In 1986 the two records that would perfectly encapsulate the Thrash Metal paradigm were released. The following analysis sets out to explore which was the superior opus and why. On its face, this seems a dumb article to write. No one is better off for harbouring a belief that one of these records is superior to the other. From my perspective, it always boils down to the rush. All that really matters is how a record makes me feel…

Did you know? It was Scandinavian Rock ’n’ Roll that saved vinyl. From what I can tell, Rock ’n’ Roll has always been a big deal in Scandinavia. …

Twitter is rife with stories of Democrats who switch teams. The most noteworthy being those who were elected before changing parties. I wondered what it would take for someone to switch lanes in such a dramatic way and ran myself through a set of prerequisites to see if I could…

5 Artists you have no hope of turning your friends on to. A lot of us live in a bubble of sorts. We imagine that there are loads of people out there with the same fanaticism we have for this band or that. And on occasion, we’ve seen these acts perform — we know there are fellow zealots out there. BUT! Have…

If you’re tempted to acid drop into the chasm of strong opinion, asking are band tattoos a good idea? is guaranteed to elicit reactions both heated and irrational.

My Chemical Romance sold over three million copies of their Goldilocks album Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, so to count myself as a non-typical MCR fan doesn’t mean too much in that context. …

Introverts love music. The science suggests that extraverts do also, but the distinction points to the former are inclined towards more complex arrangements. A 2020 MBTI® global sample, showed that 56.8% of the global population prefer introversion. …

The premise: One common belief about Japanese society is that people tend to colour within the lines. Which tracks if you’re a tourist taking in the sights, but have you ever listened to Japanese music? Even the seemingly mainstream J Pop acts are out there. Some of them have 30+…

Every technical advancement has threatened the status quo. Multi-track recording meant that bands didn’t need to perform the songs live in the studio. Two-inch tape made edits easier; you can literally cut the tape and splice sections together. Portable 4-track recorders reduced the reliance on recording studios; bands could make…