Now that I’ve taken a look at my favorite title tracks and singles of the year, it’s time to move on to… everything else. This countdown encompasses any track that didn’t receive a full music video. This becomes more nebulous by the year, with “track… Read More »The Top 40 K-Pop Album Tracks & B-Sides of 2025 (40-21)
Last year I wrote the second piece, in a series now I guess, about the current state of the American black metal underground, as I saw it. The first one had more of a philosophical bent to it, whereas last year’s was entirely focused on… Read More »An Endless Wave of American Darkness: USBM’s Hidden Underground
After KBS’s festival-that-didn’t-really-feel-like-a-festival last week, it’s time for the celebration to truly begin with SBS’s Gayo Daejeon. This is the show that airs every Christmas and usually features a ton of festive stages. It’s also held in a big venue with tons of artists in… Read More »2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Recap & My Top Performances
Just in time for Christmas, GI Joe-themed metal band Cold Slither are back with their holiday jingle “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town.” In case you aren’t familiar with the all-star lineup, the band features Gus Rios (Exhumed), Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Gruesome), Ross Sewage (Exhumed,… Read More »Video Spotlight: Cold Slither – “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town”
Following a tradition first established in 2020, I’m celebrating the holidays today with the opening of gifts. These packages come in the form of seasonal K-pop tracks not yet reviewed on the blog. As much as possible, I’m only focusing on original songs. There are… Read More »Unwrapping 2025’s K-pop Holiday Tracks: Keep Or Return?