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  1. She didn’t pull away.
    That was the first mistake.
    He didn’t ask again.
    That was the second.
    And somewhere between silence and breath—
    she stopped pretending she didn’t want it.

    #desire #tension #forbidden #chemistry #darkvibes #slowburn #heat #unspoken #temptation #almost

  2. She didn’t pull away.
    That was the first mistake.
    He didn’t ask again.
    That was the second.
    And somewhere between silence and breath—
    she stopped pretending she didn’t want it.

    #desire #tension #forbidden #chemistry #darkvibes #slowburn #heat #unspoken #temptation #almost

  3. She didn’t pull away.
    That was the first mistake.
    He didn’t ask again.
    That was the second.
    And somewhere between silence and breath—
    she stopped pretending she didn’t want it.

    #desire #tension #forbidden #chemistry #darkvibes #slowburn #heat #unspoken #temptation #almost

  4. She didn’t pull away.
    That was the first mistake.
    He didn’t ask again.
    That was the second.
    And somewhere between silence and breath—
    she stopped pretending she didn’t want it.

    #desire #tension #forbidden #chemistry #darkvibes #slowburn #heat #unspoken #temptation #almost

  5. She didn’t pull away.
    That was the first mistake.
    He didn’t ask again.
    That was the second.
    And somewhere between silence and breath—
    she stopped pretending she didn’t want it.

    #desire #tension #forbidden #chemistry #darkvibes #slowburn #heat #unspoken #temptation #almost

  6. A quotation from Christopher Marlowe

    CHORUS: Cut is the branch that might have grown full straight,
       And burnèd is Apollo’s laurel bough,
       That sometime grew within this learnèd man.
       Faustus is gone. Regard his hellish fall,
       Whose fiendful fortune may exhort the wise
       Only to wonder at unlawful things,
       Whose deepness doth entice such forward wits,
       To practise more than heavenly power permits.

    Christopher "Kit" Marlowe (1564-1593) English dramatist and poet
    The Tragicall History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, Epilogue (1594; 1604 “A” text)

    More about this quote: wist.info/marlowe-christopher/…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #christophermarlowe #kitmarlowe #faustus #doctorfaustus #blackmagic #curiosity #damnation #divinelaw #intellectual #magic #scholar #wisdom #forbidden

  7. 🚫 Oh wow, the future is now! Except, oops, it's #forbidden. Just like your dreams of understanding how a contact lens can magically monitor and treat #glaucoma. 😂 Varnish cache server strikes again, folks! 🛑
    spectrum.ieee.org/smart-contac #futureisnow #technology #contactlens #varnishcache #HackerNews #ngated

  8. 🚀 Ah, the noble quest to elevate #WebAssembly — a modern-day Arthurian legend where every knight is met with the mighty "403 Forbidden" dragon at nginx castle. 🏰🔒 Surely, the web's elite are trembling in awe at this groundbreaking development in... well, absolutely nothing. 🙄
    hacks.mozilla.org/2026/02/maki #nginx403 #Forbidden #KnightsOfWebAssembly #WebDevelopment #ModernTech #HackerNews #ngated

  9. 🚀 Ah, the noble quest to elevate #WebAssembly — a modern-day Arthurian legend where every knight is met with the mighty "403 Forbidden" dragon at nginx castle. 🏰🔒 Surely, the web's elite are trembling in awe at this groundbreaking development in... well, absolutely nothing. 🙄
    hacks.mozilla.org/2026/02/maki #nginx403 #Forbidden #KnightsOfWebAssembly #WebDevelopment #ModernTech #HackerNews #ngated

  10. 🚀 Ah, the noble quest to elevate #WebAssembly — a modern-day Arthurian legend where every knight is met with the mighty "403 Forbidden" dragon at nginx castle. 🏰🔒 Surely, the web's elite are trembling in awe at this groundbreaking development in... well, absolutely nothing. 🙄
    hacks.mozilla.org/2026/02/maki #nginx403 #Forbidden #KnightsOfWebAssembly #WebDevelopment #ModernTech #HackerNews #ngated

