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The Mizmor mastermind discusses the minutiae of his new album and what exactly left him at "Wit's End."

To kick off the new year, here's some upcoming events and things of interest in the world of heavy metal academia.

Neill reflects on New Years' past and present, plus the recently-released "K÷93" project, nearly-lost recordings featuring Jaz Coleman and Geordie Walker of Killing Joke with Joy Division's Peter Hook.

All the new metal releasing between January 2nd, 2021 and January 8th, 2022 -- spin (or skip) new music from Wilderun, Nocturnal Graves, RGRSS, and more.

Maryland-based Devil's Reef discuss their inspirations and approach to death metal, which renders cosmic horror via digestible, riff-packed experimentation.

Blackwater Holylight tap into psychedelic doom's emotional power on their latest album—read an interview with vocalist/bassist Allison "Sunny" Faris.

Five years after their debut EP, the German heavy metal band returns with a new album "Decay"—check out an early stream and read an interview with guitarist Phil M.

Featuring members of Traveler and Blackrat, this Canadian sci-fi metal outfit blends heavy, doom, speed metal and more into a jubilantly outlandish offering. Stream their debut EP early and read an interview with the band.

There's no better season for black metal, really—drawing from the last decade or so, here's some picks for black metal that laces its wintry bite with melodic zeal.

Two progressive metal guitarists, both of whom use imposing Warr guitarists, discuss Aziola Cry's latest album and their weapons of choice. Plus, check out a new playthrough video of "The Ironic Divide Part One: Premonitions."