Addison Herron-Wheeler

Stream the new record from the UK’s melodic doom metal crafters Countless Skies–listen to “Resonance” here.

Psychedelic doom lords Usnea are back with a new single, “To The Deathless,” from their forthcoming album Bathed In Light.

Actual chainsaws, not just guitar tones. Watch a video for the Swedish grindcore group’s new track (featuring guest appearances from Exhumed members).

The North Carolina doomsters released “Live to Regret” late last year, a Southern-tinged, riff-heavy doom record. Check out a music video for “War of Attrition” here.

Born from a black metal symposium years ago, this recently released book includes creative and critical contributions from a diverse collective, celebrating the diversity of black metal, and also generated a massive compilation album late last year. We spoke to the creators about the book.

In this new column, we speak to bassists from across the wide world of heavy metal. To start with, we chatted with Dave Brenner (Gridfailure, Earsplit PR).

Addison Herron-Wheeler’s favorites of 2022 highlights multiple bands who just keep improving over time, with black metal, post-metal, and more making the ranks.

“Ecstatic black metal” band Agriculture tackle social issues and the joy of life on their debut EP. Read an interview with the band and stream “The Circle Chant.”

The Maryland-based group features Mike Bossier (Morbius, Oblivion), Kevin Talley (Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Suffocation) and more – stream their debut album now.