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Oakland Metal Sounds Like Greg Wilkinson

If you’ve loved a metal or punk record made in Oakland, California at any point in the past 20 years, there’s a good chance Greg Wilkinson recorded it. Hell, he probably played on it, too. The prolific engineer and proprietor of Earhammer Studios is also an insatiable musician, with bands past and present spanning just about every down-and-dirty subgenre there is. The post Oakland Metal Sounds…

Oakland Metal Sounds Like Greg Wilkinson

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As a local, I've visited many of Scotland's castles. There are 4 that tourists shouldn't miss — and one that I'd skip.

I'm a local who's visited most of Scotland's most popular castles. I'd go back to Stirling and Doune, but Edinburgh Castle didn't feel worth the hype.

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  • Doune Castle, known for its medieval ruin, is a filming location for Outlander and Game of Thrones.
  • Edinburgh Castle, a city landmark, may disappoint due to its crowded and underwhelming experience.

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