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Shock Withdrawal Get Sludgy, Offer "No Closure," Only Riffs (Early Track Stream)

The Californian death-grind group trade blistering speed for bludgeoning violence on the closing track of their upcoming album “The Dismal Advance” – check out the track here.

Abhoria Charts the "Depths" Of Humanity on the Edge of Extinction (Full Premiere + Track-by-Track Rundown)

Poisoned wells, unseen predators, forces out of our control – on their sophomore album “Depths,” Abhoria imagines a failed world and its terrors. Stream it here and check out a track-by-track rundown.

Revolting and Revelatory, Cancer Christ's Hardcore Spews Forth On "God Hates Cops" (Early Track Stream)

The Los Angeles group has hit the live circuit hard this year on the backs of a debut 7″ and live tape, and they’re set to kick off 2024 with a new EP. Stream a track from it here.

Ragana Unveil "Winter's Light Pt. 2" (Video Premiere)

Blackened metal duo Ragana are back with a new video, “Winter Light Pt. 2,” from their upcoming, “Desolation’s Flower,” out October 27 via The Flenser. Check it out with us first.

Death Metal Triptych: Obituary, Immolation, and Blood Incantation at Fonda Theatre 5/19/2023 (Photos)

Check out photos from Obituary, Immolation, Blood Incantation, and Ingrowth at LA’s Fonda Theatre in May.

Get Your Hands Dirty in Dipygus's "Wet Market" (Early EP Stream + Interview)

On their new EP, the California death metal group returns to the sickening, psuedo-biological and cryptozoological themes of their “Bushmeat” album. Stream it here in full and check out an interview.

Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura, and More End NA Tour at The Regent, LA 3/16/2023 (Live Photos)

The Italian symphonic death metal band was joined by Obscura, Thulcandra, and Wolfheart on a recent US tour. Check out photos from the last stop on the tour, The Regent in Los Angeles.

Night Demon Unleashes New Album “Outsider” (Interview)

The California heavy metal band is set to release their third album “Outsider” this week, which pays special tribute to the chaotic creativity of the NWOBHM movement. We spoke to Jarvis Leatherby, vocalist/bassist, about the record.

Kill Ritual's Catchy Power-Thrash Invocation: "Kill Star Black Mark Dead Hand Pierced Heart" (Interview)

The San Jose-based band released a new album back in October full of beefy and memorable metal. Read an interview with guitarist Steven Rice (Imagika) here.

Ripped To Shreds Tears Into Death Metal's Blind Spots on "劇變 (Jubian)" (Interview)

The California-based, Relapse-signed band returned this year with another exhilarating offering that tackles less-common subject matter with similarly uncommon creativity. We talked to founder Andrew Lee about the new record and the band’s past.
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