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Tales from the Heavy Underground: Jipsy’s Review of Dead Runes’ Raidho!

Jipsy’s Review of Dead Runes’ Raidho, a Nashville band formed in 2016 and returning during the pandemic, released their album Raidho in February 2024. The album exhibits heavy riffs and doomy breakdowns, contrasting with prog rock elements and hopeful melodies. The guitar work, bass playing, and drumming contribute to a solid and memorable eight-track album. Hunter East’s vocals and arrangements fit seamlessly, making this a collection of songs to be heard from beginning to end.

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Review: Judas Priest’s Invincible Shield

Judas Priest’s “Invincible Shield” is a powerful tribute to the band’s legendary metal legacy. Spanning from memories of the ’80s metal scene to the present, the album showcases Halford’s exceptional vocals and Faulkner’s impressive guitar work. With 14 tracks, the album evokes the classic Priest sound while also demonstrating their contemporary relevance.

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Our Doom Charts for February 2024

Our Doom Charts for February 2024 include a diverse mix of heavy psych and doom albums, with a strong presence of blues-based psychedelic music. Notable releases from Samsara Joyride, Spectral Voice, and Locomotiva Electrica are highlighted, as well as a more detailed review of “ni​š​ta” by Jipsy, praising its emotional depth and musicality.

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Late to the Party: Lungburner’s Embers

Lungburner’s Embers, released on January 26th, is an impressive debut album by the Atlanta/Athens-based band. Showcasing magnificent production, top-notch performance, and tasteful use of samples, it offers a heavy, captivating sound. The trio, formed in early 2023, has already garnered significant reception, hinting at future full-length releases. The album is highly recommended.

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My Doom Charts for January 2024

My Doom Charts for January 2024: In January 2024, the music scene saw a surge of impressive releases. Standouts include QILIN’s “PARASOMNIA,” KINGDOM OF NOTHING’s “THAT SHIP HAS SAILED,” and THE ENDLESS’s eponymous album. These albums represent a diverse range of genres, from instrumental Stoner/Doom to Desert Rock, showcasing the dynamic talent of musicians across the globe.

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Total Stoner: SlowRepeat’s Abra Cannabra

By the time I was done with this SlowRepeat’s Abra Cannabra, I was relieved that I didn’t have to take a piss test the next day. The Haze is strong with this one, and operating heavy machine or or even taking out the garbage would be a challenging endeavor after listening to this.

That’s all I can ask of a highly concentrated strain of Stoner/Doom like this.

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