Thomas Hinds
Contributions
The Art of Decoherence: Where Black Metal and Noise Intersect
Stream the first song of a suffocating two-track EP from anonymous black metal outfit Decoherence.
Through Sludge, Soil, and Seas: Novarupta's “Mare Tranquillitatis”
Thick sludge and blossoming post-metal meet on Novarupta’s debut full-length “Disillusioned Fire” — check out our exclusive stream of a new single from the album featuring guest vocalist Mikael Stanne.
Progspot #1: Irreversible Mechanism, an Irreplicable Machine
IO Staff Writer Thomas Hinds unveils an exegetical new column where he dissects then reassembles the complexities and contortions of progressive metal; the Belarusan tech-death duo-turned-force fit the inaugural bill perfectly.
Supergroup Tech-Death: Continuum's Wild and Virtuosic "Designed Obsolescence"
We get deeply analytical with “Designed Obsolescence,” the sophomore release (out today) of tech-death masters Continuum featuring current/former members of Decrepit Birth, Arkaik, Rings of Saturn, Allegaeon, and more.
The Evil Fun of Sacred Monster's "Re-Animator"
We unveil a throat-shredding and bluesy new track from the Chicago stoner doom outfit’s upcoming debut full-length “Worship the Weird.”
The New Depths of Sludge and Doom: Primitive Man + Hell Split
We dissect and analyze the upcoming triage of tracks (out Friday) from two monsters of their respective subgenres.
Doom, Dirge, and Denver: The Munsens Unleash Themselves and Go "Unhanded"
We unveil the Denver doom trio’s debut full-length “Unhanded” along with an extensive interview with founding brothers Mike and Shaun Goodwin about the wild past, even wilder present, and bright future of the band.
Sleepwalk to Death: Noctambulist's "Atmospheres of Desolation"
We dissect the debut full-length from Denver death metal monsters Noctambulist, releasing early next week.
Denver Doom: Khemmis, Dreadnought, and Green Druid @ Larimer Lounge (Live Report)
Three of Denver’s finest closed out 2018 with passionate riffs and incredible low-end — here’s our recap of the set.