author and punisher

Capital Punishment #2: Cap Region's D.I.Y. Ethos, Undefeated

We continue our exploration of upstate New York’s heavy music scene, looking at how D.I.Y. efforts have propelled it.

Author & Punisher Revels in Transcendent Disillusion On "Krüller" (Review)

The one-man industrial metal project’s latest album combines gritty abrasion with melodic tinges, using these contrasting elements to illustrate futuristic dystopia.

Upcoming Metal Releases 9/3/2018-10/6/2018

All the new metal (and otherwise) fit to spin (or skip) from 9/30-10/6/2018.

Deafheaven touring w/ DIIV (Halloween in NJ); Uniform share song, tour dates

Deafheaven also released a new video for their Chelsea Wolfe collab ”Night People.”

10 of the Heaviest Modern Bands Without Guitars

There’s more to ‘heavy’ than loudness and distortion

5 Metal Bands to Check Out at SXSW

All the heavy stuff you’ll need at SXSW.

Editor's Choice May 2015

Matters of perspective