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Arc Of Ascent

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Mark Hunt-Bryden Reflects On The Year That Was 2012

17th December 20122nd September 2019 Mark Hunt-Bryden 2012 Year Review, A Brief History Of Metal, Arc Of Ascent, Article, Author & Punisher, Bong, Dog Shredder, EyeHateGod, Gold, Grifter, HARK, Herder, JK Flesh, Mark Hunt-Bryden, Mos Generator, Nate Hall, Neurosis, Obelyskkh, Roadburn, Sandrider, Stone Axe

From a personal perspective 2012 has probably been one of the most rewarding years writing for The Sleeping Shaman; whilst

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Arc Of Ascent ‘The Higher Key’ CD/LP/Digital 2012

14th July 20122nd September 2019 Mark Hunt-Bryden 2012, Arc Of Ascent, Astral Projection, CD, Clostridium Records, Craig Williamson, Digital, Doom, LP, Mark Hunt-Bryden, Psychedelic, Review, Space Rock, Stoner Doom, The Higher Key

Last time I heard Aukland based Kiwi stoner groove merchants Arc Of Ascent  I was reviewing their excellent ‘Circle Of

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Arc Of Ascent ‘Circle Of The Sun’ CD 2010

23rd April 20102nd September 2019 Mark Hunt-Bryden 2010, Arc Of Ascent, Astral Projection, Atmospheric, CD, Craig Williamson, Heavy, Mark Hunt-Bryden, Psych Rock, Psychedelic, Review

Ah New Zealand, the temptation to form an opinion based on stereotypes of sheep worrying, Lord Of The Rings and

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