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article says he had been dealing with Parkinson's and passed away peacefully in his sleep

as soon as got a driver's license, me and friend used to make a 75 mile trip to the only record shop that focused on metal. one of the guy's there painted the cover for mournful cries (think still have a signed poster/print of it somewhere) and he would play them all the time. i had no idea an incarnation of the band was still going. the 86-92 line up got back together in 2008, and in 2010 drummer, Armando Acosta passed away at 58.

also, no idea Candlemass was still going.
 
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I was watching the documentary, "Get Thrashed," on Prime and one of the people interviewed was Katon De Pena of Hirax. I'd never heard of the band and don't know how I missed it.
 
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Cleetus-Meetbeetus said:
I was watching the documentary, "Get Thrashed," on Prime and one of the people interviewed was Katon De Pena of Hirax. I'd never heard of the band and don't know how I missed it.
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I'm half tempted to dub their singer 'Black Rob Halford'

That's more a stylistic thing I guess. I got some Judas Priest vibes personally, but w/o the super high Halford screams/notes

Or maybe it's just me

Some of this may not really be metal (to everyone) but IDGAF







RIP Tina Turner





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Sleep Token has a big buzz around them but I just can't seem to get into them. I feel like I'm listening to eight string Sam Smith. And maybe that's good? I dunno. I swear I keep trying.

In the meantime I've had the most metal listening year in prob a decade. Something in the air.

This is my latest fave band:


And these guys. More groove.


Also Kardashev is awesome.

Though I think they're mostly a studio band if that makes sense. Fine with me.
 
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Animosity

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Sleep Token has a big buzz around them but I just can't seem to get into them. I feel like I'm listening to eight string Sam Smith. And maybe that's good? I dunno. I swear I keep trying.

In the meantime I've had the most metal listening year in prob a decade. Something in the air.

This is my latest fave band:


And these guys. More groove.


Also Kardashev is awesome.

Though I think they're mostly a studio band if that makes sense. Fine with me.
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I didnt get the hype either for quite awhile. But then I listened to their newest album and it sold me. A lot of their previous stuff doesnt jive with me other than a few songs. Its like you said too much string quartet type shit. Also, their live performance is awesome.
 
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I didnt get the hype either for quite awhile. But then I listened to their newest album and it sold me. A lot of their previous stuff doesnt jive with me other than a few songs. Its like you said too much string quartet type shit. Also, their live performance is awesome.
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I'm willing to bet it's because of Will Ramos. Sleep Token is one of his favorite bands and he's been talking about them a lot recently and covering their songs. I think between Will Ramos, Chris and the Charismatic Voice podcast is where the hype is coming from. I will admit, their newest album is pretty fucking solid.
 
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I'm willing to bet it's because of Will Ramos. Sleep Token is one of his favorite bands and he's been talking about them a lot recently and covering their songs. I think between Will Ramos, Chris and the Charismatic Voice podcast is where the hype is coming from. I will admit, their newest album is pretty fucking solid.
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I could see that being true within the metal community. I have a friend who learned of them because of Will. Musically they are just so good. They are starting to get recognized by artists outside of metal which is awesome.
 
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I could see that being true within the metal community. I have a friend who learned of them because of Will. Musically they are just so good. They are starting to get recognized by artists outside of metal which is awesome.
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I've heard Sleep Token described as Hozier in drop D. I admit it was the vocals that attracted me to their music.
 
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