Archive - The Aquanaut's Diary

The Aquanaut takes a deep dive into two classic Metal albums. AKA 'Blizzard of Oz' fights 'The Last in Line' to the Death!

Jun 23, 2022 •

Doro - The Metal Queen

The First Lady of Metal

Nov 20, 2023 •

Seattle Decisions: Part 1 - Pearl Jam

The Grunge explosion was felt in Cork City, Ireland.

Sep 29, 2022 •

Nu-Metal & the Emo scene

The mid 00s extreme music scene and the murder of Sophie Lancaster.

Mar 20, 2023 •

Motörhead: Bastards

Why this is my favourite Motörhead album, and a look at why it was their biggest flop.

Nov 10, 2022 •

Limp Bizkit vs Linkin Park

This week we look at two of the best-selling Nu-Metal albums of all time

May 31, 2023 •

Name 3 songs by Eximperituserqethhzebibšiptugakkathšulweliarzaxułum

Gatekeeping in Rock & Metal. Why it happens and why it's counterproductive.

Jul 7, 2022 •

Ohne dich, kann ich nicht sein, Ohne dich

Mit dir bin ich auch allein, Ohne dich

Jun 30, 2022 •

Part 1 of Heavy Metal Women

Aug 20, 2023 •

Altar of Plagues, Cruachan, & Soothsayer

Three Metal bands from Ireland who you must listen to. Now!

Aug 18, 2022 •

Seattle Decisions: Part 4 - Nirvana

But is 'Nevermind' actually any good?

Nov 5, 2022 •

Bat out of Hell

The most Metal album of all time, that isn't actually Metal

Aug 4, 2022 •

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