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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Hibernaut: Ingress

Ingress by Hibernaut is one of my favorite releases so far this year. There’s a spirit, a vibe to it that reminds me of the bad ol’ days, when underground bands didn’t stand a chance against the likes of Cinderella, Ratt or whoever else media moguls declared as Metal. Back in the days when you had to know about a release you read about in a fanzine, or your friends shared with you with hushed tones and wild eyes.

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