  11. 🚀 Ah, the noble quest to elevate #WebAssembly — a modern-day Arthurian legend where every knight is met with the mighty "403 Forbidden" dragon at nginx castle. 🏰🔒 Surely, the web's elite are trembling in awe at this groundbreaking development in... well, absolutely nothing. 🙄
    hacks.mozilla.org/2026/02/maki #nginx403 #Forbidden #KnightsOfWebAssembly #WebDevelopment #ModernTech #HackerNews #ngated

  12. These ICE ninjaturtles should be forbidden to come to Europe
    forbidden by:

    1. Olympic Committee> sports is sports NOT war

    2. Italy: > doesn't Italy guard a sports event anymore? Cannot? Will not?
    If so Italy should never run a sport event again: no soccer⚽ winter⛸️ ⛷️ 🏂🏻 or summer 🏹 🩱 🤿 🏊🏻‍♀️ 🤽🏻‍♀️🏸
    NO GIro d'Italia 🚲 🚴🏻‍♀️ 🚵🏻‍♀️

    3. EU: We as Europeans
    ~*don't want to import murderers, we
    ~* live by óur rules of equality, respect, diversity, here people of color and different seksual identities can work, sport, go out erc
    ~* and óur safety, we're perfectly capable to ceep our events safe (we've learned from '72 Munich) no foreign dominance wanted

    #sports #olympics #italy #ice #forbidden #news #EU #us #usa #world #equality #humanrights #UN #Olympic Committee #foreignarmy #murderers

  13. 😆 Ah, the intricacies of Latin American legal frameworks explained through the universal language of "403 #Forbidden." Who knew nginx had such a knack for keeping #secrets 🤐? At least the title promises more excitement than the page delivers! 📜🛑
    latamlist.com/legal-structures #LatinAmerica #LegalFrameworks #nginx403 #Humor #HackerNews #ngated

  14. 😆 Ah, the intricacies of Latin American legal frameworks explained through the universal language of "403 #Forbidden." Who knew nginx had such a knack for keeping #secrets 🤐? At least the title promises more excitement than the page delivers! 📜🛑
    latamlist.com/legal-structures #LatinAmerica #LegalFrameworks #nginx403 #Humor #HackerNews #ngated

  15. 😆 Ah, the intricacies of Latin American legal frameworks explained through the universal language of "403 #Forbidden." Who knew nginx had such a knack for keeping #secrets 🤐? At least the title promises more excitement than the page delivers! 📜🛑
    latamlist.com/legal-structures #LatinAmerica #LegalFrameworks #nginx403 #Humor #HackerNews #ngated

  16. 😆 Ah, the intricacies of Latin American legal frameworks explained through the universal language of "403 #Forbidden." Who knew nginx had such a knack for keeping #secrets 🤐? At least the title promises more excitement than the page delivers! 📜🛑
    latamlist.com/legal-structures #LatinAmerica #LegalFrameworks #nginx403 #Humor #HackerNews #ngated

  17. @geerlingguy the ghetto refurb hp may be overkill and over the hill but more fun to make your own than buy? this probably uses much less power. i think smb mkt will go past 10g and just go to 100g, skip 25/40/56

    the dev side of this story is good,

    the rasp pi will someday replace a 1 million dollar server - i like the solemn silence edit on that one

    smb will go for the mikrotik 100g switch - i think that will be mkt leader in just a couple years

    #dac #openwrt #opnsense #forbidden router prospects #prospectus #glinet #malcolm

  18. Rhodochrosite's "Meat rock" Mineral Cup victory last year necessitates two vegetable wins! Why? So we get our MEAT & TWO VEG! 😁

    mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r4m02

    Eat your veg! Greens are good for you! You wouldn't eat Rudolph, and blood products are icky, whether reindeer's or other blood. Vote for #ForbiddenBroccoli, baked in #ForbiddenPie! 🥦 🥧

    #MinCup25 #Dioptase *CROMCH*

    More photos in the post above and the cup tags. Please vote before midnight UK time, or within the next 18,5 hours, and thank you to Desert Queen voters!

