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Bunch of new clockfaces I published for #PebbleTime2
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Screen size comparison Pebble 2 Duo vs. Pebble Time 2.
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Getting closer to Amerzone finale. The remaster is very well done.
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Desktop mode in Android 16 on Pixel 8 Pro is nice, but does anybody know how to customize it? Wallpapers, taskbar etc.
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Desktop mode in Android 16 on Pixel 8 Pro is nice, but does anybody know how to customize it? Wallpapers, taskbar etc.
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Comfortably Numb aka @numb.comfortab.ly has created a #TrumpTranslator meme generator that shows Trump's actual incoherent words and the #NYTimes (heavily edited to be coherent) translation of those words.
You can create your own Trump statement and translation here:
https://imgflip.com/memegenerator/543796091/Trump-to-NYT-translatorHave fun and please share your results.
#Trump #Incoherent #NewYorkTimes #Journalism #Press #Media #News #Memes #Meme #Humor #Funny
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Comfortably numb I guess. 😄 #pixelthecat #catsonbooks
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Classic Cover: Body Count – “Comfortably Numb” (original by Pink Floyd, and the track features Dave Gilmour)
I am really pleased to see that this track is being released as a single, and hopefully on Body Count's upcoming Merciless album. It was the closer to their recent live show
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Momento #romantictime con la voce sexy di Eddie Vedder ❤️
Roger Waters - Comfortably Numb feat Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #AfternoonShow
Roger Waters, Van Morrison:
🎵 Comfortably Numb (live) -
#BestOf #PinkFloyd 1) Wish you were here 2) Mother 3) Another brick in the wall, Pt.2 4) On the turning away 5) Comfortably numb 6) The Fletcher memorial home 7) Learning to fly 8) The final cut 9) Coming back to life 10) Us and them 11) Side 4, Pt.4: Louder than words 12) High hopes 13) Hey you
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Her... -
80 years ago today, #DavidGilmour, British rock guitarist, and vocalist (#PinkFloyd, 1968-2014 - "Comfortably Numb"), born in Cambridge, England.
#HappyBirthday #80 ⊹₊ ⋆🎂💐🎉 ₊˚⊹ -
https://youtu.be/9JLN581QWxc?si=iVTPyx2ZrSvlg1Xi
Having a musical catchup and got to Roger Waters and his Lockdown Sessions.
I do like this version of Comfortably Numb.
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#musica #rockmusic #progressiverock #rockprogresivo #psychedelicrock #rockpsicodelico
It's only Progressive & Psychedelic Rock.
Oh yeeaaah 💀🎸🤘🎸💀
David Gilmour - Comfortably Numb (Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bythBg2BzFo&si=JJL3xfehhFUjDsZz -
Almost forgot.. its
Pink Floyd SundayAaahhhh aahh I have become..
Comfortably Numb.. -
Let's celebrate music in 2024 by listening to 10 great sounds from this year.
For number 7, Comfortably Numb from band #BodyCount
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVH6YL62_3Q
"We gotta come together or our chances are none"
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#NowPlaying #NowPlaying #Music #SaturdayNightPlaylist
5/
I’m About to Come Alive - Train
As Long As It Matters - Gin Blossoms
The Waiting - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
Only The Good Die Young - Billy Joel
Dedicated To The One I Love - The Mamas & The Papas
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
#Train #GinBlossoms #TomPetty #TheBeatles #MarvinGaye #BillyJoel #TheMamasAndThePapas #PinkFloyd
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#NowPlaying Anathema, "We're Here Because We're Here". Such a powerful, soulful record. Prior to this, I only had a passing interest in Anathema, and my chief memory of them was of them murdering "Comfortably Numb" in a support slot for Porcupine Tree. One fabulous summer day in 2010, though, we were sitting in a friend's garden with some beers, and he put this album on... whether it was the sunshine, the beer or the album - or perhaps all three - I don't know, but I was blown away. #Anathema
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Triple J's Hottest 100 Like a Version Countdown Today - a few of my picks have got placings...
#5 AB Original - Dumb Things (Paul Kelly).
#7 King Stingray - Yellow (Coldplay).
