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Test of the Boomerang: Happy Birthday, Phil!

Ben Wiser March 17, 2010 5

This week in Test of the Boomerang, Ben Wiser wishes a happy 70th birthday to Dead legend Phil Lesh

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Popdose Flashback ’90: Peter Murphy, “Deep”

Ben Wiser March 8, 2010 4

Twenty years after it was released, Ben Wiser says Peter Murphy's Deep still cuts you up

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The Chronicles of DOOM: Virulence, “If This Isn’t a Dream…1985 – 1989″

Ben Wiser March 3, 2010 2

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

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Test of the Boomerang: Reliving “Relix” — A Chat With Toni Brown

Ben Wiser February 24, 2010 5

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

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The Chronicles of DOOM: “The Lord of the Logos”

Ben Wiser February 17, 2010 5

My copy of Lord of the Logos arrived just after the monstrous snow storm hit. While the snow drifted six feet up my stairs, some mysterious messenger braved the winter-choked wasteland to deliver it

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The Chronicles of DOOM: New Releases — Skullflower and Sigh

Ben Wiser February 3, 2010 1

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

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The Chronicles of DOOM: Hellbent For Cooking – The Heavy Metal Cookbook

Ben Wiser January 27, 2010 11

Ben Wiser interviews Heavy Metal Cookbook author Annick Giroux in an unusually delicious edition of the Chronicles of

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The Chronicles of DOOM: Pelican, “What We All Come to Need”

Ben Wiser January 20, 2010 0

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,

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The Chronicles of DOOM: Dio at Donington, 1983

Ben Wiser January 6, 2010 2

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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