In the press release for “Punitive Damnation,” the second LP from the project known as Lifelost, helmed by a man simply known as Phlegeton (Wormed),

About a week ago, I was sitting at home, just minding my own business, cruising around the Interweb, exploring for new Metal video releases, when

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Dusktone releases fantastic shit. Brilliance on a new level, I say. They know what they stand for, aren’t afraid to take risks, and they always

Several months ago, I began doing “Albums of Influence” interviews. That’s basically what this conversation with Eloi Nicod is about; four specific albums that influenced

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The great Hooded Menace, ladies and gentlemen, does not require an intricate introduction. Their latest album, “The Tritonus Bell,” is receiving well-deserved high praise from

A young man sits, and he drinks, and he thinks a lot. His life has not been the greatest, but he puts pen to paper,

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