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Test of the Boomerang: Happy Birthday, Phil!
This week in Test of the Boomerang, Ben Wiser wishes a happy 70th birthday to Dead legend Phil Lesh
Read More »Popdose Flashback ’90: Peter Murphy, “Deep”
Twenty years after it was released, Ben Wiser says Peter Murphy's Deep still cuts you up
Read More »The Chronicles of DOOM: Virulence, “If This Isn’t a Dream…1985 – 1989″
By the mid 1980s, many of hardcore’s old guard were outgrowing their three chord attack. A lot of bands found a new identity in the commercially viable crossover of thrash and speed metal. Others
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: Reliving “Relix” — A Chat With Toni Brown
Relix editor Toni Brown discusses her long history with the Grateful Dead -- as well as her own musical career -- in an interview with Ben Wiser
Read More »The Chronicles of DOOM: New Releases — Skullflower and Sigh
Skullflower: Strange Keys to Untune God’s Firmament (Neurot) Strange Keys to Untune God’s Firmament is the latest offering from cult noise band Skullflower – one of several ongoing projects of Matthew Bower. Skullflower’s work
Read More »The Chronicles of DOOM: Pelican, “What We All Come to Need”
Well met, knaves, rogues, and scoundrels. I’ve been a fan of the Chicago band Pelican since I first heard Australasia on a late-night drive about six or seven years ago. The lack of vocals,
Read More »The Chronicles of DOOM: Dio at Donington, 1983
I’m sure by now everyone is aware that Ronnie James Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer in November. He is currently recovering from chemotherapy at home and recently posted a very positive holiday message
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