I think The Return to Tomorrow is one of the best Fu Manchu Albums ever released. Old fans will find enough to scratch that old-school itch while hearing new things from the band.
Read More Review: Fu Manchu’s The Return of TomorrowPat’s blog, Monster Riff, stands out with clean design and sharp humor, unlike mainstream rock sites. Embracing newcomers and offering guidance, he has become a distinctive voice in the rock community. With Pat still involved, a new writer prepares to take the reins, recognizing Pat’s irreplaceable influence. Check out their interview on Youtube.
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Read More My Top 20 Stoner Rock and Doom Albums for May, 2024Here’s your first chance to hear Moon Womb’s first single, She Wolf, from their upcoming debut: North Carolina is bringing yet another band into the Stoner/Doom fold, courtesy of Firelight Records. Moon Womb is teasing us all with an eerily original take on Doom that you have to hear to believe. Even I’m surprised at […]
Read More Exclusive: Stream Moon Womb’s First Single, She WolfThank you, dear readers. Thanks for reading. Thanks for subscribing. And thanks for being here. Listen: I started Monster Riff as a humble SEO side project back in 2019, and I was intimidated. I was a simple goober who knew nothing about music, a bit about SEO, and a lot about who I liked in […]
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