ALBUM REVIEW: Molder – Catastrophic Reconfiguration


The third album from Joliet, Illinois-based Molder, Catastrophic Reconfiguration (Prosthetic Records), is a collection of sonic brutality

Presented here are ten cuts where each stands on its own, each vying to be the song that kicks the most ass. 

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ALBUM REVIEW: Pete Doherty and Frédéric Lo – The Fantasy Life of Poetry and Crime


Although I do love me some metal, I truly do enjoy music of all genres wholeheartedly. My record collection spans quite a range and my taste in music can vary widely depending on my mood or what is going on in my life. So, to get a cut from a new “act” was intriguing to say the least. I really didn’t know what to expect. I was contacted with just the information that The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime (Strap Originals) would be a collab between Peter Doherty (ex-The Libertines) & Frédéric Lo. So, being a fan of The Libertines I really couldn’t wait to get my hands on it.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Mortem – Slow Death


Oh, what a surprise it was to get to do a piece on the re-release of Norwegian black metal legends Mortem’s Slow Death! A huge thank you to Peaceville for deciding to throw this one back out there in a two-disc set containing the original recordings along with some of the demos. Included in the release is the original 1989 booklet with an extended band history and some awesome rare images. I am actually finding it kind of hard to pick a place to begin! 

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