    You can read more about dioptase also here:
    geologyscience.com/minerals/si

    #Rhodochrosite #Malachite #MeatAndTwoVeg #Veg #Vegetable #Crystal #Rock #Minerals #Forbidden

  19. 🧐 Ah yes, the age-old debate: #managers #vs. #leaders, now reduced to an impenetrable wall of 403 Forbidden! Apparently, true #leadership involves blocking all #access to meaningful content. 🎉🚫 It's like the internet's way of saying, "You can't handle the truth!" 🤷‍♂️
    simonsinek.com/stories/5-thing #internet #debate #Forbidden #block #HackerNews #ngated

  20. Atomic Witch – Death Etiquette Review

    By Tyme

    Cleveland, Ohio’s death thrash quintet, Atomic Witch, began as Bulk & Skull in 2012—a nod to the comic relief duo from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers—before changing their moniker in 2016. After releasing a few singles and EPs, Atomic Witch partnered with Redefining Darkness Records and producer Dan “The Man” Swanö for their debut album, Crypt of Sleepless Malice, in 2022, which created a splash in the death thrash pool with its visceral riffs, horror-themed lyrics, and completely unhinged vocals. Three years of lessons learned later, Atomic Witch and new producer Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter, Solipsist) at Cleveland’s Mercinary Studios have reopened the crypt to unleash sophomore effort, Death Etiquette, upon the phantasmic masses. Do these Midwest marauders have what it takes to infect a crowded scene even further, or should we stake this vampire’s heart now and slam the coffin door shut?

    As Death Etiquette comes not only crashing through but completely mangling the gate, it’s clear Atomic Witch hasn’t tweaked their formula. In just over two minutes, album opener “Morgue Rat” packs everything Atomic Witch does well into one brief, bristling bruiser. Frenetically furious riffing melded with drummer Nick Amato’s (Axioma) rolls and fills hit you right between the beady eyes before the track settles into a nice, mid-paced chug-a-lug. Like Stallone turning his trucker hat around in Over the Top, when singer Nick Martinis pulls his neon green ski mask down over his face, shit’s about to get real, and when he delivers the very cheeky Drowning Pool-ish line “Let the bodies hit the morgue,” it’s also clear Atomic Witch don’t take themselves too seriously. New bassist David McJunkins’ low-end rumblings, in conjunction with Amato’s battery, keep the frantic riffs and twisted solos of Jesse Shattuck and Jonah Meister in check. Death Etiquette delivers short and sweet thrash first and foremost, falling somewhere amidst the sonic Bermuda triangle of Slayer, Forbidden, and Xoth. At the same time, there are sprinkles of Sentient Horror-like death (“Of Flesh and Chrome”) and a little bit of black metallicism (“Dream Rot”) boiling in Atomic Witch’s cauldron. Performances reign supreme here, and it’s the vocal pyrotechnics that take center stage.

    Eschewing the punkier, more straightforward approach of fellow Midwest acts like Midnight and Wraith, Atomic Witch differentiate through the crazed vocal tandem of Martinis and Shattuck. Betwixt the two, Martinis carries the bulk of the responsibility, and his snarly screams—reminiscent of Havok’s David Sanchez—bring some extra lethality to the material and highlight the catchy choruses (“Morgue Rat,” “Worms and Dirt”). While the completely bonkers, high-pitched, full-throated power falsettos—landing within Rob Halford, King Diamond, and Mark Osegueda territory—and deep, guttural growls of Shattuck serve as an insane accompaniment to Martinis’ raspy delivery (“Death Edging (Come to the Light)”). Both coalesce perfectly on my favorite track, and album closer “Vicious Mistress,” a Venom song title if ever there was one. Carrying over from the debut’s “Love Curse,” the track features a swaggering groove composed of bendy chords and flirty riffs, the high-low vocal trade-offs accentuating the hectic solos and furious instrumentals with a romping effect.

