Reviews – SDMETAL

Stryper Rocks the Belly Up: A 40-Year Retrospective

Raymond Melendez — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:32:48 +0000

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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Strain Review: Glitter Bomb by Awesome Dope and 5 Reasons to Try

Raymond Melendez — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 15:36:48 +0000

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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Seven Kingdoms – The Square Album Review

Raymond Melendez — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 02:34:02 +0000

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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Mike Bites. Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Edible Review

Raymond Melendez — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:20:58 +0000

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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Strain Review: “Dime_Piece” By OnlyCans

Raymond Melendez — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 17:28:16 +0000

When it comes to premium cannabis, OnlyCans has consistently delivered top-quality strains, and their latest offering, “Dime_Piece,” is no exception. As a hybrid with an indica dominance, Dime_Piece boasts a strong lineage, derived from the ever-popular Wedding Cake strain. With a potent 30% THC and 2.2% terpenes, this strain is not for the faint of...

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Letallis – A Thousand And One Nights – Chapter 1 Album Review

Raymond Melendez — Thu, 02 May 2024 21:43:29 +0000

“A Thousand and One Nights – Chapter 1,” the latest from Letallis, is an engaging maze of moody metal that should go over quite well when looking to sate those Opeth fans hungry for more.

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Deicide – Banished By Sin Album Review. A Brutal Return to Death Metal Glory

Raymond Melendez — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:46:27 +0000

Artist: Deicide Album: Banished By Sin Genre: Death Metal Release Date: April 26, 2024 Metal bands will often walk a tightrope: uncommon enough is longevity, and relevance is something very few manage. And, as always, there’s the rarest of exceptions that prevail not just against time but over their genre. Hailing from the bowels of...

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Conquering Valhalla – TYR’s Glorious Night at Brick By Brick In San Diego

Raymond Melendez — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:43:56 +0000

Witness Faroese legends Týr live in San Diego! Review epic performances by Týr, Helsott, The Dread Crew of Oddwood & more. Relive the Viking metal glory & the call for improved sound at Brick By Brick

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Pentagram (Chile) – Eternal Life of Madness Album Review.

Raymond Melendez — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:44:06 +0000

Artist: Pentagram (Chile) Album: Eternal Life of Madness Genre: Death Thrash Metal Release Date: April 26, 2024 From the deep heart of Santiago, the legendary death-thrash colossus Pentagram (Chile) unleashes their latest saga, “Eternal Life of Madness.” Since their inception in 1985, Pentagram (Chile) has stood as a monolith of chaos and raw power, evoking...

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