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I was so into #Venom as a twenty something. I don’t play these records so much now, but their significance will endure. Vale #Cronos #BlackMetal #LayDownYourSouls

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 17h

In memory of Cronos, frontman of the OG #BlackMetal band, #Venom a couple of stories I wrote that featured the Novocastrian trio - directly and indirectly. medium.com/the-riff/eve... medium.com/the-riff/par...

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Part IV: The 20 Most Important Black Metal Records from the Most Significant Countries

The final chapter. Learn how the respective cultural environment is imprinted on these recordings.

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Picked this up at our beloved $5 CD store. Haven’t heard it since it was released. Feat members of #Mudhoney #LubricatedGoat and #GasHuffer Love the old CD layouts. #TheMonkeywrench #SubPop

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

When i think of perfect albums, #TigerArmy’s 4th is hard to ignore.

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#TodaysPlays #Slayer #Manowar #Danzig #TheCult #Vinyl #HeavyMetalOrNoMetalAtAll I find the idea of Cult records better than the reality. Some phenomenal cuts bookended with loads of meh.

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In which I make the case for how Scandinavian #RockNRoll saved the vinyl industry. Cast your minds back to the depths of the mid 90s where the #vinylrecord was a relic and a brave collective of loyalists sought its resurgence. medium.com/the-riff/how...

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How Scandinavian Rock ’n’ Roll Saved Vinyl

Did you know?

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

#TodaysPlays #Hellacopters #Entombed That’s a left turn for you! But if i love both, i guess it’s a no brainer to play both. #vinyl #deathmetal #Sweden

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Today’s listening party brought to you by #TheSistersOfMercy

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

#Hellacopters #RockNRoll Party. First two albums. Payin’ The Dues is absolutely the superior of the two - esp that #SonicsRendesvousBand cover! Important to remember that #NickeAndersson dropping a rock n roll #record was most unexpected. #Entombed #Sweden

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I saw this magazine in a supermarket last night. I guess in terms of cutting through the noise, promoting the liberating forces of llms in print may not be as daft as i thought. I remember similar publications in the 90s talking about “the internet”.

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#TodaysPlays part II. #Carcass #ParadiseLost #AxisOfAdvance I often feel compelled to listen to Carcass, the idea of them is great. But i always vague out. So much of it plods along. I forget what I’m listening to. Early PL tho remains magical and AoA kills if you’re one for #CanadianMetal

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#TodaysPlays #Bathory #BlackMetal Party. The Friday rule is: play 80s stuff. Looks like i accomplished that goal. And in case you’re wondering, BFD is my cut off. You want to hear the #Viking era done right? Listen to Celts by Morrigan.

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

#TodaysPlays #NickCave #AntiCimex #DumDumGirls #Discharge #45RPM #Vinyl My turntable is kinda old and has a manual belt. I try to max out the 45 setting once made.

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I don't want to say how long I've wanted to see this double header, but #Australia 2027 is the year! Seen #TheHellacopters a few times in the aughts, but a first for #Gluecifer Amazing! Neither band would be able to play long enough... even with my predilection for hardcore length live sets.

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Today’s plays. #BlackSabbath #Slayer #Razor I always feel like kicking Fridays off with #ReignInBlood I got it right today. #Metal #Vinyl

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Killer records with terrible covers. #InfernalMajesty one of the great #Canadian #ThrashMetal bands of the 1980s. I can see where they were going w the concept, but the execution? Much to be desired. Despite that, a ripper LP. Feel free to join the pile on.

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Any #Discogs sellers on here? Has anyone’s sales completely tanked after that late Feb payment first change?

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

#Merzbow performed in #Melbourne last weekend. Impressions from the show and the deeper currents of attraction to improvisation and noise. medium.com/the-riff/mer... #medium #musicblog #mediumpost #Noise #NoiseMusic #Japan

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Merzbow: Yes, People Pay to Hear This.

Live at the Substation, Melbourne, Australia. Feb 28th, 2026.

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

#zeke Death Alley. Overkill #rocknroll All their records kinda sound alike, yet each slays. Something to be said.

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Reunion albums are risky. They need to be remarkable to even be considered - least in my book. #TheHellacopters Eyes of Oblivion an exception. #RockNRoll #Vinyl #Sweden

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Today’s banger. #Lard The Last Temptation of Reid Some folks grizzled about this being Ministry off cuts, but if you consider the source, Psalm 69 off cuts are still devastating. And Jello’s lyrics, delivery and vision elevate like no one else could. #vinyl #punkrock

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

It would have been hard for any band to follow Repeater. I liked where they went on Red Medicine, but can’t quite find my way into this one. #Fugazi

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Been ages since I published any ideas to #Medium. If this is the best I can come up with, maybe that's why... jasonmhealey.medium.com/your-records... #vinyl #records #music #mediumblog #musicpost

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Your Records, Are They Spongeworthy?

The velvet rope exists for a reason.

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Jason @jasonxhealey.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Best #Motörhead record ever? My turntable seems to think so.

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