The 430th edition of the Nine Circles Playlist feels there have been a HELL of a lot of Friday the 13th dates lately, amirite? Scientifically calculable probability, or harbinger of an even darker future? I don’t know; I’m just the guy with the coffee and the new Devin Townsend blasting through my headphones, leading the charge with the latest Spirit Adrift and the first sample of what to expect from a remastered Practice What You Preach from Testament close behind.

The 9C crew round out the aural assault, with Fearless Editor Josh™ making me consider a tin foil hat with the new Corrosion of Conformity, while the metal bullpen warm up with slew of wicked pitches from The Scalar Process, GGGOLDDD, Portrayal of Guilt and more. I think I hear the triumphant march of Eternal Champion and…is that Paul Cauthen and Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds making a play for a quick country pivot?

Get listening. Stay safe. See you next week.

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– Chris