Manfred Mann and his Earth Band are among the most underrated acts in rock (and prog rock) history. Nevertheless, they released awesome albums and evergreen tracks, like this “Earth Hymn”, part of “The Good Earth” album (1974). This is a Chris Slade and Manfred Mann’s song, a majestic ballad including some stunning guitar solos and beautiful lyrics about the musical and spiritual sound of our planet.
Did you know the first copies of this album entitled the purchasers
over one square foot or real earth in Wales?
The ecological inspiration of the album grows into a metaphysical approach in “Earth Hymn”, even if nothing here sounds like tricky of sophisticated. On the contrary, you’ll find a fluid, natural hymn suspended between psychedelia and prog, peace and strength. Even if the sung theme is simple and catchy, the arrangement is an ever changing one, full of beautiful surprises. In a word, a highly original and enjoyable piece of (progressive) music.
Manfred Mann and his Earth Band are among the most underrated acts in rock (and prog rock) history. Nevertheless, they released awesome albums and evergreen tracks, like this “Earth Hymn”, part of “The Good Earth” album (1974). This is a Chris Slade and Manfred Mann’s song, a majestic ballad including some stunning guitar solos and beautiful lyrics about the musical and spiritual sound of our planet.
Did you know the first copies of this album entitled the purchasers
over one square foot or real earth in Wales?
The ecological inspiration of the album grows into a metaphysical approach in “Earth Hymn”, even if nothing here sounds like tricky of sophisticated. On the contrary, you’ll find a fluid, natural hymn suspended between psychedelia and prog, peace and strength. Even if the sung theme is simple and catchy, the arrangement is an ever changing one, full of beautiful surprises. In a word, a highly original and enjoyable piece of (progressive) music.
Universal scum dogs Gwar are embarking on their Age of Entitlement Tour and it’s making a stop at the 9:30 Club on 6/9 (nice). Since everyone is feeling so entitled these days, I’ve got a free pair of tickets to the show up for grabs for one lucky DCHM reader (or even those of you who just showed up to get free stuff). To enter just leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite heavy metal concert you’ve been to is! If you’ve never been to one then just tell me you want Gwar to be your first! On Friday, May 31st, 2024 at 5pm Eastern the contest will close and a winner will be selected from all valid entries using Random.org! Be sure to use a valid email you check regularly when you enter so I can contact you if you win. Don’t worry, I won’t add you to any spam lists or sell your info to Sleazy P. Martini. If the selected winner hasn’t written me back within 24 hours then another winner will be selected. If you can’t wait to see if you win or the contest is already over when you read this, then you can purchase tickets here.
It’s not every day you get to see a live band from all the way down in Antarctica but you’ll love cooling off from the summer heat with a refreshing splash of Gwar sprayed directly into your face! Or you can be one of the suckers standing around in the back wondering why you don’t like fun. Either way, you’re not going to want to miss Gwar! Even better is that Dixie Dave Collins will be bringing his stoner metal band Weedeater along for the ride. Also on the bill are the Gwar side project band X-Cops showing you how not to back the blue, and opening the set will be Squid Pisser which sorta looks like if Ponda Baba had a hardcore band. Now check out these music videos below of all these great bands and leave a comment telling me what the best metal concert you’ve ever been to was!
Another blessed daytime here in St. Helsinki with an absolutely clear sky and sunshine, I am listening to a special record that has been repeatedly played in my library for the last two weeks. Headshrinker, a vintage black/death metal project hailing from Denver, Colorado, has released their debut album titled Callous Indifference on August 27, 2021.
Headshrinker, Suffocating Tomb (Official Audio)
My listening experiences of Callous Indifference started with a sour taste that kept me hooked for a few days. Although I don’t have enough clarity in my thoughts even as of today, there was enough quality that earned my respect, so I will try to share my honest opinion here.
The album caught my attention with its familiar concept that incorporates death, black, doom, and progressive metal influences with a contemporary sound and vintage character. Musically, it stands out for its ugliness above everything else since the understanding behind it doesn’t involve anything related to beauty. While the band maintains an album concept of this specific taste, they explore extreme, blackened, technical, and progressive worlds, accompanied by the collective’s monstrous performances. As a guitarist with 20+ years of experience in the music world, Headshrinker has one of the best contemporary guitar and drum combinations with so much power, liveliness, and an old-school character, evoking memories of Death records that I admire; they both aim to capture analog sounds with top-notch musicianship performances.
Moreover, Callous Indifference has a structure that is rather based on instrumentation rather than the vocals as we are accustomed to from these genres, which is at the same time, one of the strong qualities of Headshrinker. The collective deserves the utmost respect for their understanding of a tight metal sound that will make them sound as established as industry-leading records, in my honest opinion.
