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Holy Monitor – Southern Lights

March 15, 2021March 1, 2021 Vinterd

Psychedelia. That word alone should be more than enough to grasp the attention of many, but while the lands of psychedelia has a population that is growing by the week, next level talent isn’t easy to come by. But, when … Continue reading Holy Monitor – Southern Lights

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Heavy Trip – s/t

March 13, 2021February 28, 2021 Vinterd

The unbreakable union of fuzz and heaviness in the world of rock is something that cannot be understated for its influence has been just a few levels short of revolutionary with throngs of bands still coming out today bringing it … Continue reading Heavy Trip – s/t

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From the Ages – I

March 10, 2021February 23, 2021 Vinterd

Truly, there’s nothing quite like some quality heavy rock to just lean back into. There are several sounds throughout the entire world of music that we can just turn on and forget about life, but there’s a special power to … Continue reading From the Ages – I

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Empire Bathtub – 2 Looney 2 Moons

February 12, 2021January 30, 2021 Vinterd

Infusing your work with comedy is always a tricky thing by nature since humor is absolutely a subjective thing since it may work for you but not someone else, and it’s a damn hard task to pull it off when … Continue reading Empire Bathtub – 2 Looney 2 Moons

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Breaths – Lined in Silver

February 5, 2021January 22, 2021 Vinterd

Easily, my greatest flaw with doing reviews and seeking what album to listen to is that I rely far too much on the cover art before I even hear a single note, sometimes deciding not to listen to an effort … Continue reading Breaths – Lined in Silver

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Spaceslug – Leftovers

February 4, 2021January 21, 2021 Vinterd

The whole realm of heavy psych, heavy rock, or whatever it is you want to call it has really been experiencing a renaissance that started not even a decade ago, and we could sit here trying to name the exact … Continue reading Spaceslug – Leftovers

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Stonus – Seance

January 24, 2021January 26, 2021 Vinterd

 When it comes to rising acts from the world of rock, especially heavy rock in all of its forms, there is truly no shortage of names to pull out of a hat. Any name has the potential for greatness with … Continue reading Stonus – Seance

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Blackjack Mountain – Holding Time

January 18, 2021January 7, 2021 Vinterd

When it comes to worthwhile pieces of heavy rock, heavy psych, doom rock, or anything that could be categorized as such in any way, there truly is no shortage in this modern golden age for the style. It’s been a … Continue reading Blackjack Mountain – Holding Time

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Psychlona – Venus Skytrip

January 15, 2021January 8, 2021 Vinterd

You know, what? Hindsight is a real son of a bitch in all respects. If I had only known that Psychlona had released a new album what has almost been five months at this point, I would’ve been on it … Continue reading Psychlona – Venus Skytrip

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The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara – Full Spectrum

January 10, 2021December 31, 2020 Vinterd

With the many different iterations of metal out there, it can often feel hard to find something worth sinking your teeth into when it feels like every other band is trying to create something new whilst doing the exact opposite. … Continue reading The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara – Full Spectrum

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