The Global Metal Compendium

On June 12, 2014 by Tim Newman
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This group of posts marks my attempt to find one metal band from every single country on earth. I scoured the internet, on the prowl for growls. Some countries were easy; some weren’t. I certainly didn’t...

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WOMAD 2014: 숨[su:m]

On June 10, 2014 by Tim Newman
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As WOMAD approaches I’m picking through some of the acts that I’m most excited about seeing this year; this time we’re off to the Korean peninsula. South Korea’s  숨[su:m] mix traditional instrumentation with...

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WOMAD 2014: Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba

On June 8, 2014 by Tim Newman
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As WOMAD 2014 approaches I thought I’d see what worldly wise gems would be gracing their stages this year. I decided to start with a bit of information about Mali musician Bassekou Kouyate &...

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Metal Bands From Every Country In The World (T-Z)

On June 6, 2014 by Tim Newman
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We’re on the final leg of our wander through metal bands of the world. One band from every country. I attempt to find metal in even the darkest corners of earth. Taiwan Let’s start...

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Metal Bands From Every Country In The World (S)

On June 3, 2014 by Tim Newman
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This is the 7th installment of my search to find a metal band in every country on earth. So far, we’ve done pretty well. Today is no different. Global metal continues. GLOBAL METAL...

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Slayer’s ‘Reign In Blood’ Played On The Banjo

On June 2, 2014 by Tim Newman
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If like me you’re feeling on the wrong side of suicidal this grey and dismal morning, this might just help. It’ll only help a little bit, I’m not promising miracles here, but it’s...

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METAL BANDS FROM EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD (N-R)

On June 1, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Continuing my quest to find a picture of a metal band from every country on earth. Today we travel from N to R. Namibia Namibia? Well… yeah apparently… this is Arcana XXII:  ...

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METAL BANDS FROM EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD (L-M)

On May 31, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Heavy Metal knows no borders, well that’s what I’m trying to prove, any way. I wanted to see if I could find metal bands from every single country in the world. So I...

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METAL BANDS FROM EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD (I-K)

On May 31, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Wish me luck as we drift from I to K looking for metal bands from all of the world’s wonderful countries; one band from each… Iceland We’re starting strong with Sororicide. Sororicide, if you’re...

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Mountain Biker Stumbles Across Illegal Rave On South Downs

On May 30, 2014 by Tim Newman
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A fella called Tim Fry and his pal went out the other day for a nice relaxing cycle ride across the South Downs national park to Devil’s Dyke. A nice healthy and relaxing...

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