Interviews

In Venom Inc.'s Future, "There's Only Black" (Interview w/ Tony Dolan)

We talked to vocalist/bassist Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan (part of Venom’s “Prime Evil” lineup) about his past with Venom and Venom Inc’s upcoming plans.

Celtic Frost Celebrate The Early Years with "Danse Macabre" Box Set (Tom G. Warrior Interview)

We talked to the legendary Tom G. Warrior about the upcoming Celtic Frost box set and his current projects, Triumph of Death and Triptykon.

Phobophilic Brought Death to NYC w/ Undeath, 200 Stab Wounds, More (Interview, Live Report)

Alongside Undeath, 200 Stab Wounds, and Enforced, the Fargo, ND death metal band hit Saint Vitus Bar as part of a tour package bringing unrivaled live energy. Read an interview with Phobophilic guitarist Josh Poer.

Deep Space Dark Ambient: Mare Crisium Goes Beyond the Moon on Self-Titled Debut (Album Stream + Interview)

With only a double bass and eight-string guitar, the Chicago duo (members of Morgue Supplier, Sons of Ra) delves into the almost incomprehensible depths of space as inspiration for a dark ambient soundscape.

Agriculture on Community Action and the Ecstasy of Joy (Interview)

“Ecstatic black metal” band Agriculture tackle social issues and the joy of life on their debut EP. Read an interview with the band and stream “The Circle Chant.”

Kampfar Pushes Black Metal Boundaries On "Til klovers takt" (Interview)

The Norwegian band channels their home country’s landscapes and legends for inspiration on their ninth full-length album, out last week. Read an interview with vocalist Dolk and guitarist guitarist Ole Hartvigsen.

Imha Tarikat Unshackles Black Metal with Heartfelt Intensity and "Brute Majesty" (Early Track Stream + Interview)

The German black metal band’s new album “Hearts Unchained – At War with a Passionless World” escalates the passion behind their black metal. Stream a new track here and read an interview with Kerem Yilmaz.

Entering the Underground #26: Animalize's Carnivorous Heavy Metal

The French heavy metal band’s debut “Meat We’re Made Of” is more than an eye-catching album cover, with powerful, catchy heavy metal holding no shortage of surprises. Read an interview with the band here.

Moshpit Advocacy: Napalm Death On the Campaign for Musical Destruction (Barney Greenway Interview)

We caught up with Napalm Death’s Barney Greenway at a recent NYC tour stop, headlining an absurdly energetic bill with Brujeria, Frozen Soul, and MDC on board.

Trauma Hits Back With New Album "Awakening" (Interview)

The Bay Area power/speed metal band, reformed in 2013 after a hiatus in the mid-1980s, carves a new path with their recent material that’s worth following. We spoke to drummer Kris Gustofson about the new album and the band’s journey through the years.
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