Features

Upcoming Metal Releases: 8/27/2023-9/2/2023

Here’s all the new metal that’s releasing between August 27th and September 2nd—Spin (or skip) new music from Undergang, Heads for the Dead, Bergfried, and more.

Ringworm's Metallic Hardcore Burns Eternal on "Seeing Through Fire" (Interview)

The Cleveland metallic hardcore group’s ninth full-length dropped last week – we talked to vocalist James Bulloch about the band’s thirty-year career and the new record.

Nixil Pursue Gnosis and Curse Fascists on "From the Wound Spilled Forth Fire" (Interview)

We spoke to the Baltimore occult-oriented black metal band about their new record, which is out today.

Cirith Ungol's Triumphant Return to New York (Show Review + Jarvis Leatherby Interview)

Backed by powerhouses Night Demon and Sanhedrin, Cirith Ungol returned to NYC for the first time in many years. Read an interview with Leatherby and read about the show.

Exmortus Wields Deathly Virtuosity on "Necrophony" (Interview)

We talked to Exmortus frontman Jadran “Conan” Gonzalez about the neoclassical/technical extreme metal band’s upcoming album Necrophony.

"Brace for Impact": Colony Drop's Bizarre Thrash Arrives Without Hesitation (Interview + Early Album Stream)

Wielding an erratic and inventive approach to crossover thrash, Seattle’s Colony Drop tackles everything from Gundams to dungeon delving on their debut album. Read an interview with lead vocalist Joseph Schafer and check out the full album here a few days early.

Upcoming Metal Releases: 8/20/2023-8/26/2023

Here’s all the new metal that’s releasing between August 20th and August 26th—Spin (or skip) new music from Incantation, Dethklok, Blut Aus Nord, and more.

"Blurring the Lines of Reality" With Borracho's Far-Out Stoner Rock (Track-By-Track Breakdown)

We dig deeper into the D.C. stoner rock trio’s newest album with the help of guitarist/vocalist Steve Fisher.

Photo Gallery: Beyond The Gates 2023

Check out a ton of photos from the Norwegian fest that took place earlier this month, including pics of Possessed, Kreator, Dimmu Borgir, and much more.

The Most Anabolic Songs of 2023

Five tracks from 2023 that will pack you like a freezer at a butcher’s shop.
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