Corrupting the Wake: 15 Years of Caïna’s “Some People Fall” (Interview)
Fifteen years after the birth of the post-rock and black metal fusion, Caïna reminisces about his debut.
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“Gothic”: Paradise Lost and the Dawn of a Death/Doom Classic
We reflect on Paradise Lost's sophomore album "Gothic," which ushered in a new sound for death and doom metal, one that's still triumphantly relevant 30 years later.
Falling From the Sky Like Lightning: Empyrium Revisits Their Demo 25 Years Later (Interview)
Markus Stock reminisces about Empyrium's roots and genre-defying demo in a new interview.
Can’t Stop the “Painkiller”: Judas Priest’s Classic Album Dominates Metal Thirty Years Later
Though Rob Halford departed the band shortly after its release, "Painkiller" put Judas Priest back on the metal map and elevated their already legendary status. Invisible Oranges contemplates the album and its impact three decades later.
How Alcest’s “Écailles de Lune” Set Off the Blackgaze Craze
We interviewed numerous bands from blackgaze and beyond (incl. Unreqvited, Sivyj Yar, and more) about Alcest's seminal second album “Écailles de Lune" -- released ten years ago today, it stands now as a genre-defining landmark influential to so many.
Universe in a Ball!: Ten Years of Devin Townsend Project’s “Addicted”
The Devin Townsend Project's pop-inflicted "Addicted" turns ten.
The Radiant Light of “Wintersun,” Bright as Ever, Shining Now for 15 Years
We reflect back on Wintersun's self-titled debut masterpiece, an icy slice of 2004-era melodic death metal and quite literally the definition of "epic."
A Pocket-Sized Sun: Tiamat’s “Wildhoney” Turns 25
The Swedish gothic metal band's first crossover album turns 25.
Missed Connections 2018 Edition: Three Overlooked Anniversaries
We highlight some belated album anniversaries: a trio of notable (and ever-awesome) albums which hit their 15, 20, and 25-year marks last year.
A Bolt of Blazing Gold: Dark Tranquillity’s “Skydancer” Turns 25
A retrospective on the melodic death metal luminaries' creative debut, featuring a lengthy interview with vocalist (and then guitarist) Mikael Stanne.