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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Back to Godflesh. For me, Selfless is where it all started. Xnoybis and Body Dome Light are songs that I attached to ferociously in early 1995.

Godflesh - Selfless vinyl record. Album art image owned by n Science Photo Labratory. Human nerve cells growing on a microchip. Exotic physics meets exotic biology.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This has been an amazing weekend with friends and celebrating all kinds of things. Currently full of gratitude and hanging with my friend Gary. Don't sleep on Intruder.

Gary Numan - Intruder vinyl record. Album art and photography by Chris Corner.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The time has come, and so has the mail. So I shall be consuming Decay for the next hour. First song is outstanding and exactly where I am feeling...Ok apparently I am feeling the whole A side. This is immediately up there with my favorite Godflesh albums.

Godflesh - Decay vinyl record. Album art and design by ?

Godflesh - Decay vinyl record with gold, black, and white butterfly/splatter design.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

RIP Chuck Varga. Casey's statement is beautiful. I also read Derks' statement and wow. Chuck is a genuine inspiration. Hail Sexy. consequence.net/2026/09/gwar...

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GWAR Classic Member Chuck Varga Dies After Battle With Cancer

Chuck Varga, a classic member of GWAR known as the Sexecutioner, has died following a battle with cancer.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tonight! Been looking forward to seeing Cabaret Voltaire in any form since forever. Such a highlight on this perpetually rainy weekend. A mood has been set and I am here for it. This will be a fun night at Underground Arts.

Online flyer for Cabaret Voltaire playing with I Speak Machine at Underground Arts in Philadelphia on September 26.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Unedited fire in the sky sunset. Happy Friday 🍻

Church steeple with vibrant yellow, pink and lavender sunset.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Weekend soundtrack has been a lot of Killing Joke. Extremities, Dirt, and Various Repressed Emotions is one that I hold off on playing sometimes, because I never want to grow the least bit tired of it. Does anyone do that? Yeah, wtf am I thinking? So many layers here. Indulge away, lots to enjoy.

Killing Joke - Extremities, Dirt, and Various Repressed Emotions vinyl record. Album art by Birgit Nielsen and Henni Hell.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Brutal Truth - Kill Trend Suicide and some English breakfast to start my day off. These are my favorite Brutal Truth songs and lyrics.

Brutal Truth - Kill Trend Suicide vinyl record. Album art design and photography by Eric Horst and Steve Stoltzfus.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Peter Hook & the Light with Kraftwerk - Trans Europe Express as their walk on music coming out to the Joy Division/New Order set.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Finally. Finally seeing Peter Hook and the Light. Get Ready album (one of my most favorite New Order) and a bunch of other JD and NO. Here's Crystal.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Murder Ballads is 30 years old. Which is also about how old I thought early Bad Seeds/Birthday Party music was when I first got into Murder Ballads in 1997. J/k but kinda.

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds vinyl record. Album art by Jean-Frédéric Schnyder.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Here we go Sunday night, with no work Monday.

Extinction of Mankind - Northern Scum vinyl record. Album art by Duncan Macpherson.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Walked 9 miles yesterday. Got home and took a "nap" at 5:30 which ended up being about 10 hours long. Watching the sun come up now. Here's a fun cloud formation i saw yesterday.

A cloud with something interesting, not sure what I see.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Ultra shitty day full of people in positions of power thinking they know better than you. I would choke on such audacity. Seeing this 14-year old live Godflesh cover really made my day though. youtu.be/wwzl6ALSpRw?...

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Godflesh - Requiem (Killing Joke, Live)

YouTube video by JDG

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Weekend in Richmond, VA. Good times and great people.

Mural of woman with flowers and a bird in her hair at The Fancy Biscuit, which had an amazing menu and staff.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Currently high on Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy.

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LAFAYETTE @lastudiolafayette.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

David Bowie - This Is Not America youtu.be/nsMUxdZGgWI?...

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David Bowie - This Is Not America

YouTube video by Danceelectric

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Sunny Saturday and I've got one of my favorite live albums as the soundtrack while I stay inside and clean.

Bauhaus - Press the Eject and Give Me the Tape vinyl record. Album cover photo by Eugene Merinov.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Tonight! I've sat with this album a few times and looking forward to hearing the songs live.

Online flyer for Tori Amos - In Times of Dragons Tour at The Met in Philadelphia. Saturday, August 1.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I think Extinction of Mankind have outdone themselves with Slaves to No-One. The production sounds perfect to me, the songs are more fierce and monstrous than before if that's possible. The lyrics are so on point with the angers and criticism of our current shit world timeline

Extinction of Mankind - Slaves to No-One vinyl record. Stunning album art by Martin Lynch.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Got 'em. So excited for the new Emma Ruth Rundle album and show in December!

