Lloyd James
@emplloyd.bsky.social
Dad of two
Reformed research chemist
Heavy metal enthusiast, esp. extreme prog.
Occasional reviews at mostly-metal.net
Amateur runner
Rural NSW, Australia
Reformed research chemist
Heavy metal enthusiast, esp. extreme prog.
Occasional reviews at mostly-metal.net
Amateur runner
Rural NSW, Australia
Pinned
Lloyd James
@emplloyd.bsky.social
· Nov 20
It's getting close to list season, so as a bit of fun (and something to pin to my profile) I decided to go back and build a list of my top 5 albums (no order) from the last 5 years.
If I had to pick one album from these 5 years, it'd probably be Dessiderium's Aria.
If I had to pick one album from these 5 years, it'd probably be Dessiderium's Aria.
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Did you know I'm in a band? My job is narrating my poems and short stories over weird, adventurous prog. We're gearing up to release a new EP, this is my favorite track we've done (also featuring a poem by Sarah Blake!
instar1.bandcamp.com/track/neutro...
instar1.bandcamp.com/track/neutro...
Neutron Trees, by Instar
track by Instar
instar1.bandcamp.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Did you know I'm in a band? My job is narrating my poems and short stories over weird, adventurous prog. We're gearing up to release a new EP, this is my favorite track we've done (also featuring a poem by Sarah Blake!
instar1.bandcamp.com/track/neutro...
instar1.bandcamp.com/track/neutro...
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Bandcamp Friday. If you feel inclined to grab anything I have a lot of music from this year depending on your interests. Busiest year for my Sallow Moth project with Mossbane Lantern, a brutal dm demo, and 2 EPs.
December 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Bandcamp Friday. If you feel inclined to grab anything I have a lot of music from this year depending on your interests. Busiest year for my Sallow Moth project with Mossbane Lantern, a brutal dm demo, and 2 EPs.
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Pre-order is now live for the second run of this tee! This time all proceeds will be going to Carolina Migrant Network, an organization providing free legal representation for people facing removal proceedings or who are in immigrant detention facilities.
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Pre-order is now live for the second run of this tee! This time all proceeds will be going to Carolina Migrant Network, an organization providing free legal representation for people facing removal proceedings or who are in immigrant detention facilities.
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New stuff with the newer Sallow Moth logo I drew. Shaka Wear heavyweight drop-shoulder shirts and classic hats (embroidered).
🔗⬇️
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December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
New stuff with the newer Sallow Moth logo I drew. Shaka Wear heavyweight drop-shoulder shirts and classic hats (embroidered).
🔗⬇️
🔗⬇️
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"Brass de Chocobo"
Final Fantasy X (2001)
Final Fantasy X (2001)
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
"Brass de Chocobo"
Final Fantasy X (2001)
Final Fantasy X (2001)
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Just discovered a long split up Mexican band, described as "Melodic Technical Death Metal" and that's an instabuy for me. Very Within The Ruins/The Raven Autarchy-esque and a bit Djenty, so not for everyone who isn't me.
thegreatnessdesign.bandcamp.com/album/pillar...
thegreatnessdesign.bandcamp.com/album/pillar...
Pillars Of Creation, by The Greatness Design
12 track album
thegreatnessdesign.bandcamp.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Just discovered a long split up Mexican band, described as "Melodic Technical Death Metal" and that's an instabuy for me. Very Within The Ruins/The Raven Autarchy-esque and a bit Djenty, so not for everyone who isn't me.
thegreatnessdesign.bandcamp.com/album/pillar...
thegreatnessdesign.bandcamp.com/album/pillar...
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FULL FORCE FRIDAY:🆕November 28th7⃣🎧
DYSSIDIA - Deeper Wells Of Meaning 🇦🇺💠
2nd album from Adelaide, SA, U.S Progressive Metal outfit💠
BC➡️dyssidia.bandcamp.com/album/deeper...💠
#Dyssidia #DeeperWells #ProgressiveMetal #FFFNov28 #KMäN
DYSSIDIA - Deeper Wells Of Meaning 🇦🇺💠
2nd album from Adelaide, SA, U.S Progressive Metal outfit💠
BC➡️dyssidia.bandcamp.com/album/deeper...💠
#Dyssidia #DeeperWells #ProgressiveMetal #FFFNov28 #KMäN
November 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
FULL FORCE FRIDAY:🆕November 28th7⃣🎧
DYSSIDIA - Deeper Wells Of Meaning 🇦🇺💠
2nd album from Adelaide, SA, U.S Progressive Metal outfit💠
BC➡️dyssidia.bandcamp.com/album/deeper...💠
#Dyssidia #DeeperWells #ProgressiveMetal #FFFNov28 #KMäN
DYSSIDIA - Deeper Wells Of Meaning 🇦🇺💠
2nd album from Adelaide, SA, U.S Progressive Metal outfit💠
BC➡️dyssidia.bandcamp.com/album/deeper...💠
#Dyssidia #DeeperWells #ProgressiveMetal #FFFNov28 #KMäN
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Sat 22nd Nov 2025
*Convulsing (Adelaide, prev. Sydney)
convulsing.bandcamp.com/music
#BlackMetal #DeathMetal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
*solo project, is also a member of Altars and Dumbsaint. Two more great Aussie bands worth checking out.
