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Horrendous Share Their Favorite Records of 2023 (Plus Live Report 12/29/2023)

Writer Tom Campagna reflects on hitting up the daring progressive death metal band’s appearance at Saint Vitus – plus, the band gives us some of their favorite records from 2023.

Porto's Amplifest Heralded Seasonal Change with a Tide of Innovative Music: 2023 Fest Recap and Photos

A look back at Amplifest 2023, including photo galleries and a full run-down.

Cosmic Void Fest 2023 (Recap + Photos)

The London space black metal-oriented festival blew already high expectations away.

Have a Nice Life w/ Ragana, Stander @ House of Blues Chicago, 8/24/23 (Live Photos)

Have a Nice Life performed in Chicago for the first time, featuring openers Ragana and Stander.

Cirith Ungol's Triumphant Return to New York (Show Review + Jarvis Leatherby Interview)

Backed by powerhouses Night Demon and Sanhedrin, Cirith Ungol returned to NYC for the first time in many years. Read an interview with Leatherby and read about the show.

Heaviness Perfected: Yob, Cave In, and Yakuza at Thalia Hall 6/6/2023 (Live Report + Photos)

Yob and Cave In’s Chicago stop on Wednesday also included an opening set by avant-garde mystics Yakuza. Editors Jon and Ted were in attendance – read more and check out photos here.

Insomnium's Melodic Death Metal Shines - Both on "Anno 1696" and Live In Concert

Insomnium released “Anno 1696” earlier this year, and they hit New York City in April on tour to support it – read more about the show and new album here.

Getting the Band Back Together: Mr. Bungle at LA's Palladium (Live Review + Photos)

The musical Smörgåsborders of Mr. Bungle returned to their thrash roots – and live shows, following up on a re-recording of their early demo.

Roadburn 2023: A Definitive Look Back (Festival Review + Photos)

Everything you need to know about this year’s Roadburn: notable surprises, expected triumphs, and how the festival has changed. Plus, check out tons of photos.

Tonight We Siege: Live from the Northeast Dungeon Siege MMXXIII

Kaptain Carbon fulfills a dream by covering a festival of dungeon synth-something that only a few believed in enough to make a reality. Read about the 2023 edition of NEDS here.
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