Interviews

Ripped To Shreds Tears Into Death Metal's Blind Spots on "劇變 (Jubian)" (Interview)

The California-based, Relapse-signed band returned this year with another exhilarating offering that tackles less-common subject matter with similarly uncommon creativity. We talked to founder Andrew Lee about the new record and the band’s past.

Black Anvil Achieves Black Metal Rebirth on "Regenesis" (Interview)

The NYC USBM band has a new record out and a just-concluded tour with Cannibal Corpse. Read about their new album and happenings here.

Fvnerals Enters a Chilling "Ashen Era" of Atmospheric Doom Metal (Early Track Stream + Interview)

The experimental doom band reflects on their recent move to Leipzig and where their upcoming album “Let the Earth Be Silent” is sonically taking them — stream a new track here to find out for yourself.

In Venom Inc.'s Future, "There's Only Black" (Interview w/ Tony Dolan)

We talked to vocalist/bassist Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan (part of Venom’s “Prime Evil” lineup) about his past with Venom and Venom Inc’s upcoming plans.

Celtic Frost Celebrate The Early Years with "Danse Macabre" Box Set (Tom G. Warrior Interview)

We talked to the legendary Tom G. Warrior about the upcoming Celtic Frost box set and his current projects, Triumph of Death and Triptykon.

Phobophilic Brought Death to NYC w/ Undeath, 200 Stab Wounds, More (Interview, Live Report)

Alongside Undeath, 200 Stab Wounds, and Enforced, the Fargo, ND death metal band hit Saint Vitus Bar as part of a tour package bringing unrivaled live energy. Read an interview with Phobophilic guitarist Josh Poer.

Deep Space Dark Ambient: Mare Crisium Goes Beyond the Moon on Self-Titled Debut (Album Stream + Interview)

With only a double bass and eight-string guitar, the Chicago duo (members of Morgue Supplier, Sons of Ra) delves into the almost incomprehensible depths of space as inspiration for a dark ambient soundscape.

Agriculture on Community Action and the Ecstasy of Joy (Interview)

“Ecstatic black metal” band Agriculture tackle social issues and the joy of life on their debut EP. Read an interview with the band and stream “The Circle Chant.”

Kampfar Pushes Black Metal Boundaries On "Til klovers takt" (Interview)

The Norwegian band channels their home country’s landscapes and legends for inspiration on their ninth full-length album, out last week. Read an interview with vocalist Dolk and guitarist guitarist Ole Hartvigsen.

Imha Tarikat Unshackles Black Metal with Heartfelt Intensity and "Brute Majesty" (Early Track Stream + Interview)

The German black metal band’s new album “Hearts Unchained – At War with a Passionless World” escalates the passion behind their black metal. Stream a new track here and read an interview with Kerem Yilmaz.
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