*Convulsing (Adelaide, prev. Sydney)
convulsing.bandcamp.com/music
#BlackMetal #DeathMetal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
*solo project, is also a member of Altars and Dumbsaint. Two more great Aussie bands worth checking out.
November 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Sat 22nd Nov 2025
*Convulsing (Adelaide, prev. Sydney)
convulsing.bandcamp.com/music
#BlackMetal #DeathMetal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
*solo project, is also a member of Altars and Dumbsaint. Two more great Aussie bands worth checking out.
*Convulsing (Adelaide, prev. Sydney)
convulsing.bandcamp.com/music
#BlackMetal #DeathMetal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
*solo project, is also a member of Altars and Dumbsaint. Two more great Aussie bands worth checking out.
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Nov 21
Stellar Remains - Wastelands (2024)
A tight 26 mins of prog death that I enjoyed even more than I remembered! It's got a great blend of sludge and atmospheric influences. Bonus: the artist responsible is also behind my pick for Nov 3, Echoes of Gloom.
Stellar Remains - Wastelands (2024)
A tight 26 mins of prog death that I enjoyed even more than I remembered! It's got a great blend of sludge and atmospheric influences. Bonus: the artist responsible is also behind my pick for Nov 3, Echoes of Gloom.
November 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Nov 21
Stellar Remains - Wastelands (2024)
A tight 26 mins of prog death that I enjoyed even more than I remembered! It's got a great blend of sludge and atmospheric influences. Bonus: the artist responsible is also behind my pick for Nov 3, Echoes of Gloom.
Stellar Remains - Wastelands (2024)
A tight 26 mins of prog death that I enjoyed even more than I remembered! It's got a great blend of sludge and atmospheric influences. Bonus: the artist responsible is also behind my pick for Nov 3, Echoes of Gloom.
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Nov 20
Opus of a Machine - Stray Fire (2018)
More Aussie prog metal. This one is a little less 'straight ahead' than Hemina, having more of a post-rock flavour. There's quite a diversity amongst the tracks, but huge closer Beacon showcases some of the best of the band's toolkit.
#AusMusicMonth
Opus of a Machine - Stray Fire (2018)
More Aussie prog metal. This one is a little less 'straight ahead' than Hemina, having more of a post-rock flavour. There's quite a diversity amongst the tracks, but huge closer Beacon showcases some of the best of the band's toolkit.
#AusMusicMonth
November 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Nov 20
Opus of a Machine - Stray Fire (2018)
More Aussie prog metal. This one is a little less 'straight ahead' than Hemina, having more of a post-rock flavour. There's quite a diversity amongst the tracks, but huge closer Beacon showcases some of the best of the band's toolkit.
#AusMusicMonth
Opus of a Machine - Stray Fire (2018)
More Aussie prog metal. This one is a little less 'straight ahead' than Hemina, having more of a post-rock flavour. There's quite a diversity amongst the tracks, but huge closer Beacon showcases some of the best of the band's toolkit.
#AusMusicMonth
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Nov 19
Rise of Avernus - L'appel du Vide (2013)
The second death metal album in this thread with this title 😅 Both quite distinct styles though. I'd forgotten how much I love this album. An emotive form of melodic death/doom, with some symphonic and gothic aspects.
#AusMusicMonth
Rise of Avernus - L'appel du Vide (2013)
The second death metal album in this thread with this title 😅 Both quite distinct styles though. I'd forgotten how much I love this album. An emotive form of melodic death/doom, with some symphonic and gothic aspects.
#AusMusicMonth
November 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Nov 19
Rise of Avernus - L'appel du Vide (2013)
The second death metal album in this thread with this title 😅 Both quite distinct styles though. I'd forgotten how much I love this album. An emotive form of melodic death/doom, with some symphonic and gothic aspects.
#AusMusicMonth
Rise of Avernus - L'appel du Vide (2013)
The second death metal album in this thread with this title 😅 Both quite distinct styles though. I'd forgotten how much I love this album. An emotive form of melodic death/doom, with some symphonic and gothic aspects.
#AusMusicMonth
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Nov 18
Hemina - Night Echoes (2019)
Excellent Australian prog metal, and this is probably my favourite albums of theirs. A concept album in a multi-album concept series, featuring huge vocal hooks & harmonies.
#AusMusicMonth
Hemina - Night Echoes (2019)
Excellent Australian prog metal, and this is probably my favourite albums of theirs. A concept album in a multi-album concept series, featuring huge vocal hooks & harmonies.
