Brian O'Neill

Contributions

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.

L'Acéphale Unveils (And Talks) Its Avant-Garde Self-Titled Full-Length

We chat with project mastermind Set Sothis Nox La about L’Acéphale’s first full-length in a decade, which we are also streaming in full before its official release.

Ultra Silvam Throws Back Toward the Future on "The Spearwound Salvation"

As a blend of old-school and new-school, Ultra Silvam’s debut full-length succeeds in the saturated black metal realm — “The Spearwound Salvation” releases today, and it’s a ripper.

Venom Prison's Distinct Collision of Death Metal and Hardcore Bleeds True on "Samsara"

We chat with founding guitarist Ash Gray about Venom Prison’s unrelentingly heavy sophomore full-length, out Friday.

Endon's Extensive Experimentation: "Boy Meets Girl" Meets the World

Extreme experimental outfit Endon released their latest album today — we chatted with project vocalist Taichi Nagura about the band’s image, passion, and sound.

Live Report: Backwoods Payback, Yatra, Decap Attak, and Dour @ Philly

Yatra, the brontosaurian Baltimore band, brings the doom. They were joined by Backwoods Payback, Decap Attak, and Dour.
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