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Ein Fan der unsichtbaren allmächtigen Wesen hat mal wieder ganz tief in die Tasche gegriffen und mal eben 23 000000€ für eine Staute einer Sagengestalt die einen Gottessohn geboren haben soll. Mit dem vielen Geld hätte man viele sinnvolle und schöne Dinge finanzieren können.

Rekord: Die größte Marienstatue Europas steht in Polen

Mehr als 55 Meter hoch und damit unübersehbar: In Polen ist eine gigantische Marienfigur eingeweiht worden. Die Riesenstatue aus Beton hat jedoch nicht nur Fans.

https://www.dw.com/de/polen-marienstatue-katholische-kirche-torun-warschau-jesus-figur-rio-de-janeiro-roman-karkosik/a-78383770

#Polen #Religion #ReligiöserWahn #Statue #Marienfigur #KeinGott #Atheist

Wieder einmal ein unschönes Beispiel dafür das Religionen immer noch die größten Übel auf unserem Planeten sind.

Vor allem Monotheistische Weltanschauungen scheinen zu Diktatur, Unterdrückung und Willkürherrschaft zu führen.

Gut das Europa diese Plage seit dem Mittelalter größtenteils überwunden hat. Hoffen wir das es so bleibt.

Die meisten Afghanen haben nichts zu feiern

Vor fünf Jahren übernahmen die Taliban wieder die Macht in Afghanistan. Während sie heute ihren Sieg feiern, hat für den Großteil der Bevölkerung damit eine aussichtslose Zeit begonnen.

https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/fuenf-jahre-taliban-herrschaft-100.html

#Afghanistan #Taliban #Religion #Mittelalter #Glaube #KeinGott #Atheist

Hailing from the East Frisian Island of Spiekeroog, German death metallers Temple of Dread have been kicking around since 2017. After 2019 debut LP, Blood Carving Mantras, the illustrious Holdeneye saw fit to review their sophomore effort, World Sacrifice, in 2020. He commended them for their ferocity and adherence to the olde ways, but he would have liked to see a bit more variation in tempo and songcraft. In the intervening six years, Temple of Dread have grown from a three-piece to a fivesome and have released an additional three albums, all of which we seem to have missed. Did they take Holdeneye’s criticisms to heart, or can we expect another nonstop onslaught of old school death metal?

One thing is certain: these guys still spend most of their time extolling the early works of Death and other early scene heavyweights. Jens Finger shouts and bellows vitriol over the proceedings, lending a thrashy flair to Dreadspawn Dominion. “Artisan of Oblivion” and “Dreadspawn Dominion” see axe men Markus Bünnemeyer and Daniel Maurer setting fire to their fretboards with furious tremolos and technical riffcraft. “Born to Rot” boasts a powerful mid-paced chug, while “Blood Pyre” all but incites a circle pit through Jӧrg Uken’s muscular kit work. Uken is also responsible for production, which, while a little crowded, does allow each instrument to be heard easily. This is comes in clutch on closer “Infernal Eternity,” where Andi Bauer’s bass drips with overpowering malice. Truly a case where less is more, Bauer doesn’t perform any noodly Atheistic wankery, but ensures every note is absolutely menacing.

According to the promo material, Temple of Dread began expanding their sonic palette, as well as experimenting with cinematic elements, beginning with 2023’s Beyond Acheron. Dreadspawn Dominion continues that work. The main riff in “Death March” boasts an evil, blackened edge, bringing a gothic feel to its Nile-esque rituality. “Hybrid Horde Eternal” and “Scorched by Cosmic Fire” both employ synths—courtesy of Uken—to weave a dark, cosmic atmosphere. Potentially to Holdeneye’s delight, with the exception of barn burners like “Rites of Blasphemy” and the title track, much of Dreadspawn Dominion oscillates between fast and mid-paced, repeatedly building and releasing tension in what is objectively a more mature and nuanced compositional style. This is largely successful, except on “Hybrid Horde Eternal,” where Finger’s vocal rigidity or consistency is at odds with its doomy midpoint. Although not terribly common, this isn’t the only instance where Finger’s seemingly narrow range hampers or fails to capitalize on an otherwise poignant moment (“Death March,” “Scorched by Cosmic Fire”).

At just over 40 minutes, Dreadspawn Dominion is right in the pocket for ideal engagement. While I wouldn’t accuse Temple of Dread of bloat, there are a few moments where pacing struggles. The album seems to sag a bit in the middle—“Blood Pyre” and “Scorched by Cosmic Fire,” in particular—and struggles to clinch a solid ending. While “Infernal Eternity” sports a sick, slow gallop and its solo and rhythm section complement each other excellently, nearly its entire back half is devoted to an atmospheric and synth-laden outro that, so late in the album, blunts what could have been a strong ending. Along with “Artisan of Oblivion,” the album closer also suffers from a few riffs that last just a couple measures too long and ultimately fall flat.

Death metal is a hard genre to excel in, especially when idolizing its progenitors. Temple of Dread do an admirable job, and their forays into other genres and atmospherics help to separate them from the rest of the cesspool. While not groundbreaking, Dreadspawn Dominion is a solid record, especially for a band pumping out albums almost yearly. Temple of Dread have the beginnings of a truly killer formula here, but a little more refinement and attention to pacing could pay exponential dividends on future efforts.

Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Testimony Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: August 7th, 2026

Papst erlässt neues Grundgesetz für den Vatikan

Neue Regeln für den kleinsten Staat der Welt: Leo XIV. legt ein neues Grundgesetz für den Vatikan vor. Gestärkt wird die Präsidentin.

In dem religiös fundamentalistischen Kleinstaat mitten in Europa erlässt das von einer Männerclique ernannte Oberhaupt ein neues Grundgesetz.

