Branding Vs. Authenticity in the Age of Social Media: weaving authenticity into your brand becomes tricky; to be successful means you must interesting, while still being relatable.
Read More Branding Vs. Authenticity in the Age of Social MediaJipsy’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.
Read More Tales from the Heavy Underground: Jipsy’s Review of Dead Runes’ Raidho!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.
Read More Review: Judas Priest’s Invincible ShieldSince Colin writes for Clean and Sober Stoner, we don’t think it’s fair to write a review ourselves. Here’s another masterful take from Monster Riff… There are few 2023 debuts I was as excited for as Porta Coeli from Shadow of Jupiter. It seems like the band has been everywhere all the time over … […]
Read More Shadow of Jupiter: ‘Porta Coeli’ Album ReviewIf anything, losing to Jethro Tull simply endeared Metallica to us even more deeply. They became our heroes, symbols of our innermost selves, struggling to make it in the marketplace that frankly didn’t give a shit about us or our music.
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