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Two progressive metal guitarists, both of whom use imposing Warr guitarists, discuss Aziola Cry's latest album and their weapons of choice. Plus, check out a new playthrough video of "The Ironic Divide Part One: Premonitions."

While 2020 didn't allow for Chicago's local-focused Forever Deaf Fest to celebrate its third year, it got that chance this past weekend. Check out photos + a recap of the night.

The Chicago doom/post-metal/shoegaze trio's upcoming debut full-length "As Above, So Below" combines a clear aptitude for riffs with an intricate approach to post-metal. Listen to a track now.

Featuring members of legendary Chicago projects like Novembers Doom, Yakuza, Chrome Waves, Wolvhammer, and more, the opening track of this death metal group's debut record shows little mercy.

The Chicago rockers merge heavy metal, blues, and more into a poignant, rock-solid sound on their upcoming self-titled debut album. Check out a new track and read an interview with the band.

Is live music back? For now, and hopefully for much longer than that. Check out photos and a review of Portland experimental metal duo Wizard Rifle's stop in Chicago on their tour (they've got two upcoming dates supporting The Sword in New York).

Listen to a new single from the Chicago heavy/progressive metal band's upcoming album "Untrue."

Stream the debut EP from Chicago-based Downcaste, a trio with a sharp, witty, and no-frills approach to heavy sludge and doom metal.

Chicago scene stalwarts set a new bar for the city's deathgrind scene. Watch a video for their new single "Perpetual War."

Chicago-based melodic doom band Flesh of the Stars returns with a new EP, their first work since 2019's excellent full-length "Mercy." We're premiering "Mirror / Vessels" in full now along with an in-depth interview with guitarists Mike Fox and Matt Ciani.