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.
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