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The road to heavy metal domination has to begin somewhere, doesn’t it?
Before the arenas, pyrotechnics, and leather, Judas Priest were like a lot of young bands from Birmingham, England. Hungry and determined.
Unsatisfied with the lackluster production and tepid response of their debut album, the band knew something needed to change in order for them to breakthrough.
Here, they began to sculpt their signature sound: soaring vocals, electrifying melodies, and thundering riffs. It wasn’t perfected, but it was a damn fine start.
Join us this week as we celebrate Judas Priest and their classic sophomore album, Sad Wings of Destiny
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One of the most fascinating qualities of a great riff is its ability to hook you in from the first few notes and leave you a different person on the other side.
This is best represented on Primordial Sky, the latest album by Denver’s Oryx, who present riffs through a unique sense of dynamics and tone for an entire 40-minute journey.
Join us this week as we chat with the band about their favorite riffs and how they achieved this on Primordial Sky
Primordial Sky is out now via Translation Loss Records
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New Orleans’ own Soilent Green have endured countless struggles and tragedies throughout their tumultuous 40-year history, crafting a unique blend of death, grind, and stoner/doom.
While often associated with the “sludge” scene of the region, the band separated themselves from the pack with classic records like Sewn Mouth Secrets and Confrontation.
However, none have seemed as unhinged and violent as 2001’s A Deleted Symphony for the Beaten Down!
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Converge experienced a significant transformation following the release of Petitioning the Empty Sky.
They found a new bassist in Cave In’s Stephen Brodsky, who would join the band on several releases in 1997 as well as their first proper full-length album the following year.
This release also serves as the first full-length recorded, at least partially, by guitarist Kurt Ballou at the now-iconic God City Studios and the debut under their new label, Equal Vision Records.
While their next album would arguably reshape the landscape of extreme music, When Forever Comes Crashing captures Converge at their most ferocious, precise, and unconventional yet.
Join us this week as we conclude this era of Converge with When Forever Comes Crashing!
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We've crawled our way into the new year and while there are plenty of anticipated records on the horizon, we wanted to discuss our favorite metal & hardcore albums of 2024!
What were your favorite albums of 2024?
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It's the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than with an album that has continued to give for over 30 years!
Drawing heavy influence from the likes of Pete Steele, New York hardcore, and Sabbath, Crowbar's sophomore effort marks the band coming into their signature sound.
From recording in a neighborhood garage to getting heckled by Beavis & Butt-Head, join us as we explore the lasting legacy of Crowbar's iconic self-titled album!
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In the early 90s, Max Cavalera (then of Sepultura) and Alex Newport (then of Fudge Tunnel) both resided in Phoenix, Arizona. A shared admiration for each other’s music led to regular hangouts and jam sessions at the Cavalera household.
As avid fans of hardcore punk and industrial acts of the era, the duo blended these influences into their own raw, unconventional sound. Whereas songs written for Fudge Tunnel and Sepultura underwent intense scrutiny, this new project embraced unfiltered expression. From experimenting with samplers to smashing the occasional washing machine, no idea was too wild to explore.
Cavalera and Newport, or Nailbomb, never intended for these recordings to leave the practice space. However, with some persuasion, these sessions were immortalized on the band’s sole full-length release and later brought to life with a rotating lineup of friends at Dynamo Open Air the following year.
Join us this week as we celebrate Nailbomb and their only release, Point Blank.
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Leftist political outrage, weaponized through cutting satire and absurd humor. Erratic, yet undeniably inventive and memorable songwriting.
San Francisco’s Dead Kennedys channeled their disdain for the status quo on their debut album, a landmark work that not only launched a new era of punk music but also captured a transformative moment in American youth culture.
Please join us as we discuss the Dead Kennedys and the legacy of Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables.
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3 EPs and several members later, Boston’s Isis solidified their lineup while crafting their debut full-length album. During this period, the band found themselves balancing between their evolving identity and the influence of acts like Godflesh, The Melvins, and Neurosis.
While many have cited their follow-up, Oceanic, as a career-defining moment, this debut features a raw heaviness interwoven with the atmosphere and themes that would ultimately shape future releases.
Please join us as we discuss the origins of Isis and their debut album, Celestial!
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Following the release of their respective full-lengths, labelmates Sunrot and Body Void have joined forces to offer an assault of visceral noise and crushing riffs.
This collaboration not only serves to honor Trans Day of Remembrance but also provides direct support to the TGNC community.
All digital sales of this split release will be donated to Black Trans Liberation (NYC)
Sunrot // Body Void split is available NOW via Riff Merchant Records
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