Depressed Deviations

Welcome to the inner workings of my mind. It’s not a particularly pleasant place. You will find musings on depression, anxiety, Heavy Metal, Science Fiction, Fantasy, TTRPGs and trying to find my way in the world.

Stonedead 2024, pretty much as it happened!

25/08/2024 admin 0

Experience Stonedead 2024 through our exclusive sort-of review. From The Hot One Two’s rain-soaked opener to Saxon’s headlining set, we cover the highs of this rock-packed day. Discover standout performances by Tailgunner, The Bites, and KK’s Priest. Get insider insights on backstage interviews and the festival atmosphere. Don’t miss our upcoming photo gallery and exclusive artist interviews. Relive the best of British heavy metal at Newark Showground!

In Search Of New Stuff?

11/07/2024 Carl 0

Discover the best strategies for unearthing fresh Metal and Hard Rock music in the digital age. From Bandcamp’s tag system to Reddit’s niche subreddits, explore 11 proven methods to find hidden gems in the underground Metal scene. Learn how to leverage platforms like Last.fm, metal blogs, YouTube channels, and even TikTok to expand your musical horizons. Whether you’re a dedicated Metalhead or a curious newcomer, this guide offers valuable insights into navigating the modern metal landscape and supporting emerging artists. Uncover the thrill of finding new, exciting bands and keeping the spirit of underground Metal alive.

Why is it so hard to buy music these days?

09/07/2024 Carl 0

I explore the transformation of music buying habits over the decades and how they’ve not necessarily changed for the better. From browsing cassettes in Woolworths to the rise of streaming services, I look at how digital technology has reshaped the music industry. Learn about the impact on artists’ compensation and why some music lovers prefer buying tracks directly. Is the convenience of streaming worth the cost to artists and consumer choice?

Why Are We Letting Them Win?

06/05/2024 Carl 0

Metalheads must reject rising gatekeeping and intolerance of differences. Embrace inclusivity and diversity to strengthen our communities.

Metal Taliban Returns

06/05/2024 Carl 0

This is an article I originally wrote years ago… probably heading towards “decades” now. Some of the terminology is definitely out of date, especially since […]

How Many?!

15/06/2023 Carl 0

So… I’ve been thinking for a week or so that I should maybe return The Wyrd Ways Rock Show to it’s original numbering, even going to the lengths of doing it in Roman numerals like I used to…

Where’s the original music at the moment? And why can’t I buy it?

14/06/2023 Carl 0

I’m currently ploughing through my email Inbox looking for stuff for a new Wyrd Ways Rock Show and I’m finding something rather troubling…

It’s The Easter Holidays!!

03/04/2023 Carl 0

I’ve booked a couple of weeks off.  Something I’ve learned over the years is that taking time off needs to mean “time off”.  No work […]

End of Therapy?

11/03/2023 admin 0

No. You’re OK.  I think they’re still going.  In fact from a quick Google, they’ve got a new album coming out in early May. I’ve […]

Been a while, hasn’t it?

27/12/2022 admin 0

I’ve not written a blog entry in years.  Literally.  I was checking, and I think the last date was something like 2020.  It’s now nearly 2023, and I had something of an urge to write something.

The question is, why?