Contributions
Keeping the Torche Lit: "Admission" Sees the Sludge Outfit as Catchy as Ever
Torche’s fifth full-length (and first since 2015) is chock-full of all the goodness we’ve come to expect from the Florida “thunder pop” masters.
Live Report: Primitive Man, Big|Brave, Elizabeth Colour Wheel in Philly
An eclectic lineup of everlasting artists graced Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia on Saturday, from the almighty hammer of Primitive Man to the emotional onslaught of Big|Brave (photos inside).
"New Organon": The Lord Weird Slough Feg's Mike Scalzi Talks Latest Album (and Philosophy)
We get deep (and hilarious) with Scalzi about the newest Slough Feg album, the project’s tenth full-length to date and a real rocker if there ever was one, out today. Bonus: live shots from their recent Philly set.
The Colors of Baroness: John Baizley and Sebastian Thomson Talk "Gold & Grey"
We took time with the vocalist/guitarist and drummer to discuss the new album, its delights and challenges, and the band’s incredible progression over nearly two decades.
No Filler, All Classic: The Rods' Carl Canedy Talks Latest Album
“Brotherhood of Metal” releases tomorrow; here’s our in-depth interview with drummer Carl Canedy about the classic new work.
Live Report: Pallbearer, Weedeater, Heavy Temple, and Solace Rain Doom Upon Philly
We caught last Friday’s delightful and diverse doling-out of doom at Philly’s Union Transfer — show photos inside.
Detherous Champions Invincible Thrash Metal on "Hacked to Death"
We unleash a bombastic new track (and drum playthrough video) from Canadian thrashers Detherous. Do you like riffs? Detherous likes riffs.
Thrashing into the Night, Captured by Widower's "Cataclysmic Sorcery"
We unveil an early full stream of the ripping debut full-length from Texan thrash masters Widower.
Adrift on the Seas of Doom: Spirit Adrift's Nate Garrett Talks "Divided by Darkness"
We get real with Nate Garrett, founder and vocalist/guitarist of Spirit Adrift, about the project’s third full-length which released today.