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Coffins Unleash Gnarliest OSDM Album of the Year: Stream “Beyond the Circular Demise” Now

The Japanese legends celebrate two-plus decades of existence with their fifth full-length, a fucking punisher of a death metal album. Stream it before Friday’s release right here while digging into an in-depth review.

Slayer Played Their Final Chicago Show at Riot Fest with Anthrax, Testament, GWAR & More

Slayer headlined the Saturday of Riot Fest with a pyro-filled show that was lit in more ways than one.

The Death of Faith Painted as a Mirrored Portrait, Mizmor's "Cairn" is Doom Goddamn Almighty

We dissect “Cairn,” third full-length from Mizmor. This could easily be the doom album of the year.

Weeping Sores' "False Confession" is Death-Doom Most Beautiful and Devastating

Here’s our dive into the debut full-length from the Doug Moore-fronted outfit Weeping Sores, an album they summoned straight from death-doom’s molten (and mysterious) core.

The Body, in Uniform: "Everything That Dies Someday Comes Back"

The latest split between The Body and Uniform excites corporeally but challenges mentally, an intriguing blend which comes to fruition through constant experimentation.

The Pillärs + Wallcreeper Split Splits Skulls

These two Ohio bands combined forces to slice a line right between metal and hardcore on a furious, no-shits-given split.

Reptilian Antics: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's New Album is Metal (and Trippy) As All Hell

We dive into the surprising but endlessly engaging new album “Infest The Rats’ Nest,” the 14th full-length from this Melbourne-based troupe known for their stylistic span from garage rock to psych-infused jazz, and now metal.

Metal for the Masses: "We Are Not Your Kind" Sees Slipknot in Absolute Top Form

We dive into the wave-making new album from Slipknot, a band whose image may precede them but whose sound and energy will go down in history forever.

Far From Square: Russian Circles' "Blood Year" Bleeds True

The long-standing post-rock/metal hybrid masters take another step into the experimental unknown with upped intensity and renewed vibe.

Iron Maiden Decimated Brooklyn's Barclays Center (Night 1 Review)

Without a new record to promote, last night’s show was a ripping festival of some of their best hits and as always they brought a relentless and prodigal level of athleticism and energy.
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