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Home » Dawnbringer

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High Spirits make radiant trad metal for dark times

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil August 25, 2020August 18, 2021

High Spirits make radiant trad metal for dark times, Why? Records rapper Davis drops the densely detailed Ebony Maw, and more.

Posted inMusic

Multifaceted metal master Professor Black drops three albums in one day

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil October 2, 2018August 18, 2021

Multifaceted metal master Professor Black drops three albums in one day, Harm’s Way lose their trailer to thieves but keep touring, and more.

Posted inMusic

High Spirits achieve liftoff with a new album of exuberant trad metal

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil September 6, 2016August 18, 2021

High Spirits achieve liftoff with a new album of exuberant trad metal, experimental trio TV Pow put some funk in their gestural minimalism, and more.

Posted inMusic

LA garage label Burger Records throws itself 50 parties—including one in Chicago

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil March 3, 2015August 18, 2021

LA garage label Burger Records throws itself 50 parties (including one in Chicago), Smart Bar celebrates women in dance music, and more.

Posted inMusic

Neil Young’s gaudy, reactionary Storytone and 15 more record reviews

by Reader staff November 4, 2014August 18, 2021

Reviews of 16 new albums, including Arca’s uncanny electronic mutations and T.I.’s unshakable street rap

Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: A new High Spirits record to cheer up any metalhead

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 16, 2014August 18, 2021

New music from High Spirits and the Please & Thank Yous, plus a long-overdue Silkworm reissue

Posted inBlogs

High Spirits bring their over-the-top power metal to Reggie’s this weekend

by Luca Cimarusti October 31, 2013August 19, 2021

Local metal legend Chris Black takes the stage with his power-metal act High Spirits this Saturday.

Posted inBlogs

Shows to see: Serengeti, Dawnbringer, King Tuff, and more

by Kevin Warwick July 12, 2012August 19, 2021

Shows this weekend unrelated to Pitchfork include Delicate Steve, Serengeti, Dawnbringer, and King Tuff

Posted inBlogs

This Week in Reader Music

by Miles Raymer March 24, 2011August 19, 2021

High-concept hip-hop comps, puzzling singer-songwriters, Elephant 6 tours, hot gossip, and lots of recommended shows

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
Posted inMusic

The List: March 24-30

by Jessica Hopper, Peter Margasak, Monica Kendrick, Miles Raymer, Leor Galil and Brian Costello March 24, 2011August 19, 2021

Music Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: the Robert Glasper Trio, Xray Eyeballs, Dawnbringer, Godspeed You! Emporer Black, Francois K, Agalloch, Steve Coleman & Five Elements, Danielson, and more.

Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: The Scoop on Pitchfork Headliners

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson March 2, 2011August 19, 2021

Superchunk, TV on the Radio among Pitchfork possibilities. Plus: Ruby Hornet gets into the record biz, Dawnbringer’s first show in 13 years, and more

Posted inBlogs

This Week in Reader Music

by Miles Raymer September 23, 2010August 19, 2021

Pop metal, cult metal, world music, and more

Chris Black
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Deeper Than Underground

by Miles Raymer September 23, 2010August 19, 2021

Dawnbringer hasn’t played a show in 12 years, but the band’s new album already has fans.

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