by Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov Well here we are, another year, another batch of albums and artists that I wish I had learned about sooner. Let’s keep this intro short and get to the good stuff: Scardust – Sands of Time You know prog power metal isn’t a genre I spend too much time in, only… Continue reading Stuff I Wish I Heard Earlier, 2020
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Nerd Talk with JB From STARCRAZY
In just our second Nerd Talk with an Australian musician, JB from young Sydney rockers Starcrazy takes over this edition. Read on to find out about the movies, books, and video games that have inspired him! Favourite Movie: The Lion King (1994) For me, this is the definitive Disney movie. Part of it is that… Continue reading Nerd Talk with JB From STARCRAZY
EP Review: A Whisp of the Atlantic by SOILWORK
by Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov As awful as 2020 has been to everyone, at least we have new music from Soilwork to ease the pain, even if it’s only momentarily. These guys have been cranking out high quality melodic death metal for over two decades and judging by this EP, they’re not slowing down anytime soon.… Continue reading EP Review: A Whisp of the Atlantic by SOILWORK
Nerd Talk with TOM DE WIT of TDW
Netherlands solo artist Tom de Wit chimes in for this in-depth Nerd Talk, discussing his favorite movie, book, and video game. De Wit is the mastermind behind the aptly titled project TDW, offering progressive metal with an avant garde flair. TDW will release the album The Days The Clock Stopped on December 4th, 2020. Check… Continue reading Nerd Talk with TOM DE WIT of TDW
AltCtrlToob On the Road: Patrick Salerno Gets the Scoop on MONSTER MOSH and PROVOKE THE COLOSSUS
One of the great things about running a music blog — and also a great thing about the “Six Degrees of Dewar PR” — is meeting musicians outside my own geographic area. One such musician I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know is Patrick Salerno, drummer of Michigan stoner metal outfit Grave Next Door.… Continue reading AltCtrlToob On the Road: Patrick Salerno Gets the Scoop on MONSTER MOSH and PROVOKE THE COLOSSUS
TRACK PREMIERE: “Down Below” by DUST PROPHET
SLEEPING VILLAGE RECORDS is pleased to announce the first release in a series of 2-track splits! Dust Prophet and Conduit, two bands spawned from the wildlands of New Hampshire, are here to lead the charge with a pair of yet-unheard singles. Both tracks presented herein — Dust Prophet’s “Down Below” and Condui’s “Constable”— walk a… Continue reading TRACK PREMIERE: “Down Below” by DUST PROPHET
Music News: ORCumentary Completes Recording for New Album
From the PR wire, Connecticut favorite ORCumentary shares some updates: New England comedic metal act ORCumentary is gearing up to release a long-awaited new album. Mastermind Orc Adams says, “Orc warriors everywhere, rejoice! The forthcoming ORCumentary album is now being mixed and mastered at Sonic Titan Studios! The wretched human pandemic gave me the unique opportunity to pursue a… Continue reading Music News: ORCumentary Completes Recording for New Album