Editor in Chief for Invisible Oranges.
Jon Rosenthal
Anatomy of Habit’s Ship of Theseus Sails Through the “Black Openings” (Early Track Debut + Interview)
Chicago-based post-punk-meets-doom-metal troupe Anatomy of Habit combats lineup instability with their strongest material to date. Read an interview with vocalist Mark Solotroff and bassist/lap steel guitarist Sam Wagster and listen to their new album's title track.
Wild Beyond’s Black Metal Debut Is Metal First (Early Song Debut)
Reminding the world that black metal is METAL first.
dai-ichi Shows Us “Where The Ivy Grows” (New Song Debut)
Mysterious raw black metal duo dai-ichi re-emerge with a second album of ferocious sounds. Listen to "Where the Ivy Grows" before the album's release.
Grief Symposium Crushes Emotions With Death Metal On New Debut (Full Album Stream)
British death/doom metal band Grief Symposium emphasizes death on their incredibly heavy debut which is now streaming in full.
Malleus’ “Prophetess” Goes Old School (Early Track Debut)
Malleus is on that "first wave black metal" grindset. Listen to "Prophetess" ahead of their debut album's 2023 release.
Jon Rosenthal’s Top Albums of 2022
Our co-editor-in-chief submits an eclectic list which runs the gamut from raw black metal to nostalgic pop as he gathers his 2022 favorites.
Luke Jackson’s Top Albums of 2022
Luke Jackson's list offers up a smattering of underground experimental metal (and more!).
Alex Chan’s Top Albums of 2022
The Cheap Thrills columnist offers up his list of 2022 favorites, including some unexpected listens!
Hypomanic Daydream and Homeskin Join Forces on “Hypomanic Skin” (Full Split Album Debut)
Experimental black and death metal artists Hypomanic Daydream and Homeskin offer two distinct interpretations of their home genres on a new split, which is streaming in full.
Veldune (mems. Gorguts, Hammers of Misfortune) Crafts Night Wandering Sounds With New Video (New Video Debut)
Members of Gorguts, Dysrhythmia, and Hammers of Misfortune make music for night adventures. Watch a new video now.