Donovan
@donomite.bsky.social
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
This is beautiful.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:22 AM
This is beautiful.
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The plot thickens.
metalinjection.net/news/everyon...
metalinjection.net/news/everyon...
Everyone Who Quit VITRIOL Is Starting A New Band, Frontman Launches GoFundMe To Get Home - Metal Injection
This is getting messy.
metalinjection.net
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 AM
The plot thickens.
metalinjection.net/news/everyon...
metalinjection.net/news/everyon...
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joe buck: “and here is matt gay, who, ironically—“
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 AM
joe buck: “and here is matt gay, who, ironically—“
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
me: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
joe buck: [something about which kicker replaced which other kicker on which team]
me: *slumps back into chair*
All my opponent in fantasy football needs is for Xavier Legette to score 1.66 point. That's one reception for 7 yards. So far.....I've been lucky. I have 116.48. If I played my optional team I would have had 151.38. If I somehow win this, I will lose my mind.
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
All my opponent in fantasy football needs is for Xavier Legette to score 1.66 point. That's one reception for 7 yards. So far.....I've been lucky. I have 116.48. If I played my optional team I would have had 151.38. If I somehow win this, I will lose my mind.
The Eagles and Manchester United shoot themselves in the head repeatedly. I'm beginning to think they have it out for me. United is gifted an extra man by Everton, by one of them getting red-carded for hitting his own teammate in the head, then giving up a short-handed goal. You have to do better.
November 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Eagles and Manchester United shoot themselves in the head repeatedly. I'm beginning to think they have it out for me. United is gifted an extra man by Everton, by one of them getting red-carded for hitting his own teammate in the head, then giving up a short-handed goal. You have to do better.
That's me in the corner hating drum and bass.
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 AM
That's me in the corner hating drum and bass.
I am at drum and bass night with my wife. I have no idea how she can like this and raw black metal. I am the guy in the corner running out of shit to do on my phone. I hate this with the passion of a 1000 haters. I mean it fucking sucks. I hope she remembers my sacrifice leter.
November 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I am at drum and bass night with my wife. I have no idea how she can like this and raw black metal. I am the guy in the corner running out of shit to do on my phone. I hate this with the passion of a 1000 haters. I mean it fucking sucks. I hope she remembers my sacrifice leter.
If it was my house party, despite how awesome Steel Nation sounds, I wouldn't book a hardcore band. It is getting violent. They are fucking killing it though.
November 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
If it was my house party, despite how awesome Steel Nation sounds, I wouldn't book a hardcore band. It is getting violent. They are fucking killing it though.
I'm beginning to believe Trump isn't planning on trying to run in 2028. cause it seems like he's burning the Republican party to the ground through retribution against anyone who pisses him off, via shit like this. Maybe he is ill and knows he is done?
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-stiffs...
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-stiffs...
Trump Stiffs Thousands of Air Traffic Controllers With Shutdown Bonus Snub
Most workers miss out on a bonus for working through the shutdown.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I'm beginning to believe Trump isn't planning on trying to run in 2028. cause it seems like he's burning the Republican party to the ground through retribution against anyone who pisses him off, via shit like this. Maybe he is ill and knows he is done?
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-stiffs...
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-stiffs...
I can't go because I'm going to Fortress Fest and MDF, but we had thought about it. If you go, definitely look up Justin. He's a great guy, if you couldn't guess that from his videos. #metalsky
Pumped to be attending Heart of Winter Fest 2026. Richmond VA Jan 8-10. Evoken, Hulder, Inter Arma, Woe, Valdrin, Suffering Hour, Daeva, One of Nine, many others. Taking the NYP-RVR Amtrak! Metalsky meetup anyone?
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www.ticketleap.events/events/heart...
