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Episode 53

Greetings. Welcome to the final episode of 2023. Hopefully this year has found you (who?) in good shape and good spirits. This month is heavy on guitars and light on electronics. I’ve found myself in a bit of a drought when it comes to new (or merely new-to-me) EBM, dark wave, synth, etc. acts so please feel free to shoot me suggestions.

But who says the “ole same ole” is inherently a bad thing. Lots of nasty death metal, driving post-punk, jolting punk, and immiserating black metal for your hungry ears.

Thank you for your continued support and I’ll return next month/year on the first Wednesday with more hits from hell.

The artists and their respective tracks are as follows with each track time noted in the parentheses after each track:

Side One:

01) Heart of Snow – “Start Carving”
02) Nocturnal Projections – “Another Year” (03:15)
03) False Act – “False Act” (07:40)
04) Szmej – “Burn the Empire” (10:00)
05) Midoran – “Sogörn – Tragic Death in the Swamp…” (11:30)
06) Fallen Forest – “Stars in the Sky” (18:45)
07) Jordablod – “Hin ondes mystär” (23:30)

Side Two:

08) Barren Altar – “Delirium Vivens” (28:00)
09) Gosudar – “King of Pain” (35:50)
10) Kriegszittern – “Surrender” (40:25)
11) Life – “Ossification of Coral” (43:25)
12) Pure Terror – “Fuck the Occupation” (48:40)
13) Displeasure – “Property Management Scum” (50:05)
14) Can – “Thief” (51:45)

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Episode 52

I’ve returned after a short respite with new ugliness. No schticks or gimmicks this episode (no disrespect to the specials), just nasty black metal, depressing noise rock, upsetting experimental excursions, and punishing hardcore.

Hopefully this pretty straightforward episode finds you well. Thanks as always for any and all support. I will return the first Wednesday of December with the next installment.

The artists and their respective tracks are as follows with each track time noted in the parentheses after each track:

Side One:

01) Spirit Possession – “Second Possession”
02) Abigail – “Mephistopheles” (04:55)
03) Carrion Bloom – “Deformed Progeny of Narcissus” (10:00)
04) Mace Head – “Mind Attack” (14:45)
05) Zygome – “The Power Shifts” (19:05)
06) Extended Hell – “Armchair Killers” (22:25)
07) Public Acid – “Nuclear Child” (24:00)
08) Subordinate – “Subordinate” (25:55)

Side Two:

09) Foot Hair – “Punitive Damages” (28:45)
10) No Balls – “Barely Breathing” (32:00)
11) Beirut Slump – “Sidewalk” (34:40)
12) Psychic TV – “Part II” (37:30)
13) Hadewych – “Stofkrach” (43:10)
14) Mother Tongue – “The Humble Man” (47:00)
15) Archipelago Brewing Company – “Child of God” (51:20)

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Episode 51

Welcome back. The leaves are falling and a return to seasonal normalcy approaches. This month’s episode is pretty guitar-centric, but it kicks off with two electronic oddities. Not much in the way of melody this month either, but I doubt the faithful few of you will find that objectionable either. Not much else to say other than thanks for the support.

Also, I will return in a few weeks with the newest installment in my Samhain/dark ambient special. Stay tuned for that and be well.

The artists and their respective tracks are as follows with each track time noted in the parentheses after each track:

Side One:

01) Börning Mashiah – “Carcosa Dream”
02) [Code/Neda] – “Red Book of Terror” (03:35)
03) Saw Throat – “Inde$troy {edit}” (08:45)
04) Kärsimysnäytelmä! – “Juudas” (13:05)
05) Mons Veneris – “The Nightsky Spectres” (18:40)
06) Thy Black Blood – “I’ll Spit On Your Cross” (23:30)

Side Two:

07) Prayer Position – “The Garden” (28:40)
08) Manat – “Manat” (31:15)
09) Gore Beyond Necrosy – “Gurgling Spiral Repulsion” (33:50)
10) Conjureth – “Clotted Scripture” (35:00)
11) Musmahhu – “Thirsting for Life’s Terminus” (38:15)
12) Assumption – “Liquescent Hours” (45:45)
13) Converge – “You Fail Me” (50:30)

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Episode 49

I’ve returned with a new collection of depraved songs to dazzle and disappoint. This month’s episode is pretty heavy on black metal and its offshoots. At least relative to my recent output. Perhaps it’s my subconscious straining and bucking from the heat.

I’ve now officially been making song selections for strangers (at least this cohort) for four years. Thank you to all who have listened over the years. Hopefully you continue to do so as I begin year five of this project.

