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Monster Magnet: A Better Dystopia

May 21, 2021 Brian McLean Comments Off on Monster Magnet: A Better Dystopia
Emerging through the rising pandemic clouds with a release containing an ideal selection of psychotic proto-metal and late era psych tunes is New Jersey’s Monster Magnet titled A Better Dystopia. The album provides the listener […]
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The Devil Wears Prada: “ZII”

May 19, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off on The Devil Wears Prada: “ZII”
It’s been nearly eleven years since the Ohio-based metalcore band, The Devil Wears Prada released their Zombie EP.  At the time, the extended play featured some of the fastest and most brutal songs the band […]
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Robin McAuley-Standing on the Edge

May 5, 2021 Eric Peterson Comments Off on Robin McAuley-Standing on the Edge
When it comes to iconic rock and metal voices from the ’80s and early ’90s, the one voice that comes to mind as the foundation for all others is that of Robin McAuley. Robin’s start was […]
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Sumo Cyco: Initiation

May 4, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off on Sumo Cyco: Initiation
I admire the bands that you can’t squeeze into a specific genre.  Sure, you could try to describe what a band sounds like, but when you have to use more than two genres to define […]
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Diamante: “American Dream”

April 30, 2021 Alan Ronson Comments Off on Diamante: “American Dream”
There is a lot of pressure on musical artists and bands when it comes to releasing their sophomore album.  It is a make it or break it moment.  Fans wonder if they will keep the […]
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While She Sleeps: Sleeps Society

April 14, 2021 Guest Comments Off on While She Sleeps: Sleeps Society
By: Austin Bowcutt British metalcore stalwarts While She Sleeps are back at it again with their new release Sleeps Society. The blending of powerful songs, immersive visuals, and a direct connection to their fans may be the blueprint […]