    Death Etiquette benefits from Noah Buchanan’s rawer production. As masterful as Swanö is, I found the mix on Crypt of Sleepless Malice too mutedly polished. And while Atomic Witch may have sacrificed some DR in the process, the slightly louder mix works for me with this material. A testament to cohesiveness, the songwriting on Death Etiquette is tighter and more focused too, as Shattuck and Meister continue to refine their ability to craft engaging music. And while even the shorter tracks feel fully resolved, despite their brevity, the twenty-seven-minute runtime did leave me wanting a little more meat on my plate.

    Atomic Witch continue to make a name for themselves in the death thrash space, and Death Etiquette is another solid step forward. And while they’re not doing anything too groundbreaking or boundary-pushing, these two first noteworthy releases indicate a band embarking on a decently consistent career. I suppose only time will tell. Atomic Witch seems like a fun band, and I found Death Etiquette a fun listen. I’d certainly opt to catch them, and their ski-masked frontman, live should they make a stop anywhere near my stomping grounds. I’ll be spinning Death Etiquette more as this humid summer trudges on and will be keeping my eyes peeled for what Atomic Witch does next.

    Rating: 3.0/5.0
    DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320kbps mp3
    Label: Redefining Darkness Records
    Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
    Releases Worldwide: July 25th, 2025

    #2025 #30 #AmericanMetal #AtomicWitch #DeathEtiquette #DeathMetal #Forbidden #Jul25 #Midnight #RedefiningDarknessRecords #Review #SentientHorror #Slayer #ThrashMetal #Wraith #Xoth

  21. Atomic Witch – Death Etiquette Review

    By Tyme

    Cleveland, Ohio’s death thrash quintet, Atomic Witch, began as Bulk & Skull in 2012—a nod to the comic relief duo from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers—before changing their moniker in 2016. After releasing a few singles and EPs, Atomic Witch partnered with Redefining Darkness Records and producer Dan “The Man” Swanö for their debut album, Crypt of Sleepless Malice, in 2022, which created a splash in the death thrash pool with its visceral riffs, horror-themed lyrics, and completely unhinged vocals. Three years of lessons learned later, Atomic Witch and new producer Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter, Solipsist) at Cleveland’s Mercinary Studios have reopened the crypt to unleash sophomore effort, Death Etiquette, upon the phantasmic masses. Do these Midwest marauders have what it takes to infect a crowded scene even further, or should we stake this vampire’s heart now and slam the coffin door shut?

    As Death Etiquette comes not only crashing through but completely mangling the gate, it’s clear Atomic Witch hasn’t tweaked their formula. In just over two minutes, album opener “Morgue Rat” packs everything Atomic Witch does well into one brief, bristling bruiser. Frenetically furious riffing melded with drummer Nick Amato’s (Axioma) rolls and fills hit you right between the beady eyes before the track settles into a nice, mid-paced chug-a-lug. Like Stallone turning his trucker hat around in Over the Top, when singer Nick Martinis pulls his neon green ski mask down over his face, shit’s about to get real, and when he delivers the very cheeky Drowning Pool-ish line “Let the bodies hit the morgue,” it’s also clear Atomic Witch don’t take themselves too seriously. New bassist David McJunkins’ low-end rumblings, in conjunction with Amato’s battery, keep the frantic riffs and twisted solos of Jesse Shattuck and Jonah Meister in check. Death Etiquette delivers short and sweet thrash first and foremost, falling somewhere amidst the sonic Bermuda triangle of Slayer, Forbidden, and Xoth. At the same time, there are sprinkles of Sentient Horror-like death (“Of Flesh and Chrome”) and a little bit of black metallicism (“Dream Rot”) boiling in Atomic Witch’s cauldron. Performances reign supreme here, and it’s the vocal pyrotechnics that take center stage.

