Lloyd James
@emplloyd.bsky.social
Dad of two
Reformed research chemist
Heavy metal enthusiast, esp. extreme prog.
Occasional reviews at mostly-metal.net
Amateur runner
Rural NSW, Australia
Reformed research chemist
Heavy metal enthusiast, esp. extreme prog.
Occasional reviews at mostly-metal.net
Amateur runner
Rural NSW, Australia
Pinned
Lloyd James
@emplloyd.bsky.social
· Nov 20
It's getting close to list season, so as a bit of fun (and something to pin to my profile) I decided to go back and build a list of my top 5 albums (no order) from the last 5 years.
If I had to pick one album from these 5 years, it'd probably be Dessiderium's Aria.
If I had to pick one album from these 5 years, it'd probably be Dessiderium's Aria.
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pretty weird that our second most populous state will treat 14 year olds like they're adults, but won't let them on social media until they're 16. feels like a bit of dissonance there
November 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
pretty weird that our second most populous state will treat 14 year olds like they're adults, but won't let them on social media until they're 16. feels like a bit of dissonance there
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Nov 8
Barriers - Decay (2025)
A recent release I’ve been enjoying - a tight 28 min slab of heavy mid tempo sludge. Their Bandcamp page has several core tags, but there’s not really much of that here, just moody, riffy heaviness. The closing track is a highlight of their best.
#AusMusicMonth
Barriers - Decay (2025)
A recent release I’ve been enjoying - a tight 28 min slab of heavy mid tempo sludge. Their Bandcamp page has several core tags, but there’s not really much of that here, just moody, riffy heaviness. The closing track is a highlight of their best.
#AusMusicMonth
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Nov 8
Barriers - Decay (2025)
A recent release I’ve been enjoying - a tight 28 min slab of heavy mid tempo sludge. Their Bandcamp page has several core tags, but there’s not really much of that here, just moody, riffy heaviness. The closing track is a highlight of their best.
#AusMusicMonth
Barriers - Decay (2025)
A recent release I’ve been enjoying - a tight 28 min slab of heavy mid tempo sludge. Their Bandcamp page has several core tags, but there’s not really much of that here, just moody, riffy heaviness. The closing track is a highlight of their best.
#AusMusicMonth
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Nov 7
Suldusk - Anthesis (2024)
One of my favourite albums of last year, dynamics are the name of the game. Melancholic, explosive, introspective & entrancing are some of the adjectives that come to mind, wrapped up in a sublime vocal performance.
#AusMusicMonth
Suldusk - Anthesis (2024)
One of my favourite albums of last year, dynamics are the name of the game. Melancholic, explosive, introspective & entrancing are some of the adjectives that come to mind, wrapped up in a sublime vocal performance.
#AusMusicMonth
November 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Nov 7
Suldusk - Anthesis (2024)
One of my favourite albums of last year, dynamics are the name of the game. Melancholic, explosive, introspective & entrancing are some of the adjectives that come to mind, wrapped up in a sublime vocal performance.
#AusMusicMonth
Suldusk - Anthesis (2024)
One of my favourite albums of last year, dynamics are the name of the game. Melancholic, explosive, introspective & entrancing are some of the adjectives that come to mind, wrapped up in a sublime vocal performance.
#AusMusicMonth
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Thurs 6th Nov 2025
Somnium Nox (Sydney/Canberra)
somniumnox.bandcamp.com/music
#AtmosphericBlackMetal #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
Somnium Nox (Sydney/Canberra)
somniumnox.bandcamp.com/music
#AtmosphericBlackMetal #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
November 6, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Thurs 6th Nov 2025
Somnium Nox (Sydney/Canberra)
somniumnox.bandcamp.com/music
#AtmosphericBlackMetal #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
Somnium Nox (Sydney/Canberra)
somniumnox.bandcamp.com/music
#AtmosphericBlackMetal #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
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Tues 4th Nov 2025
Virgin Black (Adelaide)
virginblack.bandcamp.com/music
#Symphonic #Gothic #Doom #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
Virgin Black (Adelaide)
virginblack.bandcamp.com/music
#Symphonic #Gothic #Doom #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
November 4, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Tues 4th Nov 2025
Virgin Black (Adelaide)
virginblack.bandcamp.com/music
#Symphonic #Gothic #Doom #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
Virgin Black (Adelaide)
virginblack.bandcamp.com/music
#Symphonic #Gothic #Doom #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
I haven't posted much over the last year or so as I haven't been in the best headspace and haven't felt I have much worth saying and well...that's probably still true but I figured it'd be fun to do some Aussie music posting again anyway 😊
A bit of catch-up posting, but will blast on from here
A bit of catch-up posting, but will blast on from here
November 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I haven't posted much over the last year or so as I haven't been in the best headspace and haven't felt I have much worth saying and well...that's probably still true but I figured it'd be fun to do some Aussie music posting again anyway 😊
A bit of catch-up posting, but will blast on from here
A bit of catch-up posting, but will blast on from here
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It's AusMusic month again. Last year was spontaneous and a bit random. This year, have planned ahead and will post and promote 30 Australian Metal bands you should check out. No particular order. Range of styles, all great live. Hope you find something you like 👊
#AusMusic #AusMetal #OzMetal #Metal
#AusMusic #AusMetal #OzMetal #Metal
November 1, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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@gonemage.bsky.social never stops
New 3-song Sallow Moth demo, Arcane Benthic Umbilicus, now on @ampwall.com
Note from the band: "A few demo songs for the next full length 'Hydrophilous Brood'. Looking for a session drummer to record for the full length."
