October 12, 2022

"Where the Shadows Adorn": Mother of Graves' Monument to Melodic Death-Doom's Past and Future (Early Album Stream)

On their long-awaited (and streaming here) debut full-length, the Indiana band taps into a niche genre's rich past for inspiration, but takes it one step further.

"I Don't Want to Go Home": Amplifest Weekend One Unites the Full Spectrum of Metal

With performances from Amenra, Cult of Luna, Pallbearer, and more, the first weekend of the Porto, Portugal-based fest's 2022 edition was a reminder of the power of festivals.

Blacklist Enters the "Nightbound" On New Goth-Meets-Metal Single (New Song Debut)

Recently reformed goth rock band Blacklist fuse Jake E. Lee riffs with Simple Minds atmospheres on new single.

Listen for "Phantom Knocks" in GRIN's Bass-Heavy Stoner Doom (Early Album Stream)

The Berlin-based stoner/doom/sludge group (featuring members of Earth Ship) unveils their new album ahead of its release: get out your subwoofer and brace for tasty bass action.

Raven and Riot Act Bring Timeless Heavy Metal To Tacoma (Live Report, 10/6/2022)

Raven is currently touring for the 40th anniversary of their classic album "Wiped Out." We caught them and Riot Act (ex-Riot members) laying waste in Washington state.