Backpatches & Elbowpatches #7: On Nu-Metal, Subcultural Capital, and Homerpalooza
Even in metal studies, nu-metal exists in a weird, marginal space. Musicologist Ross Hagen discusses some of the factors that have often placed it in the "love to hate" category.
Piercing the Veil #6: Liturgy and Black Metal as A Philosophical Catalyst
Liturgy's unusual approach to black metal, both sonically and conceptually, can be hard to grasp. We talked to bandleader Hunter Hunt-Hendrix about her atypical approach to black metal and how it connects to her personal philosophies.
A Vision of Doom: Watch Skepticism's Music Video For "Swan and the Raven"
The long-running Finnish funeral doom group returns with a new album next month; watch the music video (the first scripted one that the band has ever done) now.
Ænigmatum "Deconsecrate" Death Metal Through Sublime Strangeness (Early Album Stream + Interview)
Stream the whirlwind sophomore album from these Portland death metal maniacs and check out a Q&A with guitarist/vocalist Kelly McLaughlin.