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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.

Back So Soon: Tomb Mold's "Planetary Clairvoyance"

Tomb Mold releases their new full-length Friday, so here’s our review of an album which comes hot on the heels of a very successful predecessor.

"Portent," False's Latest Phantasm, is Furious and Fastidious Art

We delve into “Portent,” the widely anticipated second full-length from the Minnesota black metal outfit which hit shelves just a few days ago.

Keeping the Torche Lit: "Admission" Sees the Sludge Outfit as Catchy as Ever

Torche’s fifth full-length (and first since 2015) is chock-full of all the goodness we’ve come to expect from the Florida “thunder pop” masters.

Batushka vs. Batushka: Liturgical Usurpation on Black Metal's Front

Our comparative and critical dive into the latest albums — “Hospodi” and “Панихида” — from the two rival groups each claiming to be the “true” Batushka.

Yellow Eyes Dizzies Minds with "Rare Field Ceiling," Their Fifth and Latest Album

In an incredible sweep, the New York quartet releases yet another killer black metal album; this time with even more power and style.

True to Form: Baroness Excels on "Gold & Grey"

“Cherish it. Music this good doesn’t come around every day.” Here’s our in-depth review.

"Old Star," New Light: Darkthrone Continues to Slay on 18th Full-Length

We review the latest from the legendary black metal band Darkthrone.

"Final Transmission": Cave In's Heartbreaking Testament to Caleb Scofield

Cave In’s new album is an imperfect and raw demonstration of four friends in love with rock music.

Full of Hell: A "Weeping Choir" of Weeping Souls

We explore the depths, mysteries, and meanings of the blindingly powerful new Full of Hell album.
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