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Piano savant Frank Glazer (b. 1915 – d. 2015) led a life of discipline and discovery, trapped in the gilded cage of passion. Chasing a horizon only he could see – Frank’s kind heart, exuberant spirit, and talent left an indelible mark on this world. A master of his craft and a loving soul, Frank
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Late October is misanthropic enough, never mind the looming election and leaf clean-up… But the Yankees got creamed, so… Funny how God works — Anyway, that’s why I love death-metal: rage; cruelty; and filthy riffs. Where apathy rots and scorn rules! *** Stillborn Condition goes feral on ‘Carnivore,’ a Halloween heater from some of Portland’s
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Chris Linkovitch – Maine maestro, hardcore hero. Long-time vocalist of Cruel Hand, he’s remained a pillar of Maine hardcore for over twenty years. Linked to H20 and Bane, Chris paved the way for countless others in this community. Highly decorated, his current role in TERROR is just one of many accolades… Off the stage, Chris
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GASOLINE DREAM – “Cannon Fodder” Take cover, Gasoline Dream just exploded! Heating up for their 9/20 show with metalcore titans, Converge – the Southern Maine outfit returns with a lethal speedball: Cannon Fodder – Three songs, one tirade – burning with rage and scorn. Chipped shoulders, bilious screams, and the influence of Eyehategod are everywhere.
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It’s been a heavy week… not that I’m complaining! Sorry, I told the band and P.G. I’d write this sooner, but I’ve been playing Pokemon Emerald like my life depends on it… Enter Glass Prison – A year ago they crash-landed onto the scene – debuting a cold, calculating sound reminiscent of Architects, Bury Tomorrow,
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Death’s Hand – Life in Decay You gotta play the hand you’re dealt… so fuck it! Cantankerous, bitter – Bangor outfit Death’s Hand return with “Life in Decay” – five deathcore anthems that’ll leave you grieving… Making their mark with Unbalanced (2022) – these veterans were quick to cement themselves as a deadly new name
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If you thought playing in a metal band was therapeutic before having a terrible week, just wait until after. Despite rumors and cancellations, Escuela Grind punctuated their East Coast campaign with a lethal performance at Geno’s Rock Club on Saturday. With the flames of drama hot on their heels, Escuela tore into town, threading the
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Crawling on the underbelly of the alternative world, experimental metal brigade, END brings bile and belligerence to the lightless depths of macabre metal. Assaulting the listener with the intensity of NAILS, Full of Hell, and other extreme outfits, END is a dark, driving force unto their own. Lashing out with ‘Gaping Wounds of Earth,’ this international quintet has once again
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Clawing their way through manic highs and depressive lows, Connecticut war-machine Boundaries has returned, flexing heavy-weight punching power on the burning new track, ‘Bedlam.’ Full of fire and fury, this spring cut is sure to leave the audience tasting blood! From 2017 onwards, this five-piece has breezed through the heavy ranks, rocking around the globe with the
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