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  1. 4 Unsettling Theories About #EdgarAllanPoe’s Death That Experts Still Can’t Explain
    The bizarre events leading up to Edgar Allan Poe’s death continue to spark debate and speculation.

    By Logan DeLoye, Apr 20, 2026

    mentalfloss.com/literature/poe

    #Nevermore #Gothic #Poe

  2. 4 Unsettling Theories About #EdgarAllanPoe’s Death That Experts Still Can’t Explain
    The bizarre events leading up to Edgar Allan Poe’s death continue to spark debate and speculation.

    By Logan DeLoye, Apr 20, 2026

    mentalfloss.com/literature/poe

    #Nevermore #Gothic #Poe

  3. 4 Unsettling Theories About #EdgarAllanPoe’s Death That Experts Still Can’t Explain
    The bizarre events leading up to Edgar Allan Poe’s death continue to spark debate and speculation.

    By Logan DeLoye, Apr 20, 2026

    mentalfloss.com/literature/poe

    #Nevermore #Gothic #Poe

  4. Machina Kore – Ghosts of Everest Review

    By Kenstrosity

    Identified as “Groovy Power Metal” in our promo bin, Irish independents Machina Kore promise something that pushes past genre convention while still delivering high-octane, high-quality steel. With their latest release, entitled Ghosts of Everest, Machina Kore offer up ten tracks (two of which are remasters of earlier single releases) across roughly an hour—fairly standard if we use power metal as a baseline. Thematically, Ghosts of Everest tackle an emotional subject matter largely surrounding the highs and lows of life as brought on by both forces beyond control and our own actions/reactions, and of resilience and growth only ever manifested by perseverance. The question remains, would a release like Ghosts of Everest persevere in the midst of a crowded field of steely wares?

    One thing is for certain: Machina Kore is not your standard power metal record, and claims of groove earn more than their keep. In fact, Ghosts of Everest is more groove than power, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The power of riffs is strong with this one, bolstered further by uncharacteristically meaty guitar and bass tones which approach death metal or sludge in crunch and heft. However, song structure and arrangement more closely follow the blueprint of riffy power metal innovated by Nevermore, after a lurid dalliance with alternative names like Sevendust1 and Nonpoint. A sense of grandeur not unlike Borealis runs through many of these numbers as well, contributing to the 5-7 minute average song length and winding choruses. Altogether, the experience is an unusual mix that took some getting used to, but there’s merit to Machina Kore’s execution here that proves Ghosts of Everest’s concept holds water.

    Ghosts of Everest offers many cool moments, often separated by wide swaths of material that range from decently engaging to meandering. Its first three songs proper (excluding the overlong, but gentle into “Silver”) offer the best encapsulation of Machina Kore’s sound when it works best. Swaggering grooves, tectonic riffs, and serviceable choruses allow these tracks to strike while the iron is hot, impressing upon its audience its unorthodox sound and generous helping of crushing guitars. And while those heavily distorted guitars shine throughout, it’s not until the meat of the record that they make their biggest impact. A massive one-two punch, “Goliath” and “Death Mask” offer energetic grooves, thunderous tones, and dynamic shifts in style and structure. Nonetheless, they feel unified with the material surrounding them, which allows for smooth transitions in and out. In a different way, epic closer “Ghosts of Everest” makes a mark as well; this time, striking use of melody cooperates with the album’s finest vocal display to exit on a powerful note capable of selling listeners on a follow-up spin.

    Unfortunately, those aforementioned swaths of meandering material conspire to unravel immersion and redirect to boredom. Every song preceding “Goliath”—and several afterwards—opens with at least a minute and a half of repetitive jamming. While they do a great job of creating an initial burst of momentum, inertia gets the best of them quickly, coming close to a standstill before finally hitting the gas again. This problem persists in bouts across Ghosts of Everest, with wandering numbers “Alpha Luna” and “Breathe” offering some decent to very good ideas every now and then, only to be undone by long stretches of composition unsure of its direction or purpose. The occasional guitar solo alleviates this problem to some degree, in concert with some clever drumming (this is primarily what helps “Death Mask” stand out, in fact). Alas, it’s not quite enough to carry 6 minutes plus of uninspired material. As a final note, the albeit competent post-grunge vocals aren’t always the best fit for this sound (“Stone to Farewell”), with the one caveat that they often inspire a fair measure of nostalgia (“Sober”).