#10 The Wiggles - Elephant (Originally by Tame Impala) (on my reserve list)
#24: Ocean Alley - Breathe in the Air/ Comfortably Numb/ Money (Pink Floyd)
#31: Paul Dempsey - Edge Of Town (Originally by Middle Kids)
#46: The Wombats - Running up that Hill (A Deal with God) (Originally by Kate Bush)
#50: Ball Park Music - Paranoid Android (Originally by Radiohead)
#66: Something For Kate - Cardigan (Originally by Taylor Swift) (on my reserve list)
#69: Blackfella/Whitefella - Bad//Dreems [Ft. Peter Garrett/Mambali/Emily Wurramara] (Originally by Warumpi Band)
No placings for Boy & Bear's Walking on a Dream; the Middle Kids' Don't Dream its Over; and Sarah Blasko's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
But they had some alternatives: #57 Sarah Blasko - Life On Mars?
#92: Boy & Bear [Ft. Annie Hamilton] Don't You (Forget About Me)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-15/hottest-100-like-a-version-triple-j-live-blog/102601090?fbclid=IwAR1aGcc3NA2WFKj-3lUdRi3dlnBdGspjhQbLQjp2W43rNAZ1D3-N0M_5Pe8 #music #likeaversion #triplej
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Moin.
Kennt ihr den Kanal von Kfir Ochaion?
Der interpetiert bekanntes aus Klassik, Pop und Metal auf der Gitarre.
Interessant dabei, die Stimme wird auch mit der Gitarre dargestellt.
Aussergewöhnlich auch verlängerte Versionen berühmter Solis, wie hier Pink Floyds "Comfortably Numb"
Mega.... oder?https://yt.artemislena.eu/watch?v=NF_KGJflC34 #kfir #metal #nowplaying #coversong #pinkfloyd
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Chalice – Divine Spear Review By Grin ReaperRocking the same lineup since 2016, Helsinki foursome Chalice returns to serve up their sophomore offering, Divine Spear. Debut Trembling Crown dropped at the tail-end of 2020, and just over five years later, its follow-up retains Chalice’s essence while evolving the previous album’s rugged character. Where Trembling Crown rumbles with a raucous vigor, Divine Spear more often exudes a silky, polished sheen, enlivening its tracks with slick guitars, a vibrant production, and Jethro Tullian flourishes. The brew may have matured, but the core ingredients remain the same—so let us quaff from the Chalice and see if the draught is divine enough to raise our spears!
Chalice covers a variegated landscape of inspirations on Divine Spear, drawing from the realms of heavy metal and hard rock. Especially refreshing about Chalice’s ingestion of influences is their ability to seamlessly weave homage into their songs. “Hollow Curtain,” for instance, radiates top-Týr charisma throughout verse and chorus, with vocalist Verneri Benjamin Pouttu sustaining notes that echo Heri Joensen’s longship-ready croon. Later in the song, particularly in the solo, the marrow of Iron Maiden crackles with a guitar tone ripped from Brave New World. This modus operandi holds true throughout the album, whether it’s the Ian Anderson flute toots in “Empyrean Liturgy,” the “Aqualung”-coded solo from “Age Ethereal,” or the Pink Floydian psychedelia of “Alioth,” which is redolent of “Comfortably Numb” and patchouli. Despite the diverse calls to other bands, Chalice’s magic on Divine Spear lies in blending inspirations into a cohesive whole, taking the sounds of influences and knitting them into a unified platter informed by muses rather than mimicking them.1
Aiding the lush instrumentation on Divine Spear, Chalice nails the production and mix. The dynamic range boasts an impressive score, and while that doesn’t guarantee a great soundscape,2 it proves true here. Divine Spear sounds incredible throughout its forty-eight minutes, regardless of whether I’m listening in my car, through my headphones, or on my phone speaker.3 The six-string tandem of Mikael Cristian Haavisto and guitarist/vocalist Pouttu is especially arresting, from the twists and chugs of “Dwell of a Stellar Trance” to the acoustic warbles in “Mare Imbrium” and “Empyrean Liturgy.” Chalice’s rhythm section also avails itself niftily, never quite in the spotlight but handily hammering away in service of the songs. Drummer Olli Törrönen rarely reaches fever pitch, but neither is he content to remain planted in the pocket, loosing a quick fill here and a double-kick roll there. No moment ever feels compressed or too busy, and the overarching aural experience goes down as smooth as Joni Adrian Petander’s bass.4
Offsetting the myriad reasons to love Divine Spear, Chalice’s subtle songwriting occasionally suppresses what could be an even better album. Divine Spear is rife with variety, both in pacing and instrumentation, but while satisfyingly spirited moments dot the experience, too often I feel like Chalice holds back rather than capitalizing on big moments. According to the Bandcamp page, the band delivers ‘poignant shifts into cleaner, quieter territory, truly heightening the drama.’ This rings true, but composing livelier moments, particularly on “Empyrean Liturgy” and “Alioth,” could elevate songs by imbuing atmospheres with a contrast that ratchets up tension rather than maintaining a subdued pace for six minutes. And speaking of runtimes, every now and again, song durations on Divine Spear push past what’s needed. Other than “Age Ethereal,” whose eight minutes could be significantly trimmed, Chalice does well not going far past tracks’ expiration dates. Still, tightening them up would engender greater results.
