Author: SWSpiers
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Bell Witch – Mirror Reaper
Originally posted on Head-Banger Reviews:
Of all the oddities that I’ve come across in my long, never-ending journey of becoming a full-fledged metalhead there’s one thing that I prize above all else: albums that consist of one song. I don’t mean a standalone single or mere 7″ promotional piece. I’m talking about extremely long-winded albums… -
Doom Charts for September 2017
Originally posted on Doom Charts:
“The doom lies in yourself, not in your name.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien (The Children of Húrin) It doesn’t matter where you wander, you always take you with you. Change your name, change your clothes, change your city. Broken, bent, torn, shattered, doomed… it all goes with you. Remember though, so… -
A Dark Descent Into the Shadowy World of “Horror Psychedelia”
I nice sample of one of the emerging trends in Heavy music lately. Definitely worth reading, listening, and hopefully supporting the bands!
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Licensed!
Exactly 11 years ago, I began what would be the latest phase in my professional life. Who in Recovery doesn’t want to be a counselor? I certainly did, right from my first NA meeting in Oakland in January of 1987. Of course, I still had 5 years of alcohol-fueled meth binges in me, with ample […]
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A quick update
It’s been a long time since I updated this “blog”. But I have not been idle… There’s a lot going on in my life that prevents me from focusing on the blog. First and foremost, I just completed my application for the Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist-Applicant (LCAS-A) credential with the North Carolina practice board. Having […]
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Thoughts on Trump
Someday, every single one of us in this country, the United States of America, is going to have to account for our thoughts, actions, and beliefs. None of us will be able to escape culpability for what is currently happening, and what is likely to happen over the coming years. We are living the ultimate […]
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Rats and Anthrax
One of my closest friends asked me why in the world I am engaging in the blogosphere. His point was that I tend to be rather minimalist when it comes to social media. Yes, I do have a Facebook account, but for the most part I check it about once a month. I guess I […]
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RIP Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell took his own life two days ago. I found out yesterday, the same day I turned 54. I also graduated with a Masters in Addiction Studies on Tuesday. This has been a very big week. Going back 25 years, I never could have imagined living the life that I now do. Back then, […]
Recovering: One fuzzed-out riff at a time 