Corrosion of Conformity Live at the Aura, 2.2.2018

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Band: Corrosion of Conformity

Photographer: Corey Butterworth

Location: Aura, Portland, Maine

Date: February 2, 2018

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Album Review: Corrosion of Conformity – “No Cross No Crown”

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I’m conflicted with No Cross No Crown.

Not because it’s a bad or mediocre album – my conflict comes in reviewing this latest offering from Corrosion of Conformity with fresh ears and holding back the urge to compare. Both Deliverance and Wiseblood are absolute pillars in my listening habits and collection, and I’m coming to the conclusion it’s impossible to be objective when this reunion album with Pepper Keenan has been one of my most anticipated releases for so long. So, gather around while I make a complete ass out of myself. Continue reading

Donuts & CANTO: Corrosion of Conformity, Enslaved, Slayer and more!

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July 11, 2017

Good morning, it’s time to metal. Here’s some news you might have missed from yesterday:

    • Leading off, Corrosion of Conformity have just about wrapped up their first album with Pepper Keenan since 2005’s In the Arms of God. Get excited, folks.

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Concert Review: Corrosion of Conformity, YOB and Black Cobra (November 12, 2015)

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Earlier this year Corrosion of Conformity reunited with Pepper Keenan and shows were announced. The only question is why would you not be there? I mean, the shot to get to see them live particularly like this was a no-brainer for me. But this date was particularly special as YOB and Black Cobra were on the bill. Picture perfect union if there ever was one. A true dream bill that more than lived up to what I had been hoping and waiting for. Continue reading

Throwback Thursday: Corrosion Of Conformity – “Diablo Blvd”

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Corrosion of Conformity‘s criminally underrated sixth full length, second of the Pepper Keenan era, America’s Volume Dealer, is officially fifteen years old as of last month. I couldn’t rightfully ring the death bell on September without at least a #tbt showcasing one of my longstanding picks off the album, “Diablo Blvd.” This track has a greater focus on groove and a looser feel than Wiseblood or Deliverance but sits comfortably beside anything off of either.

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