In total, Chalice proves their interpretation of trad metal works as well through a gentler lens as it does on their rough-and-tumble debut. The choruses catch, the riffs hook, and the music feels familiar and novel all at once, eliciting an engaging encounter that rewards multiple listens. A few small adjustments could make an immediate and outsized impact, though I have to emphasize that, even as is, Divine Spear merits a listen. There’s no doubt Chalice possesses a winning recipe, and I hope we don’t have to wait quite so long for their next effort. Until then, Divine Spear’s formulation is plenty Good enough.
Rating: Good!
#2026 #30 #Chalice #DivineSpear #DyingVictimsProductions #Feb26 #FinnishMetal #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JethroTull #PinkFloyd #Review #Reviews #Tyr
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: February 27th, 2026 -
Chalice – Divine Spear Review By Grin ReaperRocking the same lineup since 2016, Helsinki foursome Chalice returns to serve up their sophomore offering, Divine Spear. Debut Trembling Crown dropped at the tail-end of 2020, and just over five years later, its follow-up retains Chalice’s essence while evolving the previous album’s rugged character. Where Trembling Crown rumbles with a raucous vigor, Divine Spear more often exudes a silky, polished sheen, enlivening its tracks with slick guitars, a vibrant production, and Jethro Tullian flourishes. The brew may have matured, but the core ingredients remain the same—so let us quaff from the Chalice and see if the draught is divine enough to raise our spears!
Chalice covers a variegated landscape of inspirations on Divine Spear, drawing from the realms of heavy metal and hard rock. Especially refreshing about Chalice’s ingestion of influences is their ability to seamlessly weave homage into their songs. “Hollow Curtain,” for instance, radiates top-Týr charisma throughout verse and chorus, with vocalist Verneri Benjamin Pouttu sustaining notes that echo Heri Joensen’s longship-ready croon. Later in the song, particularly in the solo, the marrow of Iron Maiden crackles with a guitar tone ripped from Brave New World. This modus operandi holds true throughout the album, whether it’s the Ian Anderson flute toots in “Empyrean Liturgy,” the “Aqualung”-coded solo from “Age Ethereal,” or the Pink Floydian psychedelia of “Alioth,” which is redolent of “Comfortably Numb” and patchouli. Despite the diverse calls to other bands, Chalice’s magic on Divine Spear lies in blending inspirations into a cohesive whole, taking the sounds of influences and knitting them into a unified platter informed by muses rather than mimicking them.1
Aiding the lush instrumentation on Divine Spear, Chalice nails the production and mix. The dynamic range boasts an impressive score, and while that doesn’t guarantee a great soundscape,2 it proves true here. Divine Spear sounds incredible throughout its forty-eight minutes, regardless of whether I’m listening in my car, through my headphones, or on my phone speaker.3 The six-string tandem of Mikael Cristian Haavisto and guitarist/vocalist Pouttu is especially arresting, from the twists and chugs of “Dwell of a Stellar Trance” to the acoustic warbles in “Mare Imbrium” and “Empyrean Liturgy.” Chalice’s rhythm section also avails itself niftily, never quite in the spotlight but handily hammering away in service of the songs. Drummer Olli Törrönen rarely reaches fever pitch, but neither is he content to remain planted in the pocket, loosing a quick fill here and a double-kick roll there. No moment ever feels compressed or too busy, and the overarching aural experience goes down as smooth as Joni Adrian Petander’s bass.4
Offsetting the myriad reasons to love Divine Spear, Chalice’s subtle songwriting occasionally suppresses what could be an even better album. Divine Spear is rife with variety, both in pacing and instrumentation, but while satisfyingly spirited moments dot the experience, too often I feel like Chalice holds back rather than capitalizing on big moments. According to the Bandcamp page, the band delivers ‘poignant shifts into cleaner, quieter territory, truly heightening the drama.’ This rings true, but composing livelier moments, particularly on “Empyrean Liturgy” and “Alioth,” could elevate songs by imbuing atmospheres with a contrast that ratchets up tension rather than maintaining a subdued pace for six minutes. And speaking of runtimes, every now and again, song durations on Divine Spear push past what’s needed. Other than “Age Ethereal,” whose eight minutes could be significantly trimmed, Chalice does well not going far past tracks’ expiration dates. Still, tightening them up would engender greater results.
