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Non metal releases of 2022
A couple weeks late but Best of 2022 lists coming up, starting with Non metal
Greg Puciato – Mirrorcell
2nd solo album from the former The Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist and it’s totally not what you expect from him. This album is in the Alt-rock/Grunge space.
Haavard – self titled
Debut release from Håvard Jørgensen, a former member of Ulver and Satyricon. Largely acoustic album transport you to the frosty north from the first track itself. I used this album to wind down at the end of the day.
Ian Blurton’s Future now – Second Skin
Canadian rock legend mixes rock and roll with some psychedelia. Must listen for guitar rock fans.
Joji – Smithereens
I discovered this Japanese Singer-songwriter on a chill mix playlist on Spotify. Since then I’ve had it on heavy rotation. Vocal-driven pop layered on top of catchy electro beats.
Raman Negi – Shakhsiyat
Former frontman of Indian rock band, The Local Train. His debut album is a catchy mix of guitars and wordplay. I did enjoy it for someone who is not that fluent in Hindi.
Metal list coming up soon.
Top albums of 2018
The past year has been a great year for metal. These are my favourite albums that I listened to in the past year in alphabetic order.
Dirge – Au Puch
Espionage – Digital Dystopia
Gaerea – Unsettling Whispers
Irreversible Mechanism – Immersion
Ken Mode – Loved
Khemmis – Desolation
Møl – Jord
Pig Destroyer – Head Cage
Sojourner – The Shadowed Road
The Armed – Only Love

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MidEast Dynasty
I am now writing also for MidEast Dynasty, in addition to IndianRockmp3.com and theunderground.in, Those wondering why I am writing for a hip hop website, well….I’m not the BIGGEST hip hop fan but I do check out hip hop from UAE/Middle East sometimes.
The founder of MidEast Dynasty, Nasir Akmal aka Deen had got it contact with me in 2008 when I was writing for Spin Earth. Late last year, he wanted to start a website for the Hip Hop scene in the Middle East and asked me if I would be interested in being involved. After months of planning and a lot more the website is now live!!!
Check it out even if you are not a fan of hip hop, you will discover some new music.