Interviews

The Norwegian black metal band continues on the path their last album “Epistemology” laid out, but eight years have given the band plenty of time to hone their approach and experiment as well. We talked to original member Obsidian Claw about the record.

The Botswana-based metal group incorporate African traditional elements into a driving heavy metal onslaught. We talked to the band about their latest album and their approach to crafting metal.

We talked to NJ hardcore band Gel about their upcoming debut record “Only Constant” and their recent touring activities.

The gothic metal band returns with a new EP, their first with new guitarist Joseph Tholl, which also includes a sweet Blue Öyster Cult cover. We talked to Adam Zaars and Tholl about the new EP.

Our Scene Dive column returns, this time peering into the Dutch city of Utrecht – home to bands like Grey Aura, Terzij de Horde, Laster, Wesenwille, and more.

The California heavy metal band is set to release their third album “Outsider” this week, which pays special tribute to the chaotic creativity of the NWOBHM movement. We spoke to Jarvis Leatherby, vocalist/bassist, about the record.

We spoke to UK black metal band Dawn Ray’d about their new album, how music and politics intersect, how to foster inclusivity, and more.

On the Malaysian black metal band’s new album “A Fate Worse Than Home,” Iravu declares that though one’s identity may lead to discrimination, it’s necessary to thrive.

We spoke to Thomas Eriksen, the driving force behind Norwegian black metal stalwart Mork, about his new record “Dypet” and about remaining consistently primitive in black metal.

We talked to All Out War vocalist Mike Score about their new album “Celestial Rot,” an upcoming appearance at Decibel Metal and Beer Fest, and more.