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 "Dømkirke reintroduces Sunn O))) with a mature and structured display of Drone music, less metallic yet always very dark and magmatic."

 "Enlightenment through noise!"

Sunn O)))’s album Dømkirke is a mature, live drone recording made inside a Norwegian cathedral with additions of organ, brass, and electronics. The album shifts from their earlier metallic harshness to a more structured, mystical sound incorporating Gregorian and Tibetan chant influences. The collaboration with Lasse Marhaug brings fresh electronic textures, enriching the familiar drone landscape. Dømkirke represents an intense, ritualistic listening experience blending heaviness with atmospheric spirituality. Dive into Sunn O)))’s Dømkirke and experience the haunting fusion of drone, organ, and electronics live from a gothic cathedral.

 Harvey Milk has found the 'happy medium' between sludge power and rock complexity.

 They offer us one of the best albums released in 2008 in this field.

Harvey Milk's 'Life... The Best Game In Town' stands out in the doom/sludge scene by blending heavy riffs with melodic and diverse elements. The addition of Joe Preston adds depth, and the album combines punk, blues, and rock influences in a fresh way. With varied but cohesive tracks, the album strikes a balance between heaviness and complexity, making it one of 2008's best. Explore Harvey Milk's groundbreaking album and experience a powerful fusion of doom, sludge, and rock like never before!

 Iceburn is the most punk band who doesn’t play anything resembling punk music.

 Hephaestus is a long concept (78 minutes!!!) divided into four suites… an unusual cerebral and technical mix for bands of this musical extraction.

Iceburn's 1993 album Hephaestus stands as a seminal work in the 90s hardcore revival, blending punk aggression with jazz, avant-garde, and psychedelic elements. The album's complex structure and diverse sound set it apart as a pioneering influence on post-hardcore and experimental rock. Led by Gentry Densley, the band delivers a cerebral yet hard-hitting performance across four suites and 28 segments. Hephaestus remains a definitive album showcasing the band's unmatched creativity and technical skill. Dive into Iceburn's Hephaestus and experience the groundbreaking fusion that redefined 90s post-hardcore music!

 So Tricky (finally!) returns to making good music, intensely felt and full of ideas.

 One regret: where has Martina Topley-Bird gone? Even now, if I listen to 'Black Steel' from the first album, her voice gives me chills.

Knowle West Boy marks Tricky's strong return to music after a creative slump. The album revives trip-hop with dark electro influences, featuring inspired vocals and diverse rhythms. While some tracks falter, the overall quality shines. Fans will appreciate the nod to his Bristol roots and the blend of new and classic sounds. Listen to Tricky’s Knowle West Boy and experience a fresh take on classic trip-hop and dark electronic sounds.

 The organ+trombone+drone effect is hypnotic and very particular.

 Personally, I consider it one of the essential releases of extreme music in 2008.

Ascend's album Ample Fire Within is a powerful fusion of drone, doom, blues, and jazz elements. Featuring notable musicians including Kim Thayil, it pushes the boundaries of drone metal with hypnotic textures and unusual instrumentation. The record stands out as a major experimental and extreme music release of 2008, recommended for fans of heavy, complex sonic landscapes. The review appreciates its fresh approach and essential listening status. Discover Ascend's Ample Fire Within—immerse yourself in this haunting and essential drone doom experience now!

 It puts me in a bad mood, it makes me angry even today.

 ‘Conflitto’ represents a documentary source of the great political ferment period of the Italian underground after HardCore.

‘Conflitto’ by Assalti Frontali is a raw and intense Italian hip hop album infused with political commitment and urban angst. It mixes militant rap with the edgy sounds of Brutopop’s post-punk influence. The album stands as a document of Italy’s underground political ferment during the late 1990s. Militant A’s passionate and tense vocal delivery highlights themes of despair and social conflict. This is a challenging but authentic work that defies typical hip hop norms. Discover the raw power of Assalti Frontali’s 'Conflitto'—listen now and dive into Italy’s militant hip hop underground!

 The sextet offers a modern retro reinterpretation with rocking rearrangements of the soundtracks of the most famous video games for Commodore’s 8-bit home system from the 80s.

 For those like me who occasionally get caught up in nostalgia, they are a true little treasure.

Press Play on Tape delivers an eclectic and modern retro reinterpretation of popular Commodore 64 video game soundtracks. The band’s unique use of sequencers, synthesizers, and the SID chip brings nostalgia with a fresh electronic twist. While not destined as a landmark album, it offers great enjoyment for fans of 8-bit music and retro gaming culture. The album blends various styles from heavy metal to skapunk, making it an entertaining listen. A small gem for those seeking something unusual and nostalgic. Explore the unique 8-bit remixes of classic Commodore 64 game soundtracks by Press Play on Tape — perfect for retro and gaming music fans!

 The film further sinks into a swamp of clichés, miserably failing in its 'escapist' intent.

 Jumper represents the new deal of action movies for American youngsters, repeating the same story over and over.

Jumper had a promising premise about teleportation but falls flat due to a weak, clichéd plot and underwhelming fight scenes. The performances by the cast, including Hayden Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson, fail to impress. The film repeats familiar storylines without originality, resulting in a missed chance to deliver an engaging sci-fi action experience. Overall, it delivers dull and predictable entertainment. Discover why Jumper disappointed sci-fi fans and decide if it’s worth a watch or skip!

 The film is hard to find, except on P2P networks.

 The third testament ... Kicks Ass!!!

Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter is an absurd and blasphemous low-budget Z-movie filled with amateur acting, ridiculous fight scenes, and wild creative ideas. Despite its rough technical qualities and shameless trash style, it offers entertaining and unique cult film charm. Fans of bizarre cinema and cult classics will appreciate its dark humor and originality. Though hard to find, it stands out above many similar productions. Dive into the wild world of Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter and discover one of the quirkiest cult Z-movies ever made!

 Earth presents themselves to the public, therefore, with an album that perhaps represents their masterpiece, monotonous (not to be understood as a flaw), magniloquent and lined with hypnotic suggestions.

 This is an album heavily indebted to psychedelia, but with elements attributable to North American musical tradition from jazz to country/gospel.

The review praises Dylan Carson’s Earth album as a mature, hypnotic fusion of psychedelia, Americana, jazz, and folk. It highlights slow, intense guitar riffs and eclectic instrumentation, evoking western and oriental atmospheres. Some moments feel repetitive, but overall the album is seen as a personal masterpiece with deep attention to sonic detail. It distances itself from drone metal extremes, favoring a refined, expressive sound. Dive into Earth’s hypnotic folk journey and experience their unique blend of psychedelia and Americana today.