Author: Sean Palmerston
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Darkness Shade Records Round Up
Once upon a time, not so long ago, before the internet turned much of the western world’s population into isolated recluses, the tape-trading network was the lifeblood of the underground metal scene. In this spirit, Darkness Shade Records has produced three fine cassette releases.
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Beneath Oblivion – From Man to Dust
As a whole, this album is a very long slog, but not an entirely unpleasant one.
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Deep Purple and Beyond: Scenes From The Life of a Rock Star
I won’t ruin this wonderful rollercoaster ride through the history of rock with spoilers, but man! I will say it’s like the reader suddenly enters a time machine and travels back to through the history of rock and metal, and finds it’s both better and worse than they ever believed. And of course, everyone from…
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Eyehategod – Live
Eyehategod Live is ugly, abrasive, and a bit of a mess, but fans of the band wouldn’t have it any other way. And seeing how Eyehategod will likely never play a show north of the border, this is a live set for Canadian fans to savour, not to mention seethe with envy of their neighbours…
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KNOWING YOUR HERITAGE WHILE LOOKING AHEAD: Opeth/Katatonia @ Guelph Concert Theatre, October 30th, 2011
“Opeth have reached a strange point in their career. Despite their ability to pack the house, it was clear that the evening’s choice of songs would have been better suited to a more intimate environment. I was actually surprised that the band didn’t decide to play Heritage in its entirety. It seemed like it would…
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Hellbound Deal of the Day: SACRIFICE limited edition merch for sale!
Canadian thrash metal legends SACRIFICE have some merch left over from their recent Trois Rivieres Metal Fest gig and want to give you a chance to buy it before everything is gone.