    All that said, Machina Kore has a ton of potential, and it wouldn’t be too difficult for them to realize it. Their biggest hurdle going forward is one of writing and of editing, wherein songs need tightening, streamlining, and focusing. All of the right elements are there, from tone to riffcraft to the unlikely melding of disparate styles. They just don’t quite gel into a final product that feels greater than the sum of its parts yet. With time and a little perseverance, I’ve no doubt that Machina Kore can bring me to the peak next time around.

    Rating: Mixed
    DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: STREAM 2
    Label: Self-Release
    Websites: machinakore.bandcamp.com/album/ghosts-of-everest | facebook.com/MachinaKore
    Releases Worldwide: July 25th, 2025

    #25 #2025 #AlternativeMetal #Borealis #GhostsOfEverest #GrooveMetal #HeavyMetal #IrishMetal #Jul25 #MachinaKore #Nevermore #Nonpoint #PowerMetal #Review #Reviews #SelfRelease #Sevendust

  5. Nevermore and Other Shadows

    For stories in the style of Poe, feel free to visit my publication on Medium at the link below:

    Read stories from Nevermore and Other Shadows on Medium: https://medium.com/nevermore-and-other-shadows

    #eerie #Fiction #gothic #nevermore #poe #Stories #tales #Writing
  6. Reformed Nevermore first live show and they sound incredible. Really hoping I can see them on tour somewhere, sometime.

    New singer sounds so much like Warrell too!

    youtube.com/watch?v=6ctoA7_VfbQ

    #nevermore #metal

  7. Helstar – The Devil’s Masquerade Review

    By Steel Druhm

    When folks look back on the magic and glory of 80s metal, Helstar tend to get overlooked. The little Texas band that could, Helstar dropped a series of influential albums from 1984 to 1989 that were important to the US power metal and prog-power genres. Their Burning Star debut was charmingly rough and raw, and so metal it hurt, giving birth to classic cuts like “Witch’s Eye” and the timeless “Run With the Pack.” 1986s Remnants of War saw the band fully embrace the USPM sound for a righteous platter of bold, badass battle tunes that sound as mighty today as they did when released.1 Both 1988s Distant Thunder and especially 1989s Nosferatu helped lay the groundwork for many future prog-power acts, most notably, Nevermore. After that, Helstar had missteps, broke up, reformed, and never quite recaptured the magic of their salad days, despite a few solid late career releases like The Wicked Nest and, most recently, 2016s Vampiro. It’s been a long time in the crypt since then, and I was quite shocked to see The Devil’s Masquerade arrive in the promo sump. With much of the same lineup intact from Vampiro, can Helstar rise from the dead once more and draw fresh blood?

    I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting as much heat and venom as the band delivers on the opening title track. It’s a beefy, bruising beast with churning riffs and James Rivera’s distinctive vocals raging. It could have appeared on Nosferatu, which is a major compliment. It has the classic Helstar sound and vibe, Rivera sounds great, and the guitarwork from original axe master Larry Barragán and new(ish) slinger Alan DeLeon Jr. achieves the right blend of beef, brains, and balls. The burly alchemy extends into “Stygian Miracles,” which really sounds like 80s era Helstar, especially the riff work and neo-classical noodling. “Carcass for a King” almost crosses over into thrash, and it’s a delightfully aggressive aural beating with uber dramatic vocals and enough riff weight to crush an industrial earth mover.

    By the time you get to “Seek Out Your Sins,” you may start to realize how Helstar reminds you of Nevermore. That’s understandable, since there isn’t all that much space between what Helstar was doing in 1988-89 and what Nevermore did from 1995 onward, and here you get a hyper-active overdose of prog-power intensity reflecting both acts. “The Black Wall” is another nostalgia-inducing trip back to the past with all the beloved Helstar elements of olde exploding back into life. Likewise, the impressive and shreddy instrumental “Suerte De Muleta” would have fit on any of the band’s later 80s works. Surprisingly, The Devil’s Masquerade holds the line on quality from start to finish, and that finish is the burning speed and fury of “I Am the Way,” which even features guest vocals by Robert Lowe (Solitude Aeturnus) and Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys). At a super tight 38 minutes and with all songs smartly constrained in the 3-5 minute window, there’s no filler or chaff to deal with, just raging heavy metal full of adrenalized aggression and anger.

