EP Review: Cloned Apparition – The Coming of Spring

Cloned Apparition - The Coming of SpringFebruary 10th, 2023Grunge / Alternative RockIndependently ReleasedMontreal, Quebec, Canada In my years of traversing the live music scene in Montreal, Quebec I encounter plenty of bands who either strike my fancy, exceed expectations, are just kind of okay, or bore me to tears. In my first few interactions with …

Album Review: High on Fire – Death is this Communion

"Now you realize, DEATH IS THIS COMMUNION!" High on Fire - Death is this CommunionSeptember 18th, 2007Sludge MetalRelapse RecordsOakland, California, USA And so here it is. We have come to the penultimate review in this month's edition of Discography Deep Dive and what is, in my opinion, the best gosh darned record in High on …

Album Review: Melvins – Working with God

"I'm getting fucked, fucking up and down this fucking street. I gotta find a fucking place where the fuckheads meet." Melvins - Working with GodFebruary 26th, 2021Sludge MetalIpecac RecordingsMontesano, Washington, USA Legendary Washington grunge and sludge metal outfit the Melvins are a band that needs no introduction. Having formed in 1983 this trio from the …

Album Review: Ozzy Osbourne – Ordinary Man

Ozzy Osbourne - Ordinary Man February 21st, 2020 Traditional Heavy Metal Epic Records Birmingham, England, UK Ozzy Osbourne. English rock and roll legend, frontman of the band that gave birth to the heavy metal genre in the first place, reality TV star and bat-eating madman. At 71 most people would be settling into their retirement and …