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Getting the Band Back Together: Mr. Bungle at LA’s Palladium (Live Review + Photos)
The musical Smörgåsborders of Mr. Bungle returned to their thrash roots - and live shows, following up on a re-recording of their early demo.
Roadburn 2023: A Definitive Look Back (Festival Review + Photos)
Everything you need to know about this year’s Roadburn: notable surprises, expected triumphs, and how the festival has changed. Plus, check out tons of photos.
Tonight We Siege: Live from the Northeast Dungeon Siege MMXXIII
Kaptain Carbon fulfills a dream by covering a festival of dungeon synth-something that only a few believed in enough to make a reality. Read about the 2023 edition of NEDS here.
Live Report: Gridlink, Chepang, Bandit, and Joey Molinaro @ Saint Vitus Bar, 2/11/2023
For the first time in a long while, Gridlink blistered through "Longhena" and debuted new material, this time alongside Nepalese grinders Chepang and violinist Joey Molinaro at New York's Saint Vitus Bar.
Black Metal Rainbows’ Release Show at Saint Vitus Bar United a Passionate Scene (Live Report)
Featuring Imperial Triumphant, Couch Slut, and more, the book's release party was both a showcase of the creativity it highlights as well as a meeting ground for NYC's vibrant heavy music scene.
Fuming Mouth’s Blazing Death Metal Returned to New York City 1/8/2023 (Live Report + Mark Whelan Interview)
After guitarist/vocalist Mark Whelan's battle with cancer, Fuming Mouth has been hitting the road - read about their show from earlier this month with High Command, Final Gasp, and Blame God, and check out an interview with Whelan here.
Something is Waiting, Armored Assault, and Cloud Cruiser Ushered in Chicago’s Forever Deaf Fest IV (Live Report, 1/19/2023)
The festival's fourth iteration comes this weekend to Beat Kitchen, and the pre-party at Live Wire Lounge set the tone: loudness in all its forms.
Exhumed Brought Grinding Death to New York (Interview + Live Report)
Venture back with us to the confusing days of post-Thanksgiving shows and read about this action-packed bill featuring Escuela Grind, Vitriol, and Castrator, plus check out an interview with Exhumed's Matt Harvey.
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.
Moshpit Advocacy: Napalm Death On the Campaign for Musical Destruction (Barney Greenway Interview)
We caught up with Napalm Death's Barney Greenway at a recent NYC tour stop, headlining an absurdly energetic bill with Brujeria, Frozen Soul, and MDC on board.