ALBUM REVIEW: Holycide – Towards Idiocracy


Having passed away during the nineties, the once thriving Thrash Metal scene didn’t stay dead for long and the early aughts saw a gradual, but noticeable shift back to life. By 2004, the genre’s overdue re-animation was in full swing and a slew of new acts crawled out of the crypt, desperate to make an impression on the next generation of thrashers.Continue reading


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 163: D.R.I. – “Thrash Zone” and Early Discography Tier List


In our 5th episode on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. – D.R.I., our journey comes to an end with “Thrash Zone!” Nik and his co-host Keefy of GhostCultMag  reflect on the series, D.R.I.’s importance to Hardcore and Thrash Metal, and Keefy sings the “Give A Hoot – Don’t Pollute” commercial from the 1980s.”

 

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20:39 Shirt ✅ Nik – Voltron,  Keefy –  God Forbid
21:25 Meat ✅ D.R.I. Thrash Zone discussion and track-by-track review. 1989 in Baseball,  @1989 in thrash metal. Is this the best D.R.I. album?  We rank all of the D.R.I. albums.
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PODCAST: Ghost Cult’s Weekly Rock and Metal News Livestream 12-29-23


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PODCAST: Glacially Musical 162: D.R.I. – “4 of A Kind” Reviewed and We Love the Late 1980s


In our 4th episode on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. – D.R.I., Nik of Glacially Musical and Keefy of GhostCultMag discuss “4 of A Kind!” We talked about old Ronnie Reagan, the politics of wealth disparity, and recapped Nik’s birthday shenanigans in Las Vegas. Keefy sings Ozzy too!Continue reading


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 161: D.R.I. – “Crossover” Reviewed – A Landmark for Thrash Metal


In our third episode on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. – D.R.I., Nik of Glacially Musical and Keefy of GhostCultMag.com  discuss the music and impact of “Crossover!”  The album was so killer, they named a Thrash Metal subgenre after it! Nik got a haircut and had no vinyl to check this week. Keefy felt festive, but Nik wasn’t having it!
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PODCAST: Glacially Musical 159: D.R.I. – “Dealing With It” Reviewed and 1980s American Exceptionalism


In our second episode on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. – D.R.I., Nik of Glacially Musical discusses the damaging effects of Ronald Reagan’s presidency on American life, late-stage capitalism, and DRI’s slow drift over to a more Thrash Metal sound! We review Dealing With It and do one of our favorite things to do: analyze a setlist from a band, after a new album drops! Continue reading


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 158: D.R.I. – The Early Years – The “Dirty Rotten” LP and “Violent Pacification” EP


 

To start a new series on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. – D.R.I., Nik of Glacially Musical discusses politics in the 1980s and the rise of the great Houston, by way of San Francisco band! We do a deep dive on the early history of the band and then review of both The “Dirty Rotten” LP and “Violent Pacification” EP.

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PODCAST: Ghost Cult’s Weekly Rock and Metal News Livestream 12-1-23



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The Inaugural Heavy Chicago Fest Books Corrosion Of Conformity, D.R.I., Trouble, Novembers Doom, Repulsion, Macabre, and More


Chicago’s newest music venue, Avondale Music Hall, announces a brand-new metal festival – Heavy Chicago – offering three shows happening over two weekends this fall. Saturday, October 28 will host the return of Chicago’s own Trouble after five long years, along with Acid King featuring the return of Chicago native Lori S, plus stoner rock act Bongzilla from Madison, Wisconsin, and Chicago act Novembers Doom to kick off the night. The following weekend, Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 keep Heavy Chicago rolling with a Saturday night headlining spot from Corrosion Of Conformity and support from California space rockers Nebula as well as Milwaukee’s The Crosses featuring Die Kreuzen singer Dan Kubinski for an “all Die Kreuzen” set. Sunday wraps things up with legendary crossover thrash kings DRI celebrating 40 years of Crossover as well as the only 2023 worldwide show date for grindcore legends Repulsion and Chicago’s own Macabre. More acts will be announced soon. In addition to the music, Kuma’s will be onsite selling burgers and there will be PBR drink specials.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Rhythm of Fear – Fatal Horizons


 

It’s been five years since Rhythm of Fear released their last album, Maze of Confusion. The crossover thrash band is back with more pummeling riffs and plenty of attitude with Fatal Horizons (MNRK Heavy) Just like any good thrash band, Rhythm of Fear targets the government, aliens and the occult in their sonic assault. 

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