Der feuchte Traum jedes rechtskonservativen/rechtsradikalen Politikers.

https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/papst-leo-xiv-erlaesst-neues-grundgesetz-fuer-den-vatikan-a-57c3b7cd-8b39-41f7-bd83-943eead79569

#Religion #religiös #fundamentalistisch #Katholisch #Kirche #KeinGott #Atheist
#Grundgesetz

The #Takanawa #Catholic #Church just called the police on me. The police were very nice and understanding and let me go after a brief talk.

I have been seeking #Justice after being assaulted by the guards at Hope Services ( a catholic charity), in #Kona #Hawaii . Several other #homeless people had confided in me that they were being abused, but did not dare speak out, for fear of further violence. Also, they depend upon the charity for food.

I approached the catholic leaders politely in Kona, and they did not take responsibility. Then I moved to #Tokyo seeking political asylum.

I approached Mr. Takaii, a priest at the #Meguro Catholic Church, and asked for answers concerning the abuse. Mr. Takaii told me that he did not speak any English, though we had been talking in English for a few days, and he speaks English fluently.

After persistently and politely raising questions with the Takanawa church, I kept being stonewalled. I still have questions about why they cannot feed me 3 meals a day, turning me away hungry, though they just held a fundraiser for #hungry people in the Philippines. The priest, Mr. Noguchi harshly told me to go back to America.

Just now, I returned to Takanawa church from the police station, and Mr. Noguchi handed me a letter from Mr. Wataru Suematsu, the parish leader, banning me from church, and threatening police action.

I intend to get justice for me, and for other people the Catholic Church continues to abuse.

The Catholic Church is doing something shady with the money, as it is a lavishly constructed church, with a big attendance on weekends, and collects a lot of money.

The Catholic Church is an organization by and for, old white men. They will always elect an old white man as #pope ( now available in American flavor ). A 39 year old Japanese woman will never be pope.

The organization was funded by loot from #colonial #genocide, which it continues to hold on to, and continue as a big mind-manipulating business. Even as pope after pope apologizes for the atrocities of the church, the abuses continue.

Pope Leo has called for #peace though he has not yet asked his followers to resign from the #military which would be a real follow through.

People of the world, from countries that the church looted and impoverished, are rising up and demanding #reparations

There’s so much blood on the hands of the church, that the pope’s crocodile tears are not enough to wash them away. Empty words are not enough. People demand to be made whole.

Please boost this message, to hold the church accountable.

https://rant.li/ashwin/why-i-am-also-not-a-christian

#Atheist #agnostic #secular #religion #corruption #SocialJustice #bible #christ #christian #jesus #christianity #abuse

Religiöse Belästigung bei NDR Info.

Klick, ...........

#Kirche #Radio #Religion #Missionierung #KeinGott #Atheist

Mal wieder ein Beispiel dafür das man Kinder und Jugendliche von Religion und Berufsreligösen Menschen fernhalten sollte. Religion sollte meiner Meinung erst ab 18 Jahren erlaubt sein

Studie zu Missbrauch im Bistum Hildesheim: 84 weitere mutmaßliche Täter

" Das Ausmaß des sexuellen Missbrauchs an Kirchenmitgliedern innerhalb des Bistums Hildesheim ist wohl größer als bisher bekannt. "

#Hildesheim #Bistum #Mißbrauch #Vergewaltigung #Folter #Kinder #Jugendliche #Religion #Kirche #Katholisch #Jugendschutz #KeinGott #Atheist

"SOUR JESUS." #sculpture #sculptures #sculptor #sculptors #sculpting #clay #dellarobiaclay #sculptingwithclay #claysculpting #antireligious #nonreligious #atheist #atheism #unholytrinity #trinity #religiousimagery #gold #golden #sunset #sunlight #warmsunlight #wallpaper #shadow #lightandshadow #shadows #shadowing #1990s #twentiethcentury #shocking #unholy #horror #horrifying #art #artist #arting #makingart

Religiöse Indoktrination von Kindern & Jugendlichen, so zieht man sich die nächste Generation religiöser Nationalisten heran. Wer den Inhalt religiöser Schriften für bare Münze nimmt dem kann man auch noch ganz andere Sachen einreden.

Man sollte Kinder & Jugendliche generell von Religion und religiösen Fachpersonal fernhalten. Das würde sehr viel Leid vermeiden.

»Unverzichtbares literarisches Werk« In Texas wird die Bibel zur Pflichtlektüre für Schüler
Jesu Botschaft im Klassenzimmer: Im US-Bundesstaat Texas müssen Schüler in Zukunft die Bibel lesen. Kritiker sehen die Trennung von Staat und Kirche gefährdet. "

https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/bildung/usa-in-texas-wird-die-bibel-zur-pflichtlektuere-fuer-schueler-a-92f4c41d-13e3-46f1-bbfe-8a63ad8f1f8c

#Religion #Schule #Indoktrination #Kinder #Jugendliche #KeinGott #Atheist #Kirche

"Sour Jesus." Della Robia Clay, spray-painted gold. 1995. #sculpture #sculptures #religious #sacrilegious #sunshine #shadow #shadows #art #artwork #sculptor #sculpting #ovenbaked #trinity #thetrinity #1990s #twentiethcentury #artwork #artworks #mixedmedia #sunlightandshadow #goodwithoutgod #atheist #atheism #modernatheism #atheists #dellarobiaclay #clay #clay #sculptingwithclay

@haiku_shelf

das es immer noch Eltern gibt die ihre Kinder den Anhängern der allmächtigen ausgedachten Wesen anvertrauen ist einfach unverständlich.

Es ist doch mittlerweile jeden bekannt das es dort zu sexueller Belästigung, Missbrauch, Vergewaltigungen und Folter kommt und diese selten bis nie Strafrechtlich aufgearbeitete werden oder die Täter zu angemessenen verurteilt werden.

Man sollte Kinder und Jugendliche vor religiösen Menschen und Religion schützen indem man Religion erst ab 18 Jahren erlaubt.

