Spring has definitely sprung, and with it, the music of old blooms again…

Thus, 2022 drew to a close. It marked the return of live gigs for Grumpy Metal Guy and Girl (Cradle! Tribulation! Devin! Opeth!), as well as the discovery of new music by familiar and unfamiliar bands. What music decked the halls of Grumpy Manor this Christmas? Borknagar - True North While this came out a little while ago, it had somehow slipped out of our regular rotation. Which is pretty much a crime against music, as this is a cracking album.

Another month of not enough time, and too much music to listen to. Instead of listening to new things, for the most part, I decided to go back in time a little… Porcupine Tree - Closure/Continuation However, firstly, I finally got around to listening to this. I had held off well past the actual release date to find some time to listen to it on vinyl for the first time. Harridan had grabbed my attention some time ago with it’s blend of newish Steven Wilson and newer PT, so was curious to see what the rest of the album would bring.

A month of little music, thanks to a fun combination of Covid, sick Grumpy Metal Kids, and too many meetings at $COMPANY, so fell back onto some old favourites. Hoping for a more musical month next time around! Wilderun - Epigone Six months on, and still playing the hell out of this. Not quite as good as Veil of Imagination, but when it hits, man, does it hit hard. Opeth - Damnation Cranking out some slightly more relaxed tunes in the sun.