You were taking a break from metal with your pals the other day. Metal production is cyclical. Every year starts with a lull in January, gradually building in quality from mid-February to around September when the ground splits and erupts with an endless torrent of big releases aimed at capturing critics for list season. Proximity is key as we are an ostrich-brained lot prone to rediscovering the world anew every few minutes.  Once December rolls around, we have consumed our fill for the year and just want to bask in the molasses slowdown of the holidays. Then it starts all … Continue reading BMP’s Super Soft Metal Vacation