SDMETAL https://sdmetal.com San Diego Metal Music Community Sun, 08 Dec 2024 16:16:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://sdmetal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-sdmetal_logo_512x512-100x100.jpg SDMETAL https://sdmetal.com 32 32 Strain Review: Orange Apricot By Awesome Dope https://sdmetal.com/strain-review-orange-apricot-by-awesome-dope/ https://sdmetal.com/strain-review-orange-apricot-by-awesome-dope/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2024 16:16:43 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10289 When you hear the name “Orange Apricot,” you expect a flavor-packed adventure—and let me tell you, Awesome Dope delivers on that promise with their top-shelf Sativa Hybrid. With a staggering 29.8% total cannabinoids, 28.1% THC, and a vibrant 1.77% terpene profile led by terpinolene, myrcene, and caryophyllene, this strain is a sensory delight for both...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/strain-review-orange-apricot-by-awesome-dope/feed/ 0 KORPIKLAAN At House Of Blues In San Diego https://sdmetal.com/korpiklaan-at-house-of-blues-in-san-diego/ https://sdmetal.com/korpiklaan-at-house-of-blues-in-san-diego/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2024 06:15:56 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10286 Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI have released a video for the song ‘Sauna‘, which is an English version of the first single from their latest album, Rankarumpu. KORPIKLAANI‘s twelfth studio album Rankarumpu is classic folk metal – fast, energetic and dynamic, showing once again they are the leaders in this genre. The fast paced, violin-driven and playful folk metal...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/korpiklaan-at-house-of-blues-in-san-diego/feed/ 0 The Death of the Physical Music Format: A Lament for Lost Metal Art https://sdmetal.com/metal-music-physical-music-media/ https://sdmetal.com/metal-music-physical-music-media/#respond Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:45:09 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10275 In the digital age, the visceral, tangible experience of heavy metal music is at risk of fading away. With the rise of streaming services, physical music formats like CDs and vinyl records are becoming relics, and for metal fans, this loss hits particularly hard. Metal has always been more than just music—it’s a culture, a...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/metal-music-physical-music-media/feed/ 0 The Politics of Metal: How Metal Music Reflects Social and Political Issues https://sdmetal.com/politics-of-metal-music-social-issues/ https://sdmetal.com/politics-of-metal-music-social-issues/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:29:02 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10255 Metal music has long held a reputation as a genre that’s both rebellious and reflective, delving into social and political (politics of metal) topics with an intensity that resonates deeply with its listeners. From the sharp lyrics of Thrash Metal to the darker tones of Black Metal, this genre has carved out a unique space...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/politics-of-metal-music-social-issues/feed/ 0 Stryper Rocks the Belly Up: A 40-Year Retrospective https://sdmetal.com/stryper-40th-anniversary-concert/ https://sdmetal.com/stryper-40th-anniversary-concert/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:32:48 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10232 In a small town nestled in the mountains of Puerto Rico called Comerio, I discovered a sound unlike any I had ever heard before. It was the late ’80s, I was fifteen, and a band called Stryper had made its way to my tiny world, bringing with it a unique fusion of heavy metal and...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/stryper-40th-anniversary-concert/feed/ 0 Strain Review: Glitter Bomb by Awesome Dope and 5 Reasons to Try https://sdmetal.com/glitter-bomb-cannabis-review/ https://sdmetal.com/glitter-bomb-cannabis-review/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2024 15:36:48 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10203 Glitter Bomb by Awesome Dope packs 29.5% THC with a sweet, earthy aroma. This potent hybrid delivers a balanced high, perfect for relaxation and creative boosts.

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/glitter-bomb-cannabis-review/feed/ 0 Seven Kingdoms – The Square Album Review https://sdmetal.com/seven-kingdoms-the-square-album-review/ https://sdmetal.com/seven-kingdoms-the-square-album-review/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 02:34:02 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10183 Artist: Seven Kingdoms Album: The Square Genre: Power Metal Release Date: November 8, 2024 For longtime fans of Seven Kingdoms, myself included—who’ve been on this epic journey since The Fire Is Mine—it’s impossible to approach any new release without sky-high expectations. The band’s signature blend of power, precision, and technical brilliance has consistently placed them...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/seven-kingdoms-the-square-album-review/feed/ 0 Mike Bites. Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Edible Review https://sdmetal.com/mike-bites-solventless-ice-water-hash/ https://sdmetal.com/mike-bites-solventless-ice-water-hash/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:20:58 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10168 When it comes to celebrity-endorsed cannabis products, it’s easy to be skeptical about whether the product can live up to the hype. But with Mike Bites, Mike Tyson’s cannabis edibles, I have to say, they’ve delivered a knockout—both in flavor and creativity. Let’s start with the playful concept behind these edibles. The pieces are shaped...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/mike-bites-solventless-ice-water-hash/feed/ 0 NILE Reveals Vicious New Track “Under the Curse of the One God” https://sdmetal.com/nile-reveals-vicious-new-track-under-the-curse-of-the-one-god/ https://sdmetal.com/nile-reveals-vicious-new-track-under-the-curse-of-the-one-god/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:33:48 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10122 American death metal icons NILE will finally drop their highly-anticipated 10th album, ‘The Underworld Awaits Us All,’ this Friday, August 23 via Napalm Records! In celebration of this week’s album release, the band has unleashed their third single – pinnacle burner “Under the Curse of the One God.” Accompanied by a hypnotic lyric video, the...

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