The Metal Thread

article says he had been dealing with Parkinson's and passed away peacefully in his sleep
as soon as got a driver's license, me and friend used to make a 75 mile trip to the only record shop that focused on metal. one of the guy's there painted the cover for mournful cries (think still have a signed poster/print of it somewhere) and he would play them all the time. i had no idea an incarnation of the band was still going. the 86-92 line up got back together in 2008, and in 2010 drummer, Armando Acosta passed away at 58.

also, no idea Candlemass was still going.

MusicForFish said:

Pretty stoked for this entry into their library.

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pretty good album but i yearn for another Pelagial or Anthropocentric so much

New Avenged Sevenfold album is hot garbage.

Adebisi said:

Sleep Token has a big buzz around them but I just can't seem to get into them. I feel like I'm listening to eight string Sam Smith. And maybe that's good? I dunno. I swear I keep trying.

In the meantime I've had the most metal listening year in prob a decade. Something in the air.

This is my latest fave band:

And these guys. More groove.

Also Kardashev is awesome.
Though I think they're mostly a studio band if that makes sense. Fine with me.

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I didnt get the hype either for quite awhile. But then I listened to their newest album and it sold me. A lot of their previous stuff doesnt jive with me other than a few songs. Its like you said too much string quartet type shit. Also, their live performance is awesome.

Vuuxo said:

I'm willing to bet it's because of Will Ramos. Sleep Token is one of his favorite bands and he's been talking about them a lot recently and covering their songs. I think between Will Ramos, Chris and the Charismatic Voice podcast is where the hype is coming from. I will admit, their newest album is pretty fucking solid.

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I could see that being true within the metal community. I have a friend who learned of them because of Will. Musically they are just so good. They are starting to get recognized by artists outside of metal which is awesome.