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Burak Gundogdu

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Antistrophe - Simul Incipit Ipse - Album Review - Vintage Death Metal from Istanbul, Turkey

Antistrophe - Simul Incipit Ipse - Album Review - Vintage Death Metal from Istanbul, Turkey

Another unnecessarily cold Sunday afternoon here in the north, another insignificant day in the life of a vagabond in Helsinki. Today, I am writing about a record that has captured my focus over the past week and taken me longer than expected to interpret my feelings about it. The band,

Siriun - Zenith - Song Review - Progressive Death Metal from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Siriun - Zenith - Song Review - Progressive Death Metal from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

After another cold and misty day here in Helsinki, which finally gave way to a sunny afternoon, I find myself immersed in one of Siriun’s latest gems, "Zenith." As I enjoy the long-awaited sunshine in my surreal journey, the Brazilians are back with a powerful statement. "

Post Death Soundtrack - Veil Lifter - Album Review - Progressive Grunge Rock from Vancouver, Canada

Post Death Soundtrack - Veil Lifter - Album Review - Progressive Grunge Rock from Vancouver, Canada

A regular Sunday evening, yet it feels different. Another moody, foggy, and cloudy day here in Helsinki, and I am taking the chance to write about an upcoming special record; "Veil Lifter" by Post Death Soundtrack from Vancouver, Canada, set to be released on April 16th, 2024. Respected

Drift Into Black - Voices Beneath The Rubble - Song Review - Melodic Power Metal from Sayreville, New Jersey, USA

Drift Into Black - Voices Beneath The Rubble - Song Review - Melodic Power Metal from Sayreville, New Jersey, USA

Another insignificant Thursday afternoon here in Helsinki, just another day in the process that leads towards somewhere brighter, sunnier. Today, we are featuring a melodic power metal band, Drift Into Black, hailing from Sayreville, New Jersey, USA. Their latest single, Voices Beneath the Rubble, was released on April 3, 2024,

Mind Prisoner - 3:33 - Song Review - Ambient Black Metal from Portland, USA

Mind Prisoner - 3:33 - Song Review - Ambient Black Metal from Portland, USA

The day after sleepless nights usually makes life very complicated. Another Saturday evening here in the Helsinki prison, I am writing about a song that has the right climate for the reality around. Mind Prisoner, an orchestration of a mysterious duo from Portland, explores the depths of ambient, atmospheric black

Brian Porritt - Thirty Years to Zero - Song Review - Soft Progressive Rock from London, England

Brian Porritt - Thirty Years to Zero - Song Review - Soft Progressive Rock from London, England

After an evening of fully bright skies and sunshine, following unexpectedly snowy weather that has already covered the entire city with ice. In the midst of this surreal journey in Helsinki, today, I am writing about Brian Porritt, hailing from London, England, and his latest soft prog-rock single, "Thirty

Tablefox - Don't Wait For Me To Be What You Want Me To Be - Song Review - '90s Alternative Rock from Auckland, New Zealand

Tablefox - Don't Wait For Me To Be What You Want Me To Be - Song Review - '90s Alternative Rock from Auckland, New Zealand

At the end of another insignificant day, a small piece in the process of my surreal journey in the North, I'm sitting in a dark room with Tablefox's new release, "Don't Wait For Me To Be What You Want Me To Be,"