#obituary — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #obituary, aggregated by home.social.
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Disney TV Veteran & Suite Life of Zack & Cody Co-Creator Jim Geoghan Passes Away
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Jim Geoghan Dies: ‘Suite Life Of Zack & Cody’ Co-Creator & Producer Was 79
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"There are a thousand forms of subversion, all of them interesting," he told The Observer. "But few, in my opinion, can equal the convenience and immediacy of the cream pie." ...
He and his co-conspirators had a particular revulsion to the French public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy, who once called himself ‘the most gifted writer of my generation,’ a statement of such pomposity that the brigade was moved to pie him eight times."
#giftlink #nytimes #pie #obituary
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/world/europe/noel-godin-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1._lA.QlQ6.n1mq1WaNUewR&smid=nytcore-ios-share -
"There are a thousand forms of subversion, all of them interesting," he told The Observer. "But few, in my opinion, can equal the convenience and immediacy of the cream pie." ...
He and his co-conspirators had a particular revulsion to the French public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy, who once called himself ‘the most gifted writer of my generation,’ a statement of such pomposity that the brigade was moved to pie him eight times."
#giftlink #nytimes #pie #obituary
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/world/europe/noel-godin-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1._lA.QlQ6.n1mq1WaNUewR&smid=nytcore-ios-share -
"There are a thousand forms of subversion, all of them interesting," he told The Observer. "But few, in my opinion, can equal the convenience and immediacy of the cream pie." ...
He and his co-conspirators had a particular revulsion to the French public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy, who once called himself ‘the most gifted writer of my generation,’ a statement of such pomposity that the brigade was moved to pie him eight times."
#giftlink #nytimes #pie #obituary
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/world/europe/noel-godin-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1._lA.QlQ6.n1mq1WaNUewR&smid=nytcore-ios-share -
"There are a thousand forms of subversion, all of them interesting," he told The Observer. "But few, in my opinion, can equal the convenience and immediacy of the cream pie." ...
He and his co-conspirators had a particular revulsion to the French public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy, who once called himself ‘the most gifted writer of my generation,’ a statement of such pomposity that the brigade was moved to pie him eight times."
#giftlink #nytimes #pie #obituary
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/world/europe/noel-godin-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1._lA.QlQ6.n1mq1WaNUewR&smid=nytcore-ios-share -
"There are a thousand forms of subversion, all of them interesting," he told The Observer. "But few, in my opinion, can equal the convenience and immediacy of the cream pie." ...
He and his co-conspirators had a particular revulsion to the French public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy, who once called himself ‘the most gifted writer of my generation,’ a statement of such pomposity that the brigade was moved to pie him eight times."
#giftlink #nytimes #pie #obituary
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/world/europe/noel-godin-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1._lA.QlQ6.n1mq1WaNUewR&smid=nytcore-ios-share -
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1193278/ Georgy Matyukhin, Russia’s First Central Bank Chief, Dies at 91 #CentralBank #Obituary #Russia
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Bruce Davis Dies: Longtime Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Chief Executive Was 83
#News #Obituaries #AcademyofMotionPictureArtsSciences #BruceDavis #Obituaryhttps://deadline.com/2026/09/bruce-davis-dead-ampas-chief-executive-1237070322/
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https://www.europesays.com/at/380255/ Andy Williams: Every-Time-I-Die-Gitarrist und Wrestler stirbt mit 48 #AT #Austria #Entertainment #EveryTimeIDie #Music #Musik #Nachruf #Obituary #Österreich #RSX #Unterhaltung
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Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dead at 48
Andy Williams, a professional wrestler who was formerly the founding guitarist of metalcore band Every Time I Die,…
#NewsBeep #News #Topstories #everytimeidie #Headlines #obit #Obituary #RSX #TopStories
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Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dead at 48
Andy Williams, a professional wrestler who was formerly the founding guitarist of metalcore band Every Time I Die,…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #Entertainment #EveryTimeIDie #obit #obituary #RSX
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Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dead at 48
Andy Williams, a professional wrestler who was formerly the founding guitarist of metalcore band Every Time I Die,…