In total, Chalice proves their interpretation of trad metal works as well through a gentler lens as it does on their rough-and-tumble debut. The choruses catch, the riffs hook, and the music feels familiar and novel all at once, eliciting an engaging encounter that rewards multiple listens. A few small adjustments could make an immediate and outsized impact, though I have to emphasize that, even as is, Divine Spear merits a listen. There’s no doubt Chalice possesses a winning recipe, and I hope we don’t have to wait quite so long for their next effort. Until then, Divine Spear’s formulation is plenty Good enough.
Rating: Good!
#2026 #30 #Chalice #DivineSpear #DyingVictimsProductions #Feb26 #FinnishMetal #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JethroTull #PinkFloyd #Review #Reviews #Tyr
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: February 27th, 2026 -
Chalice – Divine Spear Review By Grin ReaperRocking the same lineup since 2016, Helsinki foursome Chalice returns to serve up their sophomore offering, Divine Spear. Debut Trembling Crown dropped at the tail-end of 2020, and just over five years later, its follow-up retains Chalice’s essence while evolving the previous album’s rugged character. Where Trembling Crown rumbles with a raucous vigor, Divine Spear more often exudes a silky, polished sheen, enlivening its tracks with slick guitars, a vibrant production, and Jethro Tullian flourishes. The brew may have matured, but the core ingredients remain the same—so let us quaff from the Chalice and see if the draught is divine enough to raise our spears!
Chalice covers a variegated landscape of inspirations on Divine Spear, drawing from the realms of heavy metal and hard rock. Especially refreshing about Chalice’s ingestion of influences is their ability to seamlessly weave homage into their songs. “Hollow Curtain,” for instance, radiates top-Týr charisma throughout verse and chorus, with vocalist Verneri Benjamin Pouttu sustaining notes that echo Heri Joensen’s longship-ready croon. Later in the song, particularly in the solo, the marrow of Iron Maiden crackles with a guitar tone ripped from Brave New World. This modus operandi holds true throughout the album, whether it’s the Ian Anderson flute toots in “Empyrean Liturgy,” the “Aqualung”-coded solo from “Age Ethereal,” or the Pink Floydian psychedelia of “Alioth,” which is redolent of “Comfortably Numb” and patchouli. Despite the diverse calls to other bands, Chalice’s magic on Divine Spear lies in blending inspirations into a cohesive whole, taking the sounds of influences and knitting them into a unified platter informed by muses rather than mimicking them.1
Aiding the lush instrumentation on Divine Spear, Chalice nails the production and mix. The dynamic range boasts an impressive score, and while that doesn’t guarantee a great soundscape,2 it proves true here. Divine Spear sounds incredible throughout its forty-eight minutes, regardless of whether I’m listening in my car, through my headphones, or on my phone speaker.3 The six-string tandem of Mikael Cristian Haavisto and guitarist/vocalist Pouttu is especially arresting, from the twists and chugs of “Dwell of a Stellar Trance” to the acoustic warbles in “Mare Imbrium” and “Empyrean Liturgy.” Chalice’s rhythm section also avails itself niftily, never quite in the spotlight but handily hammering away in service of the songs. Drummer Olli Törrönen rarely reaches fever pitch, but neither is he content to remain planted in the pocket, loosing a quick fill here and a double-kick roll there. No moment ever feels compressed or too busy, and the overarching aural experience goes down as smooth as Joni Adrian Petander’s bass.4
Offsetting the myriad reasons to love Divine Spear, Chalice’s subtle songwriting occasionally suppresses what could be an even better album. Divine Spear is rife with variety, both in pacing and instrumentation, but while satisfyingly spirited moments dot the experience, too often I feel like Chalice holds back rather than capitalizing on big moments. According to the Bandcamp page, the band delivers ‘poignant shifts into cleaner, quieter territory, truly heightening the drama.’ This rings true, but composing livelier moments, particularly on “Empyrean Liturgy” and “Alioth,” could elevate songs by imbuing atmospheres with a contrast that ratchets up tension rather than maintaining a subdued pace for six minutes. And speaking of runtimes, every now and again, song durations on Divine Spear push past what’s needed. Other than “Age Ethereal,” whose eight minutes could be significantly trimmed, Chalice does well not going far past tracks’ expiration dates. Still, tightening them up would engender greater results.
