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#181 – Once More ‘Round the Sun by Mastodon

I was looking for something to listen to this evening that contains both aggression and cleverness. Enter Mastodon. Although this album is new to me, they are one of my favorite heavy, proggy bands. Also, they put on an amazing show, which, along with everything else in the world today, makes me nostalgic for simplerContinue reading “#181 – Once More ‘Round the Sun by Mastodon”

#160 – Used Future by The Sword

I keep meaning to get more heavy music into my posts, but very few suggestions I get are in that vein, so it only happens from time to time when it occurs to me. I can’t remember who turned me on to The Sword, but I have always enjoyed their brand of grungy metal. TheyContinue reading “#160 – Used Future by The Sword”

#153 – Diver Down by Van Halen

The world lost a guitar legend today. In the ever-increasing history of guitar music, there are people who come along now and again who create something completely new an original. Eddie Van Halen is one of these, whose contribution to the guitar world was so massive that he will continue to inspire young musicians forContinue reading “#153 – Diver Down by Van Halen”