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A few words about a few more local tracks that hit the spot over the past few weeks ### NO HEAVEN - THE ATHEIST IN THE FOXHOLE A cavernous, foreboding duet that sounds like it's emanating from a strobe-lit dungeon decorated with Have A Nice Life posters. More from NO HEAVEN Follow on Instagram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7tzJMkCiQg … Continue reading Multi-Weekly Wrap-Up 07.25.25
Part 8 of the 2019 Deutschtown Music Festival In Review Gator Shakes are a metalcore band from Pittsburgh; they play loudly and aggressively, as any metal band should. Not sure if their band name refers to the tremors of alcoholic alligators that have gone cold turkey or to a refreshing smoothie made out of alligators. Either … Continue reading Deutschtown Music Festival Artist Spotlight–Gator Shakes
For some reason, this evening found me browsing through some of my old favorites from the "Christian metal" genre. It's ironic that pearl-clutching religious conservatives are often the people who try to blame the ills of modern society (at least partially) on music from artists like Slipknot and Marilyn Manson, when devout bands like Underoath … Continue reading Daily Listen-Underoath-Too Bright To See, Too Loud To Hear
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