#Kirche #Religion #KatholischeKirche #Folter #Mißbrauch #Vergewaltigung #Priester #Bischöfe #Vertuschung #Kinder #Jugendliche #KeinGott #Atheist

Wenn die Anhänger der unsichtbaren erfundenen Wesen sich anmaßen mehr zu Wissen als Ärzte und Medizinische Forschung und der Gesundheitsminister ein Schwurbler ist dann kommt es eben zu solchen Zwischenfällen.

Vor wenigen Wochen erst hat das Pentagon die Impfvorgaben für seine Streitkräfte aufgeweicht. Nun sollen etwa 160 Soldaten auf einem Stützpunkt an Grippe erkrankt sein. Die Lockerung wurde zuvor kritisiert.

" Brisant ist der Fall, weil das Pentagon erst im April die verpflichtende Grippeschutzimpfung für Soldaten abgeschafft hatte, unter anderem aus religiösen Gründen. "

https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/usa-grippeausbruch-auf-militaerbasis-zwei-monate-nach-streichung-der-verpflichtenden-impfung-a-c4447484-8487-4302-875e-ac22c51aa2c3

#Grippe #Impfung #Impfen #Religion #Religioten #Wissenschaft #Medizin #USA #US #KeinGott #Atheist #Fundamentalisten

@skeptix_ev

diese armen Menschen haben religiöse Wahnvorstellungen und gehören in Behandlung, werden aber stattdessen von Macht und Geldgierigen Geschäftemachern ausgenutzt.

Ich denke wenn man wollte dann könnte man da sicherlich Gerichtlich gegen vorgehen.

#Wahnvorstellungen #Religion #KeinGott #Marienerscheinungen #Halluzinationen #Atheist

sieh an, sieh an,
Im Katholischen Spanien sind Gerichtsverfahren gegen die Angestellten der Katholischen Kirche zeitnah möglich.
Diese reagiert erwartungsgemäß wie immer, Vertuschung und Untätigkeit.

72 Jahre Haft gefordert: Pfarrer in Spanien wegen vierfacher Vergewaltigung vor Gericht

" Der katholische Priester aus Málaga soll vier junge Frauen unter Drogen gesetzt, missbraucht und sie dabei gefilmt haben. Dessen Ex-Freundin fand die Aufnahmen, Kirche und Bischof von Málaga blieben aber untätig. Ein weiterer Missbrauchsfall mit Vertuschung wird in Valencia gegen eine Schule des Opus Dei verhandelt. "

https://www.costanachrichten.com/costa-del-sol/72-jahre-haft-gefordert-pfarrer-in-spanien-wegen-vierfacher-vergewaltigung-vor-gericht-in-malaga-94323645.html

#Spanien #Katholisch #Kirche #Pfarrer #Bischof #Vertuschung #Untätigkeit #Folter #Vergewaltigung #Mißbrauch #Religion #KeinGott #Atheist

I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science

I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science

I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science

I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science

I have been an Atheist the majority of my life, but I still enjoy celebrating holidays. Christmas, 1973. #atheist #atheists #atheism #goodwithoutgod #withoutgod #withoutgods #goodwithoutgods #noreligion #eschewreligion #religionissuperstition #superstition #humansuperstition #foolishsuperstition #superstitions #humansuperstitions #christianbullying #christianbullies #christmas #holiday #holidays #wintersolstice #solstice #yule #kwanzaa #hanukkah #stluciaday #boxingday #science

An allen Ecken und Kanten fehlt das Geld und es wird gekürzt, vor allem bei denen die sowieso schon nicht viel haben.

Aber für die Werbeveranstaltungen der Anhänger der unsichtbaren ausgedachten Wesen ist immer genügend Kohle vorhanden.

Evangelischer Kirchentag in Düsseldorf 2027
Geldübergabe vor dem Altar

" Nach der Zusage von 5,8 Millionen Euro durch die Stadt Düsseldorf unterstützt nun auch das Land Nordrhein-Westfalen den Evangelischen Kirchentag im Mai 2027 in Düsseldorf mit zusätzlich sieben Millionen Euro aus Steuermitteln. "

https://hpd.de/artikel/gelduebergabe-dem-altar-24061

#Kirchentag #Sozialabbau #Geld #Kirchen #Subventionen #Christen #KeinGott #Atheist #Düsseldorf

In Würzburg wird wiedermal eine Werbeveranstaltung für die Katholische Kirche großzügig von meinen Steuergelder mitfinanziert.
Überall heißt es der Staat muß sparen und hier wird Geld zum Fenster heraus geworfen das an anderer Stelle gebraucht wird.

Glaubens-Event auf Staatskosten

https://overton-magazin.de/top-story/glaubens-event-auf-staatskosten/

#Kirchtag #Würzburg #Steuergeld #Kirche #Staat #Verschwendung #Katholisch #Christen #KeinGott #Atheist

@sternentau

um ethisch-moralische korrekt und humanistisch zu handeln brauche ich keine unsichtbaren ausgedachten Wesen die mich beobachten und bestrafen sondern nur meinen gesunden Menschenverstand.

sorry, ........

#Atheist #KeinGott

Even though I've been an Atheist over fifty of my seventy-odd years, I still love Christmas Eve with family and friends. Non-believers are allowed to be sentimental about traditions and holidays, too. 1973. #christmas #holiday #holidays #tradition #traditions #sentimental #celebrate #christmaseve #wintersolstice #winterholidays #Yule #Dongzhi #Yalda #Soyal #Saturnalia #StLuciasDay #boxingday #atheist #atheist #atheism #goodwithoutgod #atheistsrock #family #familygathering #familyandfriends

Even though I've been an Atheist over fifty of my seventy-odd years, I still love Christmas Eve with family and friends. Non-believers are allowed to be sentimental about traditions and holidays, too. 1973. #christmas #holiday #holidays #tradition #traditions #sentimental #celebrate #christmaseve #wintersolstice #winterholidays #Yule #Dongzhi #Yalda #Soyal #Saturnalia #StLuciasDay #boxingday #atheist #atheist #atheism #goodwithoutgod #atheistsrock #family #familygathering #familyandfriends

