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Strain Review: Orange Apricot By Awesome Dope

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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KORPIKLAAN At House Of Blues In San Diego

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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The Death of the Physical Music Format: A Lament for Lost Metal Art

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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The Politics of Metal: How Metal Music Reflects Social and Political Issues

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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Stryper Rocks the Belly Up: A 40-Year Retrospective

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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About Me

Raymond Melendez

Founder / Editor-in-Chief

Raymond Melendez is a multi-talented aficionado of all things entertainment. As the force behind sdmetal.com, MovieFloss, and BeerAlien, he dives into the worlds of heavy metal, film, and craft beer with equal enthusiasm. With his finger on the pulse of these industries, Raymond shares his insights, reviews, and discoveries, making him a go-to source for fans and enthusiasts alike.

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