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Smashed the preorder on the new Chelsea Wolfe so fast. Loving what I've heard so far.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Acumen Nation was so incredible last night. Lots of songs off of Transmissions From Eville (!), they played Ventilator (!!) and Xnoybis from Godflesh (!!!) which was unreal to hear as it might be my favorite song of theirs, and I never saw Godflesh play it live. Catch the Novak brothers if you can.

Acumen Nation on stage in purple lights.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

About to see Acumen for the first time in thirty actual years. This feels absolutely massive to me.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Saturday spinning with Tragedy - Vengeance. Outstanding album with riffs for days and killer lyrics.

Tragedy - Vengeance vinyl record. Album art by Todd Burdette.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Ok so I finally gave a listen to Madonna - Confessions II. I've not enjoyed/been turned off by her last many albums. Confessions on a Dance Floor was the last one I really enjoyed.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Felt a gravitational pull to hear Sounds of the Universe. If there are peaks and valleys with Depeche Mode, I consider this a fascinating peak.

Depeche Mode - Sounds Of The Universe vinyl record. Album art by Anton Corbijn.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Combating the Mercury retrograde tonight with positive local interactions at The Pope. Now home and recognizing one of my favorite EPs and artwork by Axel Hermann.

Grave - And Here I Die...Satisfied vinyl record. Artwork by Axel Hermann.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Dusk, evening, night, and the smoky whispy specters over the skyline of Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

The skyline of Philadelphia with a cloud of smoke which looks to me like spirits floating across the sky.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Went for a walk looking for my favorite local stray to make sure he was staying hydrated in this heat. He ate some of my treats but would not drink any water 😾

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Took a dude-broham shove and gut punch from the current Mercury retrograde. Felt oddly supernatural, like summoned. Stay safe out there.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

25+ years ago, I was hitting the crescendo of my Radiohead obsession. Kid A and then Amnesiac (my overall favorite of the two) happened at such a tumultuous time in my life; I connected so hard with them. Younger me's mind is lighting up at the thought of the Motion Picture House show I saw today.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

About to be immersed in the Motion Picture House exhibition by Radiohead.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Today felt good and accomplished in many ways and oh happy birthday Carly Simon. youtu.be/T1suuV3MFGs?...

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Haven't Got Time for the Pain

YouTube video by Carly Simon - Topic

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Waking up to the email of new PJ Harvey music and what is was inspired by certainly set the stage for a wonderful day.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Hell yes. Death is Not the End featuring Robin Finck (NIN)! and Matt Chamberlain (Tori Amos)!!

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Scenes from Philadelphia Friday, June 19.

Greenery, Schuylkill River and Philadelphia in the distance under a blue sky with puffy clouds.

Schuylkill River and an interesting stone formation.

Street art from No Kings protest depicting the president. Statements say "I Want You For Pedo Wars" and "No Crown For a Clown".

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Evoken were excellent last night. As many times as I've seen them, spread out over decades, they always bring a uniquely dark wizardry with their ultra heavy riffs.

Evoken on stage illuminated by red lights.

Evoken setlist June 20, 2026 at Milk Boy in Philadelphia PA.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Tonight! Evoken once again demonstrate their mastery of their craft. Excited to see them and Blood Spore on this sweaty and dirty Saturday night.

Online flyer for Evoken, Blood Spore, and Glorious Descent at Milk Boy in Philadelphia.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Scenes from the sky of a waxing crescent moon and Venus June 17, 2026.

A street in Philadelphia with the moon and Venus visible at a dusk.

A waxing crescent moon and Venus in the sky.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The Schuylkill River behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art. One of my favorite spots in the city. I always sit here after a long mentally healthy walk.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Moros was incredible last night. Of all the times I've seen them, this was my favorite.

Moros on stage drenched in green and blue light.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Tonight! Moros and returning Cape of Bats is a big deal, Philly.

Online flyer for Worm, Cape of Bats, and Moros at Underground Arts in Philadelphia. June 16, 2026.

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Bart Gazzola @bartgazzola381.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Divine, 1979, David Hockney

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I had to do a triple take when I first saw this. I cannot believe this is happening and I am specifically talking about Acumen reforming for dates and one of them being Philly. If it were up to me they would play a 2 hour set. So excited and very curious to see who is all playing with Jason Novak.

Digital flyer for Stabbing Westward with Priest and Acumen Nation opening at Underground Arts in Philadelphia on Saturday July 18.

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Ralphus DCLXVI @ralphus.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Hypocrisy's A Taste of Extreme Divinity is therapeutic this Friday afternoon. Taking a ride in my head and this is the soundtrack.

Hypocrisy - A Taste of Extreme Divinity vinyl record. Most excellent album art by Necrolord Kristian Wåhlin

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