    Eschewing the punkier, more straightforward approach of fellow Midwest acts like Midnight and Wraith, Atomic Witch differentiate through the crazed vocal tandem of Martinis and Shattuck. Betwixt the two, Martinis carries the bulk of the responsibility, and his snarly screams—reminiscent of Havok’s David Sanchez—bring some extra lethality to the material and highlight the catchy choruses (“Morgue Rat,” “Worms and Dirt”). While the completely bonkers, high-pitched, full-throated power falsettos—landing within Rob Halford, King Diamond, and Mark Osegueda territory—and deep, guttural growls of Shattuck serve as an insane accompaniment to Martinis’ raspy delivery (“Death Edging (Come to the Light)”). Both coalesce perfectly on my favorite track, and album closer “Vicious Mistress,” a Venom song title if ever there was one. Carrying over from the debut’s “Love Curse,” the track features a swaggering groove composed of bendy chords and flirty riffs, the high-low vocal trade-offs accentuating the hectic solos and furious instrumentals with a romping effect.

    Death Etiquette benefits from Noah Buchanan’s rawer production. As masterful as Swanö is, I found the mix on Crypt of Sleepless Malice too mutedly polished. And while Atomic Witch may have sacrificed some DR in the process, the slightly louder mix works for me with this material. A testament to cohesiveness, the songwriting on Death Etiquette is tighter and more focused too, as Shattuck and Meister continue to refine their ability to craft engaging music. And while even the shorter tracks feel fully resolved, despite their brevity, the twenty-seven-minute runtime did leave me wanting a little more meat on my plate.

    Atomic Witch continue to make a name for themselves in the death thrash space, and Death Etiquette is another solid step forward. And while they’re not doing anything too groundbreaking or boundary-pushing, these two first noteworthy releases indicate a band embarking on a decently consistent career. I suppose only time will tell. Atomic Witch seems like a fun band, and I found Death Etiquette a fun listen. I’d certainly opt to catch them, and their ski-masked frontman, live should they make a stop anywhere near my stomping grounds. I’ll be spinning Death Etiquette more as this humid summer trudges on and will be keeping my eyes peeled for what Atomic Witch does next.

    Rating: 3.0/5.0
    DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320kbps mp3
    Label: Redefining Darkness Records
    Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
    Releases Worldwide: July 25th, 2025

    #2025 #30 #AmericanMetal #AtomicWitch #DeathEtiquette #DeathMetal #Forbidden #Jul25 #Midnight #RedefiningDarknessRecords #Review #SentientHorror #Slayer #ThrashMetal #Wraith #Xoth

  22. Atomic Witch – Death Etiquette Review

    By Tyme

    Cleveland, Ohio’s death thrash quintet, Atomic Witch, began as Bulk & Skull in 2012—a nod to the comic relief duo from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers—before changing their moniker in 2016. After releasing a few singles and EPs, Atomic Witch partnered with Redefining Darkness Records and producer Dan “The Man” Swanö for their debut album, Crypt of Sleepless Malice, in 2022, which created a splash in the death thrash pool with its visceral riffs, horror-themed lyrics, and completely unhinged vocals. Three years of lessons learned later, Atomic Witch and new producer Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter, Solipsist) at Cleveland’s Mercinary Studios have reopened the crypt to unleash sophomore effort, Death Etiquette, upon the phantasmic masses. Do these Midwest marauders have what it takes to infect a crowded scene even further, or should we stake this vampire’s heart now and slam the coffin door shut?

    As Death Etiquette comes not only crashing through but completely mangling the gate, it’s clear Atomic Witch hasn’t tweaked their formula. In just over two minutes, album opener “Morgue Rat” packs everything Atomic Witch does well into one brief, bristling bruiser. Frenetically furious riffing melded with drummer Nick Amato’s (Axioma) rolls and fills hit you right between the beady eyes before the track settles into a nice, mid-paced chug-a-lug. Like Stallone turning his trucker hat around in Over the Top, when singer Nick Martinis pulls his neon green ski mask down over his face, shit’s about to get real, and when he delivers the very cheeky Drowning Pool-ish line “Let the bodies hit the morgue,” it’s also clear Atomic Witch don’t take themselves too seriously. New bassist David McJunkins’ low-end rumblings, in conjunction with Amato’s battery, keep the frantic riffs and twisted solos of Jesse Shattuck and Jonah Meister in check. Death Etiquette delivers short and sweet thrash first and foremost, falling somewhere amidst the sonic Bermuda triangle of Slayer, Forbidden, and Xoth. At the same time, there are sprinkles of Sentient Horror-like death (“Of Flesh and Chrome”) and a little bit of black metallicism (“Dream Rot”) boiling in Atomic Witch’s cauldron. Performances reign supreme here, and it’s the vocal pyrotechnics that take center stage.