Headshrinker, band photo. Credit: Unknown.
On the other side of the coin, the album regrettably didn’t resonate with me in its musical language. I have to admit that I found it a bit too narrow and limited, even though I imagined myself playing guitars with them on the seventh track, "Suffocating Tomb," my favorite song on the album, and its signature riffs made me feel this way.
Headshrinker, band photo. Credit: Unknown.
In conclusion, Headshrinker is one of my strong recommendations for those who specifically enjoy these worlds. Offering an established contemporary sound with vintage characteristics, incorporating death, black, doom, and progressive metal influences with top-notch musicianship performances, although in a traditional language. Thank you for reading.
Headshrinker, Callous Indifference album front cover image. Released August 27, 2021.
Another blessed daytime here in St. Helsinki with an absolutely clear sky and sunshine, I am listening to a special record that has been repeatedly played in my library for the last two weeks. Headshrinker, a vintage black/death metal project hailing from Denver, Colorado, has released their debut album titled Callous Indifference on August 27, 2021.
Headshrinker, Suffocating Tomb (Official Audio)
My listening experiences of Callous Indifference started with a sour taste that kept me hooked for a few days. Although I don’t have enough clarity in my thoughts even as of today, there was enough quality that earned my respect, so I will try to share my honest opinion here.
The album caught my attention with its familiar concept that incorporates death, black, doom, and progressive metal influences with a contemporary sound and vintage character. Musically, it stands out for its ugliness above everything else since the understanding behind it doesn’t involve anything related to beauty. While the band maintains an album concept of this specific taste, they explore extreme, blackened, technical, and progressive worlds, accompanied by the collective’s monstrous performances. As a guitarist with 20+ years of experience in the music world, Headshrinker has one of the best contemporary guitar and drum combinations with so much power, liveliness, and an old-school character, evoking memories of Death records that I admire; they both aim to capture analog sounds with top-notch musicianship performances.
Moreover, Callous Indifference has a structure that is rather based on instrumentation rather than the vocals as we are accustomed to from these genres, which is at the same time, one of the strong qualities of Headshrinker. The collective deserves the utmost respect for their understanding of a tight metal sound that will make them sound as established as industry-leading records, in my honest opinion.
Headshrinker, band photo. Credit: Unknown.
On the other side of the coin, the album regrettably didn’t resonate with me in its musical language. I have to admit that I found it a bit too narrow and limited, even though I imagined myself playing guitars with them on the seventh track, "Suffocating Tomb," my favorite song on the album, and its signature riffs made me feel this way.
Headshrinker, band photo. Credit: Unknown.
In conclusion, Headshrinker is one of my strong recommendations for those who specifically enjoy these worlds. Offering an established contemporary sound with vintage characteristics, incorporating death, black, doom, and progressive metal influences with top-notch musicianship performances, although in a traditional language. Thank you for reading.
Headshrinker, Callous Indifference album front cover image. Released August 27, 2021.
Isa Nielsen, renowned for her stage performances with Steve Vai and
Detonator, teams up with Madre Goth and Kebras to release the new single
“Waiting For The Break of Dawn“.
Released under DMG (EU), this collaboration showcases Isa’s powerful
vocals, Madre Goth’s songwriting, and Kebras’s exceptional guitar and
production skills.
Isa Nielsen, known as the “Musa do Metal” from her time with
Detonator, has been making significant strides in her solo career. Her
previous single, “High Gain“,
secured a spot in a Spotify editorial playlist, expanding her fan base
significantly. As an official artist for the acclaimed guitar brand
“SOLAR,” Isa continues to push the boundaries in the rock and metal
scene.
“Waiting For The Break of Dawn” marks another milestone in Isa’s
career, highlighting her evolution as an artist. The single features
intense guitar solos, a compelling vocal performance, and top-notch
production. The song’s lyrics and music video, which includes dramatic
visuals, encapsulate the raw energy and emotion that Isa, Madre Goth,
and Kebras bring to the table.
Line-up:
Isa Nielsen: Vocals
Madre Goth: Songwriter
Kebras: Guitar and Production
Recording Info:
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by: Kebras at DMG
Artist: Isa Nielsen, Madre Goth, and Kebras Single Title: Waiting For The Break of Dawn Label: DMG Release Date: May 10, 2024 Format: Digital Genre: Rock, Hard Rock Country: Denmark
Isa Nielsen, renowned for her stage performances with Steve Vai and
Detonator, teams up with Madre Goth and Kebras to release the new single
“Waiting For The Break of Dawn“.
