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Hellir Spin the "Wheel of Ghosts" and Re-Envision Black Metal and Synthpop (Review)

Out today, the Asheville-based one-man project drenches slow, synthy black metal in reverb. Read our review of their new album and stream it here.

Vemod's "The Deepening" Honors Their Black Metal Roots (Review)

The Nidrosian “dark ethereal metal” trio releases their first album in over a decade.

Yellow Eyes' Experimental Murmurs Exude Mastery (Album Review)

The New York-based black metal band surprised us all with a short-notice experimental album, which we dive into in a new review.

Furia Changes the Game Yet Again With Breakneck Curiosity on "Huta Luna" (Review)

Earlier this week, we talked to Furia about their new record – now, we’re back with an in-depth review.

Cannibal Corpse Remains Delightfully Lethal on "Chaos Horrific" (Review + Interview)

The 35-year-old death metal band has been around longer than many of their fans, but continues to deliver and demolish nonetheless. We talked to Paul Mazurkiewicz about the new record.

The Head Control System Story: A Retrospective (Interview)

The Ulver-and-Sirius-related super duo reminisces on their salad days as a rock band, the culture surrounding “Murder Nature'”s 2006 release, and their own growth as artists in the decades since.

Castle Tales: Malfet and the Fables of Dungeon Synth

Kaptain Carbon listens to the latest yarn spun by Dungeon Synth’s most cherished storyteller – read his review of Malfet’s “Dolorous Gard.”

"Andermans Mijne," or, How Laster Left Black Metal (Review)

The Dutch weirdos are at it again. Can you keep up?

"Rebuilding the Mountain": Royal Thunder Faces New Heights (Interview)

The Atlanta rock band is back with their first post-pandemic full-length. We talked to vocalist Mel Parsonz about the journey here and what’s next.
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