One of the stranger albums I have had the chance to review this one, the latest release from this incarnation of the prolific musical collective Acid Mothers Temple (35 albums in 16 years). The quartet of Japanese experimentalists have released an album that is reliant...

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As one who is generally not eager towards instrumental releases “Huxwhukw” from Australian avant garde metallers Serious Beak is a thoroughly impressive display of creativity and intensive sounds to excite and inflame the senses. “Huxwhukw” is a stunning blistering explosion of unpredictable unique metallic and...

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Leprous is a Norwegian progressive/avant-garde metal band with an impressive track record. They have released three studio albums and they served as Ihsahn‘s backing band while supporting his After record. “Bilateral” is the title of their fourth musical instalment, so let’s see what it has...

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I have a confession to make… I’m beyond redemption when it comes to off-beat and downright bizarre mash-ups of different musical styles. The Dillinger Escape Plan, Fantômas, Carnival In Coal and Unexpect, I simply can’t get enough of them. Iwrestledabearonce is my latest ear-candy when...

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Every now and then you are given the key to open Pandora’s Box, you have absolutely no idea what to expect? I had this experience this week when I received the new album from French Avant Garde songsters Pin Up Went Down – 342. I...

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Mondo Cane, the latest offering from Mike Patton, is a collection of 50’s and 60’s pop songs, reinterpreted in a Patton stylee, complete with a full blown orchestra to boot. The album opens subtly with ‘Il Cielo I Un Stanza’ lulling you into a false...

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