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The ‘ecstatic black metal band’ are set to unveil their forthcoming, self-titled debut album on July 21 via The Flenser. In this interview, we dive deep into their vision for black metal and beyond.

We sat down with Kirill Orlov, Chris Kang, and Marc Stranger-Najjar of Huntsmen to talk shop about their upcoming release “Mandala of Fear” (via Prosthetic Records) — this monster of an album oozes Americana through some down-home Midwestern steel.

On their debut album “Endless Halls of Golden Totem,” the Pennsylvanian heavy metal band Blazon Rite circumvents some of heavy metal’s norms to bring more riffs and lyrical intrigue to listeners. Read an interview with lead songwriter James Kirn.

Tombs have turned the Chicago date of their 2019 tour with Chrome Waves into a new live album.

Named after their hometown, the Swedish sludge/hardcore band aims to tell the story of Horndal’s downturn, an event that’s been mirrored by similar towns worldwide. Read an interview with drummer Pontus Levahn.

The long-running NWOBHM band’s still got it, and we talked to Raven vocalist/bassist John Gallagher about their recent album and what they’re up to this year.

Combining impossibly groovy stoner metal with a fantastical amphibian concept grounded in eco-conservatism, the UK’s Froglord is an ideal starting point for this column, which dives deep into thematic bands that are more than just a gimmick.

We caught the Tool tour in Chicago on Sunday night, an unforgettable stadium-size progressive rock experience.

Jonathan Carbon attends two dungeon synth shows in less than a week and becomes an honorary knight. Check out coverage of Northeast Dungeon Siege 2024 and Quest Master’s recent stop in Washington, D.C. here.

Here are all the new releases for April 7th through April 13th—Spin (or skip) new music from Necrot, Replicant, Týr, and more.