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Vale David Lynch 1946 – 2025
by John Raptis onA Tribute to David Lynch: The Architect of Dreams David Lynch is not merely a filmmaker; he is an architect of the subconscious, a weaver of dreams, and a poet of the uncanny. In a world that often demands clarity and resolution, Lynch dares to embrace the shadows, the silences, and the strange beauty of [...] Continue Reading -
Vale Paul Di’Anno (1958 – 2024)
by John Raptis onPaul Di’Anno will forever be identified as a crucial key in the development and success of Iron Maiden. Undoubtedly, one of the biggest bands in the world, with a legacy that has lasted 50 years. The news of his passing is sad as Paul has struggled with health issues for the last 10 to 15 years. […]
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Amigo The Devil To Tour Australia
by John Raptis onWe've been extolling the virtues of Amigo The Devil on this site pretty much from day one. He also happens to be one of our biggest-selling artists, as no matter how much of his vinyl we stock, we sell out. It's happened a few times! Having said all that, boy, are we stoked he is [...] Continue Reading -
It Was Forty Three Years Ago Today
by John Raptis onForty Three Years Ago! That’s just something so hard to comprehend when I can remember it all detail for detail as if it happened yesterday! Yeah, forty three years ago, I went to my first gig, KISS at VFL Park. I wasn’t alone. 45,000 people attended too that day, making it for the time – […]
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Metallica 72 Seasons The Rue Morgue Records Review
by John Raptis onShot down, traumaticTime haunted by the past When your back catalogue of music contains arguably the greatest Metal album of all time, is it any wonder that everything you do will always be judged (harshly) against that. And that is disappointing because since said greatest Metal album, 1986’s Master Of Puppets, that vast majority of […]
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