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MetalMatters: October 2019 – What’s That Noise?
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MetalMatters: October 2019 – What’s That Noise?

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 / 22 October 2019

October is dominated by heavyweight returns from noise rock pioneers Swans and Lightning Bolt, while also filled with the black metal bleakness of Blut Aus Nord and the Great Old Ones, while Vastum continue 20 Buck Spin's death metal master class streak.

Lightning Bolt Are Back and As Loud as Ever on ‘Sonic Citadel’
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Lightning Bolt Are Back and As Loud as Ever on ‘Sonic Citadel’

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 / 7 October 2019

Lightning Bolt's Sonic Citadel is both punishingly noisy and, at times, surprisingly tuneful. People who are on Lightning Bolt's exceedingly loud, improvisational vibe will find plenty to like here.

May the Puke Be With You
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May the Puke Be With You

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 / 17 February 2016
Brian Chippendale’s Puke Force has static on every page; not motionless images but bits of visual noise. It's like watching a great old TV show with bad reception.
Blood and Thunder: Turning Ashes to Gold
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Blood and Thunder: Turning Ashes to Gold

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 / 26 March 2015
This week's best metal release finds some musical innovators from Brooklyn up to their philosophical shenanigans once again.
Pearl Jam: 18 October 2013 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY (Photos)
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Pearl Jam: 18 October 2013 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY (Photos)

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 / 25 October 2013
Twenty-three years in, Pearl Jam may no longer be grunge. They may no longer be young. But the band took the Barclays Center by storm and sold out two nights.
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The Flaming Lips: The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends

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 / 3 May 2012
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The Flaming Lips With Lightning Bolt: The Flaming Lips With Lightning Bolt

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 / 17 November 2011
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The Flaming Lips and Lightning Bolt – “I Want to Get High …” (video)

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 / 26 July 2011
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Lightning Bolt: Hypermagic Mountain

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 / 22 December 2005