Contributions

Heaviness Perfected: Yob, Cave In, and Yakuza at Thalia Hall 6/6/2023 (Live Report + Photos)

Yob and Cave In’s Chicago stop on Wednesday also included an opening set by avant-garde mystics Yakuza. Editors Jon and Ted were in attendance – read more and check out photos here.

Screaming Bloody Oranges, Episode #24: Tenhi's "Valkama" and the Passage of Time

We talked to Ilmari and Tyko from Finnish progressive folk troupe Tenhi about their new album and how long it took to get to this point.

Screaming Bloody Oranges, Episode #22: Nu-Metal and Neocrust with Memorrhage's Garry Brents

We talked to Memorrhage and Cara Neir mastermind Garry Brents about their extensive back catalog and the current nu-metal revival.

Screaming Bloody Oranges, Episode #20: Discussing "Black Medium Current" with Dødheimsgard's Vicotnik

Hey, we brought this back too! Our comeback episode features Dødheimsgard founder Vicotnik, and we enlisted Doldrum and Erraunt guitarist Oneiric/Ben D. and our friend Ben “Brainsmasher” to dive deep into the new record and the band’s past.

Records of the Week With Jon and Ted Week #16

Records of the Week returns with two bands that forged legacies and inspired future generations of bands, though in vastly different genres and time periods.

Records of the Week With Jon and Ted Week #15

Writers Jon and Ted look at two albums that creatively operated within their genres.

Records of the Week With Jon and Ted Week #14

Writers Jon and Ted discuss two completely different records, one a lengthy journey through dark, gothic soundscapes and the other a founding entry in heavy metal.

Records of the Week With Jon and Ted Week #13

This week, Ted and Jon zero in on obscure stoner metal and an American progressive heavy metal classic.

Records of the Week With Jon and Ted Week #12

This week, Jon and Ted look at complete opposite ends of the spectrum, shining a light on classic thrash and underground “brown metal” alike.
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