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This is Critical Hit Parader, a newsletter that provides weekly content on the intersection of music and tabletop roleplaying games.

Jan 2, 2023 • Matt Thompson

Michael Moorcock & Pink Fairies "Motorhead" Cover and Puscifer Comic

Plus “Gaming is Rock n’ Roll” - The Spahn Doctrine

Jan 14 • Matt Thompson

Bardcore, Froglord, & Forgotten Metal of the 80s

Blue Öyster Cult is a Critical Hit Parader favorite.

Jan 7 • Matt Thompson

KPop Demon Hunters for D&D & Spinal Tap's New Year's Eve

Plus Winter Wine from Caravan

Dec 31, 2025 • Matt Thompson

D&D Inspired Metal: Slayer’s Kerry King, Venger, & Greyhawk

Two metal bands with Dungeons & Dragons-inpsired names have come on my radar recently.

Dec 24, 2025 • Matt Thompson

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