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A Symphony of Despair Reawakened: So Hideous’ 10th Anniversary Revival
There’s a certain kind of beauty that only reveals itself when everything around it is falling apart, and Laursetine, from So Hideous, thrives within that chaos. This is not an album for casual listening, it’s a descent into a meticulously arranged storm. Every track bleeds cinematic grandeur, yet the emotional core is raw enough to leave you scraped and exposed.
Pat O Regan
4 days ago2 min read


A Swan’s Lament: My Dying Bride’s Doom Masterpiece Revisited
Turn Loose the Swans remains a dark, gothic triumph and a work of beauty that refuses to fade. Cold, romantic, and utterly captivating,
Pat O Regan
Oct 212 min read


Vinyl Never Forgets: Anathema's Serenades -The Sound Of Sorrow, Still Bleeding.
Serenades proved that heaviness could coexist with vulnerability, and that sorrow could be sculpted into something uniquely comforting. Thirty-two years later, the album remains a testament to the enduring power of melody in extreme music
Pat O Regan
Sep 193 min read
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