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Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dead at 48
Andy Williams, a professional wrestler who was formerly the founding guitarist of metalcore band Every Time I Die,…
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Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dead at 48
Andy Williams, a professional wrestler who was formerly the founding guitarist of metalcore band Every Time I Die,…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #Entertainment #EveryTimeIDie #obit #obituary #RSX
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Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dead at 48
Andy Williams, a professional wrestler who was formerly the founding guitarist of metalcore band Every Time I Die,…
#NewsBeep #News #Music #AU #Australia #Entertainment #EveryTimeIDie #obit #obituary #RSX
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Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dead at 48
Andy Williams, a professional wrestler who was formerly the founding guitarist of metalcore band Every Time I Die,…
#NewsBeep #News #Music #AU #Australia #Entertainment #EveryTimeIDie #obit #obituary #RSX
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/675777/ Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dead at 48 #Éire #Entertainment #EveryTimeIDie #IE #Ireland #Music #obit #obituary #RSX
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Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist & Professional Wrestler, Dies at 48
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Kenan Thompson Remembers ‘All That’ Co-Star Christy Knowings: “This One Hit Hard”
#News #Obituaries #AllThat #ChristyKnowings #KenanThompson #Nickelodeon #Obituaryhttps://deadline.com/2026/08/kenan-thompson-christy-knowings-1237033140/
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Christy Knowings Dies: Former Nickelodeon Star Of ‘All That’ Was 46
#News #Obituaries #AllThat #ChristyKnowings #Nickelodeon #Obituaryhttps://deadline.com/2026/08/christy-knowings-dead-1237033066/
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Horrifier – Revelations of Gore Review By Steel DruhmConsidering I was hired 3000 years ago by the Almighty AMG Himself to be the “power metal guy,” I sure do end up reviewing a lot of moldy death metal. Toss Norway’s Horrifier on the rotpit next as I tackle their sophomore slab of purulence, Revelations of Gore. With cover art straight from the early 90s, Horrifier regale you with tales of body horror, serial killings, and unlawful graveyard carnal knowledge. Their core sound measures in at 79.5% Autopsy worship, with 12.3% Obituary and 8.2% early Pestilence influence. That means you get hammered with old school, cesspool-ready shitfun with a heavy emphasis on scuzz, crust, and scabs. Is it newfangled? Fuck no. Is it going to stain your carpet and leave a lasting stench? Absofuckinglutely! Let’s see what’s behind the gore.
After an appropriately creepy intro, Horrifer get medieval on your ass with “Compelled to Slaughter” as evil, ominous riffs and a skronky bass set the coroner’s table for you. It’s very much in the vein of early Autopsy and Adrian Risøy’s disgusting and disturbing vocals are a dead ringer for the legendary Chris Reifert. It’s a big intestine sandwich that leaps from d-beating to slow, doomy segments, and it sounds as infectious as an Ebola ward. You’ll want a shower after to disinfect, and that’s the sign of effective death. “Human Butchery” keeps the rancid times rolling, and I swear this one could have appeared on any of the first 4 Autopsy albums. Go ahead and deny that the piece starting at 3:50 wasn’t ripped directly from Chris Reifert’s diseased brain. You can’t. It’s entertaining without reinventing any wheels, and the band’s commitment to excess and a horrific atmosphere is to be commended. When this formula clicks, it works quite well. “Body Hoarder” is an especially fun bit of unhinged death with plenty of textures and moods splattering the walls. Parts even remind me of Leprosy-era Death.
Unfortunately, the writing is a bit inconsistent as the album grinds along, with some songs feeling less essential than others. “Rejoice, Children of the Flesh” reminds me of the loopy but lovable days of early Carnivore where they lurched between thrash and bombastic doom willy-nilly, and the tempo changes don’t always work in their favor as segments drag on too long. I do love that fat, clanging N.M.E.-styled bass though! “Morbid Lust” is aggressive and angry but feels fairly generic, and it also runs past its expiration date and meanders weirdly. “The Final Oblation” is even longer and feels more bloated and overstuffed, despite cool moments. Revelations of Gore does finish strong with longest track, “Blood for Ascension,” however. It puts a vaguely Voivodian spin on a ragged d-beat and makes everything feel jarring, unsteady, and exciting. The classic Autopsy asswax and maggot garden vibe is present, but with a strange new edge. There’s even a massive doom segment that feels like classic Saint Vitus, so that’s pure Steel bait. At 38 minutes, I hesitate to say Revelations of Gore feels longer than that, but it does drag at times. The production is masterful for a caveman death slab such as this. The guitars have force, the bass is fully unleashed and everything feels dangerous and murky as fook. Kudos!
