celtic frost – Nine Circles

The Nine Circles Playlist Vol. 268 (1.28.2023)

January 28, 2023January 26, 2023JoshLeave a comment

Chris is away doing metal things…I don’t really know that, but let’s assume he’s out slaying demons with his battle vest on and blaring the latest singles from Metallica, yea man…that’s what he’s up to. Anyway, so you got me for this, the 268th edition of our ~~mixtape~~ playlist of things we’ve been playing way too loud this week and things we’ve been excessively talking about around our water cooler. I’ve been head over heads with the new Malleus and Colin has been the same about Enslaved, so we’ll kick this thing off there.

After that it’s a treasure trove of new and old favorites featuring Forcefed Horsehead, Tribulation, Majesties, Krallice, Celtic Frost, Ripped To Shreds, Ghost with Def Leppard, Hellripper, Mazzy Star, a twofer of Brutus, and many more. You know what to do at this point.

And, just so you don’t miss Chris too much, in his words: “Get listening. Stay safe. See you next week…”

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– Josh

The Nine Circles Playlist Vol. 266 (1.14.2023)

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023ChrisLeave a comment

The beginning of the year always rekindles the flame of metal for me. Excitement for what’s coming, for what already has been comes faster, easier. I’m still going through the latest CD and vinyl acquisitions and it’s been pretty much non-stop Celtic Frost (seriously that Danse Macabre box set is killer), Wayfarer, and – thanks to Fearless Editor™ Josh – the new Misþyrming, so let’s kick off the 266th edition of the Nine Circles Playlist with what you can hear if you pass by my place right now.

As per usual the rest of the gang has plenty of the tunes pouring through their speakers for you to get down to (in a total, like, metal way of course). So let music from the likes of Sanhedrin, Black Magnet, Ulthar, Days of Desolation, Moonlight Sorcery, Inherits the Void, Periphery, Night Demon, Sanguisugabogg as well as cuts from Nile, Rotten Sound, Big Black, and a small tribute to guitar legend Jeff Beck (RIP) take you away for the week.

Get listening. Stay safe. See you next week…

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– Chris

CANTO: Flotsam and Jetsam, Triptykon/Roadburn, and More

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018CoreyLeave a comment

Ronnie James Dio

I hope you assholes voted today.

Does anybody support that Dio hologram thing? I personally do not. But it sure seems like it’s going to be around for awhile.
In case you weren’t aware, some Mercyful Fate re-issues are set to drop over at Metal Blade. The pressings for 9, Dead Again, and Into The Unknown will be available December 14th. They’re picture discs, which is always a good time.
So this is by a distance the most intriguing news of the day. Triptykon and Roadburn are collaborating on the completion of Celtic Frost’s previously unfinished Requiem in time to be performed at 2019’s festival.
Flotsam and Jetsam have released a new video (their first) for “Recover”. This track is taken from the upcoming January 18th release, The End of Chaos. Take a peak.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

CANTO: Decibel Magazine and Igorrr Tours, Saying Goodbye to Martin Eric Ain, and More

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017CoreyLeave a comment

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10/24/2017. I’m back but still recovering. Let’s do this.

Couple tour announcements coming your way today. The first is from Igorrr who will be hitting the road with Spotlights for a few dates in North America early the next year. I’m going to do my best to be there because that sounds fun.
The second is, obviously, Decibel Magazine Tour, which features Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room, Myrkur, and Khemmis. Yep. This one is definitely a must. Dates start February 15th, 2018.
Sadly, I was informed this weekend that Celtic Frost bassist, Martin Eric Ain, has passed away. It may be old news at this point, but it’s new to me and I had to include it here.
Finally, let’s switch things up and close with a new music video from 9Electric for “Beautiful”.

I’m no 9Electric fan, but bringing attention to breast cancer and suicide prevention and awareness gets this video/band props in my book.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
–cmb

Stygian Imagery: Morbid Tales! A Tribute to Celtic Frost

May 27, 2016July 18, 2017Tenebrous KateLeave a comment

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I have a very complicated relationship with didactic comics. Sure, nowadays there are a million achingly earnest cartoons circulating on Tumblr instructing the reader in the head-spinning nuances of contemporary identity politics, but the history of using comics to teach is as old as the comics medium itself. For example, in the 20th Century, comics were used to warn military men about the dangers of STDs and to teach children in India how to behave by using hilariously grisly imagery. Didactic comics want you to think learning can be super-fun because comics can be super-fun! But let’s face it–most of these kinds of comics are using a sugary coating to get us to swallow some otherwise unpalatable social engineering pill. Hey, guess what poster-making people? I’ll leave banana peels all over the goddamn place and slip if I want to because I’m grown-ass woman and I do what I want and there is NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT.

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