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LIVIN’EVIL – Prayers And Torments

July 26, 2023

Livin’Evil 2023 Rising from tragedy, French ensemble embrace eternity to burn like Phoenix with a stellar retinue in tow. Theirs was a rather brief existence, this band’s original lifespan starting in 1992 and ending six years later with a meager … Continue reading →

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THUNDERDOGS – Grave

July 22, 2023

Thunderdogs 2023 Lviv’s stoner trinity take a stand and reach for liberty in the time of war. It’s impossible to believe but this impressive piece has nothing to do with Russian invasion in Ukraine – “Grave” was written before the … Continue reading →

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FORTUNATO – From High Above

July 14, 2023

Fortunato 2023 French foursome carry on to carry out their war on war on an offering number four. If the “4” on the cover of this album looks like a magic lamp, it’s because there’s some sorcery in the Lyon … Continue reading →

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APE SHIFTER – Monkey Business

February 5, 2023

Brainstorm 2023 Simian seriousness sends Immenstadt ensemble towards less strange, yet still arresting, sonic tracts. Recent years were hard for everyone, even those who used to smile their way through thick and thin, like guitarist Jeff Aug who let his … Continue reading →

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VELOCIHAMSTER – Uncaged

October 6, 2022

Born Free, Then Caged Music 2022 Lap-steel-laden ensemble leaden old favorites to refresh their shine and get away with it. For all the originality of his approach, playing heavy metal on what’s considered a primarily country-rock instrument, Sean Williamson has … Continue reading →

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