Late night fishing on a Friday night makes for a rough Saturday morning. But, so does pounding beers. No idea the point here so let’s get on with it. Saturday’s alright for a playlist and we’ve got Ænigmatum, Spirit Adrift, Benediction, Sweven, Massacre, Conjurer, Dirty Vicar, and a ton more. Perfect for a lazy day by the water or speeding down the highway or training MMA. Whatever you’re doing, we got you. Cheers and enjoy.
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– Josh
If you’re reading this there are two possibilities at play, either of which warrant a hearty congratulations:
Either way, it’s list time… Continue reading
I don’t think anyone expected the world to be where it was when 2020 kicked off. To even attempt to put into words the surge of feelings around a global pandemic that refuses to go away, a wretched history of systemic racism, brutality, and ignorance being exposed and reckoned with in the streets all over the world, and everything else the first six months has brought to light is reckless and futile for me right now. I continue to watch, listen, and learn as much as I can: to actively be part of a solution instead of passively being part of the problem.
In the moments between there is music, and if there’s even a glimmer of light right now, it’s in how good 2020 has been with regards to metal. So let’s see where my penchant lies as we cross the halfway mark of year that feels like forever. Continue reading
Being into metal can be isolating enough…I remember as a kid in in high school (this would be circa 1990?) having to do a social studies project where kids would sing songs with social or political relevance. I can’t tell you how many kids did Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start The Fire.”
Me? I did Testament’s “Greenhouse Effect.” Being isolated wasn’t a problem after that.
This, of course, is something different. Continue reading
Welcome to another Saturday morning playlist. I sincerely hope that if you are a long time reader of this column that this gives you a sense of normalcy in these chaotic times. On deck this week, we have a plethora of brand new singles, from the ever fascinating Oranssi Pazuzu, to a brand new Katatonia track (because we’ve all been looking forward to that one around these parts), to the surprise new Oathbreaker single via its remix by Justin Broadrick’s Jesu. Tune in and treat yourself at the link below.
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– Vincent
Nine Circles 