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Author Archives: Jesse McDonald

Artist Spotlight: Wake

In May 2023, I finally got the opportunity to see one of my absolute favorite [...]

25
Oct
What is Black Metal?

Widely considered one of the more mysterious and simultaneously infamous genres of modern metal, Black [...]

17
Jul
What is Doom Metal?

When you see conversations about the history of metal as a genre, it is pretty [...]

29
Jun
Artist Spotlight: Blackbraid

When most people think of black metal, they think of satan-worshiping kids in Norway killing [...]

17
Jun
Artist Spotlight: Conjurer

In 2018, I found myself diving into a new genre of music I hadn’t really [...]

15
May
Artist Spotlight: Domi & JD Beck

I first stumbled upon Domi & JD Beck after becoming a mega-fan of Thundercat. While [...]

02
May
Artist Spotlight: Vision Video

In 2021 Vision Video released their debut LP, Inked in Red, which told the story [...]

30
Apr
The Writings of Victor L. Wooten

As a bass player, I’ve always been fascinated by Victor Wooten’s playing. He’s such a [...]

27
Apr
Album Spotlight: Future’s Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate

The modern masters of the Funeral Doom genre have done it again! Bell Witch is [...]

21
Apr
Frank Zappa Documentaries & Films

Since, I’d say around high school, I’ve been a fan of Frank Zappa and his [...]

18
Apr
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