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The Obelisk (magazine)

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This article is about the online music magazine. For other uses, see Obelisk (disambiguation).

The Obelisk
Type of site
Online music magazine
Available inEnglish
FoundedJanuary 2009; 15 years ago (2009-01)
HeadquartersMorris Plains, New Jersey,
United States
Area servedWorldwide
OwnerJJ Koczan
Founder(s)JJ Koczan
EditorJJ Koczan
IndustryHeavy metal music
Websitetheobelisk.net
CommercialNo
RegistrationNo
Launched31 January 2009; 15 years ago (2009-01-31)
Current statusActive

The Obelisk is an American online music magazine dedicated to hard rock and heavy metal news, band interviews and album reviews.[1][2][3] It was founded in January 2009, by JJ Koczan, former managing editor of The Aquarian Weekly,[4][5] associate editor of Metal Maniacs,[1][6] and disc jockey at Seton Hall University's radio station, WSOU.[7][8][9] Koczan has also contributed to such publications as Creem,[10] BrooklynVegan,[11][12] and StonerRock.com,[13] and was the editor of Roadburn Festival's official magazine, the Weirdo Canyon Dispatch.[12][2]

The webzine has covered an extensive range of heavy metal and hard rock music over the years, but generally focuses on doom metal, sludge metal, stoner metal, stoner rock and desert rock.[3][14][15] It has also featured guest articles from such musicians as Mario Lalli (from Queens of the Stone Age, Yawning Man, Fatso Jetson and Ten East), Ben Ward (from Orange Goblin),[16] Tommy Southard (from Godspeed and Solace), Ben Hogg (from Birds of Prey) and Tim Catz (from Roadsaw).[17][18][19]

Articles from the magazine have been quoted, re-published or cited in such publications as Rolling Stone,[20] Vice,[21] Decibel,[22] Blabbermouth,[23] Classic Rock,[24] MetalSucks,[25] The Baltimore Sun,[26] The Idaho Press,[27] BrooklynVegan,[28] Invisible Oranges,[29] CVLT Nation,[30] Metal Hammer,[31] Under the Radar,[32] Boise Weekly,[33] River Cities' Reader,[34] Side Stage Magazine,[35] Folk Radio UK,[36] and The Rockpit.[37]

Further reading[edit]

Prasidis, Theo (2017). The Doomster's Monolithic Pocket Alphabet. Image Comics. ISBN 978-1-53430-759-9. Retrieved August 10, 2021.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Barnard, Ed (May 13, 2009). "JJ Koczan From Maegashira – A Doom Entrepreneur". Doommantia. Archived from the original on September 14, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Santos, José Carlos (April 1, 2017). "Under the Influence with JJ Koczan from The Obelisk". Echoes and Dust. Archived from the original on April 24, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Geddes, Tom (June 15, 2016). "Interview with JJ Koczan of The Obelisk". Desertscene Podcast. Archived from the original on March 23, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2023 – via YouTube. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  4. ↑ Gonzalez, Dylan (March 12, 2020). "Chapter 15 - J.J. Koczan Part II". Diary of Doom. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via PodBean. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  5. ↑ Gonson, JJ (September 20, 2020). "Let's Get Critical with JJ Koczan". Once Virtual Venue. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2023 – via YouTube. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  6. ↑ Sanchez, Ashley (June 2022). "The Obelisk". Monolith on the Mesa. Archived from the original on June 25, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  7. ↑ Gonzalez, Dylan (March 5, 2020). "Chapter 14 - J.J. Koczan Part I". Diary of Doom. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via PodBean. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  8. ↑ Catalano, Kevin (July 17, 2016). "A Conversation with JJ Koczan". The Coil. Archived from the original on January 17, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2021 – via Medium. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  9. ↑ Arthur, Ty (December 17, 2008). "An Interview With Maegashira Vocalist JJ Koczan". Metal Underground. Archived from the original on January 2, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  10. ↑ Koczan, JJ (June 14, 2022). "Folk-Leaning Heavy Psych for the World Weary". Creem. Archived from the original on June 17, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Koczan, JJ (July 12, 2022). "Who Needs Bass When the Guitars Are This Heavy?". Creem. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)




