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Xandria’s “Universal Tales” Is a Beacon of Hope

Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com When Xandria roared back to life last year with The Wonders Still Awaiting, they didn’t just reintroduce themselves—they redefined their legacy. It was a bold resurrection after a prolonged silence, showcasing their symphonic splendor in a modern, razor-sharp package. Now, with their nine-track…
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Fit For An Autopsy Brings ‘The Nothing That Is’ US Tour to a Blazing End in New Haven, CT

Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com The heavy metal scene has no shortage of powerhouse lineups, but the one that tore through New Haven on November 17th was something special. The evening featured a blend of high-octane hardcore, thrash-infused metal, and brutal deathcore that built upon each act’s energy,…
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Oceans of Slumber Offer A Spellbinding Passage Through the Veil at Brooklyn’s Studio G

Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com On August 10, 2024, Oceans of Slumber invited 50 lucky souls to cross a boundary, to leave the ordinary behind and step into “A Passage Through the Veil – Live at Studio G Brooklyn.” This was no typical performance. Not only did the…
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League of Distortion Sets the Modern Metal World Ablaze with “Galvanize”!

Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com League of Distortion’s Galvanize marks a seismic shift in modern metal, an album that hits like a tidal wave from the very first note. Releasing just two years after their explosive debut, the band proves they’re more than a fleeting spark—they’re a raging…
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“Cradle of Filth Unveils the First Putrescent Offering, ‘Malignant Perfection,’ from Their Upcoming 14th Studio Excrement.”

Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Cradle of Filth’s latest single, “Malignant Perfection,” arrives like a blood-soaked offering just in time for the season of shadows. From the very first note, it engulfs the listener in a torrent of eerie keys, casting a spectral pall over an atmosphere already…
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Swallow the Sun’s “Shining” Illuminates the Beauty Within Despair

Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Over two decades into their career, Swallow the Sun has never been afraid to sit within the darkness. Their sound has always teetered between the bleak and the beautiful, capturing the raw essence of Finnish melancholy like no other. But with their latest…