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Best of 2022: Angela’s List

January 3, 2023January 2, 2023Angela Block1 Comment

How is 2022 already gone? I think we are all still processing 2020—I know I am—but here we are embarking on a new year with new albums to enjoy and discuss. Before we move ahead, let’s take a look back at some impactful albums from this past year. I have posted my list of honorable mentions which is ultimately an extension of this list (check that out here) and am now here with my Nine Circles Top Nine (™ ™ ™). These albums accompanied me on many nature walks, commutes, and game nights. They served as background music while I cooked, cleaned, created, and worked at my day job. Needless to say, they have stuck with me throughout the year and resonated with me in big ways.

This is my 2022 soundtrack. I hope you enjoy it and also check out my colleague’s lists here as we all have diverse tastes and stellar albums to gush about.

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CANTO: Weedeater, Ragana, Lost In Kiev, and More

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022CoreyLeave a comment

Back to reality (again!) tomorrow. Until then, I guess I’m watching baseball? Weird.

We’ll start with Weedeater, who have announced a handful of November dates (and a December date) with Telekinetic Yeti and Donnie Doolittle. The full schedule, with ticket links, can be found here.
The Flenser has welcomed experimental black metal duo Ragana to their roster, and that can only mean good things. Better yet, you can catch them on tour with Vile Creature early in 2023… which is something I’m very much going to try and make happen.
California sludge crew -(16)- are returning with a new album, Into Dust, on November 18 through Relapse Records. Check out a video for “Scrape The Rocks” here.
And on that note, we’ll close out the date with this clip of Lost In Kiev performing “We Are” at MIDILIVE Studios in Villetaneuse, France. That track is taken from their upcoming new album, Rupture, which is out Friday through Pelagic Records.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

Alex Baumann of Telekinetic Yeti on their new album “Primordial” and much more!

August 3, 2022August 4, 2022opethbodom1 Comment

If psychedelic doom and blankets of weed haze surrounding a stack of Orange amps brings a tear of joy, Telekinetic Yeti is the band for you. Their debut Abominable was an absolute monster of doom and fuzz sonic impalement that was, and still is, the sweet nectar of the down tuned gods. And then we find out that all that sound is coming from a duo…mind blown. Now, here we are with their second full length Primordial and yet again, our minds are blown. It’s definitely a step up in nearly every department as well as several steps heavier while sounding better than ever. Buke recently had the chance to chat with guitarist and vocalist Alex Baumann surrounding the new album, how it came to be, and much more. We now bring you this conversation in its entirety so grab your beverage of choice, a seat, and enjoy.

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The Nine Circles Playlist Vol. 239 (7.9.2022)

July 9, 2022July 8, 2022ChrisLeave a comment

Friday night. Bourbon. Metal. This is how we do it here at Nine Circles. I’ve been listening nonstop to the new Wormrot record that came out on 7/8. It’s a monster, and they’re probably the best grind band out there right now, in my humble opinion. But before we hit that up I have some internet surprises that hit me in just the right spot…maybe they’ll hit you, too.

Elsewhere Josh has everyone in a frenzy with new music from Psycroptic and Municipal Waste and Trapped In The Morgue…and then slays with a classic cut from one of my favorite Death records. Vincent is up next and he’s serving some new music from Cloud Rat and the new project from the folks in Yellow Eyes called Sunrise Patriot Motion before hitting some old school sounds from Pianos Become The Teeth. Next up is Angela charing the plains with Amon Amarth, followed by some Telekinetic Yeti and The Chasm. Finally Ian returns and lays down some Woods of Desolation, Svalbard, First Fragment and then a whopper of a track from the Violent Femmes because you know you all love “Blister in the Sun” as much as we do. And since we’re a little short today and it’s what I’m currently listening to as I write this there’s a massive jam from Grand Funk Railroad just to shake things up. Make of that what you will – they were featured in an issue of Decibel SO IT COUNTS!

Get listening. Stay safe. See you next week.

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– Chris

Album Review: Telekinetic Yeti — “Primordial”

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022Angela Block1 Comment

I am always impressed when small bands are able to create massive sonic sounds. Sludge/stoner metal lords Telekinetic Yeti are one of those epic bands with only two members on their roster. Moreover, the band does not have (but does not lack) a bassist. I have been a fan since their debut in 2017 and their sophomore release, Primordial, brings even more heat and skill than I could have ever imagined. Ever present is the band’s signature psychedelic sound with seasoned songwriting and prime production in this new release. This is an album to completely lose yourself in and succumb to being carried away in colossal riff waves.

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