Jason
@jasonxhealey.bsky.social
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#November is #AusMusicMonth which means celebrating killer recordings from #Australia.
Soooo, I’m taking it upon myself to intro ppl to #records they may not know.
#Sithlord From out of the Darkness LP 2021. Ripping #ThrashMetal FFO #Kreator #80sThrash
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Soooo, I’m taking it upon myself to intro ppl to #records they may not know.
#Sithlord From out of the Darkness LP 2021. Ripping #ThrashMetal FFO #Kreator #80sThrash
australianplayed.com.au/2025/ausmusi...
November 4, 2025 at 7:35 AM
#November is #AusMusicMonth which means celebrating killer recordings from #Australia.
Soooo, I’m taking it upon myself to intro ppl to #records they may not know.
#Sithlord From out of the Darkness LP 2021. Ripping #ThrashMetal FFO #Kreator #80sThrash
australianplayed.com.au/2025/ausmusi...
Soooo, I’m taking it upon myself to intro ppl to #records they may not know.
#Sithlord From out of the Darkness LP 2021. Ripping #ThrashMetal FFO #Kreator #80sThrash
australianplayed.com.au/2025/ausmusi...
#November is #AusMusicMonth which means celebrating killer recordings from #Australia.
Soooo, I’m taking it upon myself to intro ppl to #records they may not know.
First up #LubricatedGoat Plays The Devil’s Music LP from 1987 #NoiseRock #AmRep
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Soooo, I’m taking it upon myself to intro ppl to #records they may not know.
First up #LubricatedGoat Plays The Devil’s Music LP from 1987 #NoiseRock #AmRep
australianplayed.com.au/2025/ausmusi...
November 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
#November is #AusMusicMonth which means celebrating killer recordings from #Australia.
Soooo, I’m taking it upon myself to intro ppl to #records they may not know.
First up #LubricatedGoat Plays The Devil’s Music LP from 1987 #NoiseRock #AmRep
australianplayed.com.au/2025/ausmusi...
Soooo, I’m taking it upon myself to intro ppl to #records they may not know.
First up #LubricatedGoat Plays The Devil’s Music LP from 1987 #NoiseRock #AmRep
australianplayed.com.au/2025/ausmusi...
#Halloween playlist part 1.
#TheMisfits The Misfits Box Set. 4 disc collection from 1996. If memory serves this was the first time Static Age was made available in its entirety, noting that there’s an LP version with even more tracks.
#TheMisfits The Misfits Box Set. 4 disc collection from 1996. If memory serves this was the first time Static Age was made available in its entirety, noting that there’s an LP version with even more tracks.
October 31, 2025 at 3:54 AM
#Halloween playlist part 1.
#TheMisfits The Misfits Box Set. 4 disc collection from 1996. If memory serves this was the first time Static Age was made available in its entirety, noting that there’s an LP version with even more tracks.
#TheMisfits The Misfits Box Set. 4 disc collection from 1996. If memory serves this was the first time Static Age was made available in its entirety, noting that there’s an LP version with even more tracks.
This is a phenomenal insight into why the music of yesterday seems more resonant: medium.com/the-riff/doe...
It's not a friend link unfortunately but read what you can of it. It explains so much of what I had felt, but never understood.
#Music #Medium #MediumPost #MusicBlog
It's not a friend link unfortunately but read what you can of it. It explains so much of what I had felt, but never understood.
#Music #Medium #MediumPost #MusicBlog
Does ‘Perfect’ Music Make Us Worse at Democracy?
How the gridification of music from Taylor Swift to everyone else trains us out of mutual recognition
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October 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This is a phenomenal insight into why the music of yesterday seems more resonant: medium.com/the-riff/doe...
It's not a friend link unfortunately but read what you can of it. It explains so much of what I had felt, but never understood.
#Music #Medium #MediumPost #MusicBlog
It's not a friend link unfortunately but read what you can of it. It explains so much of what I had felt, but never understood.
#Music #Medium #MediumPost #MusicBlog
With the passing of #AceFrehley I got to thinking about the cultural impact of #KISS and I think that definitely came through in the tributes. Don't accuse me of being a fan however...
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#Music #Musicblog #Medium #MediumPost #RockNRoll
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#Music #Musicblog #Medium #MediumPost #RockNRoll
The Cultural Impact of KISS Will Never Be Matched
The tributes to late KISS guitarist Ace Frehley are replete with photos of kids from the 1970s dressed as their idol — etched into their…
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October 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
With the passing of #AceFrehley I got to thinking about the cultural impact of #KISS and I think that definitely came through in the tributes. Don't accuse me of being a fan however...
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#Music #Musicblog #Medium #MediumPost #RockNRoll
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#Music #Musicblog #Medium #MediumPost #RockNRoll
For no reason other than I'm obsessed with these two records, I figured that writing 2000 words comparing #Metallica Master of Puppets to #Slayer Reign In Blood was a good use of my time. Was I correct? medium.com/the-riff/sla...
