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An Appreciation Post for my Favourite Death Metal Band: Benighted Album Reviews
Benighted is a French death metal band with only around 83,000 listeners on Spotify, which is quite literally a crime if you ask me. They have this insane, rabid sound that is reminiscent of a lot of bands in the genre but is unique in its execution.
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Darkthrone – Transilvanian Hunger Album Review
When you got into metal, what was the first genre you listened to… and how long did it take you to get to the hardcore stuff? My Metal Journey (In a Few Words) I first discovered nu-metal when I was really into 90s alternative rock. Eventually, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana were not…
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An Exploration into Punk Rock History With Milo Goes to College – Descendents
Milo Goes to College wasn’t the first classic punk record I ever heard, not by a long shot. And since hearing it, I’ve listened to countless other monumental albums in the genre – enough to leave me with plenty of options for a favourite. Still, there is nothing that can fill the Milo-shaped hole in…
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4 Death Metal Recommendations For Beginners
As a new metal fan, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Nobody really talks about how intimidating the many subgenres and categories there are.
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Ice Nine Kills – Welcome to Horrorwood: The Silver Scream 2 Album Review
Released in 2021, Horrorwood is a sequel to their previous album, The Silver Scream. Filled with timeless horror imagery and intense yet catchy musicality, The Silver Scream is a classic. With that being said, what worked so well in The Silver Scream was taken and amplified in Horrorwood, creating a legendary concept album better than…
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5 Iconic Emo Albums Turning 20 This Year
Since it was emo’s peak, every year of the 2000s is notable in a way. Regardless, 2004 is an especially iconic year with more legendary albums than I could ever comment on.
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Alesana – The Emptiness Album Review
An American post-hardcore band from North Carolina, Alesana formed in 2004, and while their sound has maintained a metal-inspired musicality from the beginning, they didn’t see the pinnacle of their success until the release of 2009’s The Emptiness.
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