The artists and their respective tracks are as follows with each track time noted in the parentheses after each track:

Side One:

01) Gitrog – “I Am the Tower”
02) Kaarna – “Vaskimies ja punainen kirves” (02:40)
03) Absolute Key – “Absent Doors” (08:25)
04) Grok – “Emptied Out” (13:45)
05) Maeglin – “My Father’s Father’s War” (19:05)
06) Grave Chalice – “Descending Mirror of Ascending Flesh” (22:55)

Side Two:

07) Eggs of Gomorrh – “Elation Devout” (28:20)
08) Messe Mortuaire – “Filius Diaboli” (33:40)
09) Reputdeath – “The Reek of Emptiness” (40:00)
10) Grief – “Isolation” (46:00)
11) Anti-Cimex – “Prelude E-Minor / Criminal Trap” (49:50)
12) Hüstler – “Uniform Fetish” (53:35)

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Episode 47

Another stroll down the calendar, another iteration of your least-favorite mixtape project. Does it date me that I insist on that “-tape” affix? Probably.

Lotsa punk and distortion this month. Little to be had, synth-wise; just how it goes sometimes. I found myself pleased that a number of artists I’ve long meant to include in an episode found themselves to be.

That’s all I have for this week. Thanks for the continued support and I’ll be back the first Wednesday of July.

The artists and their respective tracks are as follows with each track time noted in the parentheses after each track:

Side One:

01) Young Widows – “Gift of Failure”
02) Rubber Mate – “Snuff Film” (04:15)
03) Zyanose – “Keep Yourself” (07:50)
04) Hastio – “Isengard” (09:55)
05) Ründgard – “Visions Through the Grim Tower” (13:20)
06) S.V.E.S.T. – “The Evil War” (18:55)
07) Marigold King – “Pillar of Unyielding Cruelty” (24:45)

Side Two:

08) Bestial Putrefaction – “Christ Dismemberment” (28:20)
09) Malignant Altar – “Channeling Impure Apparitions” (30:15)
10) Denial – “The Pestilent Pits of Disgrace” (35:45)
11) Celtic Frost – “Necromantical Screams” (39:45)
12) Savage Pleasure – “The Reaper’s Scythe” (45:25)
13) Leader – “Annihilus” (48:15)
14) Rema-Rema – “Feedback Song” (50:15)

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Episode 43

And we’re back on the normal schedule/cycle. This month is slightly more narrow in its total scope, but pleasing, nonetheless; Not much from the more experimental/avant garde, but engaging in their own way. The orthodox has a charm of its own, you know.

Thank you for the continued support and I will return the first Wednesday of next month.

The artists and their respective tracks are as follows with each track time noted in the parentheses after each track:

Side One:

01) Black Candle Wax – “Hangman’s Hood”
02) Despondent Moon – “Realms of Despair” (03:20)
03) Marblebog – “A Broken Circle” (09:00)
04) Bleib Modern – “Forest” (15:10)
05) Lathe of Heaven – “Moon-Driven Sea” (19:35)
06) Arch Criminals – “Mr. Kingdom Man” (24:30)

Side Two:

07) SSSSSSS – “In Town” (28:30)
08) Neurosis – “Enemy of the Sun” (30:55)
09) Atone – “Divine Degradation” (36:00)
10) Dearth – “The Reverence of Swine” (41:55)
11) Left Cross – “Inexorable March” (46:40)
12) Terminal Filth – “Into the Stillness” (49:50)
13) Sadist – “Mask” (52:15)

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Episode 42

This installment was a fucking pain in the ass to introduce to the ether, but here we are. Probably the most diverse, sonically-speaking, episode in some time, but I think you’ll enjoy its odd cohesion.

Thank you for your continued support and I am looking forward to another year of miserable sounds.

See you the first Wednesday of next month. 

The artists and their respective tracks are as follows with each track time noted in the parentheses after each track:

Side One:

01) Barren Soil – “Commodified Neurons”
02) Cloak – “Death Scene” (03:40)
03) Prehistoric War Cult – “Raiding the Enemy Village (As Foretold by the Sacred Bones)” (06:15)
04) Vile Ritual – “Ritual Burial” (09:20)
05) Certain Sacrifice – “Second Fall” (12:25)
06) Murderous Vision – “Numb” (18:05)
07) Xmal Deutschland – “Vito” (23:50)

Side Two:

08) Straw Man Army – “The Silver Bridge” (28:00)
09) Bastard – “Tragic Insane” (30:40)
10) Malleus – “Storm of Witchcraft” (33:50)
11) Geheimnisvoll – “Venomous Sorcery Through Hidden Darkness” (38:20)
12) SS-18 – “Undead City” (43:45)
13) Bacterium – “Sorites Paradox” (49:20)

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Episode 41

Here it is, the final episode of the year 2022. No best-of’s or end-of-the-year lists* and whatnot, just the standard weirdness and general discomfort listeners can expect from this project.

