Royal Blunt, Author at Metalheads Magazine

Gorengrind, Anime and Beer: Catching Up With Julien Proust

Royal Blunt·July 23, 2024

We had a blast talking to Julien about French metal, Asian metal, Kpop, Asian nerd culture and what makes him tick in general. It's a refreshing look into a hyperactive but very original mind.

Eye2eyE Obscuriosites

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“Music is the greatest channel for our frustration”

Royal Blunt·March 17, 2024

Finnish hardcore outfit Heathen Heart started only a few years ago, but is already making an impact. This tight knit group of seasoned musician makes direct, hard-hitting songs. Their music is heavy and emotional at the same time and is inspired by a variety of styles. One can sense that they have true passion for music and an interpersonal chemistry, that drives the creative process.

Below-The-Radar Dark River Festival Eye2eyE

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Interview with Hasthur of Welkin

Royal Blunt·January 30, 2024

I believe that the highest ecstasies that one can reach with live music are always far greater than that obtainable from recordings, both as a performer and spectator (which when confronted with the purest music, such a distinction between the two breaks down)

Below-The-Radar Eye2eyE Obscuriosites

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The Sun Rises in the East – Metal Highlights From Asia

Royal Blunt·October 19, 2023

The Asian continet has so much to offer to the metal listener. Check out what we think are this year's best metal albums from the Far East.

Below-The-Radar Obscuriosites Obscuro Playlists

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Album Review: Dødheimsgard – Black Medium Current

Royal Blunt·July 2, 2023

After a long wait the progressive black metal eccentrics Dødheimsgard are back with an LP titled “Black Medium Current”. It is great to see the band consistently putting out great music even after almost thirty years of existence. It can be a bit much to take in at a first listen, however, repeated listens are rewarding - which is kind of what prog-metal music-nerds who write and read reviews like this seek anyway… So kick back and dive into this monumental piece of blackened/progressive metal art.

Album Reviews Features Northern Lights

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SHOCKVAVE 2023 – A Modern Metalcore Extravaganza in Taipei

Royal Blunt·May 14, 2023

Shockwave 2023 was a well put together show which showcased very interesting Asian bands and the headliners offered a memorable show. The line-up included Born of Osiris, Within Destruction, Knosis and Prompts.

Below-The-Radar Obscuriosites On-Stage Review

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Album Review: Trash Panda – Pawns of the Putrid God

Royal Blunt·March 5, 2023

Trash Panda’s sound combines elements of blasting modern groovy death metal with nasty, slamming brutal death and all of this is sprinkled with the atmospherics that remind me of The Black Dahlia Murder or Winds of Plague.

Album Reviews Below-The-Radar Features

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