November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I can't go because I'm going to Fortress Fest and MDF, but we had thought about it. If you go, definitely look up Justin. He's a great guy, if you couldn't guess that from his videos. #metalsky
You wish liked Imperial Triumphant but need it slightly less weird? Try this on for size. I've just done some sampling really quickly, but it seems pretty good so far. Technically very good. Less discordant than IIT. Very I-Voidhanger. #metalsky
i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/aconite
i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/aconite
Aconite, by STRIGIFORM
6 track album
i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:58 AM
You wish liked Imperial Triumphant but need it slightly less weird? Try this on for size. I've just done some sampling really quickly, but it seems pretty good so far. Technically very good. Less discordant than IIT. Very I-Voidhanger. #metalsky
i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/aconite
i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/aconite
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If anyone out there is:
1. Spontaneous
2. In SF
3. Wants to see Boris for free tonight
DM me and I'll send a ticket
1. Spontaneous
2. In SF
3. Wants to see Boris for free tonight
DM me and I'll send a ticket
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 AM
If anyone out there is:
1. Spontaneous
2. In SF
3. Wants to see Boris for free tonight
DM me and I'll send a ticket
1. Spontaneous
2. In SF
3. Wants to see Boris for free tonight
DM me and I'll send a ticket
At trivia tonight, one of the questions was true or false "the members of Migos are Quavo" and then two other names. I said true, I'm positive of this, unless one of the other 2 are wrong. In the most diabolical twist, Quavo and one of the other names were correct and the 3rd one wasn't in Migos.
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 AM
At trivia tonight, one of the questions was true or false "the members of Migos are Quavo" and then two other names. I said true, I'm positive of this, unless one of the other 2 are wrong. In the most diabolical twist, Quavo and one of the other names were correct and the 3rd one wasn't in Migos.
JT knows what's up. This is great. #metalsky
Still listening to LIJKSCHOUWER a lot! Really doing the stuff.
🎧 LIJKSCHOUWER 'All What Did The Blade Reveal' (Sept 16 2025) Impressive 2025 black metal that mixes in sludge and death, bringing emotional weight and intensity on the same level as ULTHA. And you know how I feel about Ultha. ‼️
lijkschouwer.bandcamp.com/album/all-wh...
lijkschouwer.bandcamp.com/album/all-wh...
November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
JT knows what's up. This is great. #metalsky
My week. Veilburner and Lamp of Murmuur were fantastic. 1914 was a decent 1914 album, nothing crazy. Pupil Slicer and Transgressive were great listens. Loved Home Front and made me pull out some old OI!. Listened to latest DIIV and Jesus & Mary Chain for some non-metal nostalgia. #metalsky
![Veilburner - Longing for Triumph, Reeking of Tragedy
Lamp Of Murmuur - The Dreaming Prince in Ecstasy
1914 - Viribus Unitis
Pupil Slicer - Fleshwork
Transgressive - Not Like This
Nimetön Hauta - Kuolema ja kadotus
The Jesus and Mary Chain - Glasgow Eyes [Explicit]
DIIV - Frog in Boiling Water
Magus Lord - In the Company of Champions
Home Front - Watch It Die
The Old Firm Casuals - The Old Firm Casuals
The Old Firm Casuals - We Want the Lion's Share
Yellow Eyes - Confusion Gate
Kostnatění - PŘÍLIŠNOST
Glorious Depravity - Death Never Sleeps
Qrixkuor - The Womb of the World
Shabti - Trembling and Shorn
Obsidian Tongue - The Lakeside Redemption
Paysage d'Hiver - Geister
SILVER KNIFE - Silver Knife](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dkx6dwfplzzvrcz3ausmebol/bafkreid3oidtzivdqff2z7mxg54llhdvdrad44adca5ppwrfcaadx2iigu@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
My week. Veilburner and Lamp of Murmuur were fantastic. 1914 was a decent 1914 album, nothing crazy. Pupil Slicer and Transgressive were great listens. Loved Home Front and made me pull out some old OI!. Listened to latest DIIV and Jesus & Mary Chain for some non-metal nostalgia. #metalsky
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Preorder the incredible new album Subglacial from Ashbringer now!
lnk.to/ashbringer
lnk.to/ashbringer
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Preorder the incredible new album Subglacial from Ashbringer now!
lnk.to/ashbringer
lnk.to/ashbringer
Starting to re-listen to 2025 albums to order my EOTY list. I know this one will be high. Déhà from the 100's of bands he is in as well as members of Vuur & Zijde and Häxenzijrkell. #metalsky
silverknife.bandcamp.com/album/silver...
silverknife.bandcamp.com/album/silver...
