Kelley Simms
Cage Fight’s Metallic Hardcore Slugs It Out On Self-Titled Debut (interview)
We spoke to Cage Fight vocalist Rachel Aspe about their debut self-titled album, which interpolates retro takes on hardcore and metal for devastating results.
Severe Torture Returns With Momentary Brutality on “Fisting the Sockets” (EP Review)
After 12 years, the Dutch death metal group is back with a quick, explosive EP.
Temple of Void’s “Summoning the Slayer” Beckons the Doom (Review)
The band's Relapse Records debut is appropriately massive, delivering rancid death/doom bursting with gloom. Read our review here.
Sadistic Ritual Turn Thrash Metal Trippy On “The Enigma, Boundless” (Interview)
We spoke to Sadistic Ritual drummer Joe Sweat about the band's hypnotic and bizarre approach to thrash metal on their recent album "The Enigma, Boundless".
GWAR Battles Armies of Undead Soldiers on “The New Dark Ages” (Interview)
We spoke with vocalist Blothar the Berserker about Gwar's new album and stepping in during a post-Brockie era.
Evergrey takes flight on “A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament)” (interview)
We spoke to Evergrey founder Tom Englund about the progressive power metal band's upcoming album, which follows up their 2021 full-length with impressive speed. Read the full interview here.
Destruction’s “Diabolical” 40-Year Reign Continues (Interview)
We spoke to Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer about the long-running German thrash band's latest album and the band's mighty legacy.
Sweden’s Wolf Return to Their Dark Business on “Shadowland” (review)
The heavy/power metal group's ninth record brings their strengths to the table in record form. Read our full review.
Undeath Rise From the Grave For Another Murderous Offering (Interview)
The New York death metal band's sophomore full-length "It's Time… To Rise from the Grave" is another killer slice of the band's meaty death metal. We spoke to vocalist Alexander Jones about the release.
Canadian Thrashers Hyperia Manifest Ghastly “Silhouettes of Horror” (Interview)
The heshers' second full-length album escalates their blend of melodic thrash/death metal further. Read an interview with vocalist Marlee Ryley.