“The Story of Pagan Altar” Reveals The Legendary Band’s Evolution (Interview + Early Album Stream)
This anthology release compiles archival recordings to help tell the fabled band's past—read an interview with Alan Jones and stream it early here.
Interviews
Penis Envy: GWAR Re-Conquers Boise with Nearly Forty Years of Liquid Experience (Live Report)
With a few dates left in their "Scumdogs of the Universe" 30th anniversary tour, GWAR's energetic live show is still a must-experience. Up close, if possible.
Cara Neir Overcomes Stagnant Perceptions With “Pain Gel of Purification” (Interview)
Cara Neir's latest album is a heaping of erratic hardcore, grind, black metal, and the band's unique madness. Read an interview with the band about their latest album.
Andrew Lee’s “Heavy Metal Shrapnel” Unleashes the Shred Fury (Album Stream + Interview)
Shred lives. Listen to Andrew Lee's "Heavy Metal Shrapnel" in full and read an interview with the artist.
Khemmis Opens Up About New Album “Deceiver”, Mental Health, and What it All Means (Interview)
We spoke to Khemmis guitarist Ben Hutcherson about the band's new album.
War in Pieces: “Bellum I,” the First Half of Aquilus’ Symphonic Metal Masterwork (Early Stream + Interview)
After ten years, Australian symphonic (and much more) metal act Aquilus returns with a follow-up to "Griseus." We spoke to mastermind Horace "Waldorf" Rosenqvist -- learn more about the album's creation and check out an early full stream here.
Malignant Altar Revisits “Ceremonial Decapitator” On New Single (Song Premiere + Interview)
The Houston death metal outfit removes my head over and over on their new single.
Møl’s Riveting “Diorama” of Black Metal and Shoegaze (Interview)
We spoke to Møl guitarist Nicolai Hansen about their latest album "Diorama."
Khemmis Strikes Down the “Deceiver” With Skillful, Intricate Doom (Album Review)
The Denver band's fourth album continues their melodic, intense, and slightly fantastical approach to doom metal. Read our full review here.
Ars Magna Umbrae’s Cosmically Immersive Black Metal Sits on a “Throne Between Worlds” (Review + Interview)
The one-man Polish black metal band's third full-length finds a sweet spot between intensity and introspection that transcends mundane dimensions. Read our review and check out an interview as well.