Welcome to Minds Of Metal - we are Daria and Laz! Laz is a professional bass player and, having been brought up on Heavy Metal and Hard Rock, has been a Metalhead for most of his life! Daria is a professional singer and vocal coach who has fallen in love with the genre after a 6 year marriage with Laz incessantly playing Heavy Metal daily! Together, this husband and wife team will talk all things Heavy Metal - bringing to you an array of Metal topics covering a variety of bands, sub-genres a ...
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Download Festival 2024 - LINEUP REACTION
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Download have announced their 2024 line-up with some mixed reactions! Looking like they're headed towards a more Punk/Rock/Emo line-up, we give our reaction to the first wave of bands announced!Von Luke Laz M
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New To Us: Fear Factory
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Today we checked out a brand new band as recommended to us by YOU guys! You gave us 6 songs to check out and we did! Hear our thoughts on them (as well as a little history lesson on Fear Factory, too!) in the video...Von Luke Laz M
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Slayer's 'Reign In Blood' is arguably the definitive Thrash Metal album of the 80s. Boasting speed, aggression and intensity, Daria & Laz explain, in 4 reasons, why 'Reign In Blood' is so significant in its execution and achievement.Von Luke Laz M
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In another New To Us video, we discuss Ghost for the first time! We listened to the 5 most popular songs on their Spotify and give our opinion and first impressions of the band and whether we’d listen to more! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Megadeth’s ’Rust In Peace’ is one of the most iconic Thrash albums of all time - boasting progressive song writing and excellent solos and guitar work from Marty Friedman and Dave Mustaine. Daria and Laz break down the album by picking their 4 favourite songs and identifying what makes them so good. You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.you…
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Death's Discography Analysed | Chuck Schuldiner's influence on Death Metal
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Chuck Schuldiner and Death are said to be responsible for the inception, innovation and permutations of Death Metal. Having, arguably, started the genre with 1987’s ‘Scream Bloody Gore’ they went on to develop and progress the genre in numerous ways. In this livestream we take a look at each of Death’s albums and have an overview look at the key ch…
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Metallica: The Speed/Thrash Years
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Daria and Laz go deep into the first four Metallica albums - discussing and identifying what makes each one so special and how each has impacted, not only Metallica, but Metal itself! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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New To Us | Queensrÿche - 5 Songs To Introduce Us To Queensrÿche
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In another New To Us video, we take 5 songs by the mighty Queensrÿche - chosen by YOU to introduce us to the American Prog Metal Titans! We analysis, discuss and react to: - Queen Of The Reich - Take Hold Of The Flame - Silent Lucidity - I Am I - Open You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…
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Today we break down the awesomeness of Cowboys From Hell by Pantera! Join us to hear our reasons why we love this track so much and share your thoughts in the comments below! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Download Festival 2023 - Saturday Review! Metallica, Disturbed, Ice Nine Kills and more!
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Daria and Laz headed to Donington Park for Download Festival 2023! They went for the Saturday to see the mighty Metallica along with a host of other great bands! They recount their day, review the bands and share their Download experience! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…
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A7X - 'Life Is But A Dream…' Review | An intense, emotional Prog Metal thrillride.
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Avenged Sevenfold have released their first album since 2016. ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ brings together philosophical concepts of existentialism, the meaning of life and the acceptance of death whilst, musically, giving fans a throwback to their normal Heavy Metal music but with a myriad of progressive elements and characteristics added; jazz, classic…
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In the first New To Us video, we take song suggestions from our subscribers to introduce to a band we weren’t familiar with: Testament! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Have Sleep Token just made Metal accessible for everyone? | 'Take Me Back To Eden' NEW ALBUM REVIEW
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Sleep Token released their new album Take Me Back To Eden, which boasts a bunch of styles including Pop, Metal and Indie. We dig in to the album today and share our thoughts with you on what we really enjoyed about this record! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…
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Avenged Sevenfold - We Love You | New Song & 360 VR Video Review
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Avenged Sevenfold give us another new single from their upcoming album. “We Love You” is the second single released and comes with an incredible VR video! Daria & Laz dig into the song, the music behind it and discuss the intricacies and meaning of the video! As well as this, they do a preview of ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ due for release on June 2nd. …
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Is this the best Dio album? | 'Holy Diver' - Classic Album Review
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In a new Classic Album Review, Daria & Laz look into Dio’s debut album, ‘Holy Diver’ and the start studded lineup that came to record and execute this essential Metal album! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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New Album Review | '72 Seasons' by Metallica | Did we like it?
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Metallica are back!!! With a brand new album and, arguably, their heaviest work in decades the Metal titans return. Daria & Laz give their initial thoughts on the album after a weekend of digging into ‘72 Seasons’! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…
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Is Glam Metal just Hard Rock in disguise?
