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Donovan

@donomite.bsky.social

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Here for black/death/crust/post metal. Programmer for 30 years. Skateboarding, bikes, soccer, beer and Sailor Jerry rum. Too many t-shirts and records, but still accumulating both. Suffering Manchester United fan and long time Philly fan and PSU alum

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · Dec 9

Ok, #metalsky, I'm tired of f'n around with this list. I did a final re-order on Friday and I did one today and compared them and they were close. There were so many deserving albums not on list. Every time I listened to them I re-adjusted. Already re-thinking. But top is pretty set. #metalsky2024

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 1h

Fire James Franklin music gets louder.

Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2h

Just arrived. Agriculture. #metalsky

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 7h

All good picks. I would add ORM, Oranssi Pazuzu and Mare Cognitum.

Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 1d

Went golfing with @purgatorymetal.bsky.social today. My body is feeling pains in places I didn't know could feel pain. I haven't golfed in at least 10 years, There is nothing as humbling as hitting a beautiful shot and missing the ball the next time. Or 3 putting EVERY f'n time. Great time though.

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · Aug 2

The guy Trump picked to lead the office that’s now investigating Jack Smith:

— said Niki Haley is ineligible to be president
— has neo-Nazi ties
— was Andrew Tate’s lawyer
— 2x Claremont fellow
— wrote for Gateway Pundit
— called for Pence to be hanged
— called for secession after 2020 election

Paul Ingrassia (lawyer) - Wikipedia

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 1d

Life can be a pleasant surprise and losses are just expected.

Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 1d

Turns out, when I usually expected Penn State, Eagles and Phillies to suck, it was easier then when they were supposed to be good and they shit the bed.

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 1d

Why would the pitcher go home in the 11th with bases loaded and 2 outs on a comebacker? The runner on 3rd had a lead and was off on contact? Catcher is pointing to first. Just a panic play.

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 1d

To see the Phillies go out on such a bone-headed play. WTF was he thinking?

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, I remember liking it. Just fell along the wayside. I think they came out with a newer one that I wasn't wild about and so I just forgot about them. But maybe I'm wrong.

Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

Unsouling is really, really good. I don't know. I think I'd have to go with Agriculture because it's so original. It's a tough call.

Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

Honestly, I think I've only listened to The Sixth and the new one, myself. I feel I must have listened to the one in between, but I don't remember it at all.

Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

Hah, I forgot about this album. Or at least, I haven't thought about it in a bit.

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phylan @phylan.website · 2d

I don't think they should be allowed to do that

Rob Friedman @pitchingninja.com · 2d

All 8 of the Blue Jays Pitchers from Yesterday (overlay)

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

exactly! heard the new singles and was like meh, but album in entirety, the songs I thought were ok, were really good.

Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

The first song may completely throw you for a loop. Just a heads up.

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

No worries!

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

So I should keep a lookout for it?

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, on the first listen, the first song threw me. I was like, is this metal-core or something? But I liked the vocals. It makes more sense in the context of the album. I like it more every time I listen to it. Some ripping solos too.

Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, Déhà just doesn't miss. Dude is master of everything, but especially black metal. Band also has guy from Häxenzijrkell and a former member of Tardigrada. #metalsky
illusivekey.bandcamp.com/album/consum...

Consume Us, by Illusive Key

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

Well, Deha is a member, so there is part of your answer. Deha is in the water.

Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

I wrote to him and sent him the picture and he laughed and started sending me broom emojis. It didn't age well for him. lol.

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

#myweek Tell ya what, Agriculture goat a LOT of listens from me. The first 4 album on this list are all new rippers. #metalsky

Lucerne Hammer - Vermilion Pyre
Agriculture - The Spiritual Sound
Suffering Hour - Impelling Rebirth
UNSOULING - Outward Streams Of Devotional Woe
Black Cilice - Atavistic Possessions
The Ruins of Beverast - The Thule Grimoires
Last Retch - Abject Cruelty
Autrest - Burning Embers, Forgotten Wolves
Axis of Light - To the Great Unbearing North
Dephosphorus - Planetoktonos
Floating - Hesitating Lights
Uulliata Digir - Uulliata Digir

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Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, it's him.

Donovan @donomite.bsky.social · 2d

Yup!

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