Features

The progressive metal band delivers a masterful, genre-twisting adventure on their latest album. Read our full review.

All the new metal releasing between January 16th, 2022 and January 22nd, 2022 -- spin (or skip) new music from Boris, 40 Watt Sun, The Ferrymen, and more.

Despite undergoing constant change and no shortage of difficulties, the Bay Area (San Francisco, Oakland, etc.) remains a significant stronghold for American heavy metal—and especially death metal. This in-depth feature includes perspectives from key bands (Ripped to Shreds, Vastum) and labels (Sentient Ruin Laboratories, Carbonized Records).

Neill reflects on Killing Joke, a standout discovery in his musical exploration.

On their new record, the introspective alternative rock project (masterminded by Warning founder Patrick Walker) charts a striking course through the stormy waters of heartbreak and pain.

Near the end of 2021, while live music was briefly unrestricted in Hong Kong, the long-lasting hardcore band played an energetic set in their home town. Check out a live report and photos here.

Read a review of eternally genre-defiant Boris' latest album, "W," and check out a new video that's out today for the track "Beyond Good and Evil".

This edition of Dungeon Synth Digest settles down with a warm cup of tea and reads from the history of comfy synth.

Stream experimental collective Hadewych's upcoming album "Mes" early and check out an interview.

Initially starting life as songs meant for a new Massacre album, Inhuman Condition's debut album "Rat°God" is a joyful throwback to classic death metal. Check out an interview with guitarist Taylor Nordberg.