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In a new Metal Debate, Daria & Laz look into the intricacies and specifics of Glam Metal and what it constitutes - comparing it with Hard Rock and debating the similarities and differences using Skid Row’s debut album (‘Skid Row’ 1989) as a reference! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…
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Metallica release the 4th new song from their upcoming album ‘72 Seasons’ - Daria and Laz give their thoughts on the new track as well as weighing in on how the new album is shaping up! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Classic Album Review | Judas Priest - 'Sad Wings Of Destiny' (1976)
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In a new Classic Album Review, Daria and Laz analyse and review one of the key albums in the development and progression of Heavy Metal in the 1970s. Judas Priest’s ‘Sad Wings Of Destiny’ consolidated many of Metal’s traits from the early 70s into a new sound that would lead the 2nd Wave Of British Heavy Metal and hugely influence the New Wave Of B…
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Laz analyses and dissects Avenged Sevenfold’s brand new single “Nobody” from the upcoming album ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Avenged Sevenfold - Nobody | New Single Review & New Album Details
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Avenged Sevenfold are back! With a cryptic countdown, a look back through their career and a brand new single, we are introduced to their new album: ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ - due for release on 2nd June 2023! First up we analyse and discuss the brand new single, “Nobody”! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_Tz…
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Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre | Album Review
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Periphery return with their highly anticipated new album: ‘Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre’. We review their newest record and see how it holds up compared to their previous work. You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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'If Darkness Had A Son' - Metallica's NEW Single | Reaction, Thoughts & Analysis
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Metallica are back with another new single from their upcoming album, ‘72 Seasons’. Daria and Laz dig into the track and discuss what they like and don’t like. You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Thrash Redefined? | 'Arise' by Sepultura - Full Album Review
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In this Classic Album Review, we take a look at Sepultura’s legendary 1991 album, ‘Arise’, which brought them success, fame and world renown - earning them coverage through the likes of NME and MTV. Daria and Laz look into the fantastic blend of styles that they combined to give us this classic album! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.y…
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In this Metal Chronicles episode, Daria and Laz breakdown and analyse the beginning of the Metalcore sub-genre. Identifying the key players in its inception and how two seemingly different scenes came together to give us one of Metal’s most prominent styles. You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…
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'Foregone' - In Flames (2023) | New Album Review
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In Flames have released their best album in decades. Loved and praise by critics and fans alike, we break down ‘Foregone’ - the latest instalment from the Swedish Death Metallers! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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A Metal Profile | The crazy life of Ozzy Osbourne!
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In this Metal Profile, we take a look into the life and career of the Prince Of Darkness himself - Mr Ozzy Osbourne! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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NEW Periphery - "Wildfire" & "Zagreus" REVIEW!
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Periphery are back with two new singles - “Wildfire” & “Zagreus” - from their upcoming album: ‘Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre’. We analyse, review and react to these new songs from the Progressive Metal Djent giants! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…
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Opeth's 'Ghost Reveries' (2005) - Full Album Review of a Prog Metal Masterpiece!
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In a new Modern Metal Review, Daria and Laz analyse Opeth’s ‘Ghost Reveries’ and take a deep dive into the Death Metal, Progressiveness and Rock-y aspects of the landmark album from Mikael Akerfeldt and co! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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"Screaming Suicide" by Metallica | Analysis and Review
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Daria and Laz discuss and analyse the new Metallica single, “Screaming Suicide”! They talk about the music and what direction the album seems to be heading in as well as the lyrical content of the song. You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Rainbow's 'Rising' (1976) - Full Album Review of this Metal classic!
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In another Classic Albums Review, Daria & Laz delve deep into Rainbow’s second album, ‘Rising’. This album would prove to other bands that Metal could be different from what they were used to in the mid-70s and, arguably, was one of the first Power Metal albums - incorporating keyboards, fantastical lyrics, powerful choruses and classically inspire…
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NEW Sleep Token songs - Reaction and Analysis!