Adrian Risøy and Sander Halvorsen do a very respectable job pummeling and abrading with nasty, corrosive riffs and horror movie harmonies. They hurt when they must, and torture when they like, and there’s a creepy, unsettling vibe that flashes through the material. Erik Krokan’s bass is large, in charge, and right in your face. It thumps, twangs, and bangs all over the place and adds a delicious layer of low-end extremity. Risøy is a great death croaker and brings a repulsive and inhuman stink to the coffin orgy. He’s the kind of vocalist this style of death needs, and boy does he go all in. Last but certainly not least, Andreas Langås lays the lumber hard and mean, shifting from bedragled doom trots to d-beat gallops and straight-up blastbeatery.
Horrifier live in death metal’s infamous past and evince no sign of evolutionary tendencies. Revelations of Gore could have dropped in 1990 and been a genre touchstone. Since it drops in 2026 instead, it’s entirely olde but still well worth a trip down its greasy gutslide into the body fluids. I think Horriffier could do big things in the future. Until then, play this loudly as you carve a rare and bloody roast over a public toilet. Bon Appétit!
Rating: 3.0/5.0
#2026 #30 #Aug26 #Autopsy #DeathMetal #Horrifier #NorwegianMetal #Obituary #PersonalRecords #Pestilence #RevelationsOfGore #Review #Reviews
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Personal Records
Websites: horrifiermetal.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/profile.php | instagram.com/horrifier_official
Releases Worldwide: August 7th, 2026 -
Chuck Russell Dies: Director Of ‘The Mask’ & ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors’ Was 74
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David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Hit-Making Blood, Sweat & Tears Singer Was 84
#News #Obituaries #BloodSweatTears #DavidClaytonThomas #Obituaryhttps://deadline.com/2026/06/david-clayton-thomas-dead-1236967262/
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Beloved Twin Peaks Star Owain Rhys Davies Dies Suddenly at 44
Owain Rhys Davies was born in Wales and grew up with a love for performance. He began acting in local theater before moving to screen roles. His family remembers him as warm and generous. The actor was 44 when he passed away, a fact that shocked many fans....
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Beloved Twin Peaks Star Owain Rhys Davies Dies Suddenly at 44
Owain Rhys Davies was born in Wales and grew up with a love for performance. He began acting in local theater before moving to screen roles. His family remembers him as warm and generous. The actor was 44 when he passed away, a fact that shocked many fans....
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Beloved Twin Peaks Star Owain Rhys Davies Dies Suddenly at 44
Owain Rhys Davies was born in Wales and grew up with a love for performance. He began acting in local theater before moving to screen roles. His family remembers him as warm and generous. The actor was 44 when he passed away, a fact that shocked many fans....
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Edgar Morin, ‘Grandfather’ of French Intellectuals, Dies at 104
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/world/europe/edgar-morin-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mlA.3JYD.M-40GiileNFb&smid=url-share #obituary #edgarMorin #philosophy #sociology #politics #France
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Edgar Morin, sociologue du temps présent et agitateur d’idées, est mort à l’âge de 104 ans https://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2026/05/30/edgar-morin-sociologue-du-temps-present-et-agitateur-d-idees-est-mort-a-l-age-de-104-ans_6695210_3382.html
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Barbara Gordon Dies: TV Producer Who Wrote Of Valium Addiction In Memoir-Turned-Movie ‘I’m Dancing As Fast As I Can’ Was 90
#News #Obituaries #BarbaraGordon #I039mDancingAsFastAsICan #Obituaryhttps://deadline.com/2026/04/barbara-gordon-dead-1236863537/
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Radio Free Skaro #1062 – The Daleks Will Stop at Anything
http://traffic.libsyn.com/freyburg/rfs1062.mp3The time has come and the two previously missing but now gloriously present episodes of The Daleks’ Master Plan, namely The Nightmare Begins (Episode 1) and Devil’s Planet (Episode 3), are here to be viewed and reviewed! They appeared not only on the BBC iPlayer but also in full on the US (but not Canadian, feh) Classic Doctor Who Youtube channel, and we have viewed said episodes and have thoughts. But that’s not all we also have an interview with Toby Hadoke, who hosted a screening at Riverside Studios and reflects with Steven on the screening, the episodes, and the overall wonder that is their return!
