The Biscuit Merchant
@thebiscuitmerchant.bsky.social
Solo metal band, releasing a new mildly proggy death/thrash album every year. New album, TEMPORA, releasing on June 13th, 2025!
35 years since the greatest guitar album of all time was unleashed
September 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
35 years since the greatest guitar album of all time was unleashed
Music is the best
September 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Music is the best
Black Sabbath Discog Run Pt 2 - Paranoid
Yeah, everyone knows Paranoid is good. Still blows me away though. It holds up today, but listening to it in 1970 historical context is mind-destroying. War Pigs, Electric Funeral, Hand of Doom. Come on. This is the heaviest shit on EARTH at the time.
Yeah, everyone knows Paranoid is good. Still blows me away though. It holds up today, but listening to it in 1970 historical context is mind-destroying. War Pigs, Electric Funeral, Hand of Doom. Come on. This is the heaviest shit on EARTH at the time.
August 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Black Sabbath Discog Run Pt 2 - Paranoid
Yeah, everyone knows Paranoid is good. Still blows me away though. It holds up today, but listening to it in 1970 historical context is mind-destroying. War Pigs, Electric Funeral, Hand of Doom. Come on. This is the heaviest shit on EARTH at the time.
Yeah, everyone knows Paranoid is good. Still blows me away though. It holds up today, but listening to it in 1970 historical context is mind-destroying. War Pigs, Electric Funeral, Hand of Doom. Come on. This is the heaviest shit on EARTH at the time.
Black Sabbath Discog Run Part 1 - Black Sabbath
Next discog run, for obvious reasons.
It's incredible how strong the band is already. NIB is such a well-crafted and well-performed song. And the title track is INSANE. This was the heaviest thing ever at the time, and for many years after.
Next discog run, for obvious reasons.
It's incredible how strong the band is already. NIB is such a well-crafted and well-performed song. And the title track is INSANE. This was the heaviest thing ever at the time, and for many years after.
August 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Black Sabbath Discog Run Part 1 - Black Sabbath
Next discog run, for obvious reasons.
It's incredible how strong the band is already. NIB is such a well-crafted and well-performed song. And the title track is INSANE. This was the heaviest thing ever at the time, and for many years after.
Next discog run, for obvious reasons.
It's incredible how strong the band is already. NIB is such a well-crafted and well-performed song. And the title track is INSANE. This was the heaviest thing ever at the time, and for many years after.
It's show week!!!!! We're excited. Final rehearsal tonight too so busy day.
Long shot I know, but if you're local (or if you wanna make a road trip) and you want tickets I've got a few left for $20 out the door. No stupid fees or anything! DM me if you want in
Long shot I know, but if you're local (or if you wanna make a road trip) and you want tickets I've got a few left for $20 out the door. No stupid fees or anything! DM me if you want in
July 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It's show week!!!!! We're excited. Final rehearsal tonight too so busy day.
Long shot I know, but if you're local (or if you wanna make a road trip) and you want tickets I've got a few left for $20 out the door. No stupid fees or anything! DM me if you want in
Long shot I know, but if you're local (or if you wanna make a road trip) and you want tickets I've got a few left for $20 out the door. No stupid fees or anything! DM me if you want in
Slamming through some Parasite at our last show! Growls were sounding fiery that night. Big ups to the sound engineer!
July 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Slamming through some Parasite at our last show! Growls were sounding fiery that night. Big ups to the sound engineer!
An excerpt from @deadheretic.bsky.social and the glowing review of Unexplained Wounds! It was a lot of fun to revisit the album through someone else's eyes/ears. He cuts right through to the core of the album, recognizing its message as deep, philosophical anger.
open.substack.com/pub/deadhere...
open.substack.com/pub/deadhere...
