Brian O'Neill
“New Organon”: The Lord Weird Slough Feg’s Mike Scalzi Talks Latest Album (and Philosophy)
We get deep (and hilarious) with Scalzi about the newest Slough Feg album, the project's tenth full-length to date and a real rocker if there ever was one, out today. Bonus: live shots from their recent Philly set.
The Colors of Baroness: John Baizley and Sebastian Thomson Talk “Gold & Grey”
We took time with the vocalist/guitarist and drummer to discuss the new album, its delights and challenges, and the band's incredible progression over nearly two decades.
No Filler, All Classic: The Rods’ Carl Canedy Talks Latest Album
"Brotherhood of Metal" releases tomorrow; here's our in-depth interview with drummer Carl Canedy about the classic new work.
Live Report: Pallbearer, Weedeater, Heavy Temple, and Solace Rain Doom Upon Philly
We caught last Friday's delightful and diverse doling-out of doom at Philly's Union Transfer -- show photos inside.
Detherous Champions Invincible Thrash Metal on “Hacked to Death”
We unleash a bombastic new track (and drum playthrough video) from Canadian thrashers Detherous. Do you like riffs? Detherous likes riffs.
Thrashing into the Night, Captured by Widower’s “Cataclysmic Sorcery”
We unveil an early full stream of the ripping debut full-length from Texan thrash masters Widower.
Adrift on the Seas of Doom: Spirit Adrift’s Nate Garrett Talks “Divided by Darkness”
We get real with Nate Garrett, founder and vocalist/guitarist of Spirit Adrift, about the project's third full-length which released today.
Aseethe and the Punctuated Evolution of “Throes”
We talk with Iowa-based done/doom project Aseethe about change over time and change on the new record (out later this month), from replacing founding members to saying more with less.
Inter Arma Talks “Sulphur English” Following Explosive Release-Day Set in Philly
We sat down in Inter Arma's tour van on the date of their new album's release to discuss genre classification, lyrical content, line-up changes, and more with drummer TJ Childers and guitarist Trey Dalton.
The Hops of Wrath: Decibel Metal & Beer Fest 2019 Live Report
Last weekend's Decibel Metal & Beer Fest in Philly was a hit, featuring Tomb Mold, Outer Heaven, Deafheaven, Baroness, and more. Here's our report + photos.