Articles by Sean Palmerston

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  Borknagar

  Quintessence

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2000

  No longer can Norway's Borknagar be lumped in with melodic black metal bands. By incorporating Nordic folk, progressive metal and even spac...

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  Cephalic Carnage

  Exploiting Dysfunction

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2000

  Just when you thought heavy music had reached the pinnacle of extremities, here comes another band pushing the envelope. Denver, CO-based C...

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  Quiet Room

  Reconceived

  PUBLISHED May 1, 2000

  Release number two from Colorado-based the Quiet Room sees the band going for a more aggressive sound than on their '97 debut. Vocalist Pet...

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  AC/DC

  Stiff Upper Lip

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2000

  While the last decade has seen Australia's AC//DC seemingly fade out of existence, there is no denying the immense influence the band has h...

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  Grief

  ...And Man Will Become the Hunted

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2000

  Grief remains my favourite crusty American doom band this side of Eyehategod. Not much has changed in what they do - slow, down-tuned mayhe...

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  Orange Goblin

  The Big Black

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2000

  It has taken them three records to do so, but England's Orange Goblin has finally made a record that lives up to the hype. The two records...

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  Various

  Bastards Will Pay: Tribute to Trouble

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2000

  It was only a matter or time before a decent tribute to Trouble. As one of the only acts keeping the slow and heavy vibe together during th...

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  Various

  Slave To The Power: A Tribute To Iron Maiden

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2000

  There is absolutely no denying the importance Iron Maiden has had on heavy music. They are one of a handful that helped shape the direction...