This month leans heavily into the blackened and the punk side of things; so hopefully to your liking. I’m also pretty sure this might be the first episode with two tracks featuring female performers, which is pretty embarrassing if I’m being honest. Here’s hoping for more diversity in personnel for the coming year.

See you the first Wednesday of next month. 

*I always appreciate (assuming the person doesn’t have shit taste) reading a well-curated best-of list. Please do not hesitate to share yours.

The artists and their respective tracks are as follows with each track time noted in the parentheses after each track:

Side One:

01) Hold Me Down – “Faces”
02) Gnaw Their Tongues – “Nihilism; Tied Up and Burning” (04:00)
03) Fetishism – “Death is the Key” (09:15)
04) Altar of Woe – “The Flame of Truth” (15:45)
05) Begat – “Begat” (20:05)
06) Agalloch – “The Lodge” (23:50)

Side Two:

07) Swordwielder – “Out of Hades” (28:15)
08) Doldrey – “Endless Torment” (35:55)
09) Sørdïd – “Another Day” (38:35)
10) Kobra – “C.P.D.M.” (39:50)
11) Salvation – “Voices in the House” (42:45)
12) The Creatures – “Sky Train” (49:55)
13) Nathalie Stern – “Then You Talk of War” (53:00)

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Episode 39

The rain and the cool have returned which brings much joy to my heart. Gone (for now, at least) is the heat and the stinging brightness of Summer and in its place is a comforting chill.

Perhaps this abrupt switch in climate lead to this month’s episode being heavier on the black metal than recent installments from the hotter and sunnier months. Either way, this episode likely appeals to the “black metallers” out there. I haven’t much else to say this month. Enjoy and thank you for the support.

See you in three weeks for the third annual dungeon synth / dark ambient special.

The artists and their respective tracks are as follows with each track time noted in the parentheses after each track:

Side One

01) Pa Vesh En – “A Funeral Procession”

02) Odz Manouk – “Damiens (The Regicide)”
 (04:55)
03) Chambre Froide – “Les enfants de Baal” (09:55)

04) Soldier-Tower – “Lon Laith”
 (15:45)
05) Current 93 – “Invocation of Almost”
 (19:50)
06) This Heat – “Triumph” (26:00)

Side Two

07) Stratvm Terror – “Darkgrave” (28:25)
08) Terror Cell Unit – “The Nuclear Family” (32:45)
09) Slick Son – “How to Erase Yourself” (36:30)
10) Persona – “Getting Fucked” (40:00)
11) Game – “Foundation and Empire” (43:00)
12) The Arm and Sword of a Bastard God – “Annex Wasteland” (47:25)
13) Swamp Witch – “Bayou Tomb” (52:00)

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Episode 37

Greetings from the beginning of Heat Death: North America.

This episode marks three years completed on this project and a tumultuous three years in general. Thanks to all who have supported over the years, I’m eager to be starting the fourth cycle of this project with the episode you’re about to hear.

I won’t drone on, other than to mention (in passing) how this episode features more “big” bands than previous episodes. It wasn’t intentional, but I felt like acknowledging it.

See you next time on the first Wednesday of the month.

The artists and their respective tracks are as follows with each track time noted in the parentheses after each track:

Side One:

01) Cronos Compulsion – “Nameless, Ageless”
02) Mortician – “Zombie Apocalypse” (02:33)
03) Damaar – “The Goatphoenix” (04:36)
04) Sulfuric Hatred – “Sickening Munitions” (09:08)
05) Varathron – “Orgasmic Nightmares of the Arch Desecrator” (12:08)
06) Illkynja – “Ég er ljósið, eldurinn og upphafið” (17:45)
07) Myrdød – “Sky Pierced by Conjured Blades of Annis” (22:27)

Side Two:

08) Ditch State – “Worn” (28:00)
09) Minimal Man – “She Was a Visitor” (31:10)
10) Innenstadtfront – “Real. Simbólico. Imaginário” (34:28)
11) 1919 – “Alien” (36:45)
12) Flipper – “Survivors of the Plague” (39:45)
13) True Radical Miracle – “Scotch For Breakfast” (44:35)
14) Sex Vid – “Communal Living I and II” (49:50)
15) Terrorist – “Insane” (54:25)

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**Comment (or DM on the IG account) if you’d like a download link and/or a physical cassette tape (ltd. to 10).