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The Bay Area power/speed metal band, reformed in 2013 after a hiatus in the mid-1980s, carves a new path with their recent material that’s worth following. We spoke to drummer Kris Gustofson about the new album and the band’s journey through the years.

Here’s all the new metal that’s dropped between November 12th and today—Spin (or skip) new music from Panopticon, Underdark, Ceremonial Bloodbath, and more.

Four high-quality, relatively recent releases from the mysterious and ever-popularizing worlds of doom, sludge, and stoner metal.

Labels: why do you hide such good stuff at the end of the year?

Get ready for the holidays with these high-intensity standouts from the back half of this year’s grind scene — as always, we dig into the furthest reaches of the genre.

On the kids, the new album, and what’s best

Sure, we could interview artists… or we could have them interview each other. The multi-talented metal, hardcore, and country artist Austin Lucas talks to Converge bassist Nate Newton about their history, dealing with gatekeeping, and pursuing life’s passions.

Data over genre

Another mega-volume of new metal (we hope to return to weekly shortly!). Here’s all the new metal that’s been released between July 17th, 2022 and August 6th, 2022 — spin (or skip) new music from Toxik, Imperial Triumphant, Soulfly, and more.

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