    James Riveria has been at the mic for Helstar since the beginning, and damn, his voice has held up shockingly well over the ensuing 41-plus years. Sure, he can’t just toss out stratospheric screams at every juncture anymore, but his voice sounds strong, firm, and commanding nonetheless. He even dabbles in extreme vocals for extra spice. Not bad for a guy pushing 65. Larry Barragán and Alan DeLeon Jr. bring all the bells and whistles to the Black Mass, offering wild, shreddy fretboard surfing while making everything sound smart and stately rather than chaotic and showboaty. They dazzle with crushing riffs and heavy-as-fook leads, then color the skies with fancy fingering. They make the album’s instrumental a must listen and I’m suitably impressed by what they accomplish.

    The Devil’s Masquerade is the best thing Helstar have done since Nosferatu, and I’m quite shocked that they had something this potent up their sleeves at this point in their lives. It feels enough like their heyday to satisfy old heads like me, but it offers enough nods to modern times to avoid feeling stuck in the past. Most importantly, you get a collection of well-written, entertaining metal songs with power, poise, and precision. This reminds me why I loved Helstar so much as a kid, and now I get to love them again in my dotage. If you’ve never heard Helstar, this is not a bad starting point at all. After that, go back to discover their 80s material. It’s something special.

    Rating: 3.5/5.0
    DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 256 kbps
    Label: Massacre
    Websites: facebook.com/helstar.metal | instagram.com/helstarofficial
    Releases Worldwide: September 12th, 2025

    #2025 #35 #AmericanMetal #HeavyMetal #Helstar #MassacreRecords #Nevermore #Review #Reviews #Sep25 #SpeedMetal #TheDevilSMasquerade

  8. Wednesday Creators Reveal Season 3 Secrets and New Hyde Lore

    The creators of Wednesday have opened up about what fans can expect in the upcoming third season. They say the show will push the story beyond Nevermore Academy and dive deeper into the world of outcasts. Co‑creator Miles Millar told TheWrap that the team loves world‑building and plans to expand the series mythology....

    #AddamsFamily #Enid #hyde #netflix #Nevermore #season3 #Wednesday

  9. Wednesday Creators Reveal Season 3 Secrets and New Hyde Lore

    The creators of Wednesday have opened up about what fans can expect in the upcoming third season. They say the show will push the story beyond Nevermore Academy and dive deeper into the world of outcasts. Co‑creator Miles Millar told TheWrap that the team loves world‑building and plans to expand the series mythology....

    #AddamsFamily #Enid #hyde #netflix #Nevermore #season3 #Wednesday

  10. "#Prophet!" said I, "thing of #evil!—#prophet still, if #bird or #devil
    Whether #Tempter sent, or whether #tempest tossed #thee here ashore,
    #Desolate yet all undaunted, on this #desert land #enchanted
    On this home by #Horror #haunted—tell me truly, I #implore
    Is there—is there #balm in #Gilead?—tell me—tell me, I #implore
    Quoth the #Raven "#Nevermore."

  11. 1/2
    Tim #Burden's new #series #Wednesday is a bit like Harry #Potter. Especially: The prisoner of #Azkaban

    + The new (secretly famous) one in a boarding school. #Nevermore is #Hogwarts.
    + The "houses" in the school.
    + #Normies are #Muggles
    + Deadly sporting tournament (#Quiddisch/Poe Cup)
    + #Creatures Feature - Both #magical world are filled with #monstrous creatures

  12. Coroner – Dissonance Theory Review

    By Dolphin Whisperer

    Whether it’s the mystifying hourglass of parenthood or a sudden collision of earth to brain, time erodes both in steady, unnoticeable stutters and blink-speed slides.1 I’m sure Coroner never quite planned to sit this long on new material, with its inception a decade ago sliding to present today in maturity. But after thirty-plus years, there’s little rush in releasing anything for the sake of the release itself. In thoughtful construction, a composed comeback will warrant discussion upon emergence and later on down the road. And with Dissonance Theory, both a foot in a deep thrash history and desire to explore a progressive sound, Coroner seeks to prove that a vital record can still exist under their storied name.

    While the aged gap between albums presents as a hurdle to momentum, Coroner hasn’t been dormant leading up to Dissonance Theory, a healthy festival and gig routine since 2010 stoking their creative flame. And cornerstone guitarist Tommy Baron has remained engaged in studio management while weaving through extra-Coroner band activities over the years, like his brief stint with fellow thrash legends Kreator in the late ’90s2 or his more modern chug-a-lug with the alternative/industrial-laced 69 Chambers. Along this timeline, then, it makes sense that Dissonance Theory presents not as a widening of the take-it-or-leave-it Grin but as an exploration of how history has shaped their own interpretation of their sound. Lower-tuned tap ‘n’ go strides follow the splinter that spiraled dark groove machines like Nevermore and Morgana Lefay (“Consequence,” “Symmetry,” “Renewal”). Heavier anthemic numbers mirror the booming stadium feel of modern Kreator (“Sacrificial Lamb”), even verging on Lamb of God thrash-thuggery at its most simple (“Crisium Bound”). Many faces have worn Coroner over the years, but Coroner wearing them back reveals new wrinkles.

