Joseph Schafer
Contributions
Abbath - Abbath
So long Blashyrkh and thanks for nothing
Villainy - Villainy II: Dim (Premiere)
The rocktimist invasion of black metal continues
Ehnahre - "I See You Disappearing" (Premiere)
Modern composer meets metal
Wildernessking - "I Will Go To Your Tomb" (Premiere)
Progressive black metal South African style
The NWOAHM Debut Albums - A Definitive Ranking
Even bad movements have promising beginnings. Sometimes.
The Problem with Living in Metalville
Living in a city with a thriving local metal community has its downside
Interview - Adam Zaars & Jonathan Hultén (Tribulation)
Making death metal more graceful since 2005
Eight Bells - "Hold My Breath" (Premiere)
The Portland power trio’s new, progressive darkness
Top Albums of 2015, by Joseph Schafer
The editor’s top albums of 2015, and closing thoughts for the year