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Daria and Laz react to & analyses 2 new songs from British band Sleep Token. “The Summoning” and “Chokehold” present an incredibly unique use of Heavy Metal in amongst other styles and genres. Daria and Laz also discuss what impact this has on Metal and what Sleep Token’s music can hold for the future of the genre. You can also watch us on YouTube:…
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2023 Exciting Metal Releases
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In the first video of 2023, Daria and Laz take a look at some of the exciting releases due this year! We have old bands as well as new bands and some releases we’ve been waiting for for a long time! Check out GTHIC: https://gthic.com?aff=354 and use our discount code MINDSOFMETAL20 for 20% OFF! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.…
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Daria and Laz reveal their Album Of The Year for 2022! 5. Amon Amarth - The Great Heathen Army 4. Parkway Drive - Darker Still 3. Slipknot - The End, So Far 2. Machine Head - Of Kingdom & Crown 1. KORN - REQUIEM 🔥 They dive deep into the music to discuss and analyse the intricacies of this incredible release. You can also watch us on YouTube: https…
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Best Albums Of 2022 | 2. Machine Head - 'Of Kingdom And Crown'
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In anticipation for the Minds Of Metal ‘Album Of The Year’ for 2022, Laz counts down albums 5 to 2 for the year! Album Number 2 is Machine Head's 'Of Kingdom And Crown'! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Metal Debate: Is this the first ever Metal song?
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In the first ever Metal Debate, Daria and Laz go to the roots of Metal and debate whether Johnny Burnette’s ‘The Train Kept A Rollin’’ was the world’s first Heavy Metal song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkZhJJ8sPmw You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…
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Hellfest 2023 Annoucement! WHAT A LINEUP!
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The Hellfest 2023 lineup has been announced! One of the most famous Rock and Metal festivals hits us with a fantastic bunch of bands. We take a look through the list, discuss, dissect and analyse! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Best Albums Of 2022 | 3. Slipknot - 'The End, So Far'
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In anticipation for the Minds Of Metal ‘Album Of The Year’ for 2022, Laz counts down albums 5 to 2 for the year! Album Number 3 is Slipknot’s ‘The End, So Far’! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Best Albums Of 2022 | 4. Parkway Drive - 'Darker Still'
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In anticipation for the Minds Of Metal ‘Album Of The Year’ for 2022, Laz counts down albums 5 to 2 for the year! Album Number 4 is Parkway Drive’s ‘Darker Still’! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Metallica are back! With a new single, a new album announcement and a world tour, they present to the world: Lux Æterna! Daria and Laz analyse and dig into the new Metallica single. You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Album Review: 'Hypnotize' by System Of A Down (2005)
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In the first instalment of our Modern Metal Reviews, Daria & Laz tackle one of their favourite albums from one of their favourite bands - Hypnotize by System Of A Down. Melodic guitar lines, political lyrics and contrasting vocal tones make up some of the points discussed for this episode! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c…
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In some breaking Metal News - Metallica have released a new single along with a new album announcement and a world tour! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Best Albums Of 2022 | 5. Amon Amarth - 'The Great Heathen Army'
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In anticipation for the Minds Of Metal ‘Album Of The Year’ for 2022, Laz counts down albums 5 to 2 for the year! Album Number 5 is Amon Amarth’s ‘The Great Heathen Army’! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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A Metal Profile: Myles Kennedy
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Today Daria is bringing you the first of many new videos called 'A Metal Profile', where we will talk about metal individuals and their careers. First up is Myles Kennedy, lead singer and guitarist of Alter Bridge, who also tours with Slash & The Conspirators and has his own solo project. You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ch…
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Our Thoughts On Netflix's 2022 Movie: 'Metal Lords'
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Today we discuss the 2022 movie 'Metal Lords' and what it got right in the representation of Heavy Metal music! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Disscussing & Dissecting the 2023 Grammy Metal Nominees
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Today we have some metal news for you! We dissect and discuss the nominees for the 2023 Grammy Awards’ Best Metal Performance. You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Early Iron Maiden: Pushing boundaries, Paul Di'Anno and Punk Metal
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In this Metal Chronicles episode, we look at the formative years of Iron Maiden! 5 years after their formation, Iron Maiden released their first album and, in line with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement, introduced themselves to the world in incredible fashion. With elements of Punk, Prog Rock & Glam Metal and the exquisite Paul Di’Anno …
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The Download 2023 lineup has been announced! The UK’s premier Rock and Metal festival hits us with a decent bunch of band. Daria and Laz take a look through the list, discuss, dissect and analyse! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwVon Luke Laz M
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Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid': The Dawn Of Metal
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Classic Album Reviews: 'Paranoid' by Black Sabbath (1970) Black Sabbath followed up their dark, bluesy debut album with a record that would change music forever. ‘Paranoid’ was the first out and out Heavy Metal album and cemented Black Sabbath as the masters and innovators of this new genre. Combining heavy music, dark lyrics, dissonant sounds and …
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Welcome to Minds Of Metal! We are Daria and Laz! Laz is a professional bass player and, having been brought up on Hard Rock and Metal, has been a Metalhead for most of his life! Daria is a professional singer and vocal coach who has fallen in love with the genre after a 6 year marriage with Laz incessantly playing Heavy Metal daily! Together, this …
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