#Metal #ThrashMetal #Medium #MediumBlog #MusicBlog
#Metal #ThrashMetal #Medium #MediumBlog #MusicBlog
Slayer’s Reign In Blood vs Metallica’s Master Of Puppets
In 1986 the two records that would perfectly encapsulate the Thrash Metal paradigm were released. The following analysis sets out to…
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October 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
For no reason other than I'm obsessed with these two records, I figured that writing 2000 words comparing #Metallica Master of Puppets to #Slayer Reign In Blood was a good use of my time. Was I correct? medium.com/the-riff/sla...
#Metal #ThrashMetal #Medium #MediumBlog #MusicBlog
#Metal #ThrashMetal #Medium #MediumBlog #MusicBlog
Inane ramblings on the nuance of language. Whichever way you slice it, you can't play a broken record. medium.com/the-riff/idi...
#Medium #MediumBlog #MusicBlog #MediumPost
#Medium #MediumBlog #MusicBlog #MediumPost
There’s no such thing as a Broken Record.
Broken records don’t play. The idiom is what’s broken.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Inane ramblings on the nuance of language. Whichever way you slice it, you can't play a broken record. medium.com/the-riff/idi...
#Medium #MediumBlog #MusicBlog #MediumPost
#Medium #MediumBlog #MusicBlog #MediumPost
Because everyone needs a reason to revere in #slayer magnum opus #ReignInBlood. Even if you see no connection with your interests, here's me challenging you. medium.com/the-riff/10-...
#Metal #ThrashMetal #80sMetal #80sMusic #Medium #MusicBlog
#Metal #ThrashMetal #80sMetal #80sMusic #Medium #MusicBlog
10 Unconventional Reasons Non-Metal Fans Need Slayer’s ‘Reign In Blood’
When it comes to iconic, genre-defining records, Reign In Blood by American thrash metal troupe Slayer is the shining delta of not only…
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October 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Because everyone needs a reason to revere in #slayer magnum opus #ReignInBlood. Even if you see no connection with your interests, here's me challenging you. medium.com/the-riff/10-...
#Metal #ThrashMetal #80sMetal #80sMusic #Medium #MusicBlog
#Metal #ThrashMetal #80sMetal #80sMusic #Medium #MusicBlog
Just in, a celebration of the rise and fall of one of Australia's earliest extreme metal bands #ArmouredAngel Friend link via #Medium
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#Metal #DeathMetal #ThrashMetal #Music #MusicBlog #MediumPost
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#Metal #DeathMetal #ThrashMetal #Music #MusicBlog #MediumPost
Armoured Angel: Triumph Through Isolation - a Tale of what Might Have Been.
How their isolated existence in 1980s Canberra led them to an unrivaled strategic ambition for recognition without compromise.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Just in, a celebration of the rise and fall of one of Australia's earliest extreme metal bands #ArmouredAngel Friend link via #Medium
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#Metal #DeathMetal #ThrashMetal #Music #MusicBlog #MediumPost
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#Metal #DeathMetal #ThrashMetal #Music #MusicBlog #MediumPost
I don't always listen to #Disco inspired pop/rock from 1980, but when I do, I can't go past #Xanadu
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#Medium #MusicBlog #MediumPost
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#Medium #MusicBlog #MediumPost
Xanadu — The Feelgood Soundtrack of 1980
The film may have been marginalised, but the Olivia Newton John and ELO collaboration produced one exceptional soundtrack
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October 13, 2025 at 7:32 AM
I don't always listen to #Disco inspired pop/rock from 1980, but when I do, I can't go past #Xanadu
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#Medium #MusicBlog #MediumPost
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#Medium #MusicBlog #MediumPost
One for the collectors. Though I despise terms like #physicalmedia I guess that's where we're at. Still, it's a novel idea and a fun concept to explore.
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Do Physical Media Collectors Make More Serious Music Fans?
In other words, are those who buy records, CDs, and Cassettes more committed music fans?
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October 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
One for the collectors. Though I despise terms like #physicalmedia I guess that's where we're at. Still, it's a novel idea and a fun concept to explore.
medium.com/the-riff/do-... #Music #MusicBlog #Medium #MediumPost
medium.com/the-riff/do-... #Music #MusicBlog #Medium #MediumPost
I don't spend a lot of time trying to parse the meaning of inane songs, but on this occasion, I found myself going all the way in.
Equally, it feels like the kind of idea someone'd be chestbeating on #twitter about. medium.com/@jasonmheale...
#VillagePeople #Medium #MusicBlog
Equally, it feels like the kind of idea someone'd be chestbeating on #twitter about. medium.com/@jasonmheale...
