April is Cancelled.

March, a time of renewal, seasonal affectation disorder, and commentary on part of an album instead of the whole thing…

Another month, another controversy. Plus, the surprising return of some old friends who I’d lost touch with…

A new year demands new music! But which bands helped ring in 2023?

Thus, 2022 drew to a close. It marked the return of live gigs for Grumpy Metal Guy and Girl (Cradle! Tribulation! Devin! Opeth!), as well as the discovery of new music by familiar and unfamiliar bands. What music decked the halls of Grumpy Manor this Christmas? Borknagar - True North While this came out a little while ago, it had somehow slipped out of our regular rotation. Which is pretty much a crime against music, as this is a cracking album.