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This is Critical Hit Parader, a newsletter that provides weekly content on the intersection of music and tabletop roleplaying games.
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Hawkwind's Warriors on the Edge of Time & Lost BÖC/Moorcock Collaboration
A recent cover story in Prog magazine delivered a deep dive into the classic Warrior on the Edge of Time album by Hawkwind.
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Castle Rat's "Wizard" & Heartseeker TTRPG & Playlist
Plus Conan
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Christopher Lee’s Metal Knight Plus Phantom Spell
Soundtrack to Your Favorite AD&D Supplement
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New Releases for Sci-Fi & Fantasy TTRPG Inspiration
Black Sword Thunder Attack, BE/HOLD, & Augurium
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Melt Wizard Fantasy-Emo Band & Obscure Tolkien References in Boston Rock History
Plus RIP Simon House
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New Phantom Plus More Tolkien/Led Zep & Heavy Metal TTRPG Fashion
Cauldron & Tower
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Punk, Post-Punk, & Yacht Rock TTRPG Inspirations
Young Gun Silver Fox, Poison Ruin, & Mach Tiver
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Throne of Iron's Adventure Two & Dungeon Con Report
Bloomington, Indiana metal band Throne of Iron have recently released a new full length album called Adventure Two.
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New Cirith Ungol Album w/ Michael Whelan Art & Radiohead-inspired TTRPG
Legendary metal band Cirith Ungol have released a live album and DVD from a one-night only performance at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip.
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Grunge Influenced TTRPG - Interview with Asa Donald
Plus Award-Winning Music-Inspired TTRPGs: Last Train to Bremen & Sound Check
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RIP Ioannis & Rust Never Sleeps: Neil Young-Inspired TTRPG
Plus A Song in a Minor Key
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