    Eschewing the punkier, more straightforward approach of fellow Midwest acts like Midnight and Wraith, Atomic Witch differentiate through the crazed vocal tandem of Martinis and Shattuck. Betwixt the two, Martinis carries the bulk of the responsibility, and his snarly screams—reminiscent of Havok’s David Sanchez—bring some extra lethality to the material and highlight the catchy choruses (“Morgue Rat,” “Worms and Dirt”). While the completely bonkers, high-pitched, full-throated power falsettos—landing within Rob Halford, King Diamond, and Mark Osegueda territory—and deep, guttural growls of Shattuck serve as an insane accompaniment to Martinis’ raspy delivery (“Death Edging (Come to the Light)”). Both coalesce perfectly on my favorite track, and album closer “Vicious Mistress,” a Venom song title if ever there was one. Carrying over from the debut’s “Love Curse,” the track features a swaggering groove composed of bendy chords and flirty riffs, the high-low vocal trade-offs accentuating the hectic solos and furious instrumentals with a romping effect.

    Death Etiquette benefits from Noah Buchanan’s rawer production. As masterful as Swanö is, I found the mix on Crypt of Sleepless Malice too mutedly polished. And while Atomic Witch may have sacrificed some DR in the process, the slightly louder mix works for me with this material. A testament to cohesiveness, the songwriting on Death Etiquette is tighter and more focused too, as Shattuck and Meister continue to refine their ability to craft engaging music. And while even the shorter tracks feel fully resolved, despite their brevity, the twenty-seven-minute runtime did leave me wanting a little more meat on my plate.

    Atomic Witch continue to make a name for themselves in the death thrash space, and Death Etiquette is another solid step forward. And while they’re not doing anything too groundbreaking or boundary-pushing, these two first noteworthy releases indicate a band embarking on a decently consistent career. I suppose only time will tell. Atomic Witch seems like a fun band, and I found Death Etiquette a fun listen. I’d certainly opt to catch them, and their ski-masked frontman, live should they make a stop anywhere near my stomping grounds. I’ll be spinning Death Etiquette more as this humid summer trudges on and will be keeping my eyes peeled for what Atomic Witch does next.

    Rating: 3.0/5.0
    DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320kbps mp3
    Label: Redefining Darkness Records
    Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
    Releases Worldwide: July 25th, 2025

    #2025 #30 #AmericanMetal #AtomicWitch #DeathEtiquette #DeathMetal #Forbidden #Jul25 #Midnight #RedefiningDarknessRecords #Review #SentientHorror #Slayer #ThrashMetal #Wraith #Xoth

  23. Atomic Witch – Death Etiquette Review

    By Tyme

    Cleveland, Ohio’s death thrash quintet, Atomic Witch, began as Bulk & Skull in 2012—a nod to the comic relief duo from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers—before changing their moniker in 2016. After releasing a few singles and EPs, Atomic Witch partnered with Redefining Darkness Records and producer Dan “The Man” Swanö for their debut album, Crypt of Sleepless Malice, in 2022, which created a splash in the death thrash pool with its visceral riffs, horror-themed lyrics, and completely unhinged vocals. Three years of lessons learned later, Atomic Witch and new producer Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter, Solipsist) at Cleveland’s Mercinary Studios have reopened the crypt to unleash sophomore effort, Death Etiquette, upon the phantasmic masses. Do these Midwest marauders have what it takes to infect a crowded scene even further, or should we stake this vampire’s heart now and slam the coffin door shut?

