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Sky Pig – It Thrives in Darkness

October 23, 2022October 12, 2022 Vinterd

The very world of sludge is in a state that is in dire need of more attention, in my opinion. Too often is the style constantly pointed out for its magnificence with plenty of bands shining through the madness with … Continue reading Sky Pig – It Thrives in Darkness

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Warlung – Vulture’s Paradise

October 13, 2022October 11, 2022 Vinterd

To take into account the current state that the very whole of the realms of psychedelic rock find themselves in is to truly take in a lot with naught but greatness from all sides in extreme quantity. Even as there … Continue reading Warlung – Vulture’s Paradise

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Black Space Riders – We Have Been Here Before

October 5, 2022August 13, 2022 Vinterd

  I have been lucky enough to be doing these reviews for over eight years now with over three thousand having been typed by these fingers, but there still are some bands and some albums that terrify me when it … Continue reading Black Space Riders – We Have Been Here Before

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Tons – Hashension

September 24, 2022September 15, 2022 Vinterd

Over the years, it has been my observation that more than a few people would make the opinion that the very state of sludge metal is something that is quite dire. It’s not lacking in numbers by any means, but … Continue reading Tons – Hashension

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Formation Ritual – The Shifting Dust

September 22, 2022September 11, 2022 Vinterd

Every now and then, we’re all lucky enough to come across an album that catches you from all angles and manages to hit on all the right notes. Whenever I sit down to find something to really sink my teeth … Continue reading Formation Ritual – The Shifting Dust

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Samán – II. Montaña Roja

September 20, 2022September 11, 2022 Vinterd

Much like the spread of extreme metal that has made its way around the world into what feels like every country on the planet, the modern phenomenon known as heavy psychedelic rock is transformed the landscape in many scenes for … Continue reading Samán – II. Montaña Roja

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Ruby the Hatchet – Fear is a Cruel Master

September 15, 2022September 9, 2022 Vinterd

For all the names that the vast realm of psychedelia has dished out over the decades, it’s pretty clear to any who pays attention that there are a number of names that manage to rise above the rest to make … Continue reading Ruby the Hatchet – Fear is a Cruel Master

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Sun Voyager – s/t

September 7, 2022September 6, 2022 Vinterd

In every possible way, the garage has always been one of the most underrated and underappreciated venues despite being one of the most important and pivotal settings for anything related to rock and metal. It’s where legions of bands have … Continue reading Sun Voyager – s/t

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Electric Moon / Kungens Män / ElonMusk / Kanaan – International Space Station (Vol. 1)

August 29, 2022August 19, 2022 Vinterd

At some point when it comes to splits, it can get pretty crowded pretty quickly. Two bands are typically the go-to in order to make for an effective split that has more than enough to offer in ways of substance … Continue reading Electric Moon / Kungens Män / ElonMusk / Kanaan – International Space Station (Vol. 1)

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Arkheth – Clarity Came with a Cool Summer’s Breeze

August 22, 2022August 19, 2022 Vinterd

Every single one of us has a select list of albums that we’re looking forward to at any given point. For me, there are some real constants thanks to the likes of Eremit, Itnuveth, Ende, The Re-Stoned, and loads of … Continue reading Arkheth – Clarity Came with a Cool Summer’s Breeze

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