July 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
An excerpt from @deadheretic.bsky.social and the glowing review of Unexplained Wounds! It was a lot of fun to revisit the album through someone else's eyes/ears. He cuts right through to the core of the album, recognizing its message as deep, philosophical anger.
open.substack.com/pub/deadhere...
open.substack.com/pub/deadhere...
One of my favorite lines from @deadheretic.bsky.social reviewing Visible Scars. These are some very colorful descriptors. Read the full review (for free!) via the Substack app!
open.substack.com/pub/deadhere...
open.substack.com/pub/deadhere...
July 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
One of my favorite lines from @deadheretic.bsky.social reviewing Visible Scars. These are some very colorful descriptors. Read the full review (for free!) via the Substack app!
open.substack.com/pub/deadhere...
open.substack.com/pub/deadhere...
DT discog part 16 - Parasomnia
Aside from the AI art, I think Parasomnia is a triumph. The previous record showed signs of reclaiming their former glory, and now they're back. It's dark, heavy, and majestic, like all of the great Dream Theater albums. Big time Train of Thought vibes. Easy top 5!
Aside from the AI art, I think Parasomnia is a triumph. The previous record showed signs of reclaiming their former glory, and now they're back. It's dark, heavy, and majestic, like all of the great Dream Theater albums. Big time Train of Thought vibes. Easy top 5!
July 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
DT discog part 16 - Parasomnia
Aside from the AI art, I think Parasomnia is a triumph. The previous record showed signs of reclaiming their former glory, and now they're back. It's dark, heavy, and majestic, like all of the great Dream Theater albums. Big time Train of Thought vibes. Easy top 5!
Aside from the AI art, I think Parasomnia is a triumph. The previous record showed signs of reclaiming their former glory, and now they're back. It's dark, heavy, and majestic, like all of the great Dream Theater albums. Big time Train of Thought vibes. Easy top 5!
Thanks for a fun first week of Tempora's life! I've loved all the feedback from the reviewers and the random folks on Bsky/IG. I think it'll have a long "life" as it rewards patience and repeated listens.
June 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Thanks for a fun first week of Tempora's life! I've loved all the feedback from the reviewers and the random folks on Bsky/IG. I think it'll have a long "life" as it rewards patience and repeated listens.
Happy 2nd birthday to Phobia!
This was a fun record to make. I love the juxtaposition between the thrashy songs and the proggier moments. I think it's a good starting point for new fans and a solid middle ground of where my work has been and where it's going.
This was a fun record to make. I love the juxtaposition between the thrashy songs and the proggier moments. I think it's a good starting point for new fans and a solid middle ground of where my work has been and where it's going.
June 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Happy 2nd birthday to Phobia!
This was a fun record to make. I love the juxtaposition between the thrashy songs and the proggier moments. I think it's a good starting point for new fans and a solid middle ground of where my work has been and where it's going.
This was a fun record to make. I love the juxtaposition between the thrashy songs and the proggier moments. I think it's a good starting point for new fans and a solid middle ground of where my work has been and where it's going.
Tempora releases in one week! Reviews should be rolling in over the next few days
June 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Tempora releases in one week! Reviews should be rolling in over the next few days
Photodump from previous show, part 1!
May 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Photodump from previous show, part 1!
This is NOT A DRILL. It's NATIONAL BISCUIT DAY BABYYYYYYYYYYY
My favorite day of the year! Great day to listen to a new song or catch up on the previous albums!
open.spotify.com/artist/64fm3...
My favorite day of the year! Great day to listen to a new song or catch up on the previous albums!
open.spotify.com/artist/64fm3...
May 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This is NOT A DRILL. It's NATIONAL BISCUIT DAY BABYYYYYYYYYYY
My favorite day of the year! Great day to listen to a new song or catch up on the previous albums!
open.spotify.com/artist/64fm3...
My favorite day of the year! Great day to listen to a new song or catch up on the previous albums!
open.spotify.com/artist/64fm3...
