I don’t often write “response posts” to things I’ve read. I think once during the lifetime of our old Lonesome Noise blog did I write a piece in direct response to something else that was written. (Apparently, I was really bugged by Zakk Wylde stating that Black Sabbath without Ozzy wasn’t really Black Sabbath…) Recently … More Fifty Bands, One State
I’ve got you here my lovely…And I’ve stifled every scream… Broads, the duo comprised of vocalists and multi-instrumentalists Kelly Day and Jane Hendry, may not be a household name outside of their usual Down Under haunts but give it time. The Metal Dad is pretty convinced that’s about to change sooner rather than later. Originally born … More Song Premiere: “Nod Off, Dream” by Broads
Our monthly round-up of some recent metal releases that have been in heavy rotation… Asphyx – Incoming Death In the long and uncompromising history of death metal there are certain bands whose influence has been felt since the first notes they belched forward. One of those acts is Dutch legends Asphyx. It has been … More More (Metal) Guitar In The Monitor – October 2016
We continue on with our monthly look at some recent favorite (non-metal) albums… S U R V I V E – RR7349 This summer has been the summer of Stranger Things. The hit Netflix series took all of the best things about classic Stephen King novels and campy 80s horror movies and meshed them … More More (Non-Metal) Guitar In The Monitor – October 2016
There are few bands in the history of the genre that have had quite the affect on the metal world at large that Oakland’s Neurosis has had. How many other bands have spawned so many imitators? How many bands have warranted virtually an entire issue of Decibel Magazine devoted to their most influential output? The … More Review: Neurosis – Fires Within Fires
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