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The Metal Forge - 395 - Alpha Destroyer (opens the original)
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ALPHA DESTROYER is a high-octane collaboration featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless). The band dug deep into the annals of KISStory to put their own unique stamp on the song. Guitarist Eric Sexton-Dorsett explains. "We based our version on Paul Stanley's original demo version instead of the Bob Ezrin produced version everyone knows. Paul used 1/16 note high hats and a more upbeat tempo. We swapped those for double basses a la 'Exciter
The Metal Forge - 394 - Argul (opens the original)
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Argul is a doom metal band formed in 2014 in Lima, Peru, by Mauricio Guerrero and Jose María Venturi. Influenced by stoner and 60s rock, with heavy and prog elements, shaping a slower, heavier, and more introspective sound it's defined by dense riffs and a darker emotional weight and atmosphere. The primordial is wrapped in a gloomy heaviness. The essence is the obscure and the inevitable Official Links: Bandcamp: https://argul.bandcamp.com/album/soledad-y-orgullo Metal Archive: https://www.meta
The Metal Forge - 393 - Brad Frye (opens the original)
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Brad Frye is known as the owner of Desert Records, founder of Red Mesa, and half of the duo Droni Eye Omi. In the spring of 2025, Brad Frye set out to self-record his first solo album. Armed with a Reverend baritone guitar, a Fender Champ tube amp, a solar powered generator, and a pedal board, Frye hiked out to remote locations around Albuquerque, NM. Frye set up a Zoom H6 recorder to capture the ambient natural sounds of the New Mexican landscape. Birds, trains, rivers, wind, insects, and anima
The Metal Forge - 392 - Thundergoat (opens the original)
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Thundergoat, hailing from the small town of Tomah, Wisconsin, has carved out a unique niche in the music scene with their innovative blend of heavy metal and psychedelic sounds, aptly dubbed "Space-Doom." This genre-defying band has captivated audiences with their cosmic themes, powerful performances, and thought-provoking lyrics that reflect both the vastness of space and the intimacy of small-town life. As they continue to gain recognition, Thundergoat stands at the crossroads of creativity an
The Metal Forge - 391 - Tower Hill (opens the original)
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RF Traynor, a distinguished musician originating from Edmonton, Alberta, stands as a formidable force in the realm of heavy metal with his work in Tower Hill, his performances demonstrate not only technical prowess but also an emotionally charged intensity that resonates deeply within the genre's community. Known for setting the stage ablaze with his compelling dynamic vocal range, Traynor has carved a niche within the industry through both live shows and studio recordings. His commitment to the
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