#AusMusicMonth
November 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Nov 18
Hemina - Night Echoes (2019)
Excellent Australian prog metal, and this is probably my favourite albums of theirs. A concept album in a multi-album concept series, featuring huge vocal hooks & harmonies.
#AusMusicMonth
Hemina - Night Echoes (2019)
Excellent Australian prog metal, and this is probably my favourite albums of theirs. A concept album in a multi-album concept series, featuring huge vocal hooks & harmonies.
#AusMusicMonth
I fell behind with my #AusMusicMonth posting so apologies for incoming spam as I catch up. Should be good spam though!
November 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I fell behind with my #AusMusicMonth posting so apologies for incoming spam as I catch up. Should be good spam though!
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It’s been a fulfilling year creatively. With the 2 new Sallow Moth EPs out today that concludes my output for 2025. There’s more written, but will be for next year. I appreciate all the support, collaborations, and artists hired.
4 full lengths, 3 EPs, 1 split, 1 demo
4 full lengths, 3 EPs, 1 split, 1 demo
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It’s been a fulfilling year creatively. With the 2 new Sallow Moth EPs out today that concludes my output for 2025. There’s more written, but will be for next year. I appreciate all the support, collaborations, and artists hired.
4 full lengths, 3 EPs, 1 split, 1 demo
4 full lengths, 3 EPs, 1 split, 1 demo
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The person working the merch table told me that the album art is based on a photo Alex Haddad took of a park he played in as a kid. He and his friends liked to imagine what was in the tunnel/pipe.
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The person working the merch table told me that the album art is based on a photo Alex Haddad took of a park he played in as a kid. He and his friends liked to imagine what was in the tunnel/pipe.
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Wed 19th Nov 2025
The Stranger (Brisbane)
thestrangerofficial.bandcamp.com/music
#Progressive #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
The Stranger (Brisbane)
thestrangerofficial.bandcamp.com/music
#Progressive #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
November 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Wed 19th Nov 2025
The Stranger (Brisbane)
thestrangerofficial.bandcamp.com/music
#Progressive #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
The Stranger (Brisbane)
thestrangerofficial.bandcamp.com/music
#Progressive #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
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New Album Review 🎶🔥🤘
AEONS - 6EQUJ5
Isle of Man's Progmetal powerhouse AEONS are set to release their new opus, "6EQUJ5", on November 21st via Layered Reality Productions. Inspired by the WOW! signal, they take us on a stellar prog journey!
Welcome to read more at
mostly-metal.net/Aeons-6EQUJ5/
AEONS - 6EQUJ5
Isle of Man's Progmetal powerhouse AEONS are set to release their new opus, "6EQUJ5", on November 21st via Layered Reality Productions. Inspired by the WOW! signal, they take us on a stellar prog journey!
Welcome to read more at
mostly-metal.net/Aeons-6EQUJ5/
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
New Album Review 🎶🔥🤘
AEONS - 6EQUJ5
Isle of Man's Progmetal powerhouse AEONS are set to release their new opus, "6EQUJ5", on November 21st via Layered Reality Productions. Inspired by the WOW! signal, they take us on a stellar prog journey!
Welcome to read more at
mostly-metal.net/Aeons-6EQUJ5/
AEONS - 6EQUJ5
Isle of Man's Progmetal powerhouse AEONS are set to release their new opus, "6EQUJ5", on November 21st via Layered Reality Productions. Inspired by the WOW! signal, they take us on a stellar prog journey!
Welcome to read more at
mostly-metal.net/Aeons-6EQUJ5/
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November 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Both EP tapes can be preordered now on my Bandcamp.
50 copies each. $9 plus shipping.
About 50+ minutes of new Sallow Moth
50 copies each. $9 plus shipping.
About 50+ minutes of new Sallow Moth
November 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Both EP tapes can be preordered now on my Bandcamp.
50 copies each. $9 plus shipping.
About 50+ minutes of new Sallow Moth
50 copies each. $9 plus shipping.
About 50+ minutes of new Sallow Moth
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Mon 17th Nov 2025
Hope Drone (Brisbane)
hopedrone.bandcamp.com/music
#Atmospheric #PostBlack #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
Hope Drone (Brisbane)
hopedrone.bandcamp.com/music
#Atmospheric #PostBlack #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
November 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Mon 17th Nov 2025
Hope Drone (Brisbane)
hopedrone.bandcamp.com/music
#Atmospheric #PostBlack #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
Hope Drone (Brisbane)
hopedrone.bandcamp.com/music
#Atmospheric #PostBlack #Metal #AusMetal #OzMetal #AusMusic
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First gig back went great! Everyone go listen and follow my new band, Tiger Driver!!
linktr.ee/tigerdriverb...
linktr.ee/tigerdriverb...
November 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
First gig back went great! Everyone go listen and follow my new band, Tiger Driver!!
linktr.ee/tigerdriverb...
linktr.ee/tigerdriverb...