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Records of the Week With Jon and Ted #5

This time around, Editors in Chief Jon and Ted look at two distant ends of the metal spectrum: Lucifer Was’ classic heavy rock and Saturnus’ despondent doom metal.

Xeper Sermonizes "On Purity And Death" (Early Track Stream)

Traditional black metal with a modern twist–revering the old while celebrating the new. Listen to a new track off of Xeper’s upcoming full-length album.

Inflabitan Summons the "Children of the Damned" (Early Track Stream + Interview)

A Norwegian mystery rears its head after 30 years in obscurity. Listen to a brand new track from Inflabitan’s upcoming “Intrinsic.”

Ihsahn's Black Metal Interpretation Hits the Mark on the "Telemark" EP

Here’s a super-deep dive into Ihsahn’s latest release, a three song + two cover EP named after the black metal and prog mastermind’s hometown in Norway. What sort of black metal return-to-form does this EP turn out to be?

Kvelertak's "Splid" is Rowdy Fun and Slightly Dangerous

The latest release from these Norwegian rockers is slick, savory rock-‘n’-roll with a gnarly attitude and plenty of punk, prog, and metal thrown in because why the hell not? Here’s our full review.

Tulus Wants You To Go To "Hel"

Norwegian black metal stalwarts offer a masterclass in skeletal black metal might.

Mortiis, TOMB, and Magick Potion Bewitched Chicago (Live Review + Photos)

The dungeon synth overlord, a ritualized industrial black metal troupe, and power ambient duo cast spells on Reggie’s Rock Club this past January 25th.

Korpsånd's Vigor on Blot & Bod's "Ormekongens Argelist"

The Korpsånd circle delivers once again. Listen to an exclusive stream of Blot & Bod’s sophomore album.

Mayhem Embraces Their Inner "Daemon" (Interview)

Mayhem guitarist Teloch discusses the inner mechanisms of the black metal legends’ new album “Daemon.”

A Full Knapsack: An Interview With Borknagar's Øystein G. Brun

The Borknagar mastermind reflects on change, life, and the band’s new album “True North.”
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