sallowmoth.ampwall.com/album/arcane...
New 3-song Sallow Moth demo, Arcane Benthic Umbilicus, now on @ampwall.com
Note from the band: "A few demo songs for the next full length 'Hydrophilous Brood'. Looking for a session drummer to record for the full length."
sallowmoth.ampwall.com/album/arcane...
Arcane Benthic Umbilicus (Demo) · Sallow Moth
Arcane Benthic Umbilicus (Demo) - Sallow Moth, a 3 track ep
sallowmoth.ampwall.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
@gonemage.bsky.social never stops
New 3-song Sallow Moth demo, Arcane Benthic Umbilicus, now on @ampwall.com
Note from the band: "A few demo songs for the next full length 'Hydrophilous Brood'. Looking for a session drummer to record for the full length."
sallowmoth.ampwall.com/album/arcane...
New 3-song Sallow Moth demo, Arcane Benthic Umbilicus, now on @ampwall.com
Note from the band: "A few demo songs for the next full length 'Hydrophilous Brood'. Looking for a session drummer to record for the full length."
sallowmoth.ampwall.com/album/arcane...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:25 AM
A quiz made for me
Is it a critical mineral or a Tolkien invention? Take the Guardian’s nerdiest quiz yet
Is it a critical mineral or a Tolkien invention? Take the Guardian’s nerdiest quiz yet
Do you know your ores from your orcs? Your rare earths versus Middle-earth? Test your knowledge here …
Do you know your ores from your orcs? Are you more familiar with rare earths or with Middle-earth?
We’re hearing a lot about critical minerals at the moment but their names all sound as though they were made up by Tolkien. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A quiz made for me
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New Review 🎶🔥🤘
DEFECTO - Echoes of Isolation
Danish Progmetal powerhouse Defecto are set to unleash their highly anticipated, 4th album, "Echoes of Isolation", on Oct 31st. How will it line up into their already impressive discography? Welcome to read more at
mostly-metal.net/Defecto-Echo...
DEFECTO - Echoes of Isolation
Danish Progmetal powerhouse Defecto are set to unleash their highly anticipated, 4th album, "Echoes of Isolation", on Oct 31st. How will it line up into their already impressive discography? Welcome to read more at
mostly-metal.net/Defecto-Echo...
October 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
New Review 🎶🔥🤘
DEFECTO - Echoes of Isolation
Danish Progmetal powerhouse Defecto are set to unleash their highly anticipated, 4th album, "Echoes of Isolation", on Oct 31st. How will it line up into their already impressive discography? Welcome to read more at
mostly-metal.net/Defecto-Echo...
DEFECTO - Echoes of Isolation
Danish Progmetal powerhouse Defecto are set to unleash their highly anticipated, 4th album, "Echoes of Isolation", on Oct 31st. How will it line up into their already impressive discography? Welcome to read more at
mostly-metal.net/Defecto-Echo...
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Hello, friends! Halloween is upon us, the year is wrapping up, but we’re still hard at work. We have a lot to share with you so let’s get into it!
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Ampwall updates - October 2025
mailchi.mp
October 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hello, friends! Halloween is upon us, the year is wrapping up, but we’re still hard at work. We have a lot to share with you so let’s get into it!
