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Jeff Taylor
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I love many kinds of music but especially hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock/metal, all eras of country and Americana. Discovering new music and artists through like-minded people is why I’m here.
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🔥🔥 Releases of the Weeks 17, 24 & 31 Oct. 2025 🔥🔥

Check out our mini reviews of the highlights, and dive into the extensive list of other releases. We even added the Bandcamp links where available for your convenience:
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December 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Savatage. “Hounds.” Aug 26, 1990. Jezebel’s, Anaheim CA. Criss Oliva’s guitar work before his untimely passing is of course legendary, but it’s on Gutter Ballet where he really let loose — solos & fills throughout, just like in this outro here.

#metalsky #savatage #guitar #shred
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Now spinning at Skylab:

Spock’s Beard - The Archaeoptimist
#NowPlaying #SpocksBeard #vinyl #MusicSky #NewMusic #NewMusic2025
December 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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👑MOUNTAIN KINGS2⃣1⃣4⃣👑

Submission: KIX - Blow My Fuse 🇺🇸 (1988)

High-energy Glam Rock album packed with swagger and hooks, BMF blends sleazy attitude with polished songwriting. Its mix of party anthems and melodic depth made it a standout in the late ’80s scene. #MK214👑
November 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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New album review! 💥 buff.ly/qYQ8iiw MORON POLICE - PACHINKO
A diamond carved from chaos that truly shines bright. I’m absolutely besotted with this album, topping my AOTY list. Grief, absurdity & fearless creativity explode, with the brilliant ‘Pachinko Pt.1' as an undeniable masterpiece.
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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In the event it went unnoticed ...™️
#NowPlaying
EXVAMON Odyssey of Fate (7/11/2025)
Excellent debut full-length studio effort by the Visalia, California metallers! Fast and furious power metal. FFO: DragonForce, Cellador, Crimson Shadows.
Stream: open.spotify.com/album/2EOpbw...
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Michael Romeo | Symphony X. “Sea of Lies.” 1996. Avoid if you hate neo-classical guitar shred.

#metalsky #prog #classical #guitar
November 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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👑MOUNTAIN KINGS 1⃣8⃣4⃣👑

Submission: VAIN - No Respect 🇺🇸 (1989)

A swaggering blast of late 80s Glam Metal grit, NR blends killer riffs, streetwise hooks, and raw charisma that sets it apart from the era’s glossier acts. Has there ever been a more apt record title? #MK184👑
October 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Bristol - Under 100 tickets left to see the mighty Saxon playing at the Bristol Beacon on November 13 for what promises to be a very special night as the band perform Wheels of Steel in full for the last time plus other fan favourites 🔥⚔️🤘
Grab the last few tickets fast: www.saxon747.com/tourdates
October 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Now spinning at Skylab:

Emerald City Council - Motion Carries
#NowPlaying #EmeraldCityCouncil #vinyl #MusicSky
October 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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TORNADO OF SOULS: 💠 🌪️ 💠2025

Edition #38, darkness invisible...

#FFFSep26 bleeds the wicked at 8am 🇦🇺OZ time 💠

Metal will flow every 8 minutes until we reach 52 + dumps of Lava! 💠

Tell the world! Have Riffs...Have Metal!💠

#TornadoofSouls #Lava #Edition38 #FFFSep26 #KMäN
September 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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👑MOUNTAIN KINGS 1⃣7⃣3⃣👑

Submission: C.O.C - Deliverance 🇺🇸 (1994)

Blending sludgy Southern riffs with a newfound groove and Pepper Keenan’s gritty vocals, this album marked a bold reinvention for C.O.C. Paved the way for groove-lade Southern Metal heaviness! #MK173👑
September 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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👑MOUNTAIN KINGS 1⃣7⃣4⃣👑

Submission: ACCEPT - Restless and Wild 🇩🇪 (1982)

Kicking down the door with speed and fury, R & W is Accept at their most primal and hungry. A trailblazing signpost for Heavy and Speed Metal, it also lit the fuse for the Thrash and Power Metal!#MK174👑
September 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Prog Around the World 🎶🌏🤘
KALI - Germany

We head over to Bavaria, more precisely to the beautiful city of Regensburg, and sit down with Prog band Kali, who'll release their amazing debut "Samsara" in October. Welcome to learn more here:
mostly-metal.net/Kali
September 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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🚨 New Episode 🚨

Rich & Turbo HHH (S2E57), we talk to Christian Wright from the recently signed to Blues Funeral band, Temptress!

