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Voivod Escapes from Earth on Newest Album "Synchro Anarchy" (Interview)

Legendary Voivod drummer Michel “Away” Langevin reflects on the band’s latest album, “Synchro Anarchy,” and hints at the band’s future, which is already in place.

Voivod's Stars Align Again on "Synchro Anarchy" (Review)

The Canadian progressive metal band has changed and evolved numerous times, and “Synchro Anarchy” exemplifies the best of their modern era.

Outre-Tombe Plunge into Deadly Depths on "Abysse mortifère" (Interview)

The Canadians’ latest album is a classic, catchy death metal assault that sticks in the mind. Read an interview with guitarist Cobra below.

Make "First Contact" with Kontact's Exceptionally Alien Heavy Metal (Interview + Early EP Stream)

Featuring members of Traveler and Blackrat, this Canadian sci-fi metal outfit blends heavy, doom, speed metal and more into a jubilantly outlandish offering. Stream their debut EP early and read an interview with the band.

Seven Nines and Tens' Vivid Post-Metal Is "Throwing Rocks at Mediocrity" (Early Track Stream)

The Vancouver post-metal/rock outfit isn’t one to shy away from descriptive titles and evocative music—check out a new single from the upcoming album “Over Opiated in a Forest of Whispering Speakers.”

Ulvesang Bring Haunting Folk to "Revolt and Regicide" Benefit Compilation (Track Premiere)

Ulvesang’s dark folk brings a novel eclecticism to the dungeon synth-heavy opening half of Realm and Ritual’s impending “Revolt and Regicide” benefit compilation.

The Horror That Came From Guelph: Four Unsung Hometown Heroes

Guelph, Ontario is a small city with a surprisingly robust heavy metal footprint. Check out four deadly releases from lesser-known acts that call this town their home.

Illyrian's Fiery Thrash Ignites On "Aegis" (Early EP Stream)

The Calgary thrash band’s new EP, focused on Dark Souls end boss Gwyn, Lord of Cinders, is a melodic whirlwind and a bright-burning reminder of just how metal the revered franchise actually is.

Musk Ox Accepts Their "Inheritance" On New Album (Full Album Stream + Interview)

The Canadian progressive folk trio unleashes their first album since 2014, which is paired with a lengthy interview.

Dungeon Serpent's "Decay" Revives "Melodic" Death Metal (Early Track Debut)

Big and brawny melodic death metal, but not the Gothenburg school. Listen to “Decay” ahead of “World of Sorrows”‘ July 16 release,
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