Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛
@derekjarman.bsky.social
(heavy) music fan, (very) amateur cricketer, EFC supporter, cook, animal-lover, cat servant, RPGer, PC gamer, pragmatist.
For your listening pleasure #362
Fight - War of Words
A project from legendary Judas Priest singer Rob Halford (during the early 90's hiatus) that had a harder edge and was more groove-metal.
An excellent release (follow-up not so much) that's probably overlooked.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Fight - War of Words
A project from legendary Judas Priest singer Rob Halford (during the early 90's hiatus) that had a harder edge and was more groove-metal.
An excellent release (follow-up not so much) that's probably overlooked.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
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November 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
For your listening pleasure #362
Fight - War of Words
A project from legendary Judas Priest singer Rob Halford (during the early 90's hiatus) that had a harder edge and was more groove-metal.
An excellent release (follow-up not so much) that's probably overlooked.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Fight - War of Words
A project from legendary Judas Priest singer Rob Halford (during the early 90's hiatus) that had a harder edge and was more groove-metal.
An excellent release (follow-up not so much) that's probably overlooked.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Memo: Bands (and labels)
If you release your music and it's not available for download apart from Amazon or iTunes there will be a bunch of people who cannot buy it.
I'm not interested in streaming services; I want to own a copy.
Astronoid's recent release was the catalyst for this post.
If you release your music and it's not available for download apart from Amazon or iTunes there will be a bunch of people who cannot buy it.
I'm not interested in streaming services; I want to own a copy.
Astronoid's recent release was the catalyst for this post.
November 30, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Memo: Bands (and labels)
If you release your music and it's not available for download apart from Amazon or iTunes there will be a bunch of people who cannot buy it.
I'm not interested in streaming services; I want to own a copy.
Astronoid's recent release was the catalyst for this post.
If you release your music and it's not available for download apart from Amazon or iTunes there will be a bunch of people who cannot buy it.
I'm not interested in streaming services; I want to own a copy.
Astronoid's recent release was the catalyst for this post.
I'm nearing the end of my experiment with posting about a different band every day (I fouled up once and posted a band twice - but my best-of 2025 list was nine bands in one day) for a year.
I figure it's something I'm doing wrong, but the level of engagement on this platform has been...
cont'd
I figure it's something I'm doing wrong, but the level of engagement on this platform has been...
cont'd
November 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I'm nearing the end of my experiment with posting about a different band every day (I fouled up once and posted a band twice - but my best-of 2025 list was nine bands in one day) for a year.
I figure it's something I'm doing wrong, but the level of engagement on this platform has been...
cont'd
I figure it's something I'm doing wrong, but the level of engagement on this platform has been...
cont'd
For your listening pleasure #361
Opeth - Blackwater Park
I was intro'd to this venerable Swedish progressive/melo-death band on 'Still Life' (previous album), but this remains my favourite album. Amazing compositions.
Their recent output though...
cont'd
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Opeth - Blackwater Park
I was intro'd to this venerable Swedish progressive/melo-death band on 'Still Life' (previous album), but this remains my favourite album. Amazing compositions.
Their recent output though...
cont'd
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Blackwater Park - YouTube
youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
For your listening pleasure #361
Opeth - Blackwater Park
I was intro'd to this venerable Swedish progressive/melo-death band on 'Still Life' (previous album), but this remains my favourite album. Amazing compositions.
Their recent output though...
cont'd
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Opeth - Blackwater Park
I was intro'd to this venerable Swedish progressive/melo-death band on 'Still Life' (previous album), but this remains my favourite album. Amazing compositions.
Their recent output though...
cont'd
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
After seeing a couple of recent injuries in cricket scenarios from balls hitting the tips of fingers, I would like to posit a rule:
"Don't poke a moving cricket ball."
Ignore this rule at your peril.
I believe it would apply to many other types of balls used in other sports.
#cricket
"Don't poke a moving cricket ball."
Ignore this rule at your peril.
I believe it would apply to many other types of balls used in other sports.
#cricket
November 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM
After seeing a couple of recent injuries in cricket scenarios from balls hitting the tips of fingers, I would like to posit a rule:
"Don't poke a moving cricket ball."
Ignore this rule at your peril.
I believe it would apply to many other types of balls used in other sports.
#cricket
"Don't poke a moving cricket ball."
Ignore this rule at your peril.
I believe it would apply to many other types of balls used in other sports.
#cricket
Trimming the size of the public service lines the pockets of big consulting firms.
What is sold as a cost saving measure (cutting staff) usually ends up costing more as outsourced work is required to fill the gaps.
The idea that as long as companies are making money, everything's good is flawed.
What is sold as a cost saving measure (cutting staff) usually ends up costing more as outsourced work is required to fill the gaps.
The idea that as long as companies are making money, everything's good is flawed.