    As Death Etiquette comes not only crashing through but completely mangling the gate, it’s clear Atomic Witch hasn’t tweaked their formula. In just over two minutes, album opener “Morgue Rat” packs everything Atomic Witch does well into one brief, bristling bruiser. Frenetically furious riffing melded with drummer Nick Amato’s (Axioma) rolls and fills hit you right between the beady eyes before the track settles into a nice, mid-paced chug-a-lug. Like Stallone turning his trucker hat around in Over the Top, when singer Nick Martinis pulls his neon green ski mask down over his face, shit’s about to get real, and when he delivers the very cheeky Drowning Pool-ish line “Let the bodies hit the morgue,” it’s also clear Atomic Witch don’t take themselves too seriously. New bassist David McJunkins’ low-end rumblings, in conjunction with Amato’s battery, keep the frantic riffs and twisted solos of Jesse Shattuck and Jonah Meister in check. Death Etiquette delivers short and sweet thrash first and foremost, falling somewhere amidst the sonic Bermuda triangle of Slayer, Forbidden, and Xoth. At the same time, there are sprinkles of Sentient Horror-like death (“Of Flesh and Chrome”) and a little bit of black metallicism (“Dream Rot”) boiling in Atomic Witch’s cauldron. Performances reign supreme here, and it’s the vocal pyrotechnics that take center stage.

    Eschewing the punkier, more straightforward approach of fellow Midwest acts like Midnight and Wraith, Atomic Witch differentiate through the crazed vocal tandem of Martinis and Shattuck. Betwixt the two, Martinis carries the bulk of the responsibility, and his snarly screams—reminiscent of Havok’s David Sanchez—bring some extra lethality to the material and highlight the catchy choruses (“Morgue Rat,” “Worms and Dirt”). While the completely bonkers, high-pitched, full-throated power falsettos—landing within Rob Halford, King Diamond, and Mark Osegueda territory—and deep, guttural growls of Shattuck serve as an insane accompaniment to Martinis’ raspy delivery (“Death Edging (Come to the Light)”). Both coalesce perfectly on my favorite track, and album closer “Vicious Mistress,” a Venom song title if ever there was one. Carrying over from the debut’s “Love Curse,” the track features a swaggering groove composed of bendy chords and flirty riffs, the high-low vocal trade-offs accentuating the hectic solos and furious instrumentals with a romping effect.

    Death Etiquette benefits from Noah Buchanan’s rawer production. As masterful as Swanö is, I found the mix on Crypt of Sleepless Malice too mutedly polished. And while Atomic Witch may have sacrificed some DR in the process, the slightly louder mix works for me with this material. A testament to cohesiveness, the songwriting on Death Etiquette is tighter and more focused too, as Shattuck and Meister continue to refine their ability to craft engaging music. And while even the shorter tracks feel fully resolved, despite their brevity, the twenty-seven-minute runtime did leave me wanting a little more meat on my plate.

    Atomic Witch continue to make a name for themselves in the death thrash space, and Death Etiquette is another solid step forward. And while they’re not doing anything too groundbreaking or boundary-pushing, these two first noteworthy releases indicate a band embarking on a decently consistent career. I suppose only time will tell. Atomic Witch seems like a fun band, and I found Death Etiquette a fun listen. I’d certainly opt to catch them, and their ski-masked frontman, live should they make a stop anywhere near my stomping grounds. I’ll be spinning Death Etiquette more as this humid summer trudges on and will be keeping my eyes peeled for what Atomic Witch does next.

    Rating: 3.0/5.0
    DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320kbps mp3
    Label: Redefining Darkness Records
    Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
    Releases Worldwide: July 25th, 2025

    #2025 #30 #AmericanMetal #AtomicWitch #DeathEtiquette #DeathMetal #Forbidden #Jul25 #Midnight #RedefiningDarknessRecords #Review #SentientHorror #Slayer #ThrashMetal #Wraith #Xoth

  24. Atomic Witch – Death Etiquette Review

    By Tyme

    Cleveland, Ohio’s death thrash quintet, Atomic Witch, began as Bulk & Skull in 2012—a nod to the comic relief duo from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers—before changing their moniker in 2016. After releasing a few singles and EPs, Atomic Witch partnered with Redefining Darkness Records and producer Dan “The Man” Swanö for their debut album, Crypt of Sleepless Malice, in 2022, which created a splash in the death thrash pool with its visceral riffs, horror-themed lyrics, and completely unhinged vocals. Three years of lessons learned later, Atomic Witch and new producer Noah Buchanan (Nunslaughter, Solipsist) at Cleveland’s Mercinary Studios have reopened the crypt to unleash sophomore effort, Death Etiquette, upon the phantasmic masses. Do these Midwest marauders have what it takes to infect a crowded scene even further, or should we stake this vampire’s heart now and slam the coffin door shut?

