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September 4, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2
Metallica & San Francisco Symphony S&M2 Rhino/Blackened Recordings School was a while ago and thinking about it now it had its moments. So I think I will go to the Reunion – why not? I mean it might bring back some of those happy memories. Memories of not much happening at all. And new visions of […]Archive
March 22, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Poem: Getting Ready For Freddy
A Nightmare On Elm Street was the one that cured me from getting scared – or worried at all – by horror films. The entire franchise, I mean. Not just the first film. But certainly the first four are the ones I adore. Well, number two is a bit shit (sorry!) But it gets a […]Archive
December 7, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 109: Anthrax– “Among The Living”
You know this thing of The Big 4 – the thrash kings, Anthrax and Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer…well, if you’re gonna pick one, the correct answer is: “Slayer”. You’re allowed to pick any of the others, sure, it’s The Big 4. But Slayer is the correct answer for top pick. Second pick, for me anyway, […]Archive
March 25, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Dylan Frater
Based in Wellington, Dylan Frater is a recording artist, music producer, music coach and international solo performer. He has released an EP (The Torch Songs EP) and is due to release his debut album, “From Winter to Winter” (featuring Georgie Swan-Hay) in June 2017. Sometimes described as cinematic, Dylan’s sound is all about creating worlds – his atmospheric […]Archive
March 20, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Metallica: Through The Never
Metallica Through The Never Hopscotch I’ve already – recently – bemoaned the fact that Metallica continues to piss on whatever legacy it has with each and every release and yet, somehow, somehow, Through The Never – a concert film, released in 3D with a storyline about a roadie needing to save the day, which stands […]Archive
October 14, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Classic Albums I Can’t Ever Listen To Again: #9 Metallica, Metallica
Better known as “The Black Album”, the black of course was to signal the death of Metallica’s credibility. The rebirth of the band brought with it a success as stadium rockers and for a while earnest young thrashers forgave them for the giant sell-out because it meant there was a bigger interest in metal and […]Archive
September 16, 2011 by Simon Sweetman