Why was the BOM website so expensive? | The West Report
YouTube video by The West Report
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Trimming the size of the public service lines the pockets of big consulting firms.
What is sold as a cost saving measure (cutting staff) usually ends up costing more as outsourced work is required to fill the gaps.
The idea that as long as companies are making money, everything's good is flawed.
What is sold as a cost saving measure (cutting staff) usually ends up costing more as outsourced work is required to fill the gaps.
The idea that as long as companies are making money, everything's good is flawed.
For your listening pleasure #360
The Matador - Destroyer
Australian post-black metal band, recently re-formed after a long hiatus. This EP was supposed to be the first of a pair... not sure if we're going to get the rest.
Glad they're making music again though.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
The Matador - Destroyer
Australian post-black metal band, recently re-formed after a long hiatus. This EP was supposed to be the first of a pair... not sure if we're going to get the rest.
Glad they're making music again though.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Destroyer, by The Matador
7 track album
thematador1.bandcamp.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
For your listening pleasure #360
The Matador - Destroyer
Australian post-black metal band, recently re-formed after a long hiatus. This EP was supposed to be the first of a pair... not sure if we're going to get the rest.
Glad they're making music again though.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
The Matador - Destroyer
Australian post-black metal band, recently re-formed after a long hiatus. This EP was supposed to be the first of a pair... not sure if we're going to get the rest.
Glad they're making music again though.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
In Melbourne this morning, I spare a thought for the volunteers at the various cricket associations trying to decide between "Call it off." and "Make 'em report to grounds."
#parkcricket
#parkcricket
November 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
In Melbourne this morning, I spare a thought for the volunteers at the various cricket associations trying to decide between "Call it off." and "Make 'em report to grounds."
#parkcricket
#parkcricket
Reminded of this from about 10 years back. Photo taken in Docklands (Melbourne) on the south side of the marina/harbour area.
For context, the sign is facing the direction of travel.
For context, the sign is facing the direction of travel.
November 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Reminded of this from about 10 years back. Photo taken in Docklands (Melbourne) on the south side of the marina/harbour area.
For context, the sign is facing the direction of travel.
For context, the sign is facing the direction of travel.
For your listening pleasure #359
Fen - The Dead Light
This UK-based heavy, atmospheric black metal (with, I feel, some sludginess) band with a pretty consistent catalogue.
The Dead Light wasn't my intro to them, but I feel like it's a good step-off point for them.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Fen - The Dead Light
This UK-based heavy, atmospheric black metal (with, I feel, some sludginess) band with a pretty consistent catalogue.
The Dead Light wasn't my intro to them, but I feel like it's a good step-off point for them.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
The Dead Light, by Fen
8 track album
fenuk.bandcamp.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
For your listening pleasure #359
Fen - The Dead Light
This UK-based heavy, atmospheric black metal (with, I feel, some sludginess) band with a pretty consistent catalogue.
The Dead Light wasn't my intro to them, but I feel like it's a good step-off point for them.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Fen - The Dead Light
This UK-based heavy, atmospheric black metal (with, I feel, some sludginess) band with a pretty consistent catalogue.
The Dead Light wasn't my intro to them, but I feel like it's a good step-off point for them.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
I found watching "Footloose" as an adult with no previous experience with the film a pretty punishing experience.
Mystifying dance scenes, ridiculous dialogue and a laughable plot.
It's popularity baffles me.
Mystifying dance scenes, ridiculous dialogue and a laughable plot.
It's popularity baffles me.
November 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I found watching "Footloose" as an adult with no previous experience with the film a pretty punishing experience.
Mystifying dance scenes, ridiculous dialogue and a laughable plot.
It's popularity baffles me.
Mystifying dance scenes, ridiculous dialogue and a laughable plot.
It's popularity baffles me.
The movie was okay, but the section involving the poem "Boots" was very effective.
This is audio-only to avoid any spoilers... But give it a listen... It's pretty metal.
This is audio-only to avoid any spoilers... But give it a listen... It's pretty metal.
28 YEARS LATER Trailer Song "Boots" Epic Trailer Version Music
YouTube video by The Wizard
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 2:24 AM
The movie was okay, but the section involving the poem "Boots" was very effective.
This is audio-only to avoid any spoilers... But give it a listen... It's pretty metal.
This is audio-only to avoid any spoilers... But give it a listen... It's pretty metal.
This feels like the kind of thing you may see on April 1st.
Has to be one of the dumber takes (in service to business) I've seen.
I say, hold on to your devices as long as you possibly can - the obsolescence cycle on these things is insane.
#RightToRepair
Has to be one of the dumber takes (in service to business) I've seen.
I say, hold on to your devices as long as you possibly can - the obsolescence cycle on these things is insane.