  11. ↑ Koczan, JJ (April 24, 2009). "Surviving Roadburn, Day One: To The Center Of The Universe". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on June 11, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Koczan, JJ (April 26, 2009). "Surviving Roadburn, Day Two: Riding To The Sabbath". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on August 31, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Koczan, JJ (April 26, 2009). "Surviving Roadburn, Day Three: Relearning What Is Known". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Koczan, JJ (April 28, 2009). "Surviving Roadburn, Day Four: In Which My Liquified Brain Drains Out Through The Various Holes In My Head". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)



  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Pereira, Emanuel (February 8, 2016). "Roadburn Pilgrims - JJ Koczan [The Obelisk]". Ponto Alternativo. Archived from the original on September 4, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  13. ↑ Howe, Steve (May 2, 2015). "Interview with JJ Koczan from The Obelisk". The Sludgelord. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  14. ↑ Front, Alexi (March 3, 2022). "Episode 085: Critique Is an Act of Storytelling (JJ Koczan/The Obelisk)". Heavy Hops. Archived from the original on March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via Scorched Tundra. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  15. ↑ Rykaczewski, Reg (March 25, 2021). "Stoner Rock Blogs: 11 Blogs That Worship the Almighty Riff". Vinyl Brunch. Archived from the original on March 25, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  16. ↑ Stygall, Ollie (June 13, 2012). "Orange Goblin: Q & A With Ben". The Sleeping Shaman. Archived from the original on July 20, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  17. ↑ Wilson, Jeff; Norton, J.D. (March 1, 2021). "Episode 24: JJ Koczan from The Obelisk". Blynd Submyshynz. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023 – via YouTube. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  18. ↑ Bellum, Ben; GT, John (October 19, 2021). "Snail - Blood (JJ Koczan of The Obelisk)". The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  19. ↑ "Episode 246 with JJ from The Obelisk". Heavy Business. April 25, 2022. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via Spotify. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  20. ↑ Tagat, Anurag (April 27, 2020). "Hear British Psychedelic/Prog Doom Band Elephant Tree's Chunky New Album "Habits"". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  21. ↑ Statts, JH (August 11, 2017). "Remembering Damad's Victoria Scalisi's Big Heart and Flying Fists". Vice. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  22. ↑ Bellino, Emily (December 20, 2017). "Foghound Bassist Rev. Jim Forrester Killed in Baltimore Shooting". Decibel. Archived from the original on September 20, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  23. ↑ Krgin, Borivoj (May 12, 2010). "Primordial Frontman On Life In Ireland, Touring The U.S." Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on August 21, 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Krgin, Borivoj (October 22, 2009). "Katatonia Frontman Discusses New Album". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Krgin, Borivoj (February 3, 2010). "Saint Vitus Guitarist Says 'There Is Talk' Of Recording New Studio Album". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Krgin, Borivoj (April 24, 2017). "Video: Pentagram Performs In Baltimore Without Bobby Liebling". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Krgin, Borivoj (September 10, 2014). "Corrosion of Conformity: 'On Your Way' Video Released". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Krgin, Borivoj (December 12, 2010). "Scott 'Wino' Weinrich Comments On Passing Of Armando Acosta". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Krgin, Borivoj (June 1, 2010). "Blackwolfgoat Debut Album Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Krgin, Borivoj (December 7, 2009). "Bison B.C. Preparing to Enter Studio". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Krgin, Borivoj (March 16, 2010). "Pentagram's Bobby Liebling Says He Blew Millions On Drugs". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on May 5, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

    Krgin, Borivoj (September 16, 2016). "Kyuss Founder Brant Bjork Releases "The Greeheen" Lyric Video". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
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  25. ↑ Neilstein, Vince (March 6, 2009). "Roadrunner's Monte Conner Talks Stoner Rock". MetalSucks. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
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