Even though I've been an Atheist over fifty of my seventy-odd years, I still love Christmas Eve with family and friends. Non-believers are allowed to be sentimental about traditions and holidays, too. 1973. #christmas #holiday #holidays #tradition #traditions #sentimental #celebrate #christmaseve #wintersolstice #winterholidays #Yule #Dongzhi #Yalda #Soyal #Saturnalia #StLuciasDay #boxingday #atheist #atheist #atheism #goodwithoutgod #atheistsrock #family #familygathering #familyandfriends

Even though I've been an Atheist over fifty of my seventy-odd years, I still love Christmas Eve with family and friends. Non-believers are allowed to be sentimental about traditions and holidays, too. 1973. #christmas #holiday #holidays #tradition #traditions #sentimental #celebrate #christmaseve #wintersolstice #winterholidays #Yule #Dongzhi #Yalda #Soyal #Saturnalia #StLuciasDay #boxingday #atheist #atheist #atheism #goodwithoutgod #atheistsrock #family #familygathering #familyandfriends

Even though I've been an Atheist over fifty of my seventy-odd years, I still love Christmas Eve with family and friends. Non-believers are allowed to be sentimental about traditions and holidays, too. 1973. #christmas #holiday #holidays #tradition #traditions #sentimental #celebrate #christmaseve #wintersolstice #winterholidays #Yule #Dongzhi #Yalda #Soyal #Saturnalia #StLuciasDay #boxingday #atheist #atheist #atheism #goodwithoutgod #atheistsrock #family #familygathering #familyandfriends

Auf die Idee kommen unsere Freunde der ausgedachten unsichtbaren Wesen hier in Deutschland bestimmt auch noch.
Ihr Hinrichtungs- und Folterinstrument ist ja schon oft genug im Öffentlichen Raum zu sehen

USA
Texas: Zehn Gebote in jedem Klassenzimmer

https://hpd.de/artikel/texas-zehn-gebote-jedem-klassenzimmer-24030

#USA #ReligiöseFundamentalisten #Christen #Texas #Gebote #KeinGott #Atheist

Seems like the Filtration system is overburdened once again. Normally, my minions have to scavenge much longer to pick things up this early in the year, but 2026 is proving to be rich in moderately precious metallic ore. That just means I gotta push my team even harder to pull greater loads of filth from the ducts!

As I send them in for yet another round, please enjoy the spoils thus far exploited. BEHOLD!

Kenstrosity’s Tattered Tome

Overtoun // Death Drive Anthropology [February 13th, 2026 – Time to Kill Records]

Chilean progressive death thrash outfit Overtoun is what you get when you mix old school Death and Atheist with the proggier side of Pestilence, then amp the thrash up by a half turn. At a lofty 50 minutes, you’d expect third release Death Drive Anthropology to drag on, but to make that assumption is to criminally underestimate Overtoun’s creativity and versatility. Opening up the throttle in fine form, the one-two punch of “What Unites All (ft. Max Phelps) and “The Final Beat” manages to encompass many of these Chileans’ songwriting and performance skills in a scant 10 minutes. More introspective, nuanced songwriting takes center stage throughout Anthropology’s midsection, balancing smart melodies and minimalist atmosphere with complex guitar layering, proggy structures, and shreddy wizardry (“Dur Khrod,” “Jade, Gold, Obsidian,” “Yurei,” “Weeping”). The three-part “The Waves Suite” suite adds a mystical character to the affair that blends remarkably well with Overtoun’s more overt political messaging and emotional textures, which helps carry the record through its lengthy runtime without causing fatigue. It’s a neat record that’s modestly blemished by a bass presence that begs for more weight and wildness, especially considering the raw talent on hand. Nonetheless, if you’re looking for a creative, thoughtful, and sophisticated entry into the death/thrash progosphere, Death Drive Anthropology makes a strong case.

Andy-War-Hall’s Primordial Pick-Up

The Grand Myth // Of Vultures and Dragons [February 26th, 2026 – Suncrusher Recordings]

I have a grossly limited capacity for seriousness. Yeah, I like my death metal progressive, technical, and thoughtful, much the way Brandon Bordman’s The Grand Myth deliver it on their latest record, Of Vultures and Dragons, but sometimes I just want fun, too. Of Vultures and Dragons, an adaptation of Ethan Pettus’ novel series Primitive War1 in which a rescue team searches a Vietnamese jungle for a missing platoon of Green Berets and fights for their lives against dinosaurs, has fun in spades. Utilizing a many-layered guitar attack (“Symbiotic Death”), shifting and propulsive rhythms (“Through the River Styx”), a wide cast of voice actors for brief narrative bits2 and surprisingly bright tones (“Agony”), The Grand Myth’s approach to progressive death metal isn’t revolutionary, but it’s deeply refreshing and engaging regardless. Though an absolute blast, The Grand Myth doesn’t spew embarrassingly stupid levels of campiness with their sci-fi dinosaur theming like Victorius. Rather, Of Vultures and Dragons can be fairly emotionally effective at times thanks to Bordman’s emotive clean/harsh vocals and elaborate soloing (“Pyre,” “Agony”). Nobody asks about your favorite dinosaur anymore,3 so feed your inner kid with The Grand Myth’s Of Vultures and Dragons now!

