Guitars in Draghkar, Azath, and Serpent Rider. Owner of Nameless Grave Records, and editor of The Highway Corsair print zine.
Brandon Corsair
Entering the Underground #25: Tideless Combines Death Metal and Shoegaze on “Adrift in Grief”
We spoke to Tideless guitarist/songwriter Carlos Gautan about the San Diego band's debut album, which combined death metal, shoegaze, black metal, and more into a dazzling new entity.
Raven and Riot Act Bring Timeless Heavy Metal To Tacoma (Live Report, 10/6/2022)
Raven is currently touring for the 40th anniversary of their classic album "Wiped Out." We caught them and Riot Act (ex-Riot members) laying waste in Washington state.
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.
Autopsy’s Sickening Death Metal Lives On in “Morbidity Triumphant” (Interview with Eric Cutler)
Nine full-lengths and 35 years later, Autopsy remains one of the best death metal bands in existence, as gruesome and creative as ever. With that ninth full-length on the horizon, read an interview with original guitarist Eric Cutler.
Witch Blade Strikes in the Moonlight on “Månsken” (Early Track Stream)
The Swedish heavy metal band returns with their second album next month, full of classic occult-influenced heavy metal. Stream the title track here.
Entering the Underground #24: Cryptworm’s Vile Death Metal is “Spewing Mephitic Putridity”
You don't need to know what 'mephitic' means to appreciate the viciously distasteful riffs this UK death metal band brings to the table. Read an interview with bassist/guitarist vocalist Tibor Hanyi here.
Ravenous Death Talks Crafting Death Metal Hellscapes On “Visions from the Netherworld” (Interview)
The Mexican death metal band released their third full-length earlier this year, further diversifying their sound and delivering lengthy, punishing epics. Read an interview with the band here.
Seven Sevens: 7 7″ Vinyl Records For a New Heavy Metal World
There's nothing quite like the wildly impractical, highly collectible 7" format - here's some ripping favorites for you to hunt down on Discogs.
Entering the Underground #23: Grave Infestation, Vancouver’s Undead Death Metal Champions
We spoke to the Canadian death metal band (members of Ahna, Ceremonial Bloodbath) about their new album "Persecution of the Living."
Gallower Seek the Thrashing Delights of “Eastern Witchcraft” (Early mLP Stream)
The Polish black thrashers unveil a new mLP full of wild riffs and utterly devoid of caution. Stream it here before it releases Friday.