    As Death Etiquette comes not only crashing through but completely mangling the gate, it’s clear Atomic Witch hasn’t tweaked their formula. In just over two minutes, album opener “Morgue Rat” packs everything Atomic Witch does well into one brief, bristling bruiser. Frenetically furious riffing melded with drummer Nick Amato’s (Axioma) rolls and fills hit you right between the beady eyes before the track settles into a nice, mid-paced chug-a-lug. Like Stallone turning his trucker hat around in Over the Top, when singer Nick Martinis pulls his neon green ski mask down over his face, shit’s about to get real, and when he delivers the very cheeky Drowning Pool-ish line “Let the bodies hit the morgue,” it’s also clear Atomic Witch don’t take themselves too seriously. New bassist David McJunkins’ low-end rumblings, in conjunction with Amato’s battery, keep the frantic riffs and twisted solos of Jesse Shattuck and Jonah Meister in check. Death Etiquette delivers short and sweet thrash first and foremost, falling somewhere amidst the sonic Bermuda triangle of Slayer, Forbidden, and Xoth. At the same time, there are sprinkles of Sentient Horror-like death (“Of Flesh and Chrome”) and a little bit of black metallicism (“Dream Rot”) boiling in Atomic Witch’s cauldron. Performances reign supreme here, and it’s the vocal pyrotechnics that take center stage.

    Eschewing the punkier, more straightforward approach of fellow Midwest acts like Midnight and Wraith, Atomic Witch differentiate through the crazed vocal tandem of Martinis and Shattuck. Betwixt the two, Martinis carries the bulk of the responsibility, and his snarly screams—reminiscent of Havok’s David Sanchez—bring some extra lethality to the material and highlight the catchy choruses (“Morgue Rat,” “Worms and Dirt”). While the completely bonkers, high-pitched, full-throated power falsettos—landing within Rob Halford, King Diamond, and Mark Osegueda territory—and deep, guttural growls of Shattuck serve as an insane accompaniment to Martinis’ raspy delivery (“Death Edging (Come to the Light)”). Both coalesce perfectly on my favorite track, and album closer “Vicious Mistress,” a Venom song title if ever there was one. Carrying over from the debut’s “Love Curse,” the track features a swaggering groove composed of bendy chords and flirty riffs, the high-low vocal trade-offs accentuating the hectic solos and furious instrumentals with a romping effect.

    Death Etiquette benefits from Noah Buchanan’s rawer production. As masterful as Swanö is, I found the mix on Crypt of Sleepless Malice too mutedly polished. And while Atomic Witch may have sacrificed some DR in the process, the slightly louder mix works for me with this material. A testament to cohesiveness, the songwriting on Death Etiquette is tighter and more focused too, as Shattuck and Meister continue to refine their ability to craft engaging music. And while even the shorter tracks feel fully resolved, despite their brevity, the twenty-seven-minute runtime did leave me wanting a little more meat on my plate.

    Atomic Witch continue to make a name for themselves in the death thrash space, and Death Etiquette is another solid step forward. And while they’re not doing anything too groundbreaking or boundary-pushing, these two first noteworthy releases indicate a band embarking on a decently consistent career. I suppose only time will tell. Atomic Witch seems like a fun band, and I found Death Etiquette a fun listen. I’d certainly opt to catch them, and their ski-masked frontman, live should they make a stop anywhere near my stomping grounds. I’ll be spinning Death Etiquette more as this humid summer trudges on and will be keeping my eyes peeled for what Atomic Witch does next.

    Rating: 3.0/5.0
    DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320kbps mp3
    Label: Redefining Darkness Records
    Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
    Releases Worldwide: July 25th, 2025

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