Saunders’ Sunken Shards

Puscifer// Normal Isn’t [February 6th, 2026 – Alchemy Recordings]

After losing track of recent offerings, I reacquainted myself with the latest LP from Puscifer, leaving me pleasantly surprised in the aftermath. The project featuring Tool/A Perfect Circle frontman Maynard James Keenan returned for their first hit out since 2020’s Existential Reckoning. Normal Isn’t finds the shape-shifting project embracing its quirky, gothy industrial rock and electronic elements through an angsty filter of guitar-driven arty rock, post-punk, and infectious songcraft. Age should not weary Maynard, as he still sounds angry, cynical, and on point vocally through a mostly engaging, catchy bag of tunes. The dueling vocal melodies with collaborator Carina Round’s ghostly singing work a treat amidst jittery beats, angular riffs and strong electronic overtones. Rhythmically, it is an interesting ride, drummer Gunnar Olsen putting in a top-notch performance, while there is a vaguely progressive edge underlying the hook-centric songwriting. Opener “Thrust” sets the album in motion with sticky hooks, a darkly humorous, unhinged Maynard performance, and a dose of spite. Other key highlights include “Bad Wolf,” “Self Evident,” “A Public Stoning,” and “ImpetuoUs.” Puscifer made a fine return with Normal Isn’t.

Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows // Inexorable Opposites [February 6th, 2026 – Magnetic Eye Records]

You’ve gotta love a sneaky name drop from our trusty commentariat. It has led to many great discoveries over the years. On this occasion, one of our dear commenters enlightened me to Melbourne psych-blues-doomers Jack Harlon & the Dead Crows with fourth LP, Inexorable Opposites. And it didn’t take long absorbing this latest slab of rustic Aussie coolness to be struck by the album’s slow-burning, addictive power, and gritty tones. Boasting an expansive, rugged sound built on layers of distortion and a weighty blend of psych-drenched blues and doom heaviness. Jack Harlon & the Dead Crows features old school, outlaw-driven lyrical content from mastermind and vocalist/guitarist Tim Coutts-Smith, meshing fictional tales of woe and adventure of character Jack Harlon, with relatable real-life struggles. Through the fuzz, thick jammy vibes, and Coutts-Smith distorted, menacing Aussie drawl, catchy songcraft shines through the muck and psych haze. From the tense, stoner-infected grit and catchy hooks of opener “Moss,” through to the stormy outback balladry of closer “To Die,” Inexorable Opposites is a hard-hitting, riffy delight, further evidenced through scorched earth, infectious cuts like “Venomous,” “Seer,” and the trippy, drug-addled “Mt. Macedon.”

Grin Reaper’s Reaped Recluse

Cold Communion // Monuments to Ruin [February 13th, 2026 – Self Released]

Melodic death/doom isn’t a genre I dabble in often, but every now and again, one of its bands thwarts my defenses and wraps their tendrils around my precious listening time. Durham, North Carolina’s Cold Communion is one such band, featuring Barre Gambling (Daylight Dies) on guitar and Tim Rowland (Alchemy of Flesh, Silent Vigil) on everything else. If that sounds like an unfair split, take a spin and reassess, because Gambling’s performance defines Cold Communion’s melancholic character as much as Rowland’s emotive growl. Forgoing any long-form doom epics, Monuments to Ruin’s longest song comes in at five-and-a-half minutes, with the entire album clocking just forty-five. It’s a tidy platter, and both in song composition and mood shares ample common ground with Finnish sadbois Insomnium. Besides Monuments’ superior production, songs like “A Stillness Survival” and “When the Light Breaks” wouldn’t feel out of place on Across the Dark or One for Sorrow. And despite the somber trappings one might expect from doom-adjacency, there’s plenty of lively riffing and solos to find across Monuments to Ruin, adding a touch of boom to the gloom. In the end, Cold Communion doesn’t reinvent the genre or break new ground, but Monuments to Ruin offers a comfy chair by the fireside on a freezing cold day, and I’m perfectly content with that.

Mossgiver // Renewer [February 6th, 2026 – Sij MusicArt]

Atmospheric black metal often contrasts the beautiful with the bestial, typically prioritizing moods over hooks. ‘Twas a delight, then, to unearth Mossgiver’s Renewal, which deftly combines the two. Weaving together hypnotic passages flooded with strings, piano, flute, synths, double bass rolls, and the requisite blackened tremolos,4 Mossgiver’s mastermind Tilen Šimon (Ueldes) delivers the band’s best record to date. Above all, Renewer sounds like a celebration of nature in the vein of Autrest and Cân Bardd, evoking a whispering wind whipping at leaves or sunlight dappling a brook shaded by oaks and maples. Beyond the well-crafted soundtrack for a walk through the woods, Mossgiver etches emotion into the nooks and crannies of Renewer’s five tracks. From rousing string orchestrations (“I Bring the Spring with Me”) to soft-and-heavy tradeoffs pitting clean guitar and pan pipes against distorted guitar and blast beats (“Renewer”), Mossgiver shimmers with a lush backdrop of instrumentation rife with playfulness and pensiveness. The trio of primary songs5 revolve around powerful melodies that evolve over each track’s duration, with assorted instruments coming in and out to push refrains along. Renewer’s brisk thirty-four minutes showcase Mossgiver’s sticky compositions and leave me whistling its melodies for days at a time. Now throw on your hiking boots and get lost in the Moss.

Ossomancer // Banebdjed’s Path [February 28th, 2026 – Esoteric Evocations]

Six-and-a-half years removed from Ossomancer’s debut Artes Magickae, lone wolf and mastermind Kamose returns to tread Banebjed’s Path. Bursting with references to mythology and mysticism, Banebjed’s Path rumbles and shakes with arcane thunder. Although the backdrop and track names might recall the frenzied onslaught of Nile, Ossomancer instead conceives a realm recalling Aeternam, Iotunn, and Naglfar. Despite the scant thirty-four-minute runtime, Banebjed’s Path sprawls across diverse landscapes and textures. Opener “The Ogdoad Arrangement and the Osirian Creation” oscillates between In Flames melodies and a slinky crawl that could pass for a 90s Geddy Lee bass line played over synth injections from Rush’s 80s era. Follow-up track “Sobek – Cosmic Vibrations Devoured” features Kreator-bred riffing, while closing duo “A Sea of Sand, a Silver Star” and “Retraction into Kether” synthesize the ethereal atmospheres of Iotunn with the blackened assault of Naglfar. Through it all, Ossomancer sounds fabulous, as Banebjed’s Path flaunts an enviable DR 8 and a bodacious mix that spotlights its burly bass performance. Ossomancer’s sophomore outing is crammed with meloblack goodies, and though it’s not a long trek, the journey down Banebjed’s Path far transcends its distance.

