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  • Listening Now : running empty – frost

    frost by running empty proves that even 59 seconds can be more than enough when the mood is this precise. It captures a fleeting, wintry feeling with minimal strokes, letting soft, fragile textures speak without overextending the idea. There is a quiet intimacy in its brevity, like a passing thought you almost miss but keep replaying. Nothing feels rushed or incomplete, instead it lands exactly where it needs to.

    A short, delicate piece that leaves a lasting imprint, showing that sometimes less truly carries more weight.

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  • Listening Now : Lumirex – Evening Star

    Evening Star by Lumirex unfolds with a quiet gravity, pulling you into its orbit through slow, deliberate motion. The subtle piano feels distant and fragile, flickering against a backdrop of dense, evolving textures that steadily build tension without ever fully breaking. There is a controlled emotional weight here, anchored by a deep low end that hums beneath everything like a constant presence. It does not rush or demand attention, it draws you in gradually, almost subconsciously.

    A shadowy, immersive piece that lingers in the air, balancing restraint with a quiet, cinematic intensity.

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  • Listening Now : Half-Ass Astronaut – Wobbly Gobbly

    Wobbly Gobbly by Half-Ass Astronaut taps into that playful, off kilter spirit of early IDM, where melody and oddity coexist in a strangely satisfying balance. The track leans into its quirks, letting warped synth lines and jittery rhythms bounce around with a sense of curiosity rather than control. There is a nostalgic undercurrent, but it never feels stuck in the past, instead reshaping those classic influences into something more fluid and approachable. It feels unpredictable yet oddly structured, like chaos with a loose blueprint.

    A charming, slightly mischievous piece that keeps your attention through its constant shifts.

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  • BREAKING: Pentagon Confirms Kid Rock Flyby Was Phase One Of A Classified Operation

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — In what officials are now calling “a completely normal and definitely not embarrassing misunderstanding,” the U.S. Army has confirmed that last weekend’s mysterious helicopter hover over Kid Rock’s Nashville mansion was not a routine training exercise. According to sources, the two AH-64 Apache helicopters seen circling th… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  • Listening Now : Drifting in Silence – Moving Forward Into

    Moving Forward Into by Drifting in Silence feels like a slow exhale, unfolding in gentle waves that never rush their destination. The piece drifts between ambient stillness and subtle motion, with soft textures gradually opening up like light through a fogged window. There is a quiet sense of progression, not dramatic, but deeply felt, as if each layer nudges you forward without resistance. It carries a reflective calm that borders on meditative, allowing space for thought to wander freely.

    A serene, immersive composition that finds beauty in patience and understated movement.

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  • Listening Now : 09XXI – Grief

    Grief by 09XXI cuts deep, not just in theme but in delivery, carrying a weight that feels lived rather than performed. There is an unfiltered honesty in the way he navigates loss, family tension, and emotional scars, letting each line breathe with intention. The production stays restrained, almost minimal at times, allowing the focus to remain on his words and the heaviness they carry. It is not an easy listen, nor is it meant to be. Instead, it unfolds like a personal confrontation, raw, introspective, and quietly powerful in the way it processes pain without offering easy resolution.

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  • Live Gallery: Kreator – Manchester

    Live Gallery: Kreator – O2 Apollo, Manchester

    28th March 2025
    Support: Carcass, Exodus, Nails

    Photos: Rich Price

    We look back at the epic Kreator show through the eyes of our photographer Rich Price!

    Kreator

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    Carcass

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    Exodus

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    Nails

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    Fans

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    All photo credits: Rich Price Photography

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  • Quick Jabs for April 2026

    Welcome to another installment of “Quick Jabs.”  This section features a selection of shorter reviews of albums we have reviewed or may have missed in […]

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  • Review MIDNATT “Skräckfylld Förtjusning”

    Midnatt hail from Sweden, though the exact date of the band’s formation hasn’t been widely documented. What we do know is that their first EP arrived in 2022—and now, in a milestone moment for the Värmland-based quartet, they unveil their debut full-length album, “Skräckfylld Förtjusning” (“Terrifying Enchantment”). As the title anticipated, the album is performed… Continue Reading →