🚨SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
I know this is more for Michiganders, but we're posting here anyway. This is a huge deal. Sanctuary is my favorite venue in Detroit and I literally can't wait. I need all my locals there for this, and we've got advance tickets! So DM me if you need tickets and I'll hook you up.
I know this is more for Michiganders, but we're posting here anyway. This is a huge deal. Sanctuary is my favorite venue in Detroit and I literally can't wait. I need all my locals there for this, and we've got advance tickets! So DM me if you need tickets and I'll hook you up.
May 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🚨SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
I know this is more for Michiganders, but we're posting here anyway. This is a huge deal. Sanctuary is my favorite venue in Detroit and I literally can't wait. I need all my locals there for this, and we've got advance tickets! So DM me if you need tickets and I'll hook you up.
I know this is more for Michiganders, but we're posting here anyway. This is a huge deal. Sanctuary is my favorite venue in Detroit and I literally can't wait. I need all my locals there for this, and we've got advance tickets! So DM me if you need tickets and I'll hook you up.
One year ago, Visible Scars was released. For this one, I specifically focused on making something even more extreme than usual. I wanted to craft an uncompromising album that made me feel the same way Deicide, Cattle, and SYL made me feel back in the day. Just a "brick in the face" kind of vibe.
May 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
One year ago, Visible Scars was released. For this one, I specifically focused on making something even more extreme than usual. I wanted to craft an uncompromising album that made me feel the same way Deicide, Cattle, and SYL made me feel back in the day. Just a "brick in the face" kind of vibe.
DT discog pt 15 - View
Yes yes yes! This one jostles with Dramatic Turn as my favorite Mangini record. Perfect mix of heavy and proggy, well-paced songwriting. I guess the only thing you could say is it's not really pushing anything forward with their style. But if the music's good, does it matter?
Yes yes yes! This one jostles with Dramatic Turn as my favorite Mangini record. Perfect mix of heavy and proggy, well-paced songwriting. I guess the only thing you could say is it's not really pushing anything forward with their style. But if the music's good, does it matter?
May 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
DT discog pt 15 - View
Yes yes yes! This one jostles with Dramatic Turn as my favorite Mangini record. Perfect mix of heavy and proggy, well-paced songwriting. I guess the only thing you could say is it's not really pushing anything forward with their style. But if the music's good, does it matter?
Yes yes yes! This one jostles with Dramatic Turn as my favorite Mangini record. Perfect mix of heavy and proggy, well-paced songwriting. I guess the only thing you could say is it's not really pushing anything forward with their style. But if the music's good, does it matter?
DT discog pt 14 - Distance Over Time
Better! After a huge concept album, getting back to basics was a smart choice. This sounds more like a band enjoying their time together. Especially S2N and Fall Into the Light. I'd like a little bit more proggy stuff, but maybe they'll fix that next time :)
Better! After a huge concept album, getting back to basics was a smart choice. This sounds more like a band enjoying their time together. Especially S2N and Fall Into the Light. I'd like a little bit more proggy stuff, but maybe they'll fix that next time :)
May 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
DT discog pt 14 - Distance Over Time
Better! After a huge concept album, getting back to basics was a smart choice. This sounds more like a band enjoying their time together. Especially S2N and Fall Into the Light. I'd like a little bit more proggy stuff, but maybe they'll fix that next time :)
Better! After a huge concept album, getting back to basics was a smart choice. This sounds more like a band enjoying their time together. Especially S2N and Fall Into the Light. I'd like a little bit more proggy stuff, but maybe they'll fix that next time :)
DT discog pt 13 - The Astonishing
Yeahhh...I dunno. I liked it more this time around than usual but it's still bottom tier. Little bit too long winded in some places. The story and most of the leitmotifs aren't super exciting. Second disc would have been a pretty good album on its own though.
Yeahhh...I dunno. I liked it more this time around than usual but it's still bottom tier. Little bit too long winded in some places. The story and most of the leitmotifs aren't super exciting. Second disc would have been a pretty good album on its own though.
