Rhys Williams

On their upcoming debut album, North Carolina upstarts fuse despondent atmospherics with a belligerent onslaught of black metal. Watch the full performance video for "Stone Giant" now.

Rhys presents his death-and-war-metal-forward picks of the year.

The Asheville quartet released a rocking new album called "III" today; we caught up with drummer Scott Middleton and guitarist/vocalist Zeb Camp to talk shop.

These two Ohio bands combined forces to slice a line right between metal and hardcore on a furious, no-shits-given split.

Our take on their new album (stream inside); the tour starts in April and hits some key spots on the East Coast, including St. Vitus in NYC

Returning heavy hitters and rookies of the year

War... war never changes

"Heidevolk hits that sweet spot of folk metal, self-aware enough that it doesn't come off as corny, but with a seriousness that keeps it from devolving into Finntroll-style renfair shenanigans."

The guitarists discusses her writing process and the search for a timeless tone

Extreme music that demands extreme praise