PODCAST: Glacially Musical 203 – Vinyl Care and Gear Maintenance Chaser Episode


In this episode #203, Nik and co-host Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine discuss caring for your record collection, turntable maintenance, the joys of collecting, an examination of Discogs, and more! Also, Nik is watching Nicky (Santoro) in “Casino!” Keefy is still salty about “Sopranos!”

Martin Scorsese, he makes the best films!

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ALBUM REVIEW: Deadform – Entrenched In Hell


Deadform, the three-piece collective hailing from Oakland, plays what is strongly aligned towards the fusion of Sludge Metal with Crust Punk undertones. Originally rooted from the members’ former projects Laudanum, Stormcrow, and Dystopia, the band’s debut full-length, Entrenched In Hell, releases via Tankcrimes Records, also based in Oakland.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Visions Of Disfigurement – Vile Mutation


When executed properly, Slam Metal can be a big ball of fun.

Animalistic vocals that sound inhuman; random yet recognizable memes and clips; and an overarching mood which breeds feelings of categoric annihilation. 

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ALBUM REVIEW: Bunuel – Mansuetude


mansuetude (noun) man·​sue·​tude ˈman(t)-swi-ˌtüd  man-ˈsü-ə-  -ˌtyüd : 

the quality or state of being gentle : meekness, tameness

Have you ever met Eugene S. Robinson (vocalist and frontman for the thunderous Rock force that is Buñuel)? Have you indeed ever listened to Buñuel? Neither experience will likely have “meekness” being the first (or indeed within the first hundred) descriptives that come to mind. Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: The Linda Lindas – No Obligation


All-female punk trailblazers The Linda Lindas have released their sophomore album No Obligation via Epitaph Records. Their latest musical effort follows their 2022 debut album Growing Up, also released via Epitaph Records.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Dirty Shades – Stuck in Motion


Hailing from France the Dirty Shades upholds the country’s legacy of birthing powerful atmospheric rock. Their new album Stuck in Motion (Modulor Music) offers a post-Hardcore punch to the dynamics as their sound swirls around you. They step on the gas at a few points in the opening track “Cannon Fodder” to keep the dynamics varied. Lead singer Anouk Degrande is backed by shouted accents where she allows her voice to wander off the swells of the guitar. The bass line anchors the second track “Mine,” as the ambiance thickens to a palm-muted groove buried in the layers. They build the song up into a heavier punch not unlike how Tool once commanded dynamics during the nineties. Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Gaerea – Coma


Back in 2022, Portuguese Extreme Metal recluses Gaerea released Mirage (Season of Mist), my album of the year. It was the first time I had been exposed to the shrouded-in-mystery outfit, but it was nearly impossible to choose any other record to headline that year.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Devin Townsend – Powernerd


Everyone likes a challenge. Devin Townsend more than most. Each new record is about setting goals and attempting to achieve them. Whether it’s an introspective deep dive or an explosion of absurdist non-conformity, the progressive polymath’s albums always tend to reflect his state of mind, even if it happens to be completely barking at that particular time.Continue reading


CONCERT REVIEW: Jinjer – HANABIE – Born of Osiris Live at The Aztec Theatre


Jinjer’s latest US tour brought a blend of musical tastes that delivered on many levels. As before, I bought the meet and greet package for this run.  This one ended up being a bit more special. Being limited to 15 people per venue, this current iteration included an exclusive VIP shirt, signed poster, a Jinjer bag, photo ops and you could bring up to five items to be signed. But the most intriguing part of this package was being able to watch their soundcheck, which included the songs “Pearls and Swine” and “Pieces!” It was nothing short of magical. It was akin to having the band playing just for you in an intimate setting.  Afterwards, we were able to go on stage and see what the bands sees as they stare out into the vast venue playing for the fans. Another plus was being able to talk with all the band members and ask questions about anything. Hope they continue with this version of meet and greets, it’s truly something that I want to experience again.Continue reading


CONCERT REVIEW: KK’s Priest – Accept Live at Ace of Spades


What do you get when it’s all leather and zero lace? KK’s Priest! You know what you are about to experience and for me… It was my first time seeing KK Downing (KK) in action and I wasn’t disappointed in the least. As for the beast of a vocalist, Tim “Ripper” Owens (Ripper)… He is part of the Judas Priest history, despite the fact you can’t find those albums as easily or online… Ripper was chosen as the rightful heir to the legacy that Rob Halford, established decades ago, back in the nineties, because he could do what most mortal men cannot… He not only sang those classic tracks he created his own chapter and when you close your eyes… Ripper Owens… Owns your ears.Continue reading