Archive for December, 2025

Hanoiminx / 3-Layer Magic Drum Algorithms

Posted in Algorithms, Blog, Cubing on December 16, 2025 by slateman

This is a relatively-simple and rather-fun puzzle that really only requires two steps and a little bit of intuition. Let’s look!

Step 1: Solve Small Edges

If two are flipped (correctly placed, but flipped)

  • Place on top layer, on L and R.
  • Small triangle facing you.
  • R’, L, R, L’
  • U, L’, U’, L

Link with timestamp

Step 2: Solve Triangle Edges

Mostly intuitive


Step 3: Solve corners

Three-cycle

You can do this starting on the right like this photo or on the left. Just a mirror algorithm. For this one:

  • R’, L, R, L’
  • (this positions the green layer piece on yellow)
  • Move the yellow triangle to the next spot (clockwise here)
  • L, R’, L’, R

2026 In Music

Posted in Blog, Lists, Music on December 16, 2025 by slateman

Building off of my 2024 list and 2025 countdown, here’s my running list of 2026 releases on the horizon. Oh, as always, can’t forget about the MetalStorm Upcoming Releases page for handy reference!

16 Jan: Kreator: Krushers Of The World
23 Jan: Megadeth: Megadeth
30 Jan: Hällas: Panorama
?? ???: Exodus TBA

Hopeful for the following

  • Moonsorrow (please)
  • Skeletonwitch
  • Leiþa