Released under DMG (EU), this collaboration showcases Isa’s powerful
vocals, Madre Goth’s songwriting, and Kebras’s exceptional guitar and
production skills.
Isa Nielsen, known as the “Musa do Metal” from her time with
Detonator, has been making significant strides in her solo career. Her
previous single, “High Gain“,
secured a spot in a Spotify editorial playlist, expanding her fan base
significantly. As an official artist for the acclaimed guitar brand
“SOLAR,” Isa continues to push the boundaries in the rock and metal
scene.
“Waiting For The Break of Dawn” marks another milestone in Isa’s
career, highlighting her evolution as an artist. The single features
intense guitar solos, a compelling vocal performance, and top-notch
production. The song’s lyrics and music video, which includes dramatic
visuals, encapsulate the raw energy and emotion that Isa, Madre Goth,
and Kebras bring to the table.
Line-up:
Isa Nielsen: Vocals
Madre Goth: Songwriter
Kebras: Guitar and Production
Recording Info:
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by: Kebras at DMG
Artist: Isa Nielsen, Madre Goth, and Kebras Single Title: Waiting For The Break of Dawn Label: DMG Release Date: May 10, 2024 Format: Digital Genre: Rock, Hard Rock Country: Denmark
[Milano- Italy] – EXILIA, the groundbreaking alternative rock metal act from Italy, is set to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album, “UNLEASHED,” with a special deluxe edition release including brand new single “LIKE AN AVALANCHE”!
The remastered and expanded album will include two brand new tracks and a special performance of one of the album’s most significant tracks + bonus material.
Available exclusively via Exiliamusic.com, the deluxe edition will be launched on May 24th, 2024, with pre-orders starting on April 10th, 2024.
In 2004, amidst a rock scene dominated by male nü-metal and post-grunge acts, EXILIA emerged as a beacon of intensity and power, offering a unique and compelling sound. Led by frontwoman Masha Mysmane, the band’s cinematic blend of metal and rock attitude, combined with deep melodies, garnered a dedicated fanbase across Europe. With their debut album, “UNLEASHED,” EXILIA left an indelible mark on the alternative rock landscape.
The new single accompanying the release, titled “Like An Avalanche,” embodies the band’s evolution. EXILIA has already prepared a powerful live set to celebrate the anniversary, with their tour kicking off in Milano on May 10th.
“We’re thrilled to share ‘Like An Avalanche’ with our fans,” says Masha Mysmane. “This song represents a milestone for us… I felt the need to bring some great melodies and a real song back into my voice, we can’t wait to be on stage and celebrate with all our fans and friends!”
[Milano- Italy] – EXILIA, the groundbreaking alternative rock metal act from Italy, is set to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album, “UNLEASHED,” with a special deluxe edition release including brand new single “LIKE AN AVALANCHE”!
The remastered and expanded album will include two brand new tracks and a special performance of one of the album’s most significant tracks + bonus material.
Available exclusively via Exiliamusic.com, the deluxe edition will be launched on May 24th, 2024, with pre-orders starting on April 10th, 2024.
In 2004, amidst a rock scene dominated by male nü-metal and post-grunge acts, EXILIA emerged as a beacon of intensity and power, offering a unique and compelling sound. Led by frontwoman Masha Mysmane, the band’s cinematic blend of metal and rock attitude, combined with deep melodies, garnered a dedicated fanbase across Europe. With their debut album, “UNLEASHED,” EXILIA left an indelible mark on the alternative rock landscape.
The new single accompanying the release, titled “Like An Avalanche,” embodies the band’s evolution. EXILIA has already prepared a powerful live set to celebrate the anniversary, with their tour kicking off in Milano on May 10th.
“We’re thrilled to share ‘Like An Avalanche’ with our fans,” says Masha Mysmane. “This song represents a milestone for us… I felt the need to bring some great melodies and a real song back into my voice, we can’t wait to be on stage and celebrate with all our fans and friends!”
I got to speak to Joseph Rowland of Progressive Rock / Metal act Pallbearer about the band’s latest album Mind Burns Alive. Joseph sheds light on the album’s exploration of fate, mental duress, and the poignant impact of loneliness. With a backdrop of the pandemic, the album’s vignettes offer a deep, emotional resonance that most listeners can connect with. Discover the unique recording process behind the album, how having their own studio space shaped its sound, and get a sneak peek into the band’s tour plans.
The solo album from Kerry King (Slayer), From Hell I Rise is really impressive, I played the single, Toxic at the start of the episode.