#VillagePeople #Medium #MusicBlog
Village People — Milkshake and the Big Dairy Conspiracy
Lyrics can be ambiguous, they can also be exactly as they appear. I don’t expect that the Village People got into trouble for this one…
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October 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM
I don't spend a lot of time trying to parse the meaning of inane songs, but on this occasion, I found myself going all the way in.
Equally, it feels like the kind of idea someone'd be chestbeating on #twitter about. medium.com/@jasonmheale...
#VillagePeople #Medium #MusicBlog
Equally, it feels like the kind of idea someone'd be chestbeating on #twitter about. medium.com/@jasonmheale...
#VillagePeople #Medium #MusicBlog
I love #CelticFrost. I mean, I really love this band. But they're not exactly a household name, meaning you may benefit from 10 reasons why CF were the greatest band ever. medium.com/@jasonmheale...
#DeathMetal #BlackMetal #Hellhammer #Medium #MusicBlog
#DeathMetal #BlackMetal #Hellhammer #Medium #MusicBlog
10 Reasons Celtic Frost was the greatest band ever.
In no specific order.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I love #CelticFrost. I mean, I really love this band. But they're not exactly a household name, meaning you may benefit from 10 reasons why CF were the greatest band ever. medium.com/@jasonmheale...
#DeathMetal #BlackMetal #Hellhammer #Medium #MusicBlog
#DeathMetal #BlackMetal #Hellhammer #Medium #MusicBlog
Interviews from the grave. #Deicide interviews from 1995. These were published in street press magazines here in Australia; both stories from the same source interview. I love it when GB claims Deicide don't play #DeathMetal
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Deicide Interview. Glen Benton, 1995
Let’s start with a little context. After all, it’s been 25 years.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Interviews from the grave. #Deicide interviews from 1995. These were published in street press magazines here in Australia; both stories from the same source interview. I love it when GB claims Deicide don't play #DeathMetal
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Working on a piece about the Australian band #ArmouredAngel. Dominating the turntable right now.
Check out my other #Medium blog posts: medium.com/@jasonmhealey
#ThrashMetal #DeathMetal #Vinyl
Check out my other #Medium blog posts: medium.com/@jasonmhealey
#ThrashMetal #DeathMetal #Vinyl
October 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Working on a piece about the Australian band #ArmouredAngel. Dominating the turntable right now.
Check out my other #Medium blog posts: medium.com/@jasonmhealey
#ThrashMetal #DeathMetal #Vinyl
Check out my other #Medium blog posts: medium.com/@jasonmhealey
#ThrashMetal #DeathMetal #Vinyl
Plays for todayyyy.
#NecrosChristos #Immortal #Merzbow #IronMaiden #Rainbow
Merzbow was recorded live in #Australia and fittingly titled #Kookaburra Rainbow is a #Japanese pressing on Oyster. No obi but has the insert and the heavy sleeve stock. Amazing standard. #BlackMetal #HeavyMetal #Noise
#NecrosChristos #Immortal #Merzbow #IronMaiden #Rainbow
Merzbow was recorded live in #Australia and fittingly titled #Kookaburra Rainbow is a #Japanese pressing on Oyster. No obi but has the insert and the heavy sleeve stock. Amazing standard. #BlackMetal #HeavyMetal #Noise
October 3, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Plays for todayyyy.
#NecrosChristos #Immortal #Merzbow #IronMaiden #Rainbow
Merzbow was recorded live in #Australia and fittingly titled #Kookaburra Rainbow is a #Japanese pressing on Oyster. No obi but has the insert and the heavy sleeve stock. Amazing standard. #BlackMetal #HeavyMetal #Noise
#NecrosChristos #Immortal #Merzbow #IronMaiden #Rainbow
Merzbow was recorded live in #Australia and fittingly titled #Kookaburra Rainbow is a #Japanese pressing on Oyster. No obi but has the insert and the heavy sleeve stock. Amazing standard. #BlackMetal #HeavyMetal #Noise
Plays for today.
#Sodom #MastersHammer #BlackWitchery #Revenge #Deiphago
Perfect illustration of how disparate #BlackMetal can be. Same umbrella, radically different expressions.
#Sodom #MastersHammer #BlackWitchery #Revenge #Deiphago
Perfect illustration of how disparate #BlackMetal can be. Same umbrella, radically different expressions.
October 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Plays for today.
#Sodom #MastersHammer #BlackWitchery #Revenge #Deiphago
Perfect illustration of how disparate #BlackMetal can be. Same umbrella, radically different expressions.
#Sodom #MastersHammer #BlackWitchery #Revenge #Deiphago
Perfect illustration of how disparate #BlackMetal can be. Same umbrella, radically different expressions.
Plays for today.