    Yet Dissonance Theory hits what makes modern Coroner a force when layered guitar textures and screaming solos have space to warp and twist about dips into classic thrash breaks and screaming solos. Baron has always been an expressive guitarist. But in the long road since the Celtic Frosted days of RIP, he’s found a way both to whip the frenetic scramble of a pit-ready bridge into heroic fretboard gymnastics (“Consequence,” “Symmetry”) and drop jaws with melodic, bluesy tone-wailing (“Transparent Eye”). Likewise, jangling chords find resonant space and careful modulation in pocketed drum rhythms and steady, growling bass, showcasing the careful ear for harmony that Coroner has always endorsed (“The Law,” “Transparent Eye”). And though a couple tracks may use their space less effectively than others, finding a slight meandering in their joy of sound, Dissonance Theory breezes by in a veteran flex of songwriting maturity.

    However, I take some issue with the ways in which the Bogren production job bolsters Coroner into the modern day. Again, part of what makes Coroner, well, Coroner is a vibrant guitar identity that twangs and twirls and cuts with buttery precision. And while a nasally compression still helps to define the chatter of Dissonance Theory’s most thrashing moments (“Consequence,” “Symmetry”), more weight finds a home in a thick and pulverizing rhythm tone. Ron Royce’s thick-stringed assault, naturally, finds a happy home with the lean into low-end emboldening, and that partnering with the muddier rhythm tone finds a unison richness on certain brooding runs (“Sacrificial Lamb” through “Symmetry”). Furthermore, new drummer Diego Rapacchietti finds a powerful march and kick clamor that creates a playful propulsion against bright, palm-muted runs (“Sacrificial Lamb,” “The Law”). Against the flat rhythm guitar characterization, alas, all of these production accents don’t always add up to song sections that feel distinct over the whole of the album.

    Coroner’s influence continues to ripple through thrashy and deathly forms alike despite the current day being far removed from their initial declarations. But more importantly, Dissonance Theory proves that in 2025, Coroner has been paying attention to their progeny in order to shape a new face for the flock of hopefuls to follow. I don’t think Dissonance Theory carves quite as deep a notch as the Swiss stalwarts had hoped, though in its collective wisdom, it can be hard to put down. As first steps in a new direction, Dissonance Theory fills me with hope that a Coroner second coming will bear fruit at least once more with a greater level of determination.

    Rating: 3.5/5.0
    DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
    Label: Century Media Records | Bandcamp
    Websites: coronerofficial.com | coronerofficial.bandcamp.com
    Releases Worldwide: October 17th, 2025

    #2025 #35 #CenturyMediaRecords #Coroner #DissonanceTheory #Kreator #LambOfGod #MorganaLefay #Nevermore #Oct25 #ProgressiveMetal #ProgressiveThrashMetal #Review #Reviews #SwissMetal #TechnicalThrashMetal #ThrashMetal

  13. @GottaLaff. Okay, I know this is completely irrelevant to the essential aspects of this case, but if I needed one more reason to love #EJCarroll, it would be this reference to #Poe. Not on my bingo card for this trial (or any other #Trump indictments). #Nevermore!

  14. #TheMetalDogArticleList
    #BraveWords
    Today In Metal History 🤘 June 8th, 2023 🤘 ACCEPT, JUDAS PRIEST, FAITH NO MORE, VELVET REVOLVER, NEVERMORE, CANDLEMASS
    HEAVY BIRTHDAYS Happy 69th Birthday Mark Tornillo (ACCEPT, TT QUICK) - June 8th, 1954 Happy 57th Birthday Jens Kidman (MESHUGGAH) - June 8th, 1966 Happy 53rd Birthday Peter Stålfors (DREAM EVIL)...

    bravewords.com/news/today-in-m

    #June8 #TodayInMetalHistory #JudasPriest #FaithNoMore #VelvetRevolver #Nevermore #Candlemass #AliceInChains #MetalHistory