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Delve into the Depths: A Profile of Profound Lore Records
An Introduction History of… The Future of… a conversation with Chris Bruni Why Profound Lore? Genji’s Picks Recent Releases Complete Catalog pro·found [pruh-found] adjective penetrating or entering...
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notes from the coast: English Dogs. Key Club. 02.24.12
I have to say I really hate all ages shows. As a kid of course I appreciated them, and when I was unemployed it really didn’t matter, but now that I’m old (and employed) I have to say it’s just plain...
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Gigantour 2012. Fillmore Auditorium. 02.28.12
‘Welcome to 3/4′s of the Gigantour‘ Megadeth were about halfway through their headlining set when Dave Mustaine addressed the elephant in the room, which was the fact that Lemmy was not. ‘Thanks to...
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‘let it all burn’: Recommended Releases 03.12
March was another great month for music releases, and as much as I hate grouping recommendations into posts like this, other aspects of life are getting in the way of individual recommendations. These...
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Heritage Hunter Tour. Fillmore Auditorium. 04.23.12
The Heritage Hunter Tour brought three metal heavyweights back to Denver on Monday night. The sea of black shirts could be seen migrating down Colfax to the Fillmore Auditorium before the sun began...
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‘percolate the mind’: Recommended Releases 06.12
The first half of June was spent working on the mid-year review, so there wasn’t quite as much time for new music. That being said, there are still quite a few recommendations from this month — a...
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‘of grim eloquence’: Recommended Releases 07.12
Most of July was spent in transit, so my tastes might be skewed towards albums that sound good turned up loud while flying down the freeway, but that’s not to say there wasn’t variety in my roadtrip...
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Iron Maiden. Comfort Dental Amphitheater. 08.13.12
Reverb just posted a behind-the-scenes look into Psychopathic Records’ “The Gathering of the Juggalos” festival that took place in rural Illinois this past week. While browsing through the black...
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notes from the coast: Michael Schenker Group. The Key Club. 10.05.12
When it comes to real life guitar gods, few are bigger or better than the legendary Michael Schenker. Not only was he responsible for helping create two of the biggest rock bands in the history of...
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Doro. Moe’s BBQ. 02.17.13
My guess is that most of you who follow this blog didn’t get past the demons and leather on the promotional poster above. But that’s ok, I’m not here to convince anyone that they should buy the new...
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Red Rocks Run. 05.30.13 – 06.03.13
The Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado is a seasonal destination. Sure, tourists can be found exploring the century-old venue every day of the year, but it isn’t until Spring that the rocks...
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‘hindered by sober restlessness’
Back in December of last year I threatened to shut down this blog, or give it a break at the very least, and although certain aspects of life have gotten in the way of regular updates, I have somehow...
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Watain / In Solitude. Marquis Theater. 10.18.13
The last time Watain defiled the Marquis Theater was almost three years ago, and like last night, the ritual corresponded with the first signs of a greedy winter. The final season never wants to wait...
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Class of 2013: Children of the Damned
As with last year, the image above is slightly deceiving. It is not a true representation of my favorite metal albums of 2013. What it does represent is another impressive run by Profound Lore Records...
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Class of 2013: The Overachievers
2013 was a great year in music. I’d argue it was among the best in the past 10 years. The diversity among the overachievers was remarkable. Representative artists from hip-hop, pop, rock, metal,...
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King Diamond. Paramount Theatre. 10.24.14
King Diamond is an icon. The man behind the mask is legendary on so many levels. His songwriting, storytelling, stage presence and survival skills place him in the upper echelon of heavy metal...
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Class of 2014: Children of the Damned
As with the past few years, the image above is slightly deceiving. It is not a true representation of my favorite metal albums of 2014. What it does represent is another impressive run by Profound...
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Mayhem Festival. Red Rocks. 07.05.15
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Red Rocks. 07.05.15 The Mayhem Festival began its inaugural march through the United States around the same time I made the decision to move to Colorado. I...
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Slipknot. Lamb of God. Red Rocks. 08.19.15
Slipknot. Lamb of God. Red Rocks. 08.19.15 Slipknot closed the night with “Surfacing”, a ‘national anthem’ for outsiders around the world, and although the lyrics read like something scribbled in the...
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Class of 2015: The Overachievers
2015 was an interesting year in music. I spent time with many releases, across a spectrum of sounds, and I enjoyed every minute of the adventure. That being said, when I tried to define my favorite...
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