In total, Chalice proves their interpretation of trad metal works as well through a gentler lens as it does on their rough-and-tumble debut. The choruses catch, the riffs hook, and the music feels familiar and novel all at once, eliciting an engaging encounter that rewards multiple listens. A few small adjustments could make an immediate and outsized impact, though I have to emphasize that, even as is, Divine Spear merits a listen. There’s no doubt Chalice possesses a winning recipe, and I hope we don’t have to wait quite so long for their next effort. Until then, Divine Spear’s formulation is plenty Good enough.
Rating: Good!
#2026 #30 #Chalice #DivineSpear #DyingVictimsProductions #Feb26 #FinnishMetal #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JethroTull #PinkFloyd #Review #Reviews #Tyr
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: February 27th, 2026 -
Chalice – Divine Spear Review By Grin ReaperRocking the same lineup since 2016, Helsinki foursome Chalice returns to serve up their sophomore offering, Divine Spear. Debut Trembling Crown dropped at the tail-end of 2020, and just over five years later, its follow-up retains Chalice’s essence while evolving the previous album’s rugged character. Where Trembling Crown rumbles with a raucous vigor, Divine Spear more often exudes a silky, polished sheen, enlivening its tracks with slick guitars, a vibrant production, and Jethro Tullian flourishes. The brew may have matured, but the core ingredients remain the same—so let us quaff from the Chalice and see if the draught is divine enough to raise our spears!
Chalice covers a variegated landscape of inspirations on Divine Spear, drawing from the realms of heavy metal and hard rock. Especially refreshing about Chalice’s ingestion of influences is their ability to seamlessly weave homage into their songs. “Hollow Curtain,” for instance, radiates top-Týr charisma throughout verse and chorus, with vocalist Verneri Benjamin Pouttu sustaining notes that echo Heri Joensen’s longship-ready croon. Later in the song, particularly in the solo, the marrow of Iron Maiden crackles with a guitar tone ripped from Brave New World. This modus operandi holds true throughout the album, whether it’s the Ian Anderson flute toots in “Empyrean Liturgy,” the “Aqualung”-coded solo from “Age Ethereal,” or the Pink Floydian psychedelia of “Alioth,” which is redolent of “Comfortably Numb” and patchouli. Despite the diverse calls to other bands, Chalice’s magic on Divine Spear lies in blending inspirations into a cohesive whole, taking the sounds of influences and knitting them into a unified platter informed by muses rather than mimicking them.1
Aiding the lush instrumentation on Divine Spear, Chalice nails the production and mix. The dynamic range boasts an impressive score, and while that doesn’t guarantee a great soundscape,2 it proves true here. Divine Spear sounds incredible throughout its forty-eight minutes, regardless of whether I’m listening in my car, through my headphones, or on my phone speaker.3 The six-string tandem of Mikael Cristian Haavisto and guitarist/vocalist Pouttu is especially arresting, from the twists and chugs of “Dwell of a Stellar Trance” to the acoustic warbles in “Mare Imbrium” and “Empyrean Liturgy.” Chalice’s rhythm section also avails itself niftily, never quite in the spotlight but handily hammering away in service of the songs. Drummer Olli Törrönen rarely reaches fever pitch, but neither is he content to remain planted in the pocket, loosing a quick fill here and a double-kick roll there. No moment ever feels compressed or too busy, and the overarching aural experience goes down as smooth as Joni Adrian Petander’s bass.4
Offsetting the myriad reasons to love Divine Spear, Chalice’s subtle songwriting occasionally suppresses what could be an even better album. Divine Spear is rife with variety, both in pacing and instrumentation, but while satisfyingly spirited moments dot the experience, too often I feel like Chalice holds back rather than capitalizing on big moments. According to the Bandcamp page, the band delivers ‘poignant shifts into cleaner, quieter territory, truly heightening the drama.’ This rings true, but composing livelier moments, particularly on “Empyrean Liturgy” and “Alioth,” could elevate songs by imbuing atmospheres with a contrast that ratchets up tension rather than maintaining a subdued pace for six minutes. And speaking of runtimes, every now and again, song durations on Divine Spear push past what’s needed. Other than “Age Ethereal,” whose eight minutes could be significantly trimmed, Chalice does well not going far past tracks’ expiration dates. Still, tightening them up would engender greater results.
