epic heavy metal
Smoulder Cast a New Enchantment with "Spellforger" (Early Track Stream + Interview)
The latest single from the Canadian heavy/doom band’s new album “Violent Creed of Vengeance” will give you your sword and sorcery fix. Plus, read an in-depth interview with the band.
Epic Heavy Metal Supergroup Savage Oath Surprise-Releases Debut EP
Featuring members of Sumerlands and Visigoth and ex-members of Manilla Road and Eternal Champion, Savage Oath dropped an introductory EP with zero fanfare yesterday.
"From Western Shores," Gatekeeper's Epic Metal Sails On Mighty Wings (Interview)
Vancouver-based Gatekeeper’s new album features new vocalist Tyler Anderson and continues to elevate their adventurous take on epic heavy metal. We talked to founder Jeff Black about the record.
Mamorlis' Gallant Heavy Metal Pays Tribute to Redwall on "Salamandastron" (Early Track Stream)
The Portland heavy metal outfit’s sophomore full-length throws caution to the wind as it indulges in epic sensibilities and cutthroat riffs—stream an early track named after a Brian Jacques novel here.
Trumbiten's Chrome-Plated Heavy Metal Soars "Out" (Early EP Premiere)
The Swedish band’s second EP features a no-frills, melody-heavy approach to traditional heavy metal – stream it now.
Heavy Metal Everlasting: An Interview with Howie Bentley of Cauldron Born and Briton Rites
Howie Bentley is behind two cult-favorite bands that were uncompromising outlets for true heavy metal and doom even in the genres’ darker days. Read an interview with Bentley and learn more about Briton Rites’ recent comeback “Occulte Fantastique” and future plans for Cauldron Born.
Entering the Underground #9: Blazon Rite Forges Brazen Heavy Metal
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.
Entering the Underground #4: Herzel's Debut Full-Length Shatters the Bastions of Heavy Metal
After a well-received demo six years ago, the French heavy metal band Herzel released one of the best heavy metal albums of the year last week. Read an in-depth interview with the band.
