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We unveil a new single from the upcoming Botanist album "Photosynthesis" and chat with project mastermind Otrebor about the new release in context with a storied career in hammered-dulcimer black (or green?) metal.

All the new metal releasing between October 25th and October 31st, 2020 -- spin (or skip) new music from Carcass, John Petrucci, Bliss of Flesh, and more.

New England photographer Jeremy Saffer worked with over 400 models in corpse paint through the last ten years for this compelling fine art collection -- check out Bella Vendetta's (who also models in the book) interview with Saffer plus some (NSFW) photos ahead of the book's release.

The seminal Canadian "bastardised grindcore" act returns with their most intense and challenging work yet. Stream a new track and read an interview with the band.

Featuring multiple members of The Devil's Blood, Molassess offers a darkly beautiful take on psychedelic rock -- the band's first full-length showcases the engrossing power of heavy music.

The Dutch black metal act takes listeners on a personal journey to nostalgic terrain in a new EP.

All the new metal releasing between October 18th and October 24th, 2020 -- spin (or skip) new music from Armored Saint, Pallbearer, Undeath, and more.

In this edition, Ted Nubel dissects the new (and super entertaining) ghost-hunting simulator "Phasmophobia" with the help of three especially horror-filled heavy albums -- streams, game review, and analysis inside.

All the new metal releasing between October 11th and October 17th, 2020 -- spin (or skip) new music from Spirit Adrift, Wayfarer, Goratory, and more.

In this special roundup, Langdon Hickman details five varied but recent heavy albums to highlight his trials with depressive/anxious episodes, heightened self-expectations, and a world at large gone mad.