In total, Chalice proves their interpretation of trad metal works as well through a gentler lens as it does on their rough-and-tumble debut. The choruses catch, the riffs hook, and the music feels familiar and novel all at once, eliciting an engaging encounter that rewards multiple listens. A few small adjustments could make an immediate and outsized impact, though I have to emphasize that, even as is, Divine Spear merits a listen. There’s no doubt Chalice possesses a winning recipe, and I hope we don’t have to wait quite so long for their next effort. Until then, Divine Spear’s formulation is plenty Good enough.
Rating: Good!
#2026 #30 #Chalice #DivineSpear #DyingVictimsProductions #Feb26 #FinnishMetal #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JethroTull #PinkFloyd #Review #Reviews #Tyr
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: February 27th, 2026 -
Chalice – Divine Spear Review By Grin ReaperRocking the same lineup since 2016, Helsinki foursome Chalice returns to serve up their sophomore offering, Divine Spear. Debut Trembling Crown dropped at the tail-end of 2020, and just over five years later, its follow-up retains Chalice’s essence while evolving the previous album’s rugged character. Where Trembling Crown rumbles with a raucous vigor, Divine Spear more often exudes a silky, polished sheen, enlivening its tracks with slick guitars, a vibrant production, and Jethro Tullian flourishes. The brew may have matured, but the core ingredients remain the same—so let us quaff from the Chalice and see if the draught is divine enough to raise our spears!
Chalice covers a variegated landscape of inspirations on Divine Spear, drawing from the realms of heavy metal and hard rock. Especially refreshing about Chalice’s ingestion of influences is their ability to seamlessly weave homage into their songs. “Hollow Curtain,” for instance, radiates top-Týr charisma throughout verse and chorus, with vocalist Verneri Benjamin Pouttu sustaining notes that echo Heri Joensen’s longship-ready croon. Later in the song, particularly in the solo, the marrow of Iron Maiden crackles with a guitar tone ripped from Brave New World. This modus operandi holds true throughout the album, whether it’s the Ian Anderson flute toots in “Empyrean Liturgy,” the “Aqualung”-coded solo from “Age Ethereal,” or the Pink Floydian psychedelia of “Alioth,” which is redolent of “Comfortably Numb” and patchouli. Despite the diverse calls to other bands, Chalice’s magic on Divine Spear lies in blending inspirations into a cohesive whole, taking the sounds of influences and knitting them into a unified platter informed by muses rather than mimicking them.1
Aiding the lush instrumentation on Divine Spear, Chalice nails the production and mix. The dynamic range boasts an impressive score, and while that doesn’t guarantee a great soundscape,2 it proves true here. Divine Spear sounds incredible throughout its forty-eight minutes, regardless of whether I’m listening in my car, through my headphones, or on my phone speaker.3 The six-string tandem of Mikael Cristian Haavisto and guitarist/vocalist Pouttu is especially arresting, from the twists and chugs of “Dwell of a Stellar Trance” to the acoustic warbles in “Mare Imbrium” and “Empyrean Liturgy.” Chalice’s rhythm section also avails itself niftily, never quite in the spotlight but handily hammering away in service of the songs. Drummer Olli Törrönen rarely reaches fever pitch, but neither is he content to remain planted in the pocket, loosing a quick fill here and a double-kick roll there. No moment ever feels compressed or too busy, and the overarching aural experience goes down as smooth as Joni Adrian Petander’s bass.4
Offsetting the myriad reasons to love Divine Spear, Chalice’s subtle songwriting occasionally suppresses what could be an even better album. Divine Spear is rife with variety, both in pacing and instrumentation, but while satisfyingly spirited moments dot the experience, too often I feel like Chalice holds back rather than capitalizing on big moments. According to the Bandcamp page, the band delivers ‘poignant shifts into cleaner, quieter territory, truly heightening the drama.’ This rings true, but composing livelier moments, particularly on “Empyrean Liturgy” and “Alioth,” could elevate songs by imbuing atmospheres with a contrast that ratchets up tension rather than maintaining a subdued pace for six minutes. And speaking of runtimes, every now and again, song durations on Divine Spear push past what’s needed. Other than “Age Ethereal,” whose eight minutes could be significantly trimmed, Chalice does well not going far past tracks’ expiration dates. Still, tightening them up would engender greater results.