#RightToRepair
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing the economy
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever before, and while it may be consumer smart, it comes at a cost to work productivity and the U.S. economy.
www.cnbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This feels like the kind of thing you may see on April 1st.
Has to be one of the dumber takes (in service to business) I've seen.
I say, hold on to your devices as long as you possibly can - the obsolescence cycle on these things is insane.
#RightToRepair
Has to be one of the dumber takes (in service to business) I've seen.
I say, hold on to your devices as long as you possibly can - the obsolescence cycle on these things is insane.
#RightToRepair
Re: Foundation, Season 3.
The fake-out at the end was pointless. It had no impact on the story. Actually robbed the season of some weight.
The fake-out at the end was pointless. It had no impact on the story. Actually robbed the season of some weight.
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Re: Foundation, Season 3.
The fake-out at the end was pointless. It had no impact on the story. Actually robbed the season of some weight.
The fake-out at the end was pointless. It had no impact on the story. Actually robbed the season of some weight.
For your listening pleasure #358
Death Angel - Killing Season
A venerable thrash act that disappeared for a while. This is my favourite of the albums released since their return from hiatus. Act III is still their pinnacle overall though.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Death Angel - Killing Season
A venerable thrash act that disappeared for a while. This is my favourite of the albums released since their return from hiatus. Act III is still their pinnacle overall though.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
DEATH ANGEL - Killing Season (OFFICIAL FULL ALBUM STREAM)
YouTube video by Death Angel
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
For your listening pleasure #358
Death Angel - Killing Season
A venerable thrash act that disappeared for a while. This is my favourite of the albums released since their return from hiatus. Act III is still their pinnacle overall though.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Death Angel - Killing Season
A venerable thrash act that disappeared for a while. This is my favourite of the albums released since their return from hiatus. Act III is still their pinnacle overall though.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
For your listening pleasure #357
Dawnwalker - House of Sand
An eclectic and unpredictable collective from the UK. Broadly... "experimental progressive metal", but it runs the gamut.
To be honest, I actively dislike some of their output, but this album is a good listen.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Dawnwalker - House of Sand
An eclectic and unpredictable collective from the UK. Broadly... "experimental progressive metal", but it runs the gamut.
To be honest, I actively dislike some of their output, but this album is a good listen.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
House of Sand, by Dawnwalker
13 track album
dawnwalker.bandcamp.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
For your listening pleasure #357
Dawnwalker - House of Sand
An eclectic and unpredictable collective from the UK. Broadly... "experimental progressive metal", but it runs the gamut.
To be honest, I actively dislike some of their output, but this album is a good listen.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Dawnwalker - House of Sand
An eclectic and unpredictable collective from the UK. Broadly... "experimental progressive metal", but it runs the gamut.
To be honest, I actively dislike some of their output, but this album is a good listen.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
ASIC... not so much "asleep at the switch" as "willfully ignorant and inactive".
Is it because they lack funding?
#MichaelWest #auspol
Is it because they lack funding?
#MichaelWest #auspol
Joe Longo's ASIC. Another day, another scam ignored - Michael West
ASIC chairman Joseph Longo is retiring in May next year. It can't come soon enough as ASIC once again fails to heed warnings of massive scam.
michaelwest.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
ASIC... not so much "asleep at the switch" as "willfully ignorant and inactive".
Is it because they lack funding?
#MichaelWest #auspol
Is it because they lack funding?
#MichaelWest #auspol
I generally find that metal bands doing covers of other metal songs don't really add much. There've been a couple, but mostly they're not great.
Anyone got a recommendation?
Failing that, good metal covers of songs in general?
Anyone got a recommendation?
Failing that, good metal covers of songs in general?
November 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I generally find that metal bands doing covers of other metal songs don't really add much. There've been a couple, but mostly they're not great.
Anyone got a recommendation?
Failing that, good metal covers of songs in general?
Anyone got a recommendation?
Failing that, good metal covers of songs in general?
For your listening pleasure #356
Protect This City - Heavenly Realm (Chapter 1)
It's only an EP, but it was my first discovery from this Polish metalcore act, so I'll go with it. Only just now looking into their short back-catalogue.
Nothing *new*, but very solid.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Protect This City - Heavenly Realm (Chapter 1)
It's only an EP, but it was my first discovery from this Polish metalcore act, so I'll go with it. Only just now looking into their short back-catalogue.
Nothing *new*, but very solid.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Heavenly Realm (Chapter I), by Protect This City
3 track album
protectthiscity.bandcamp.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
For your listening pleasure #356
Protect This City - Heavenly Realm (Chapter 1)
It's only an EP, but it was my first discovery from this Polish metalcore act, so I'll go with it. Only just now looking into their short back-catalogue.