Tyme’s Danish Dalliance

Ædel Fetich // Ædel Fetich [February 20th, 2026 – Deadbanger Productions]

That blinged-out pink dish-glove-clad hand is what first drew me to Denmark outfit Ædel Fetich’s self-titled debut. Then I clicked play and was taken on one of the more compelling “black” metal rides in recent memory. With roots primarily buried in the soil of the traditional second-wave, Ædel Fetich is rife with moments of rifferous tremolodic speed (“Ridderlig Lider,” “Madras”) and absolutely berserk guitar chaos (“Sort Magi”). There’s a Trhä-like sense of experimentation, and the rawness of the production enhances the oft-changing compositions, which, like weather in the Midwest, often shift on a dime without warning. Luckily, Ædel Fetich’s adept songwriting organically smooths these transitions, which could have easily come off stilted and jarring, but makes drawing direct comparisons to the Ædel Fetich sound difficult, as there’s a spectrum of other influences at play. There are tracks packed with punky punch (“Et Liv Fuld af Fejl,” “Ildtang”) or imbued with folky reverence (“Mit Billede af Dig”) and even some 80s pop—fans of the movie Flashdance shouldn’t have a problem finding the poppy easter egg hiding near the end of “Sort Magi.”6 Far and away the star of the show, however, is singer Skvat, whose performance is filled with as much black metal bravado as it is theatrical exuberance, his arsenal of shrieks, growls, hoots, howls, and operatic baritonations a refreshing treat, akin to if Mike Patton woke up one day deciding to record a Danish black metal album. Bottom line is, I really dig Ædel Fetich and think you will too.

Creeping Ivy’s Ashen Afterthought

Belzebong // The End is High [February 20th, 2026 – Heavy Psych Sounds]

In my humble opinion, lyrics are key to making stoner metal more than novelty music. If you’re referencing reefer in your album art, band name, and song titles, at least keep the reeferisms out of the songs themselves,7 or better yet, avoid vocals altogether. Taking this latter advice to heart is instrumental Polish four-piece Belzebong, who have been at it for almost 20 years now. On The End is High, their fourth full-length, Belzebong deal 35 minutes of fuzzed-out riffery described as “a new sermon for the final days.” While not as highbrow (huh huh) as the instrumental stoner metal of Bongripper, Belzebong are similarly ominous on opener (yes) “Bong & Chain,” which caps its ten-minute burn with creepy, haunting synths. From there, the band settle into material more akin to Bongzilla; sound clips adorn the chill grooves of “420 Horsemen,” “Hempnotized,” and “Reefer Mortis,” which closes things out with some solid Electric Wizard worship. If you instinctively (and understandably) recoil from music with marijuana aesthetics but dig the meditative repetition offered by stoner metal, consider sampling The End is High. It’s not exactly the caricature it advertises itself as.

Baguette’s Bygone Bounty

Sundecay // The Blood Lives Again [February 13th, 2026 – Self Released]

Toronto’s Sundecay has been around for a while. These Canadian doomers spawned sometime prior to 2014, quietly releasing EP material every once in a blue moon. The Blood Lives Again is their first full-length release—their first signs of life since 2018 in general—and the time and care they took to develop their sound and songwriting prowess pays off here in spades. The doom and proto-doom inspirations from Black Sabbath to Saint Vitus are obvious (“Here Comes the Wizard”), complemented by other influences from proto-metal, psychedelic, and progressive music (“Silence Spoken”). The hefty, layered guitars have a nice fuzz without fully landing in stoner territory. Ambitious long-form tracks like “Will Dusk Defy Dawn” flow like water while carrying significant emotional heft. Lastly, a moody, reverb-heavy vocal performance crowns the classic doom trance the band is aiming for. At five tracks and some 43 minutes, The Blood Lives Again is a total vibe and flies by before you’ve even noticed. Fans of the ’70s should take notes!

Temple Balls // Temple Balls [February 13th, 2026 – Frontiers Music]

One of the most authentic ways you can honor rock music tradition is via questionable naming conventions. On an unrelated note, Temple Balls is a Finnish hard rock/glam rock band, and they’re fun as hell! They’re not particularly new around the block, either: the group formed in 2009, and self-titled Temple Balls is already their fifth album since debut Traded Dreams in 2017. 2023’s Avalanche felt like a watershed moment, a welcome surprise that brought some new life and energy to a fairly dated genre of Europeisms and Hanoi Rocks rehashes. Temple Balls proves that Avalanche wasn’t a one-off, continuing their extremely authentic throwback approach. The heavy/power-metal-meets-AOR direction of songwriting (“Flashback Dynamite,” “Soul Survivor”) gives it that extra guitar oomph and energy that melodic music like this requires to be anywhere near competitive. With great all-out vocals from Arde Teronen and gigantic hooks to match, it’s just a damn good time front to back. Though it will sadly be the last time we’ll hear Niko Vuorela’s guitar work on record (R.I.P., and fuck cancer), the self-titled is certainly a worthy final milestone for him—and hopefully, another beginning for his comrades.

