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Author: Josh Schneider

Zach Amster / Abrams - Photo by Bearded Gonzo
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In Search Of Tone: Zach Amster Of Abrams

28th July 202328th July 2023 Josh Schneider Abrams, Grunge, Heavy Rock, In Search Of Tone, Small Stone Records

Abrams have been on my radar since discovering the massive lineup Small Stone Records has to offer. The band fits

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Slow Wake 'Falling Fathoms' Artwork
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Review: Slow Wake ‘Falling Fathoms’

11th July 202311th July 2023 Josh Schneider Argonauta Records, Doom, Post-Metal, Slow Wake

It takes just a moment for a song to work its way under your skin and become something more, something

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Bog Monkey 'Hollow' Artwork
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Review: Bog Monkey ‘Hollow’

20th June 202320th June 2023 Josh Schneider Bog Monkey, Doom, Independent, Sludge

As I write this review, I realize I’m wearing a Bog Monkey shirt, so needless to say, this review will

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Gangrened 'Ambient Doom Dream'
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Review: Gangrened ‘Ambient Doom Dream’

2nd June 20232nd June 2023 Josh Schneider Clouded Mind Records, Doom, Drone, Gangrened

Theatrical is how I would describe Ambient Doom Dream by Gangrened, the new drumless instrumental combining the unique masterminds of

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Spotlights 'Alchemy For The Dead'
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Review: Spotlights ‘Alchemy For The Dead’

19th May 202323rd June 2024 Josh Schneider Ipecac Recordings, Post-Rock, Shoegaze, Spotlights

I’ve been on deep dives of genres before. Starting with nu metal as a kid which took me down the

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Grub Nap 'God Pile'
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Review: Grub Nap ‘God Pile’

9th May 20239th May 2023 Josh Schneider Doom, Grub Nap, Hardcore, Human Worth, Sludge

Thirteen minutes and forty seconds. If you know my musical taste, then you would be assuming I’m talking about one

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Old Mayor 'Shelter Ceremony Collapse'
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Review: Old Mayor ‘Shelter Ceremony Collapse’ EP

28th April 202328th April 2023 Josh Schneider Doom, Human Worth, Old Mayor, Sludge

Less is more… A strange saying but meaningful nonetheless. Especially when it comes to music. As a guitarist, I’ve tried

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Temptress 'See'
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Review: Temptress ‘See’

17th March 202317th January 2026 Josh Schneider Doom, Heavy Rock, Metal, Metal Assault Records, Temptress

When reviewing albums, it’s natural to compare bands to other similar bands. It makes it easy for the readers to

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REZN 'Solace'
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Review: REZN ‘Solace’

14th March 202317th January 2026 Josh Schneider Heavy Rock, Independent, Psych, REZN

What!?! Did I read that correctly? ‘The first half of a two part series!’. REZN never disappoints and I thought

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King Buffalo @ Asheville Music Hall, 1st March 2023 - Photo by Josh Schneider
Live Reviews 

King Buffalo / The Swell Fellas @ Asheville Music Hall, 1st March 2023

10th March 202317th January 2026 Josh Schneider Asheville Music Hall, Heavy Rock, King Buffalo, Prog, The Swell Fellas

‘There is only one better thing than music – live music’ – Jacek Andrzej Bukowski. The truth in these words

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Dallas Seger of Manic Abraxas & Seger Guitars
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In Search Of Tone: Dallas Seger Of Manic Abraxas & Seger Guitars

17th February 202324th March 2023 Josh Schneider Dallas Seger, Doom, In Search Of Tone, Manic Abraxas, Punk, Seger Guitars

Talent is everywhere. There are so few well-known musicians and an infinite amount of underground music. But with anything worth

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Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June
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Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June

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Today, The Shaman is pleased to premiere La Pucelle, the new video from Birmingham heavy rockers Alunah. Taken from their

Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
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Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

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Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
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Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

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Video Premiere: Desert Storm ‘Law Unto Myself’ – Taken From New Album That Drops 6th March
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