Hussain Shargi: Embracing Solitude

February 12, 2014

During a long hiatus, a friend came to me with an album and a request. That I just listen and give him a review of it. So I did, but instead of writing out a formal review for the site,

Mourning Lenore – Loosely Bounded Infinities

March 28, 2012

The Portuguese melodic-death/doom metal band, , released their first debut album in 2010 under the name “Loosely Bounded Infinities.” As much as the name of this release is obscure, it’s just as genuine and extremely atmospheric. The spirit of melancholy

Interviewing Eulen

January 25, 2012

Eulen is one of the most successful post-black/doom bands in the middle-east and Syria. I was honored that they agreed to elaborate on some of their views and journeys along the way in producing music and supporting their fellow metal-head

Hail!Hornet Tour with Slow Southern Steel screening

November 30, 2011

The documentary directed by CT of , , exploring the underground nola scene will be screening at select locations during the tour that is planned for the beginning of next year. Oh, and will also be along for the ride!

Zoroaster supports Black Cobra Tour

November 30, 2011

The awesome will be touring briefly with, and in support of, with the coming along for the ride thorough-out December. This month really is great for catching great bands live! Here’s the awesome poster and the tour dates with locations:

Phil Swanson rejoins Hour of 13

November 8, 2011

As reported by Chad Davis: After lengthy discussion over the past few months it has been decided that Phil Swanson will take part on the new Hour of 13 record as well as a revisit to the Emerald Isle to

September 20th – October 2nd Recommendations

October 3, 2011

I really want to explore some more classical pieces so I decided to add quite a bit here in the now bi-weekly recommendations post. Aside from that, no real theme to this week’s post. As usually, enjoy the listen and

Vintage Iron

September 27, 2011

The vocals and lyrics absolutely carry this EP, called “Dominance,” from across whatever reservations that I have in regards to traditional doom’s vitality. While this band has been at it for some time, something that shows in the music, they