Nerd Talk with Vikki from Her Despair

Vikki -- photo by Scott Chalmers Photography, borrowed from the band FB page.

The British Invasion continues at Nerd Talk — what is this, the War of 1812??  This week, bassist Vikki of Berkshire’s gothic metal band Her Despair takes over; I have a feeling she could get quite a tabletop battle going with Nerd Talk alums Howling Giant!  Read on to find out about Vikki’s tastes in… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Vikki from Her Despair

The Bair Truth: ORCumentary on Killing Goblins, Defying Record Labels, and Re-Reading Everything

Some time ago, I had the distinct pleasure of reviewing ORCumentary’s most recent release, Orcs 1 Goblins 0. I love metal. I love medieval fantasy. And I love when an artist can take their craft seriously but have fun at the same time. This stuff is pure gold, a dragon’s hoard of songs about vanquishing… Continue reading The Bair Truth: ORCumentary on Killing Goblins, Defying Record Labels, and Re-Reading Everything

Bair Grills… Orcs 1, Goblins 0 by ORCumentary

‘Incomparable’ is a difficult adjective to use appropriately. Everything in music is relatable in some way to something else, influences will often tell in the composer’s tendencies. And after thousands of years of purported civilization, all of the stories have been told. It’s a unique perspective that keeps these same, re-treaded tales fresh, and an… Continue reading Bair Grills… Orcs 1, Goblins 0 by ORCumentary