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Zach Richardson

After obtaining his Master's Degree, Zach Richardson retreated deep within Appalachia where he lives with his family and his dogs. He has written a number of record reviews and deep dives on artists. When he's not searching the wilds for Mothman, he's procrastinating on writing a Black Sabbath piece that's been in the works for seven years.

April 10, 2024  |  Entertainment

30 alternative albums turning 30 in 2024

1994 was a big year for all kinds of alternative music. Industrial had its breakthrough, (pop) punk was having a revival, and the last big grunge albums were released in its dying gasps — which is to say nothing about big releases for Britpop and psychobilly.

March 12, 2024  |  Entertainment

30 heavy albums turning 30 in 2024

Heavy music morphed and changed into a lot of different things since the '90s, and while some of the albums on this list are not the artist's best works, they are at least a document of growing pains where they attempt to figure out what to do next. Take a look at these 30 heavy albums turning 30 in 2024.

March 5, 2024  |  Entertainment

24 anticipated heavy album releases for 2024

2024 is shaping up to be a banner year for heavy music. Whether you are into doom, thrash, stoner, industrial, or anything else, there is a release for you.