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“Ephòdion”: Häxanu Explores Fate and Death Through Scourging Black Metal (Track Stream + Interview)

We’re streaming a new single from US black metal devotees Häxanu’s upcoming album “Totenpass,” plus an interview with band members AP and LC.

"Extirpated Mortal Process": Stabbing Unleashes Bludgeoning Brutality (Interview)

Earlier this month, the Texas brutal death metal band released their debut LP – we spoke to drummer Rene Martinez about the record, his drumming style, and what’s next for Stabbing.

Re-Buried Leave "Smoldering Remnants" Of Death Metal (Early Track Stream)

Members of Un and Fórn unite in the common cause of belligerent death metal in this new project. Stream a new track from the upcoming album “Repulsive Nature” here.

Ripped To Shreds Tears Into Death Metal's Blind Spots on "劇變 (Jubian)" (Interview)

The California-based, Relapse-signed band returned this year with another exhilarating offering that tackles less-common subject matter with similarly uncommon creativity. We talked to founder Andrew Lee about the new record and the band’s past.

Stormruler: Imperial Black (Magick) Metal Warfare (Interview)

The USBM band’s second album “Sacred Rites & Black Magick” is a triumphant continuation of their grand, mystical black metal. Read an interview with the band here.

Retracing Epic Steps: 20 Years of Symphony X's "The Odyssey" (Interview with Michael Romeo)

The New Jersey-based power metal band released their classic, adventurous sixth album 20 years ago today. We spoke to guitarist and songwriter Michael Romeo about the album’s creation.

Noise Pollution #24: I Know Where Everyone Lives

In honor of the just-passed Halloween, Neill highlights some of his favorites from the long-running, Halloween-friendly hardcore band Integrity.

Sumerlands Nourish a Love for Heavy Metal on "Dreamkiller" (Arthur Rizk Interview)

With new vocalist Brendan Radigan at the helm, the mighty traditional metal band (members of Eternal Champion, Magic Circle, etc.) delivers energetic, extremely well-crafted anthems on their latest album. Read an interview with songwriter/guitarist Arthur Rizk here.

Forlesen Depict "Harrowed Earth" Through Kaleidoscopic Darkness (Early Track Stream + Interview)

Check out a new track from the West coast doom metal band’s upcoming album “Black Terrain” and read an interview with songwriter/vocalist Ascalaphus.

Toxik Reignite With Comeback Album "Dis Morta" (Interview)

Guitarist Josh Christian tells us about the band’s first album in 33 years, a vicious thrash assault that hasn’t aged a day.
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