Links:
- Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon
- The Daleks’ Master Plan: The Nightmare Begins – iPlayer
- The Daleks’ Master Plan: Devil’s Planet – iPlayer
- The Daleks’ Master Plan: The Nightmare Begins – YouTube
- The Daleks’ Master Plan: Devil’s Planet – YouTube
- Doctor Who Magazine 628 released
- BBC Three to run Twenty Years of Tennant marathon Apr 16
- HBO says not aware of a potential Doctor Who partnership with the BBC
- Big Finish: Doctor Who: Time War – Uncharted: Branches due May 2026
- Big Finish: Doctor Who – Rutans vs Sontarans: Betrayal at the House of Sontar out now
- Big Finish: Torchwood: Curtain released
- Paul Hayes’ Flight Into Danger documentary and article
- World of Telly – Gangsters
- Laurie Webb died at 101
Interview:
#BBCThree #BigFiniah #BigFinish #davidTennant #doctorWho #doctorWhoMagazine #Gangsters #HBO #iPlayer #LaurieWebb #Mechandise #MissingEpisodes #Obituary #PaulHayes #TheDaleksMasterPlan #TheGiggle #TheStarBeast #TobyHadoke #WildBlueYonder #WorldOfTelly #YouTube -
George Goble died recently – known for first dual-CPU-Unix and fast BBQ lighting
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wlfi/name/george-goble-obituary?id=61144779
#HackerNews #GeorgeGoble #Obituary #DualCPUUnix #BBQLighting #TechPioneer #Innovation
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Papa Necrose – Anthropomorphy Execution Review By Owlswald
Five-headed Brazilian death metal horde Papa Necrose emerged from the promo sump with two strikes against them before Anthropomorphy Execution even began. First, if we were somehow living in an alternate metalverse where Ghost didn’t exist, then the name Papa Necrose might be passable. But we don’t. Instead, the name only evokes the theatrical imagery tied to Tobias Forge’s famous alter-ego. Second, the Saw‑meets‑Easter‑Island cover art is não é bom,1 feeling flat out undercooked. Put those surface issues aside, and you’ll find a record that soaks itself in classic 90s progressive death. The outcome of years of arduous development, Papa Necrose’s third LP once again turns its attention to the Catholic Church as its central target. However, rather than chasing reinvention, Anthropomorphy Execution embraces familiarity, seeking to recapture the qualities that have allowed this well-known strain of death to endure.
Anthropomorphy Execution wears its influences squarely on its sleeve: post Human‑era Death and early Pestilence are the clearest touchstones, with vocals that blend Obituary‑style guttural heft and Schuldiner‑like phrasing. There’s nothing here you haven’t heard before, but the performances are surprisingly astute. And it’s clear Papa Necrose has more than enough musical chops to pull off their homage. Danilo Vagner and Carlo Silva’s down‑picked, grinding riffs, Luquian Silva’s dynamic tom fills, and Eric Gusmão’s exploratory bass runs are executed with precision, coalescing into highlights like “Hammered in the Mind,” “Cathedral of Death,” and “Eighteen Years Awake.” Gusmão’s Sound of Perseverance-flavored breaks, along with the interplay between Vagner and Silva’s riffs and Silva’s fancy kit work, give the tracks plenty of groove to latch onto. James Murphy (Death, Obituary, Cancer) even shows up for a guest spot (“The Thousand Yard Gaze”). Talent-rich, but too obvious in their devotion, Papa Necrose seems comfortable being nothing less than an off-the-shelf clone of their heroes.
