Tag: Black Metal

Black Metal: Myseryhymns to the Rescue on Barzakh

All bands have to experiment, sometimes more than once, to find that particular space. More often than not, the results of their mad scientist-ry is still a great listen, even if the album ends up lacking some cohesion as a result. If you find that you always enjoy “the early stuff” the most, give this album a shot! My favorite tracks are The Satanic Space and Halutination of Psycho. (I love black metal song titles.)

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The humanity of metal at the Warfield

30 years ago, before entering recovery, I witnessed Swervedriver, MonsterMagnet, and Soundgarden at the Warfield in San Francisco. This experience marked a shift in the rock scene and challenged my prejudices. Recent incidents within the heavy music community, from confronting toxic behavior to embracing diverse viewpoints, reflect the ongoing evolution and values of the genre.

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