SILVER KNIFE, by Silver Knife
6 track album
silverknife.bandcamp.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Starting to re-listen to 2025 albums to order my EOTY list. I know this one will be high. Déhà from the 100's of bands he is in as well as members of Vuur & Zijde and Häxenzijrkell. #metalsky
silverknife.bandcamp.com/album/silver...
silverknife.bandcamp.com/album/silver...
Pam Bondi is basically pulling a Big Lebowski. "I've got information, man. New shit has come to light." She's even less convincing.
After MAGA’s wrath, the attorney general is now forced to reverse course again thanks to her boss.
Bondi Ties Herself in Knots Explaining Epstein U-Turn
After MAGA’s wrath, the attorney general is now forced to reverse course again thanks to her boss.
trib.al
November 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Pam Bondi is basically pulling a Big Lebowski. "I've got information, man. New shit has come to light." She's even less convincing.
What do you want to bet Trump will have scrubbed the documents of stuff that mentions him, saying it would be dangerous to national security if the President was mentioned? Sort of how he said he thought it was in the best interest of the US if he was President, to circumvent something before.
November 19, 2025 at 1:34 AM
What do you want to bet Trump will have scrubbed the documents of stuff that mentions him, saying it would be dangerous to national security if the President was mentioned? Sort of how he said he thought it was in the best interest of the US if he was President, to circumvent something before.
Listening to some albums I own that I haven't listened to in quite a while. Currently jamming this one. Probably been 4 years since I last played it. Cold Swiss black metal from Paysage d'Hiver #metalsky
paysagedhiver.bandcamp.com/album/geister
paysagedhiver.bandcamp.com/album/geister
Geister, by Paysage d'Hiver
11 track album
paysagedhiver.bandcamp.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Listening to some albums I own that I haven't listened to in quite a while. Currently jamming this one. Probably been 4 years since I last played it. Cold Swiss black metal from Paysage d'Hiver #metalsky
paysagedhiver.bandcamp.com/album/geister
paysagedhiver.bandcamp.com/album/geister
Ray Capizzo once told me this was his favorite thing that Obsidian Tongue ever recorded and at that time, it was the only thing by them I had never listened to. I bought it while talking to him. It may be my favorite from them as well. #metalsky
obsidiantongue.bandcamp.com/album/the-la...
obsidiantongue.bandcamp.com/album/the-la...
The Lakeside Redemption, by Obsidian Tongue
1 track album
obsidiantongue.bandcamp.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Ray Capizzo once told me this was his favorite thing that Obsidian Tongue ever recorded and at that time, it was the only thing by them I had never listened to. I bought it while talking to him. It may be my favorite from them as well. #metalsky
obsidiantongue.bandcamp.com/album/the-la...
obsidiantongue.bandcamp.com/album/the-la...
My Orm merch arrived. My wife says why are you putting that on your keys? Babe, it an Orm Keychain that is a bottle opener. She is not happy about that development. I am. #metalsky
November 18, 2025 at 5:25 AM
My Orm merch arrived. My wife says why are you putting that on your keys? Babe, it an Orm Keychain that is a bottle opener. She is not happy about that development. I am. #metalsky
I was just thinking about this album today. One of my favorite albums of all time. Features members of Obsidian Tongue, Falls of Rauros and Panopticon. Blackened Death. Hope a new one is eminent. I was told there is one in the works. #metalsky
shabti.bandcamp.com/album/trembl...
shabti.bandcamp.com/album/trembl...
Trembling and Shorn, by Shabti
6 track album
shabti.bandcamp.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I was just thinking about this album today. One of my favorite albums of all time. Features members of Obsidian Tongue, Falls of Rauros and Panopticon. Blackened Death. Hope a new one is eminent. I was told there is one in the works. #metalsky
shabti.bandcamp.com/album/trembl...
shabti.bandcamp.com/album/trembl...
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Gift link to NYT article about the corruption of DOJ. One former insider says “I wouldn’t even call it the Justice Department anymore. It’s become Trump’s personal law firm. … [T]he American people should be enraged.”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department (Gift Article)
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Gift link to NYT article about the corruption of DOJ. One former insider says “I wouldn’t even call it the Justice Department anymore. It’s become Trump’s personal law firm. … [T]he American people should be enraged.”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...