Anthropomorphy Execution by PAPA NECROSE
Anthropomorphy Execution’s biggest problems lie in its songwriting and overall cohesion. While the individual performances are competent, the sum rarely matches the quality of its parts, leaving Anthropomorphy Execution feeling clunky as a whole. Alessandro Necrose is a capable vocalist and effectively channels a John Tardy (Obituary) level of disgust, but a vocal mix that sits too far forward and drowns everything in delay undermines his delivery. His tendency to end his growls with an exaggerated gurgle (“Anthropomorphy Execution,” “Cathedral of Death,” “Disenchant Them”) doesn’t help matters and comes off as cheesy rather than heavy. Structurally, tracks tend to sprawl, with vocals that occasionally lag behind the instrumentation (“Fall, Die, and Break”), or overactive solos that crowd otherwise promising passages (“Disenchant Them”). And with a runtime of over 46 minutes, the album overstays its welcome by at least two songs.
While Papa Necrose lacks a distinct identity of their own, discerning musicality and a clear reverence for the classic progressive death sound produce some strong moments. “Fall, Die, and Break” is a straightforward track that leans on chunky, mid-paced riffs, fret-tapping fireworks, and dexterous drumming to establish a serviceable baseline for the record’s sound. It’s nothing special, but it demonstrates a functional grasp of structure and pacing. “Eighteen Years Awake,” “Hammered in the Mind,” and “Cathedral of Death” benefit from a sharper sense of momentum, finding Papa Necrose at their heaviest and most confident. Driven by syncopated bursts of technical shredding and frequent tempo shifts, the songs remain engaging throughout and largely sidestep the issues that drag down the rest of the record. “Anthropomorphy Execution” could have joined them as one of the record’s stronger cuts if not for its near‑lifted guitar harmony from Symbolic’s “Sacred Serenity.” To its credit, the song is one of the few moments where Papa Necrose attempts to break the mold, introducing added wrinkles like ceremonial-flavored motifs. Still, this occurrence isn’t enough to overcome the track’s mimicry, nor imbue the material with a sense of personality that gives it lasting appeal.
Papa Necrose is no doubt fluent in classic progressive death, but Anthropomorphy Execution rarely speaks in its own voice. Competently played and steeped in the right influences, the record leans too heavily on familiar tropes to ultimately feel essential. Until Papa Necrose tempers its devotion with a stronger sense of self, their work will continue to land as another well-executed homage in a genre already defined by far stronger voices.
Rating: Disappointing
#20 #2026 #AnthropomorphyExecution #AwakeningRecords #BrazilianMetal #Cancer #Death #DeathMetal #Ghost #Mar26 #Obituary #PapaNecrose #Pestilence #ProgressiveDeathMetal #Review #Reviews
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Awakening Records
Websites: awakeningrecordscn.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/papanecrosedm
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NPPA Awards Honor Late Boston Globe Picture Editor Lloyd Young https://petapixel.com/2026/02/27/nppa-awards-honor-late-boston-globe-picture-editor-lloyd-young/ #photocontest #bostonglobe #competition #lloydyoung #Industry #industry #obituary #honor #News #nppa
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Actor Robert Carradine Dies At Age 71
#News #KeithCarradine #Obituary #RobertCarradinehttps://deadline.com/2026/02/robert-carradine-dead-age-71-1236734055/
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Scott Printz Dies: ‘Private Practice’, ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Producer Was 69
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Catherine O’Hara, star of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone,’ dead at 71
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David Siegel Dies: ‘The Hangover’ Films & ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Producer Who Worked On Dozens Of Movies Was 70
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·Professor, author Queena Lee-Chua dies
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·Professor, author Queena Lee-Chua dies
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·Professor, author Queena Lee-Chua dies
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·Professor, author Queena Lee-Chua dies
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Herb Nanas Dies: Longtime Agent, Manager & Producer Of ‘First Blood’, ‘Rocky III’ & Albert Brooks Films Was 84
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Baek Se-hee, author of ‘I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ dies at 35
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·
Baek Se-hee, author of ‘I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ dies at 35
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RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·
Baek Se-hee, author of ‘I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ dies at 35
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Baek Se-hee, author of ‘I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ dies at 35
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Viogression – Thaumaturgic Veil Review
By Angry Metal Guy
By: Nameless_n00b_602
For every well-known, successful band, countless similar acts haven’t caught the same break or enjoyed the same recognition.1 For every Thou, there’s an Indian; every Abigail Williams, a Crepuscle; and every Obituary, a Viogression. One of the original but unsung stalwarts of death metal’s earliest days, Viogression formed in 1988 and released a well-received debut, Expound & Exhort, in 1991. The 1992 follow-up, Passage, failed to meet expectations, leading the band to take a three-decade hiatus. Their third full-length, 2022’s 3rd Stage of Decay, was praised for its old-school core and modern flair. Three years and a major lineup shuffle later, they return with their fourth full-length and first self-release, Thaumaturgic Veil. Promising a transcendent discourse on the interconnectivity of infinity and individuality, can this new version of Viogression maintain its momentum and deliver?
