Features

Baazlvaat Take Us from the Stronghold to the Gutter (Interview)

We spoke with the band about their new album “Ridiculed by the Common Soldiery,” unconventional influences, and the subtle alchemy of black metal itself.

Morta Skuld Channel Old-School Fury on "Creation Undone" (Interview)

We talked to Dave Gregor about Morta Skuld’s new album and its lengthy creation process.

Upcoming Metal Releases: 3/10/2024-3/16/2024

Here are all the new releases for March 10th through March 16th—Spin (or skip) new music from Aborted, Vltimas, Stress Angel, and more.

Chapel of Disease Reflect on Embracing and Subverting Expectations on "Echoes of Light" (Interview)

We spoke to Chapel of Disease vocalist/guitarist Laurent Teubl about the progressive death metal band’s recent album Echoes of Light.

Noise Pollution #34: Lewd Wishes Won’t Change

Neill digs into some mostly-long-gone hardcore bands and subjects himself to the capricious whims of Spotify’s AI DJ.

The Inevitable Demise of Everything: An Interview with Niklas Sundin

Jonathan Carbon talks hypnagogic ambient with Niklas Sundin (ex-Dark Tranquility) and his new album “Wattudragaren”. There are also some direct questions about dungeon synth and what people really thought about those records in the 1990s.

New Metal Releases: 2/25/2024-3/9/2024

Here are all the new releases for February 25th through March 9th—Spin (or skip) new music from Bruce Dickinson, Midnight, Celestial Sword, and more.

Hands of Goro Claw Their Way to the Edge of Heavy Metal On Self-Titled Debut (Early Album Stream)

Featuring members of Slough Feg, Spirit Adrift, and Nite, Hands of Goro’s metal chops are unquestionable. But if you do have questions, we have an interview — plus an album stream.

Angmodnes Spreads the "Rot of the Soul" Through Gloomy Death-Doom (Early Album Stream)

The Dutch trio drop their full-length debut this Friday – stream it here early.

Noise Pollution #33: The Emperor

It’s been two years since Mark Lanegan passed – Neill revisits some of his collaborations and hidden gems.
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