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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Apparently, one of my Hard Times album rankings is cited on Wikipedia.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Apparently Biden's dog does one helluva Insanity Wolf impression.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Back in 2022, I wrote a longform piece about Venom. Cronos was cool because he just didn't give any kind of a shit. www.invisibleoranges.com/venom-five-a...

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A few pitches from September: Rubella Announces Comeback Tour Gasoline Added To Food Guide Pyramid After RFK Jr. Hears Metallica's "Fuel" Foo Fighters Tour Postponed After Dave Grohl Loses Only Black T-Shirt Trump Offers Pardon For Roger Stone's Nixon Tattoo

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Here's my latest dispatch from the metal trenches of Milwaukee.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I second this. Bill invited be to join The Hard Times three years ago. Looking back at my sub-par submissions from that time, I'm surprised he said yes. He saw something in me, and gave excellent advice when needed.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A few pitches from August: Jesus Christ Spotted Walking Out Of Skillet Show Oh, You're A Brand New Fan? Name Three States Where Age Of Consent Is Under 18 Grammar Expert Clarifies It's Actually Foos Fighter Fans Riot At Dave Matthews Band Show After Power Chord Played On Electric Guitar

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My latest. I got to make fun of my favorite anime series, which also happens to be the best anime series ever. Helluva coincidence there.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What your favorite metal band says about you, part 11. Type O Negative: You dye your hair weekly. The Black Dahlia Murder: Your favorite book as a kid was "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark." Five Finger Death Punch: Your hobbies include polishing your guns and yelling at customer service.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

My latest column. Such a fun and interesting conversation.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What your favorite metal band says about you, part 10. Killswitch Engage: You’re aggressively positive at all times. Hatebreed: You’ve purchased Adidas Sambas every eighteen months for the last thirty years. Mastodon: You’re an English major.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Sean Hannity has his tongue so far up Donald Trump's ass that they can French kiss without changing positions.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

What your favorite metal band says about you, part 9. Iron Maiden: You only watch the History Channel. Motörhead: Your usual is two fingers of Jack neat with a shot of Jack as a chaser. KoЯn: You wear a kilt unironically. Napalm Death: You gargle with Clorox bleach.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Here's my blurb from when I ranked all their albums back in 2023 for The Hard Times. thehardtimes.net/lists/every-...

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A few of my best from pitches from July: Trump Demands Canadian Wildfire Smoke Be Deported Jason Statham To Collect Paycheck In New Action Film Paid Protestor Starts GoFundMe After Soros Check Bounces Quantum Physicist Gets Nobel Prize Nomination For Discovering Stephen Miller’s Heart

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

What your favorite metal band says about you, part 8. Dio: Your typical weekend consists of binging the extended editions of 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. Godsmack: You’re consistently late with your child-support payments. The Dillinger Escape Plan: You have the attention span of a moth.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

What your favorite metal band says about you, part 7. Municipal Waste: You start and finish a case of beer *before* you go out to the bar. Black Sabbath: You use a flip phone unironically. Opeth: You only listen to concept albums. Mayhem: You’ve made nihilism your whole personality.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

What your favorite metal band says about you, part 6. GWAR: If what you said made someone laugh, you meant it. If they’re offended, you were kidding. Cattle Decap: You think Agent Smith from 'The Matrix' was right. Sabaton: You own a WW1 German army helmet. Mastodon: You’re an English major.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What your favorite metal band says about you, part 5. Sleep: If you’re awake, you’re high. Cannibal Corpse: Your favorite film genre is torture porn. As I Lay Dying: You shoehorn your one-rep maxes into every conversation. Suicide Silence: You have an intimate knowledge of ear-gauge sizes.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

What your favorite metal band says about you, part 4. Judas Priest: Your daily driver is a Harley. Darkthrone: You’re a reclusive author. Carcass: You have an unhealthy obsession with surgery. Metallica: You only discover new bands via active-rock radio. DragonForce: You’re an auctioneer.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

What your favorite metal band says about you, part 3. Rage Against The Machine: Your favorite piece of clothing is a beat-up Che Guevara t-shirt. Type O Negative: You think your Dracula impression is funny. All That Remains: You have a subscription to Andrew Tate’s Hustler’s University.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Yeah, lotta confidence here. There's a singular focus that most bands don't have this early in their career.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

My latest column. These dudes are really nice, and their debut LP is excellent.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

What your favorite metal band says about you, part 2. Dream Theater: You wear cargo shorts year-round, despite living in Milwaukee. Sleep Token: Your favorite food is oatmeal. Trivium: You own a thesaurus and use it regularly. Burzum: You believe in the Great Replacement theory.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

What your favorite metal band says about you, part 1. Tool: You’re baffled by songs in 4/4 time and with a clear lyrical message. Megadeth: Your inferiority complex defines your whole life. Pantera: You’re proud your great-great-great-great-great grandfather died fighting Northern aggression.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Since he's playing Summerfest tonight, I'm reposting my piece on the last time he played Milwaukee.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A few of my best from June: Monkey Using Typewriter Writes Kid Rock Song In Minutes Texas Changes State Motto To "Fuck You, Got Mine" Metalcore Guitarist Counts Band In With 0, 5, 7, 8 God Pans New Skillet Song Report: Sick Fucks Prefer Raisins In Cookies

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Fun fact about me. Around this time last year when Jeff Bezos announced his wedding plans, I bought bezoswedding.com. And then I set the the site to redirect to something useful.

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Home - Worker Organizing Resource and Knowledge Center

The U.S. Department of Labor's Worker Organizing Resource and Knowledge (WORK) Center offers information on workers' union rights.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Good to hear. They're playing Summerfest here in Milwaukee this weekend. I'm quite curious.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I bet Matt Walsh would be excited if it was 88.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A few of my best from May: Trump Organization's Empty Box Sells Out In Minutes Shopper Desperately Trying To Assure Cashier Pint Of Ice Cream And Drano Isn’t Last Meal Oh, You’re An Eve 6 Fan? Name Three Dril Tweets

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

One of my favorite ledes I've ever written was for a John Mayer album: "John Mayer gets a lot of shit for being John Mayer; there’s a laundry list to sift through if you have some spare time." spectrumculture.com/2017/04/16/j...

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John Mayer: The Search for Everything - Spectrum Culture

John Mayer gets a lot of shit for being John Mayer.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

My latest column. I talked to three Wisconsin bands that are playing Milwaukee Metal Fest next month.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

My latest. I've wanted to write this for a long time.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I'd basically retired from doing reviews and music criticism in 2024. I came outta retirement to rave about the new Witch Ripper album. It's *that* good. www.invisibleoranges.com/april-2026-r...

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April 2026 Release Round-Up

April's best metal albums for big-brain intellectuals only.

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Steve @slneechski.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

A few of my best from April: Drake Not Interested In Songs More Than 15 Years Old Wall Street Journal Hires Patrick Bateman As Music Critic Opinion: We Need To Remove Barriers Like Breaks and OSHA Safety Regulations So That Every Worker Can Move Freely Between Workplace Injuries (By Jeff Bezos)

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