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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Memoriam resurrects misunderstood genre

Amazon.com
The death metal supergroup’s debut reminds listeners the nature of the beast.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer March 28, 2017
The death metal supergroup’s debut reminds listeners the nature of the beast.

Pallbearer expands their sound

Maxwell Heilman/THE CHIMES
“Heartless” builds upon doom metal with ‘70s prog and accessible structures.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer March 28, 2017
“Heartless” builds upon doom metal with ‘70s prog and accessible structures.

“Trainspotting” rekindles the unassumingly fervent film franchise

Courtesy of HeyUGuys
Boyle’s unexpected sequel, “T2 Trainspotting” meditatively plays off the ‘90s cult-classic.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 21, 2017
Boyle’s unexpected sequel, “T2 Trainspotting” meditatively plays off the ‘90s cult-classic.

A look back at The Almost’s “Southern Weather”

Courtesy of last.fm
Appreciating Aaron Gillespie 10 year anniversary of “Southern Weather” draws near.
Caleb Aguilera, Writer March 21, 2017
Appreciating Aaron Gillespie 10 year anniversary of “Southern Weather” draws near.

“Beauty and the Beast” comes close, but still falls short

Courtesy of movies.disney.com.au
Faithfulness to the original may hamper rather than bolster this reboot.
Caleb Aguilera, Writer March 21, 2017
Faithfulness to the original may hamper rather than bolster this reboot.

“More Life” lives up to its title

Courtesy of Apple Music
Drake all but redeems himself from the lackluster “Views” with his latest project.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 21, 2017
Drake all but redeems himself from the lackluster “Views” with his latest project.

Christian music’s history remains bright

Courtesy of flippen.com
Religious rock’s development hit memorable heights during the beginning of the 21st century.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer March 21, 2017
Religious rock’s development hit memorable heights during the beginning of the 21st century.

Samurai Jack takes no prisoners

Courtesy of geektyrant.com
The beloved character’s return comes with a tastefully darker tone.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer March 21, 2017
The beloved character’s return comes with a tastefully darker tone.

R-rated comic book movies: A critical history

Courtesy of comicvine.com
Adult-oriented comic book movies can be successful if done right.
Caleb Aguilera, Writer March 15, 2017
Adult-oriented comic book movies can be successful if done right.

Japandroids spurred me in and out of higher education

Courtesy of consequenceofsound.com
“Celebration Rock” held me over until “Near to the Wild Heart of Life.”
Maxwell Heilman, Writer March 14, 2017
“Celebration Rock” held me over until “Near to the Wild Heart of Life.”

Young Fox revitalizes ‘00s alt-rock

Courtesy of youngfox.bandcamp.com
“Sky Beats Gold” avoids the cliches of their template with eerie ambience and southern grit.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer March 14, 2017
“Sky Beats Gold” avoids the cliches of their template with eerie ambience and southern grit.

“Raw” bites at more than just flesh

Kyle Kohner/THE CHIMES
This cannibalism film has a valuable message necessary for everyone, including Christians.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 14, 2017
This cannibalism film has a valuable message necessary for everyone, including Christians.