Contributions
Cirith Ungol's Triumphant Return to New York (Show Review + Jarvis Leatherby Interview)
Backed by powerhouses Night Demon and Sanhedrin, Cirith Ungol returned to NYC for the first time in many years. Read an interview with Leatherby and read about the show.
Exmortus Wields Deathly Virtuosity on "Necrophony" (Interview)
We talked to Exmortus frontman Jadran “Conan” Gonzalez about the neoclassical/technical extreme metal band’s upcoming album Necrophony.
"Brace for Impact": Colony Drop's Bizarre Thrash Arrives Without Hesitation (Interview + Early Album Stream)
Wielding an erratic and inventive approach to crossover thrash, Seattle’s Colony Drop tackles everything from Gundams to dungeon delving on their debut album. Read an interview with lead vocalist Joseph Schafer and check out the full album here a few days early.
Nott Craft Feelings of Discontent on "Hiraeth" (Early Album Stream)
Stream death-doom duo Nott’s sophomore album “Hiraeth” early here.
Five from Five: KEN mode's Jesse Matthewson's Favorite Records From the Last Half-Decade
With new full-length “Void” just around the corner, we talked to vocalist Jesse Matthewson about some of the records that have inspired and delighted him over the last five years.
Organ Dealer Offer a Grisly Double Dose: "Daily Existence" and "Misdirected Suffering” (Stream Two Tracks)
Two tracks totaling under two minutes – enjoy a devastating slice of the NJ grinders’ upcoming album “The Weight of Being.”
Through Vile Haste, Graveripper Take Us "Into The Grave" (Video Premiere)
The Indiana-based black/thrash/speed quartet is set to unleash their full-length debut upon the world in August. Check out a new video for the lead single here.
Twisted Vision(s) of a "Bright Black Beach": So Hideous Share Two Videos For New Track
In addition to a drum playthrough for a new standalone single, the NYC post-black metal/shoegaze group offers an AI visualizer. Watch both here.
"Rebuilding the Mountain": Royal Thunder Faces New Heights (Interview)
The Atlanta rock band is back with their first post-pandemic full-length. We talked to vocalist Mel Parsonz about the journey here and what’s next.