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Farewell, 2011: Gein’s Top 10 Albums of 2011

Heavy Blog
December 28, 2011
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2011 has been a great year. A lot of excellent music came out and no doubt is probably my favorite release year in recent memory. Check it out: ... Read More...
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HBIH EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: New Ascariasis Song, “Torchbearer”

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June 29, 2011
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In case you don't remember who Ascariasis are, go back and check the previous post I made about the band. Go on; I'll be waiting. Still don't Google the name though... So, now that you've whetted your appe... Read More...
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Hey! Listen to Torchbearer!

Heavy Blog
March 15, 2011
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Immediately, if you have any interest in the melo death scene, you should recognize the man on the far right. If you don't, shame on you! It's Christian fucking Alvestam! You might be thinking, "god damnit no... Read More...
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Albums You Should Hear: Miseration – The Mirroring Shadow

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October 21, 2010
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From metalcore to technical death metal, these are albums I truly think stand out above the rest. Albums that I listen to on a regular basis because they’re original, executed well or even both. They may no... Read More...

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