Darkness to Fall.”
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Twilight’s Embrace – By Darkness Undone
I am a fan of both doom metal and more extreme styles such as black and death metal, and as such the wicked procreation that is death doom holds great appeal. I love the monster riffs and melancholy...
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #2
In this episode George and Buke discuss new releases, what they've been listening to, Buke's first week with a turntable, their top 3 Iron Maiden albums, the upcoming Opeth album and a pair of classic metal albums.
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Dawn - The Eternal Forest – Demo Years ’91-‘93
Unless we are talking about one of my favorite bands, I don’t usually tend to bother with albums that repackage demos from early in a band’s career. However, I have been listening...
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Metal Heads Podcast - Episode #1
In this episode George and Buke introduce themselves, discuss Record Store Day 2014, some classic metal albums, a curious metal release from overseas, and even a book!
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Men Without Armies - Men Without Armies
Brennan Dylan is one of the more energetic and likeable people I have encountered while reviewing music. A lot of the material I receive for review, that doesn’t come from a label or my own obsessive searching...
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Below – Across the Dark River
Fans of traditional doom metal rejoice, for Sweden, the land of Candlemass, has put forth a new doom metal band worthy of note. I speak of the band Below and their full-length debut, “Across the Dark River.”
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Triptykon – Melana Chasmata
Today the dark lords of metal bestow their unholy gifts upon us, for this day marks the birth of a new Triptykon album, and we, the unworthy masses, may now bask in its uncompromising greatness.
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