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Karkara – All is Dust

April 3, 2024March 23, 2024 Vinterd

With a rich tapestry that stretches back decades across legions upon legions of different artists, psychedelic rock rightfully has one of the largest bases in the whole of rock music with the influence and potential of the sound practically unchallenged. … Continue reading Karkara – All is Dust

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The Cosmic Dead – Infinite Peaks

March 25, 2024March 16, 2024 Vinterd

For all that can be pulled off in the vast, seemingly endless stretches of psychedelic rock, it cannot be argued that there isn’t still much glory to uncover should we continue to get acts that love breaking new ground, exploring … Continue reading The Cosmic Dead – Infinite Peaks

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Heavy Temple – Garden of Heathens

March 23, 2024March 15, 2024 Vinterd

Of all the things that can be said about the current state of all things in the many realms of heavy psychedelia, stagnation is certainly not something that should even be brought up. The sound has been going through a … Continue reading Heavy Temple – Garden of Heathens

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Elk Witch – Azimuth

March 9, 2024March 1, 2024 Vinterd

It’s no secret that the intersecting realms of heaviness and psychedelia have made for some of the most memorable and intoxicating works of music that both metal and rock music have seen in years virtually without exception. We could sit … Continue reading Elk Witch – Azimuth

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Deaf Wolf – Not Today, Satan

January 27, 2024January 17, 2024 Vinterd

No matter what sound we’re talking about, the underground is constantly populated with small bands looking to make their own mark upon the scene or, at the very least, throw down material that they themselves can be proud of whether … Continue reading Deaf Wolf – Not Today, Satan

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Tropic Santos – Caccia Grossa

January 25, 2024January 17, 2024 Vinterd

No matter what, it always seems to be the case in every new year that there’s a simple realization that comes forth in which we come to see many of the albums we missed in the previous year, and what … Continue reading Tropic Santos – Caccia Grossa

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Black Sky Giant – The Red Chariot

January 19, 2024January 9, 2024 Vinterd

Quickly can a name rise through the underground to become a surprising entity that people absolutely flock towards. It takes the right measurements of timing, talent, consistency, and more than a little bit of luck. By all accounts, Black Sky … Continue reading Black Sky Giant – The Red Chariot

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Beyond This Earth – Portraits of the Absurd

January 16, 2024January 3, 2024 Vinterd

As much as everyone likes acknowledge the fact that it takes a lot to put forth a crazy performance that is as dynamic as it is complex, it can sometimes be more difficult for plenty to make a work that’s … Continue reading Beyond This Earth – Portraits of the Absurd

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Big Scenic Nowhere – The Waydown

January 10, 2024January 9, 2024 Vinterd

It is only once in a while that we’re presented with an experience that can really be considered transformative. A work that manages to not just surpass expectations but enhance your understanding of what’s still possible in any given genre … Continue reading Big Scenic Nowhere – The Waydown

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Albion – Lakesongs of Elbid

December 31, 2023December 21, 2023 Vinterd

For years now, folk metal has been one of my favorite sounds in the entire spectrum of metal even though I find myself almost infuriatingly picky with it in many instances. If you’re going to put yourself in a sound … Continue reading Albion – Lakesongs of Elbid

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