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  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 12 – Art vs Artist

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 12 – Art vs Artist

    For our twelfth episode, we discuss Art vs Artists within Metal. Are we able to separate the music from the musicians, especially if those musicians are questionable? We have strong opinions, and are forgiving towards some and take a harder stance on others. Of course, we also discuss each of our top three tracks from…

  • Stormkeep – Tales of Othertime

    Stormkeep – Tales of Othertime

    I was inspired to write this review after seeing the mighty Wayfarer (Stormkeep’s main band) in Lincoln, Nebraska on the final night of their US tour with Sonja. I was completely enamored with this album when it was first released and I am certainly not the only one as it ended up on a LOT…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 10 – What is Heavy?

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 10 – What is Heavy?

    For our tenth episode, we discuss what makes music heavy, and how some music can be considered heavier than others. How can power metal and black metal both be so different, but both be considered heavy? Of course, we also discuss each of our top 3 tracks from the past two weeks as well as…

  • Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Splatterpvnk of Saidan

    Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Splatterpvnk of Saidan

    On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Splatterpvnk – The Songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist behind punk-infused black metal band “Saidan”. We talk in depth about his creative process, his love of horror movies, punk music, and Japanese folklore. It was a blast getting to know him a bit, and it’s an honor…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 09 – Lyrical Themes

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 09 – Lyrical Themes

    For our ninth episode, we discuss Lyrical Themes and their importance in Metal. Can good lyrics ever save bad music? Can good music make up for poor lyrics? Listen as we go deep. Of course, we also discuss each of our top 3 tracks from the unbelievably stacked past two weeks as well as several…

  • Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Johnar Håland of In Vain

    Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Johnar Håland of In Vain

    On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Johnar Håland – the main songwriter, guitarist, and one of the vocalists of the incredible band In Vain. We talk in depth about his creative process, his passion for music, touring, vinyl, and much much more. We had an absolute blast getting to know him…

  • In Vain – Solemn Review

    In Vain – Solemn Review

    2024 continues to be the year that just gives and gives, at least relating to music. In Vain’s most recent opus, Solemn is the latest (and possibly greatest) incredible gift we’ve been given this year. In Vain’s sound is extremely hard to define. They are a mix of complex progressive melodies, black metal tones, death…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 08 – Gatekeepers

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 08 – Gatekeepers

    For our eighth episode, we decided to talk about Gatekeepers in metal. You know, those guys with the elitist mindset who judge people based on their music taste, or how Kvlt they truly are. We’re not big fans of that mindset and we discuss our personal experiences with it, as well as our general takes…