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Castle Rat - The Bestiary (2025)

Castle Rat – The Bestiary (Album Review)

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Brooklyn’s Doom Metal provocateurs Castle Rat return with their anticipated second album, The Bestiary. A concept album that is equal parts sonic spellbook and theatrical escapade, it is another chapter in the saga of a unique band. Following their viral live performance, which feels like ... Read More
James DeMonaco interview

Interview – James DeMonaco

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In his own words, Filmmaker James DeMonaco says, “The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.“ An honest, thoughtful statement, growing up in Staten Island, DeMonaco always had dreams of making movies, ... Read More