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The Best Things We Heard in May

June 4, 2025 Noob Heavy admin

It was another quiet month here at the site, as our little collective of writers was busy with a bunch of everyday life-related stuff. We’re gonna bring more reviews your way here soon, have no […]

Album Review: Conan – “Violence Dimension” (Doom/Sludge/Stoner)

April 23, 2025 Noob Heavy admin

Written by Kirk Conan – Violence Dimension> Doom/sludge/stoner metal> UK> Releasing April 25> Heavy Psych Sounds (The scene opens in the middle of a large tent in Birmingham, England. Seated at the head of a long […]

The Best of 2024…So Far

July 3, 2024 Kep

Written by Kep, Westin, Ellis, Kirk, and Espi Kvlt Welcome to the midpoint of 2024! This year we’re mixing it up, and instead of a June release roundup, we’re doing individual quick-hit best album lists. […]

Album Review: Cell Press – “Cages” (Grindcore/Noise Rock/Sludge)

March 12, 2024 Kep

Written by Kirk Cell Press — Cages> Grindcore/noise rock/sludge metal> Quebec, Canada> Released March 8> The Ghost is Clear Records/Ancient Temple Recordings/No List Records (Scene opens) (You are in a dimly-lit dive bar as you […]

January Gems

February 2, 2024 Kep

Written by Kep, Kirk, Westin, Rae-Aila, and Ellis Well would you look at that: not only is 2024 well underway, but a whole damn month is done already. And with one month down, that means […]

Kirk’s Top Albums of 2023

January 23, 2024 Kep

Written by Kirk Alright, fellow music lovers, the final push is here. I gave you my favorite singles of 2023, and then I gave you my favorite EPs. Now it’s time for the list you’ve […]

Album Review: Resin Tomb – “Cerebral Purgatory” (Sludge/Death Metal)

January 17, 2024 Kep

Written by Kep Resin Tomb – Cerebral Purgatory> Sludge/death metal> Queensland, Australia> Releasing January 19> Transcending Obscurity Records I’m a well-established fan of pretty much every project that multi-instrumentalist and Resin Tomb guitarist Brendan Auld is involved in. In fact, my review of […]