Those hoping for a death metal show when Opeth came through Denver last week were sorely disappointed, but those who were familiar with the new album and aware of the progressive setlist were treated to a perfectly balanced rock show by some of the most talented musicians to come from Sweden. As the snow...
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Absu -Abzu (Candlelight, 2011) This is the sixth album from the Texas-based blackened thrash metal band led by Proscriptor McGovern. Having been around for over 20 years now, my first introduction to this band was their opening slot for Immortal back in February. As impressive as it was to see McGovern croak out intense...
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Since I started going to metal shows again a couple years ago, it has amazed me how wrong my expectations prove to be. Being one of those guys that remembers wearing his hair past his shoulders, but long ago started shaving it before it wasn’t a choice anymore, I always expect the old school...
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Nightbringer – Apocalypse Sun Some heavy black metal from right here in Colorado. Nightbringer – Serpent of the Midnight Sun Reviews: Infernal Masquerade 5/5 Mishka Bloglin B Metal Psalter Ludicra – The Tenant You’d never know that this San Francisco-based black metal band is fronted by a female lead singer. She growls and screams...
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In the past weeks I have posted the 10 Live acts YOU Have to See and 15 Albums YOU have To have . This week I will recommend some extreme albums that are worth your time. I have tried to include an album from each of the subgenres (progressive, death, black, doom, stoner, thrash...
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Every so often I will be posting under the ‘Derailed’ heading. This is for posts that are outside my normal comfort area…indie rock/pop. Probably beginning to sound like a broken record here, but I am no expert in the metal genre. I am the last person you should be listening to about modern metal. ...
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Every so often I will be posting under the ‘Derailed’ heading. This is for posts that are outside my normal comfort area…indie rock/pop. While I’m standing in line ,the guys behind me are talking about how they can’t share a cigarette with their buddy because he has herpes. Five minutes later a guy selling...
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