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Willoos Transforms ‘Depressive Black Metal’ on New Album “Begeerte” (Review + Album Stream)
Dutch multi-instrumentalist W. Damiaen's solo project adventures deep into the shimmering sounds of depression transformed into a palette of colors.
Five Crucial Napalm Death Albums (That Aren’t “Scum”)
We dig into the storied English grindcore band's deep discography for five key picks.
A Guide to Book of Sand’s Discograpy, Part II: That Old Black Magick
Our in-depth guide to Book of Sand continues - here's a deep dive on the second half of the band's discography.
Worm Takes Hideous Wing on “Bluenothing” (Mini Album Review)
You’ve got a date with a worm.
“Where the Shadows Adorn”: Mother of Graves’ Monument to Melodic Death-Doom’s Past and Future (Early Album Stream)
On their long-awaited (and streaming here) debut full-length, the Indiana band taps into a niche genre's rich past for inspiration, but takes it one step further.
Liturgy Evolves Further on New Surprise EP, “As the Blood of God Bursts the Veins of Time” (Review)
The 'transcendental black metal' group surprise-released a new EP today with two tracks highlighting the band's boundary-eroding sound. Read our review here.
Sumerlands Nourish a Love for Heavy Metal on “Dreamkiller” (Arthur Rizk Interview)
With new vocalist Brendan Radigan at the helm, the mighty traditional metal band (members of Eternal Champion, Magic Circle, etc.) delivers energetic, extremely well-crafted anthems on their latest album. Read an interview with songwriter/guitarist Arthur Rizk here.
Mo’ynoq Draw from “A Place for Ash” For Their Distressing Black Metal (Interview)
The North Carolina group tackles harsh emotions through powerfully harrowing black metal on their second full-length. We spoke to two members of the band about what went into its creation.
(the infamous) Gehenna IS “Negative Hardcore” (Review)
19 years after their last full-length, (the infamous) Gehenna has released "Negative Hardcore" – a record that embodies their bitter approach to hardcore.
Chat Pile Take a Grimy, Cathartic Stroll Through “God’s Country” (Album Review)
The Oklahoma City band fuses noise rock with grunge, alternative rock, and more as they turn an uncomfortably vivid lens on the American Midwest.