Audio Only: Octopuscaveman.podbean.com/e/rich-turbo...

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Rich & Turbo’s Heavy Half Hour (S2E57) – Temptress | Rich & Turbo’s Heavy Half Hour
(S2E57) – Temptress On this episode of the Rich & Turbo Heavy Half Hour (S2E57), we talk to Christian Wright from the recently signed to Blues Funeral band, Temptress! Christian was a great guest ...
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September 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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👑MOUNTAIN KINGS 1⃣6⃣1⃣👑

Submission: IRON MAIDEN - Powerslave 🇬🇧 (1984)

5 albums in and Dicko in full flight, PS found IM at their most grand and ambitious - Egyptian-themed imagery became iconic, while the tour behind it pushed live Metal production to new heights. #MK161👑
September 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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R.I.P🕯️⚰️🕯️

BRENT HINDS 🇺🇸 51

Sorry to hear of the sudden and tragic loss of the former Mastodon member. Sadly, it's not fake news!

Responsible for the emergence of modern Progressive Sludge/Alt Metal in the early 2000's, Hinds was the torchbearer. #BrentHinds #RIP #KMäN
August 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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👑MOUNTAIN KINGS 1⃣4⃣2⃣👑

Submission: KING'S X - Gretchen Goes to Nebraska 🇺🇸 (1989)

GGTN deepened King’s X’s fusion of heavy riffs, intricate harmonies, and spiritual lyricism. Hailed as their creative peak, it became a touchstone for ’90s Prog and Alt Metal bands! #MK142👑
August 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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1984. A vintage year so fine, the diversity in styles & sounds really started to splinter off — and one could even argue that several of these bands actually peaked right here, including some of the debut albums.

#metalsky
August 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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The scumbag that hacked the original account is still up to his bullshit scamming antics. The DMs are not from me. Look for this current avatar and you'll know the difference! Apologies to all who are being hassled. Block. Report. Not that any of will help. Fuck. Sake.
August 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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1982. Metal takes flight. Number of the Beast defines ‘traditional’ metal as we know it today, Mercyful Fate worship at satan’s altar, Accept lay the groundwork for speed metal, Twisted Sister pay homage to old Priest while new Priest scream for vengeance, and Manowar put USPM on the map.

#metalsky
August 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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DISCIPLES OF THE WATCH:💠⏱️ 💠

Ozzy's shadow loomed large over the month of July. Reflection and reckoning. As the month turns, so must we...💠

Here's August's select 50. Add to your lists!✍️

Have Riffs, Have Metal: Get on The Watch! 💠

#DisciplesofTheWatch #DOTW #August2025 #KMäN
July 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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👑MOUNTAIN KINGS 1⃣3⃣6⃣👑

Submission: RAZOR - Evil Invaders 🇨🇦(1985)

A blistering speed/thrash assault that helped define Canada's early Metal scene. Its influence echoes in countless Thrash and Speed Metal bands that followed. Also, the inimitable 'Sheepdog' on vocals!#MK136👑
July 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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R.I.P🕯️⚰️🕯️

OZZY OSBOURNE 🇬🇧76

Mere days after BTTB, The Prince of Darkness has taken his final bow-leaving behind a legacy that reshaped the very soul of Heavy Metal. The world grew louder, darker, and more alive because of him. Long live the Madman!

@OzzyOsbourne #RIP #KMäN
July 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Ozzy’s gone. The timing of his final appearance with Black Sabbath is remarkable. A true legend. Will be thinking about this a lot… he was my gateway into metal. Bark at the Moon was one of the first albums I ever bought.

#ozzy #rip 🕊️

news.sky.com/story/ozzy-o...
Ozzy Osbourne dies just weeks after farewell show
The heavy metal star reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates on stage at Villa Park earlier in July.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM