Van Halen - "Panama" vs. Ratt - "Round and Round"
Speaking of Van Halen, have you ever noticed the similarity betweeen “Panama” and Ratt’s “Round and Round”? Both singles came out in 1984, but I’m not sure which was written and/or released first. I’d guess that “Panama” was written first, due to (a) Eddie Van Halen’s tendency to have tons of material lying around, often […]
Narakah's "Blast Haven" Houses Scourging Sci-Fi Deathgrind (Early Album Stream)
Kick off your Monday with some bizarre deathgrind from Pittsburgh — we’re streaming Narakah’s new full-length in all of its brief, abhorrent glory.
Nox Explores Existential Fears Through Driving Darkwave on "Once Now Gone" (Video Premiere)
Featuring members of Rope Sect and Hemelbestormer, the darkwave project’s debut album “Entity” fuses multiple electronic disciplines together as a way to plunge into the trials of existence.
Inter Arma’s Dark Portal to "New Heaven" or Hell (Interview)
We spoke to the band about their new album, band practice work ethics, and Trent Reznor worship.
Fecally Destructive Death Metal: Monumental Discharge Triggers a "Code Brown" (Interview + New Music Video)
This death metal is shitty – in a good way, but also literally. Check out a new video from the Denver toilet troopers here and read an interview.
New Metal Releases: 4/28/2024 - 5/4/2024
Here are all the new releases for April 28th through May 4th—Spin (or skip) new music from Dååth, Aquilus, and more.
Burdened by Regret, Bleakheart Mourn By the "Weeping Willow" (Video Premiere)
Watch a new video from the dark atmospheric rock band’s upcoming sophomore album “Silver Pulse” here that takes inspiration from Twin Peaks and Mitski alike.
Hekseblad Enter the Witchers' Sanctuary on "Kaer Morhen" (Review + Interview)
We spoke to “The Witcher”-inspired black metal band about their debut album, Gwent, the debate between Yennefer and Triss, and other aspects of Witcher lore.
Tour Journal: Ghoul's Misadventures on the 2024 Brainsqueeze US Tour
The lunatic Californian extreme metal band hit the road with Municipal Waste, Necrot, and Dead Heat earlier this year. Read drummer Digestor’s account of the happenings.
Triumvir Foul & Human Agony Announce Tour
A very filthy East Coast run.
