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Obituary's Invincible Legacy Continues on “Dying Of Everything” (Interview)
We spoke to Obituary drummer Donald Tardy about the new album, his time with Andrew W.K., the “Cause of Death” artwork, and much more in this in-depth interview.
Canadian Crossover Command: Nihilist Death Cult Demands "Death to All Tyrants" (Interview)
Featuring ex-members of Soulstorm and Overthrow, the band’s blistering debut of extreme metal and hardcore punk delivers a fiery edict. Check out an interview with Nick Sagias here.
"Extirpated Mortal Process": Stabbing Unleashes Bludgeoning Brutality (Interview)
Earlier this month, the Texas brutal death metal band released their debut LP – we spoke to drummer Rene Martinez about the record, his drumming style, and what’s next for Stabbing.
Kelley Simms' Top Albums of 2022
Kelley Simms gives us his favorite albums from the year – lots of longstanding champions and new blood to be found here (many of which Kelley interviewed this year, too).
Kill Ritual's Catchy Power-Thrash Invocation: "Kill Star Black Mark Dead Hand Pierced Heart" (Interview)
The San Jose-based band released a new album back in October full of beefy and memorable metal. Read an interview with guitarist Steven Rice (Imagika) here.
Stälker's "Cranking Evil" Is Pure Classic Speed Metal (Interview)
The New Zealand band blasted off a ripping two-song EP last month full of classic 1980s aggression. Read an interview with the band here.
Leper Colony Infects Old-School Death Metal With Manic Thrash (Interview)
The Rogga Johansson project, including Marc Grewe (Insidious Disease, ex-Morgoth) and Jon Skäre (Consumption), takes old-school death metal and pumps up the energy. Read an interview with main man Johansson here.
Ripped To Shreds Tears Into Death Metal's Blind Spots on "劇變 (Jubian)" (Interview)
The California-based, Relapse-signed band returned this year with another exhilarating offering that tackles less-common subject matter with similarly uncommon creativity. We talked to founder Andrew Lee about the new record and the band’s past.
Black Anvil Achieves Black Metal Rebirth on "Regenesis" (Interview)
The NYC USBM band has a new record out and a just-concluded tour with Cannibal Corpse. Read about their new album and happenings here.