Wayfarer Step Into the Dust Bowl on "American Gothic" (Interview)
More than a decade into their existence, Wayfarer’s core appeal is undiluted. A huge part of this remains their ability to weave tantalising threads between the past and the present of US history both sonically and narratively, paired with an honesty that sees them as welcome among the Denver venues and scenes they grew up...
"Baby Eater Witch": Black Knife Celebrates Halloween with Unorthodox Cuisine (Early Album Stream)
Heavy metal punks Black Knife bring their Lexington lawlessness to new depths on their 3rd full-length Baby Eater Witch which drops on October 30th, just in time for your regularly-scheduled spooky shenanigans. With track titles like “Evil Sex on Halloween” and “Crawling Through Your Guts To See the Light,” you can see where the debauchery...
Raven Preserve Classic Speed Metal's Ferocity on "All Hell’s Breaking Loose" (Interview)
Raven have been annihilating the world for so long that an argument can be made that they were the first-ever speed metal band, with Rock Until You Drop being remarkably well-formed for 1981. Metallica’s first real tour ever was in direct support to Raven in 1983. Forty years after that tour, and nearly 50 after...
Upcoming Metal Releases: 10/22/2023-10/28/2023
Here are the new (and recent) metal releases for October 22nd through October 28th. Releases reflect proposed North American scheduling, if available. Expect to see most of these albums on shelves or distros on Fridays. See something we missed or have any thoughts? Let us know in the comments. Plus, as always, feel free to...