ClarkKent’s Enchanting Earworm

Hela // A Reign to Conquer [February 27, 2026 – Ardua Music]

Just as it put a pause on many plans and projects, the COVID pandemic slowed down the output of Spain’s Hela. A Reign to Conquer marks their first record since 2019’s Vegvìsir, which was their third release since 2013. This brief hiatus brought new blood in the form of vocalist Raquel Navarro, though, in truth, the only consistency in Hela’s lineup is the other three members—Tano Giménez on bass, Miguel Fernández (The Holeum) on drums, and Julián Velasco (The Holeum) on guitars. They have a deep bond, first forged in 2009 with The Sand Collector before forming Hela just three years later. Though they brand Hela as melodic doom, and the band does have a little in common with Katatonia, I think it’s more accurate to describe them as dreamy progressive rock. Navarro is a major reason for this, with dreamy croons that guide listeners through breezy soundscapes. She bears a passing resemblance to Maud the Moth, though the music Hela plays is decidedly more metal than our Dolphin friend’s favorite nocturnal insect. Guitarist Velasco plays a hypnotizing mix of atmospheric fuzz, crushing doom, and melodic riffs that add some heft and crunch to the ethereal sound. A Reign to Conquer has plenty of layers to probe, rewarding listeners who bear with it for repeat listens. While my initial spins left me wanting, I’ve since become spellbound. Add to that some gorgeous artwork, and this is a nice addition to anyone’s vinyl collection. Hela yeah!

Spicie Forrest’s Vicious Vittles

A Wilhelm Scream8 // Cheap Heat [February 27th, 2026 – Creator-Destructor Records]

A Wilhelm Scream9 returns after a four-year hiatus with their eighth long player, Cheap Heat. Sounding like the best combination of The Story So Far and Rise Against, A Wilhelm Scream delivers an impressive tour de force so late in their career. Vocalist Nuno Pereira10 is the highlight of Cheap Heat, driving the album with urgency and passion (“Somebody’s Gonna Die,” “Fell Off”), but no one here is a slouch. The rhythm section—bassist Brian J. Robinson, rhythm guitarist Trevor Reilly, and drummer Nicholas Pasquale Angelini—gleefully tosses gas on Pereira’s bonfire (“I Got Tunnel Vision”) and delivers solid grooves (“Poison II”) and searing ragers (“Unsolving the Mystery”) that keep the energy cranked to 11 all through Cheap Heat. Hooks are by far the most common lead duty, and Ben Murray puts on a fucking clinic. Each note that rings out from his axe sounds like it fucking owns the place (“Run,” “Visitor: Unimpressed”). Cheap Heat is a smidge front-loaded with “Midnight Ghost” and “I Got Tunnel Vision” being album highlights, but no song on here is anything short of a barn burner. At a super tight 28 minutes, Cheap Heat hits hard and fast and gets the fuck out of Dodge before you’re even sure what hit you. I didn’t expect a 26-year-old hardcore outfit to knock my teeth out when I queued it up on a whim one morning, but Cheap Heat is proving to be one of my favorite albums of the year.

Lead Injector // Witching Attack [February 20th, 2026 – High Roller Records]

Who doesn’t like the combination of thrash’s unchained aggression and black metal’s cold hate? There’s never been a better pair. Lead Injector hit the ground running on debut LP Witching Attack. From the opening moments of “Siege Upon Heaven” to the closing moments of “Nuclear Antichrist,” Lead Injector is here to do two things: feed high-speed buckshot to God, skeletons, and anything else that gets in their way, and have a Hellripping good time. “Angel Destructor” and “Siege Upon Heaven” barrel pell-mell through searing riffs and blast beats, while groovier tracks like “Evil Executioner” and “Nuclear Antichrist” let black metal’s punk ancestry shine through. Heavy metal influences a la Judas Priest can be found injected into tracks like “Sacrifice This Bitch” and “M.C.C.I.” While nothing about Lead Injector’s sound is particularly new, I’m not sure that’s a bad thing. This debut is a unique and retro spin on a tried-and-true formula that bodes well for a young band. Witching Attack is a killer time that Ash Williams would gladly spin while boomsticking Deadites alongside Lord Arthur’s army.

Was für ein Quatscht, da haben sich die Lobbyisten des unsichtbaren ausgedachten Wesens mal wieder durchgesetzt.

Soviel zum Thema Trennung von Kirche und Staat. Ich hätte gern eine Trennung von Religion und Staat. Religion sollte Privatsache sein und nicht Angelegenheit des Staats.

https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/saarland-landtag-verankert-verantwortung-vor-gott-in-der-verfassung-a-c4925c27-2799-4a88-a3a7-4adb7d411ac2

#Religion #Saarland #Kirche #Christen #Privatsache #KeinGott #Atheist

Kostenlose Werbung für Religion bei NDR Info.

Für die Anhänger der ausgedachten unsichtbaren Wesen kostenlos bezahlt durch die Rundfunkgebühren der Allgemeinheit.

Radio Ausschaltgeräusch.

#Religion #Werbung #Rundfunkgebühren #KeinGott #Atheist #Kirche #Ausgedacht

@FundiWatch

Wieder mal ein Beispiel dafür das man Kinder und Jugendliche von Religion und von Menschen die an die Existenz von übersinnlichen Wesen Glauben fernhalten sollte.

Religion und die Teilnahme an religiösen Veranstaltungen sollte erst ab 18 Jahren erlaubt sein.

#Religion #Sekten #Kirchen #KeinGott #Atheist #Jugendschutz

Die Christen mal wieder.

Diese Praxis von Kindesmisshandlung unter dem Mantel der sogenannten Religionsfreiheit gibt es auch in Deutschland.

Streit um Religionsfreiheit
Zeugen Jehovas klagen in Japan gegen staatliche Leitlinien zum Kinderschutz

" Als Vernachlässigung werten die Behörden unter anderem Fälle, in denen Eltern medizinisch notwendige Bluttransfusionen für ihre Kinder ablehnen. Diese Praxis steht im Zusammenhang mit religiösen Überzeugungen innerhalb der Zeugen Jehovas. "

https://sumikai.com/nachrichten-aus-japan/zeugen-jehovas-klagen-in-japan-gegen-staatliche-leitlinien-zum-kinderschutz-375150/

#Japan #Christen #Religionsfreiheit #Kinderschutz #Kindesmisshandlung #Religion #Atheist #KeinGott

die Freunde der unsichtbaren Wesen wollen heute wieder allen anderen den Spaß verderben.
Tanzveranstaltungen und sogar das vorführen gewisser Filme ist wegen der ausgedachten Geschichten der Christen verboten.