In total, Chalice proves their interpretation of trad metal works as well through a gentler lens as it does on their rough-and-tumble debut. The choruses catch, the riffs hook, and the music feels familiar and novel all at once, eliciting an engaging encounter that rewards multiple listens. A few small adjustments could make an immediate and outsized impact, though I have to emphasize that, even as is, Divine Spear merits a listen. There’s no doubt Chalice possesses a winning recipe, and I hope we don’t have to wait quite so long for their next effort. Until then, Divine Spear’s formulation is plenty Good enough.
Rating: Good!
#2026 #30 #Chalice #DivineSpear #DyingVictimsProductions #Feb26 #FinnishMetal #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JethroTull #PinkFloyd #Review #Reviews #Tyr
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: February 27th, 2026 -
How Soon Is Now?
6–9 minutesI wasted almost ten minutes of my life this morning… time I’ll never get back! I was trying to prove to a website that I am not a (enter expletive of choice!) robot!
I clicked on every blurry square containing a (more swear words!) “hydrant” until my eyes were crossed and my fuse was blown!
It’s another 21st-century glitch: we spend our days proving our humanity to a mindless interface, only to spend our evenings trying to find human connection… inside another one.
If you’ve been following my Citizen Jane Field Guides™️, you’ll know I’ve been railing against the Syndicate – those 10 global giants that want to own your pantry and your plate.
But now, they’ve set their sights on something much more valuable (and far more sinister).
They’ve started mining our loneliness. And in 2026, business is booming….
I. The Silicon Soulmate 📱💘
There’s a specific kind of quiet that’s settled over the world in recent years. Whether you’re in a pub in Glasgow or a coffee shop in Seattle, look around you. Half the people are “connected” to someone who doesn’t actually exist.
We’re seeing a massive rise in “AI Companions” – especially among young men. The pitch is seductive: a partner who never argues, won’t complain about the toilet seat and is programmed to find your every “dad joke” hilarious!
But it’s a trap.
The Syndicate is selling “frictionless” intimacy because real human connection is… messy. They’ve replaced the “I am human and I need to be loved” ache with a subscription-based “I am a user and I need to be validated” loop. 🔁
II. The Silicon Shrink 💻💭
Then there’s the AI Therapist. A personal pet peeve of mine.
In early 2026, a survey found that 51% of young people now find it “easy” to discuss personal issues with a chatbot, while only 37% feel the same about talking to a psychologist. Why? Because the bot is “always there.” But “always there” is just code for “doesn’t actually exist”. We’re trading the growth that comes from real-world judgement and boundaries for a script refined in a Silicon Valley lab.
I recently read an article about a smart “Longevity Mirror” that uses facial recognition to tell you if you’re stressed. I mean, honestly? I don’t know about you but, I don’t need a £500 motherboard behind a piece of glass to tell me I’m grumpy before my first coffee! ☕
We’re outsourcing our deepest vulnerabilities to an algorithm that understands our biometrics… but not our humanity. It’s another technical “solution” to a human problem – like trying to get warm by sitting next to a picture of a fire. It looks alright, but it won’t keep you warm. 🔥
We’re trading the messy, healing power of being truly ‘seen’ by another person for the safety of a mirror that only reflects what the code tells it to. Besides, if a chatbot gives you bad advice, who is responsible? A line of code? A terms-and-conditions tick box? The Syndicate loves AI therapy because you can’t sue an algorithm for a lack of empathy!
III. The Social Recession 👫📉
In 2026, finding love or friendship is treated as a problem for artificial intelligence to “solve”. We’re relying on data analysis rather than chance encounter.
The result? A “Social Recession“.
This isn’t just about being a bit lonely; it’s a total crash in our social stocks. We’ve forgotten how to be awkward. We’ve forgotten how to handle the silence on a first date or the vulnerability of asking a neighbour for a cup of sugar. We’ve traded the security of real-world neighbours and friends for “digital credits” and “likes” (that have zero value when your car breaks down or your heart gets broken!).
For my older readers, you might remember a time when a “friend” was someone you actually saw in 3D… not just a glowing dot on a screen. For the younger “Rebels” reading this: the Syndicate wants you isolated. An isolated person is a perfect consumer. They don’t start movements… they refresh their feeds. 📱
IV. The Heir of Nothing in Particular ⛔️👥
This isn’t just a Gen X grumble about “kids these days.” It’s a full-blown heist of the future! The Syndicate is selling “frictionless” intimacy to a generation that hasn’t yet been given the chance to learn that friction is where growth happens.