Like the good doctor, Vickie Franks, Viogression stitches together the genre’s most recognizable touchstones, but parts of themselves peek through, distinct from their influences. Sole remaining founder and vocalist, Brian DeNeffe, exhumes Obituary and Pestilence for his unintelligible rasps and howls, but employs impressive gutturals and layered screams of his own on “Vulnus Sclopetarium” and “Summon.” Guitarists Lief Larson and Johnathon Ibarra evoke the doomy vibe and disorienting, whip-crack tempo shifts of Autopsy and Asphyx (“Jinx,” “Light Extinguisher”), but the western dust on “Superposition” belongs to Viogression alone. An uncharacteristically twangy chorus and heavy distortion build an atmosphere for a clean, soulful guitar to cut through. Larson, Ibarra, and drummer Erik Schultek halve and double their tempos on “Renumeration” to create a pace both consistent and in flux. Punky album high point, “Pummeled,” sees DeNeffe acting as a rare counterpoint for a jazz-infused solo.2 These moments showcase the band’s excellent synthesis of influence and individuality when the stitches hold and the heart pumps strongly.
But the stitches don’t always hold; Thaumaturgic Veil suffers from indiscretionary inclusion, or poor compositional choices. Bassist Jason Hellman provides Cannibal Corpse-esque hooks (“Jinx,” “Travesty öv Darkness”) and a palpable heft to the album, but his performance often feels like parody. The opening basslines of “Superposition” and “As the Light Fades” plod and meander in ways that recall the tongue-in-cheek parts of Green Day’s catalogue. A recurring nasally guitar tone tries to instill unease but is instead repetitive and annoying (“Jinx,” “As the Light Fades”). “Eaten by Flies” invokes Polka and, like “Superposition” and “Summon,” is paratactical in its lyrical delivery, imitating amateur slam poetry. This disharmonious construction hamstrings Viogression’s ability to cultivate the philosophical and contemplative tone their subject matter requires.
Even with more consistent songwriting, Thaumaturgic Veil would still feel stitched together and disjointed. The album presents less as a coherent work and more as a series of vignettes. Each proper track (save closer, “Light Extinguisher”) is paired with an intro, giving the sensation of moving from painting to painting in a gallery rather than viewing one grand tapestry. It’s an interesting idea, but it fails for three reasons. First, these intros don’t bleed into their songs. I struggled to find a correlation in these pairings, whether musically, thematically, or lyrically. Second, without stronger connective tissue, these intros only add bloat to a relatively lean record.3 Third, and most damning, they prohibit the listener from building any momentum throughout Thaumaturgic Veil. This start-stop-start-stop structure makes the album feel twice as long as it is and turns every spin into a test of endurance.
While I can applaud the ambition of Thaumaturgic Veil, the execution ultimately falls short. “Pummeled,” “Renumeration,” and “Vulnus Sclopetarium” show that Viogression has the chops to write and perform a great, concise album, but uneven songwriting quality and an interrupted flow mar what could have been a prime offering from the old guard. Either of these flaws in isolation would have been manageable, but taken together, their impact compounds. There’s potential here, and with tighter threading and a more cohesive structure, I have no doubt Viogression could achieve the recognition they deserve.
Rating: 2.0/5.0
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Self-Released
Websites: viogression.info | Bandcamp | Instagram | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: July 11th, 2025#20 #2025 #AbigailWilliams #Asphyx #Autopsy #Autospy #CannibalCoprse #CannibalCorpse #Crepuscle #DeathMetal #GreenDay #Independent #Indian #Jul25 #Obituary #Pestilence #Review #Reviews #SelfRelease #ThaumaturgicVeil #Viogression