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we are in a self-awareness crisis
October 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
we are in a self-awareness crisis
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FULL FORCE FRIDAY:🆕October 17th 6⃣3⃣🎧
LAMMOTH & GONEMAGE - Aetherfrost Caverns EP 💠
4 Track Split EP from TX/NC, U.S Black Metal projects💠
AL➡️album.link/i/1841153563💠
#gonemage #Lammoth #Aetherfrost #BlackMetal #FFFOct17 #KMäN
LAMMOTH & GONEMAGE - Aetherfrost Caverns EP 💠
4 Track Split EP from TX/NC, U.S Black Metal projects💠
AL➡️album.link/i/1841153563💠
#gonemage #Lammoth #Aetherfrost #BlackMetal #FFFOct17 #KMäN
October 17, 2025 at 4:40 AM
FULL FORCE FRIDAY:🆕October 17th 6⃣3⃣🎧
LAMMOTH & GONEMAGE - Aetherfrost Caverns EP 💠
4 Track Split EP from TX/NC, U.S Black Metal projects💠
AL➡️album.link/i/1841153563💠
#gonemage #Lammoth #Aetherfrost #BlackMetal #FFFOct17 #KMäN
LAMMOTH & GONEMAGE - Aetherfrost Caverns EP 💠
4 Track Split EP from TX/NC, U.S Black Metal projects💠
AL➡️album.link/i/1841153563💠
#gonemage #Lammoth #Aetherfrost #BlackMetal #FFFOct17 #KMäN
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Aetherfrost Caverns the much anticipated split by Lammoth and @gonemage.bsky.social is OUT NOW. From hobbits ensnared by a barrow wight, to comatose beings held within a wizard’s frozen fortress, Aetherfrost Caverns explores two distinct yet complimentary takes on symphonic black metal.
October 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Aetherfrost Caverns the much anticipated split by Lammoth and @gonemage.bsky.social is OUT NOW. From hobbits ensnared by a barrow wight, to comatose beings held within a wizard’s frozen fortress, Aetherfrost Caverns explores two distinct yet complimentary takes on symphonic black metal.
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You really have to check out this Waxwolf album. Incredible instrumental progressive death metal with jazz, chiptune (yes), and fusion elements. Featuring Grossman and Klausenitzer
It's that time of the year again - the end of it is on the horizon. But there is still so much amazing music being released. Let's dive into some of it with Waxwolf, Igorrr, Sundrowned, Wounds of Recollection and more!
https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2025/10/16/editors-picks-october-2025/
https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2025/10/16/editors-picks-october-2025/
Editors' Picks // October 2025
It's that time of the year again - the end of it is on the horizon. But there is still so much amazing music being released that it feels silly to start to think about summing it all up.
www.heavyblogisheavy.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
You really have to check out this Waxwolf album. Incredible instrumental progressive death metal with jazz, chiptune (yes), and fusion elements. Featuring Grossman and Klausenitzer
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Huge thanks to Stealth Archer for providing the interlude of the album. Crucial “rest point” to gather your thoughts and dreams.
It’s Gonemage Day!!
• On @fiadh.bsky.social for tapes/vinyl:
fiadh.bandcamp.com/album/coldes...
• Direct from @gonemage.bsky.social for digital:
gonemage.bandcamp.com/album/coldes...
Featuring me on track 4 😎🤌Thanks to Garry again for the invite to create this, it’s a huge honor to be part of it.
• On @fiadh.bsky.social for tapes/vinyl:
fiadh.bandcamp.com/album/coldes...
• Direct from @gonemage.bsky.social for digital:
gonemage.bandcamp.com/album/coldes...
Featuring me on track 4 😎🤌Thanks to Garry again for the invite to create this, it’s a huge honor to be part of it.
October 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Huge thanks to Stealth Archer for providing the interlude of the album. Crucial “rest point” to gather your thoughts and dreams.
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@angelic.style good morning/afternoon/evening! Fancy a nice little burst of Prog Death?
omnivide.bandcamp.com/album/arise
omnivide.bandcamp.com/album/arise
Arise, by Omnivide
5 track album
omnivide.bandcamp.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
@angelic.style good morning/afternoon/evening! Fancy a nice little burst of Prog Death?
omnivide.bandcamp.com/album/arise
omnivide.bandcamp.com/album/arise
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David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
October 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
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AI-generated content is flooding the internet, and we're entering a new era of information overload. Watch our latest video to find out how AI slop affects the internet and why kurzgesagt videos will always remain human-made: https://kgs.link/AISlop
October 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
AI-generated content is flooding the internet, and we're entering a new era of information overload. Watch our latest video to find out how AI slop affects the internet and why kurzgesagt videos will always remain human-made: https://kgs.link/AISlop
Spent a good chunk of my weekend at the fantastic Essence festival. Growth, Nontinuum, Golgothan Remains & Oar were particular highlights, but Convulsing closing out the festival was based af
October 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Spent a good chunk of my weekend at the fantastic Essence festival. Growth, Nontinuum, Golgothan Remains & Oar were particular highlights, but Convulsing closing out the festival was based af