#Kat #Sepultura #Queensryche
80s classics. This is the English language Pronit version of #MetalAndHell I think the #Polish version is better, but there’s something magical about old records.
#Kat #Sepultura #Queensryche
80s classics. This is the English language Pronit version of #MetalAndHell I think the #Polish version is better, but there’s something magical about old records.
September 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Plays for today.
#Kat #Sepultura #Queensryche
80s classics. This is the English language Pronit version of #MetalAndHell I think the #Polish version is better, but there’s something magical about old records.
#Kat #Sepultura #Queensryche
80s classics. This is the English language Pronit version of #MetalAndHell I think the #Polish version is better, but there’s something magical about old records.
Here it is. Part IV of the 20 most important #BlackMetal records from the most significant countries.
Read via the friend link on #Medium
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#Venom #Vinyl #VinylRecords #MediumPost #MusicBlog
Read via the friend link on #Medium
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#Venom #Vinyl #VinylRecords #MediumPost #MusicBlog
Part IV: The 20 Most Important Black Metal Records from the Most Significant Countries
The final chapter. Learn how the respective cultural environment is imprinted on these recordings.
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September 24, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Here it is. Part IV of the 20 most important #BlackMetal records from the most significant countries.
Read via the friend link on #Medium
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#Venom #Vinyl #VinylRecords #MediumPost #MusicBlog
Read via the friend link on #Medium
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#Venom #Vinyl #VinylRecords #MediumPost #MusicBlog
Today’s playlist.
#RollinsBand #Profanatica #Masacre #Motörhead #IronReagan
#Last4RecordsPlayed
#Vinyl #VinylRecords #Metal #BlackMetal
#RollinsBand #Profanatica #Masacre #Motörhead #IronReagan
#Last4RecordsPlayed
#Vinyl #VinylRecords #Metal #BlackMetal
September 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Today’s spins.
#Motörhead #Darkthrone #Armagedda
I love Motörhead across each of their eras. #Records like Kiss of Death are definitely more polished that I’d prefer, but great songs, energy and riffs. Closer Going Down one of their best cuts post 2000. Hands down #Last4Spins #Vinyl
#Motörhead #Darkthrone #Armagedda
I love Motörhead across each of their eras. #Records like Kiss of Death are definitely more polished that I’d prefer, but great songs, energy and riffs. Closer Going Down one of their best cuts post 2000. Hands down #Last4Spins #Vinyl
September 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Today’s spins.
#Motörhead #Darkthrone #Armagedda
I love Motörhead across each of their eras. #Records like Kiss of Death are definitely more polished that I’d prefer, but great songs, energy and riffs. Closer Going Down one of their best cuts post 2000. Hands down #Last4Spins #Vinyl
#Motörhead #Darkthrone #Armagedda
I love Motörhead across each of their eras. #Records like Kiss of Death are definitely more polished that I’d prefer, but great songs, energy and riffs. Closer Going Down one of their best cuts post 2000. Hands down #Last4Spins #Vinyl
September 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
September 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
10 Mandatory Listens from 1983. Upon reflection, a remarkable year, musically speaking.
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#Slayer #Accept #Motörhead #IronMaiden #Exciter #SistersofMercy #Hellhammer #MercyfulFate #Medium #Music #MusicBlog
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#Slayer #Accept #Motörhead #IronMaiden #Exciter #SistersofMercy #Hellhammer #MercyfulFate #Medium #Music #MusicBlog
The Sound of 1983–40 Years On
Each of the albums on this list is officially 40 years old.
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September 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
10 Mandatory Listens from 1983. Upon reflection, a remarkable year, musically speaking.
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#Slayer #Accept #Motörhead #IronMaiden #Exciter #SistersofMercy #Hellhammer #MercyfulFate #Medium #Music #MusicBlog
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#Slayer #Accept #Motörhead #IronMaiden #Exciter #SistersofMercy #Hellhammer #MercyfulFate #Medium #Music #MusicBlog
SAVED! — The Religious Fervour of Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter
Disturbing to the soul. Don't know what the average listener will get from it, but it broadcasts from a current unlike most of what I find myself listening to. An endorsement, lest that be unclear.
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Disturbing to the soul. Don't know what the average listener will get from it, but it broadcasts from a current unlike most of what I find myself listening to. An endorsement, lest that be unclear.
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SAVED! — The Religious Fervour of Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter
File Under: Disturbing to the Soul.
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September 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
SAVED! — The Religious Fervour of Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter
Disturbing to the soul. Don't know what the average listener will get from it, but it broadcasts from a current unlike most of what I find myself listening to. An endorsement, lest that be unclear.
medium.com/the-riff/sav...
Disturbing to the soul. Don't know what the average listener will get from it, but it broadcasts from a current unlike most of what I find myself listening to. An endorsement, lest that be unclear.
medium.com/the-riff/sav...