Nothing *new*, but very solid.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Protect This City - Heavenly Realm (Chapter 1)
It's only an EP, but it was my first discovery from this Polish metalcore act, so I'll go with it. Only just now looking into their short back-catalogue.
Nothing *new*, but very solid.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
I find 'drug-fuelled haze' scenes in tv and movies very tedious.
Dream-sequences too.
Dream-sequences too.
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I find 'drug-fuelled haze' scenes in tv and movies very tedious.
Dream-sequences too.
Dream-sequences too.
Just one more little way that the US is fucked.
The party of "law and order" ignores crimes because it suits them.
How many people does this action by the "government" (using that word with some trepidation) put at risk if there's no penalty for lying to patients and giving them placebos.
The party of "law and order" ignores crimes because it suits them.
How many people does this action by the "government" (using that word with some trepidation) put at risk if there's no penalty for lying to patients and giving them placebos.
This is fu*king outrageous!
The federal government on Saturday dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines, giving children saline shots instead of the vaccine and selling faked vaccination cards.
apnews.com/article/utah...
The federal government on Saturday dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines, giving children saline shots instead of the vaccine and selling faked vaccination cards.
apnews.com/article/utah...
Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine doses
The federal government has dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines worth thousands of dollars during the pandemic.
apnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Just one more little way that the US is fucked.
The party of "law and order" ignores crimes because it suits them.
How many people does this action by the "government" (using that word with some trepidation) put at risk if there's no penalty for lying to patients and giving them placebos.
The party of "law and order" ignores crimes because it suits them.
How many people does this action by the "government" (using that word with some trepidation) put at risk if there's no penalty for lying to patients and giving them placebos.
I appreciate @michalwest.bsky.social for following this story.
Anti-zionism v antisemitism. Bondi Beach "F*** Israel" t-shirt man in court battle for freedom of speech - Michael West
Police want to drop charges against a man they arrested last year for wearing a F@#* Israel t-shirt. But Andrew Brown, wants a court battle.
michaelwest.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I appreciate @michalwest.bsky.social for following this story.
For your listening pleasure #355
Dark Tranquillity - Construct
Venerable contributors to the Swedish melodeath scene with a long catalogue and one of the best vocalists out there. Generally good, rarely great (imho), this album's probably my favourite.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Dark Tranquillity - Construct
Venerable contributors to the Swedish melodeath scene with a long catalogue and one of the best vocalists out there. Generally good, rarely great (imho), this album's probably my favourite.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
DARK TRANQUILLITY - Construct (FULL ALBUM STREAM)
YouTube video by Century Media Records
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
For your listening pleasure #355
Dark Tranquillity - Construct
Venerable contributors to the Swedish melodeath scene with a long catalogue and one of the best vocalists out there. Generally good, rarely great (imho), this album's probably my favourite.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Dark Tranquillity - Construct
Venerable contributors to the Swedish melodeath scene with a long catalogue and one of the best vocalists out there. Generally good, rarely great (imho), this album's probably my favourite.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
For your listening pleasure #354
Warrel Dane - Praises to the War Machine
The (now late) singer from Nevermore's first solo album is an excellent sidebar to the band's catalogue.
He has a particular talent for turning Simon & Garfunkle songs into excellent metal tracks.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Warrel Dane - Praises to the War Machine
The (now late) singer from Nevermore's first solo album is an excellent sidebar to the band's catalogue.
He has a particular talent for turning Simon & Garfunkle songs into excellent metal tracks.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Praises To The Warmachine (Extended Edition), by Warrel Dane
17 track album
centurymedia.bandcamp.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
For your listening pleasure #354
Warrel Dane - Praises to the War Machine
The (now late) singer from Nevermore's first solo album is an excellent sidebar to the band's catalogue.
He has a particular talent for turning Simon & Garfunkle songs into excellent metal tracks.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Warrel Dane - Praises to the War Machine
The (now late) singer from Nevermore's first solo album is an excellent sidebar to the band's catalogue.
He has a particular talent for turning Simon & Garfunkle songs into excellent metal tracks.
#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/
Pretty incredible win from the Aussies... Propelled by two performances in particular.
Test cricket is great because teams can almost overcome the vagaries of luck.
The way the poms play very much brings luck back into the equation and raises the chance that one player changes the game.
#Ashes
Test cricket is great because teams can almost overcome the vagaries of luck.
The way the poms play very much brings luck back into the equation and raises the chance that one player changes the game.
#Ashes
November 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Pretty incredible win from the Aussies... Propelled by two performances in particular.
Test cricket is great because teams can almost overcome the vagaries of luck.
The way the poms play very much brings luck back into the equation and raises the chance that one player changes the game.
#Ashes
Test cricket is great because teams can almost overcome the vagaries of luck.
The way the poms play very much brings luck back into the equation and raises the chance that one player changes the game.
#Ashes