Recent data shows that nearly 70% of teenagers have experimented with AI companions. Why? Because the bot is “safe.” It doesn’t judge, it doesn’t have a bad day and it never pushes back. But, when a teenager spends their formative years talking to a bot programmed to find them perfect, they aren’t learning how to navigate the beautiful, bumpy reality of another person… they’re stuck in a digital hall of mirrors.
They are “Social Offloading” – using AI to draft the hard texts and dodge the uncomfortable heavy lifting of real-world confrontation. We’re handing the future a set of tools that skips the “hard parts” of being human. If you offload every difficult chat to an algorithm, you never get to build the muscle memory for a real-world heart-to-heart.
The Syndicate isn’t just tracking our data; they’re trying to sell us a physical placeholder for a friend. Take the ‘Ami‘ – a 2026 desktop gadget that houses an AI ‘soulmate’ in a box. It’s the ultimate Syndicate con: we’ve traded the messy reality of a person (who might let us down) for a £300 OLED screen (that’s programmed to never leave). We’re replacing a pulse with a power-cord.
The Citizen Jane Field Guide™️ (The Connection Rebellion) ✊✨
Taking back our social autonomy is the most radical thing we can do this week. As it’s Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s break the simulation with som real “Action”:
- The “Just Be Yourself” Challenge: Go and talk to a real person without a “script”. It’s okay to be a bit awkward. Don’t worry if you stumble over your words. It’s a revolutionary act to be imperfect in an “optimised” world! 💬💪
- The “Script-free” Conversation: If you have a difficut text to send or a hard conversation to have, don’t use AI to draft it. Don’t ask a bot to make it “polite” or 2professional”. Let it be messy. Let it be human. The growth isn’t in the resolution – it’s in the raw nerves of hitting ‘send’ on your own thoughts. 💭📡
- The “Eye Contact” Protocol: Next time you’re at the till, look at the human cashier. Not the card machine, not your phone – the person. Say “thank you”. Like you mean it. 👀🙌
- The Analogue Invite: Call someone. Yes, with your voice. The Syndicate hates it when we use our actual vocal cords – it’s much harder for an algorithm to harvest data from a real, spontaneous laugh than a “LOL” text. 📞😂
- The “Unfiltered” Mentorship: For the older Rebels, offer to teach a younger person a “useless” skill (like bleeding a radiator or baking a proper loaf of bread). For the younger Rebels, ask a “Human Elder” for advice instead of Googling it. Wisdom should be free! 💡🎁
- The “No-Star” Review: Find a local shop or a park bench that isn’t on a “Top 10” list. Just sit there. Don’t review it, don’t photograph it, and don’t “check in.” Enjoy a moment that belongs only to you. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- The “Just Because” Gathering: Invite a friend over for absolutely no reason. No “networking,” no “content creation.” And NO SMARTPHONE SCROLLING! Just sit in a room together and… exist. 🍻💬
Join the Rebellion ✊✌️
The Empire wants us “Comfortably Numb”, digitally tethered and – most importantly – predictable. They want our loneliness to be another line item on a spreadsheet. But “Rebellions are built on hope”… and hope is a human invention, not a digital one.
Your Mission: Do one thing today that would make an algorithm crash. Be inconvenient. Be spontaneous. Be “un-optimisable”.
To my fellow Gen Xers: Be the human elder. Offer the awkward, un-optimised connection that a screen can’t mimic. Show them that a real friend is worth the “friction”!
To the younger Rebels: Don’t let the Syndicate convince you that you’re too “fragile” for the real world. Your raw nerves are a superpower, not a bug in the system. Reclaim the mess. Reclaim the silence. Reclaim each other!
What was the last messy, unscripted human moment that made you feel actually alive? I’m talking about those beautifully awkward interactions that a robot could never simulate because there was no “Correct Response” button. Please share them with me in the comments. (Bonus points if you both ended up laughing at how weird it was!) 👇
Let’s keep the resistance going… ✌️✊
Citizen Jane x ✌️
Need a Real Human to Talk To? 📞
- UK: Call Samaritans for free at 116 123 anytime.
- US: Access the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline through local crisis services.
- Global: Find a local helpline via Befrienders Worldwide or IASP.
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