Diese Filme sind an Karfreitag verboten: Darum dürfen Klassiker wie Rambo, Ghostbusters und Co. nicht an Ostern gezeigt werden

https://www.netzwelt.de/news/252496-filme-karfreitag-verboten-duerfen-klassiker-rambo-ghostbusters-co-ostern-gezeigt.html

#Christen #Verbote #Spaß #Tanzverbot #Filmverbot #Minderheit #KeinGott #Ausgedacht #Atheist

Das höchste Fest der Anhänger der ausgedachten unsichtbaren Wesen steht an und es geht um Verrat, Folter, Mord und Hinrichtung. Eine Menge Magie darf selbstverständlich nicht fehlen.
Freitag ist auch wieder einer der Tage an dem die Religiösen allen anderen massiv in die Freizeitgestaltung eingreifen.

Im Radio und Fernsehen wird es wieder reichlich, von den Rundfunkgebühren bezahlte, Religionswerbung geben die ich als Atheist schon fast als Religiöse Belästigung empfinde.

Wünsche trotzdem allen schöne Feiertage.

#Ostern #Karfreitag #Christen #Kirche #Evangelisch #Katholisch #KeinGott #Atheist

@PeterRu

Wieder mal Argumente dafür Kinder und Jugendliche von Religion &religiösen fernzuhalten, besonders von der Katholischen Kirche.

" Seit längerem wird der katholischen Kirche in Deutschland vorgeworfen, Priester, die Kinder sexuell missbraucht hatten, gezielt ins Ausland versetzt zu haben, etwa nach Afrika und Südamerika.....
„Es offenbart geradezu mafiöse Strukturen in der Kirche, wenn es darum ging, Täter vor den Konsequenzen ihrer Verbrechen zu schützen.“ "

#Kirche #Religion #Religiöse #Vergewaltigung #Folter #Mißbrauch #KeinGott #Atheist #Kinder #Jugendliche

@BypassBlues

irgendwie wundert mich das überhaupt nicht. Wann gibt es endlich eine ernsthafte Diskussion darüber diese Menschenfeindliche Organisation aufzulösen und all ihr durch Raub und Erpressung zusammengerafftes Vermögen für die Wiedergutmachung zu verwenden?

Und wie immer sehe ich eine solche Meldung als ein weiteres Argument dafür das man Kinder und Jugendliche von Kirchen und Religion im allgemeinen fernhalten sollte.

#CORRECTIV #Correctiv #Christen
#Kirche #KathKirche #Missbrauch #Vatikan #Folter #Kinder #Jugendliche #Jugendschutz #KeinGott #Atheist

@taz

Es gibt sie noch die
guten Nachrichten.

#GuteNachrichten #Kirchen #Mitglieder #Gläubige #KeinGott #Atheist

@vonmallinckrodt.bsky.social

eine von den wenigen guten Nachrichten heutzutage.

Weniger Mitglieder heißt hoffentlich auf lange Sicht gesehen auch weniger Einfluß .

#Kirche #Mitglieder #KeinGott #Atheist

@die_Leo

Leute die solche massiven Drohungen wie ewige Verdammnis, Fegefeuer usw. brauchen um " gute Menschen " zu sein machen mir Sorgen und gewissermaßen auch ein nicht wenig Angst. Was wohl passieren würde wenn die merken das es keine magischen Wesen gibt und Religion nur von den Menschen ausgedacht ist um andere in ihrem sinne zu manipulieren zu können.

#Religion #Machtmißbrauch #KeinGott #AusGedacht #Atheist #Fundamentalistisch

@dborch

Wer nicht an Magische Wesen und Übersinnliches Glaubt der schmunzelt vielleicht darüber oder schüttelt verständnislos den Kopf.
Aber für diese Leute ist das real für die existieren diese ausgedachten Wesen wirklich und darum leben sie in Angst und Schrecken weil sie die Vorgaben die ihnen ihre Religion aufnötigt niemals erfüllen können.

#Atheist #KeinGott #Religion #Christen #Wahnsinn #Real #JesusChristus #Armageddon #Fundamentalisten

#BartEhrman Reveals Mistakes in the #Bible

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tokIY-gvles

ft #Alexocconnor
#atheist #atheism #newtestament #gospel

Just a reminder that the Atheists won't take you PEDOs either...

#Atheism #Atheist #ReligionIsPoison #Catholic #PopeLeo #ChristianNationalism #Fascism #PDFfiles

@AstroMancer5G

Bummed that I can't quote this, as I wanted to contribute.

Agree. 💯

And maybe there's another point here, that religious folk want these benefits to ONLY come from religion so they'll block the work to provide these to everyone. "Social policies don't work!" "Non-profits can do that!"

But do they? Are they actually effective at providing the services? Or do they function as marketing with a small side-benefit?

#positive #OrganizedReligion #religion #failures #secular #organize #space #philosophical #discussion #collective #emotional #healing #childcare #BasicNeeds #intergenerational #community #traditions #existence #working #money #church #hierarchy #priority #atheist #movement

@queerde

Ich finde es trotzdem bedenklich das den Kirchen immer noch kostenlos Sendezeit zur Verfügung gestellt wird damit sie Werbung für ihr rückwärts gewanntes Weltbild machen können.

#Kirche #sendezeit #Werbung #KeinGott #Atheist

Oh shock and surprise!

Peter Thiel of Palantir warns that regulating AI will hasten the arrival of The Antichrist.

#pearlsClutched

https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/technology/article/palantir-founder-peter-thiel-antichrist-lectures-religion-qzmpth35t

#WTF #yetUnsurprising #AI #ML #Palantir #ArtificialIntelligence #news #technews #financialnews #Antichrist #seventhseal #fourhorsemen #apocalypse #endofdays #religion #ChatGPT #brimstone #hellfire #pearlsclutched #atheism #atheist