May 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
DT discog pt 13 - The Astonishing
Yeahhh...I dunno. I liked it more this time around than usual but it's still bottom tier. Little bit too long winded in some places. The story and most of the leitmotifs aren't super exciting. Second disc would have been a pretty good album on its own though.
Yeahhh...I dunno. I liked it more this time around than usual but it's still bottom tier. Little bit too long winded in some places. The story and most of the leitmotifs aren't super exciting. Second disc would have been a pretty good album on its own though.
Haven't done this in 2 months oops
DT discog pt 12 - S/T
It's good! Doesn't have the same magic as the last few but it's a bunch of well-crafted songs with a good mix of styles. Surrender to Reason is critically underrated imo. Illumination Theory is a bit long-winded but the ending is cool
DT discog pt 12 - S/T
It's good! Doesn't have the same magic as the last few but it's a bunch of well-crafted songs with a good mix of styles. Surrender to Reason is critically underrated imo. Illumination Theory is a bit long-winded but the ending is cool
May 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Haven't done this in 2 months oops
DT discog pt 12 - S/T
It's good! Doesn't have the same magic as the last few but it's a bunch of well-crafted songs with a good mix of styles. Surrender to Reason is critically underrated imo. Illumination Theory is a bit long-winded but the ending is cool
DT discog pt 12 - S/T
It's good! Doesn't have the same magic as the last few but it's a bunch of well-crafted songs with a good mix of styles. Surrender to Reason is critically underrated imo. Illumination Theory is a bit long-winded but the ending is cool
Album artwork looking sleek in friggin DECIBEL MAGAZINE let's goooooo
April 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Album artwork looking sleek in friggin DECIBEL MAGAZINE let's goooooo
I bought a new kettle yesterday and got a great name idea for my upcoming DragonForce tribute band
April 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I bought a new kettle yesterday and got a great name idea for my upcoming DragonForce tribute band
I missed baseball so much.
Well, I missed GOOD baseball so much.
I'm just really happy I can start posting this again.
Well, I missed GOOD baseball so much.
I'm just really happy I can start posting this again.
April 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I missed baseball so much.
Well, I missed GOOD baseball so much.
I'm just really happy I can start posting this again.
Well, I missed GOOD baseball so much.
I'm just really happy I can start posting this again.
I know most of my fans here aren't necessarily local, but this was announced today! Tempora release show at Ziggy's in Ypsilanti, MI on 4/26! Gonna be a sweet celebration of Ann Arbor/Ypsi metal. And you can get the new album about 2 months early!
March 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I know most of my fans here aren't necessarily local, but this was announced today! Tempora release show at Ziggy's in Ypsilanti, MI on 4/26! Gonna be a sweet celebration of Ann Arbor/Ypsi metal. And you can get the new album about 2 months early!
DT discog run pt 11 - ADTOE
Yeah! I like this one too. It's kind of a quintessential DT record. More deserving of being self-titled than the follow up, honestly. Plenty of huge riffs, sprawling song structures, crazy instrumentals, and a couple heartfelt ballads. What's not to like?
Yeah! I like this one too. It's kind of a quintessential DT record. More deserving of being self-titled than the follow up, honestly. Plenty of huge riffs, sprawling song structures, crazy instrumentals, and a couple heartfelt ballads. What's not to like?
March 16, 2025 at 12:38 AM
DT discog run pt 11 - ADTOE
Yeah! I like this one too. It's kind of a quintessential DT record. More deserving of being self-titled than the follow up, honestly. Plenty of huge riffs, sprawling song structures, crazy instrumentals, and a couple heartfelt ballads. What's not to like?
Yeah! I like this one too. It's kind of a quintessential DT record. More deserving of being self-titled than the follow up, honestly. Plenty of huge riffs, sprawling song structures, crazy instrumentals, and a couple heartfelt ballads. What's not to like?