Desolate Realm Grant Us Entry to “Forsaken Ground” (Early Track Stream)
The Finnish heavy/doom band taps into doom metal's grandeur and heavy metal's ferocity on their upcoming second full-length. Stream a new track here.
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Leather Leone Takes Back Control With New Album “We Are the Chosen” (Interview)
The long-term Chastain vocalist took a break from music in 1992, but returned a decade ago and now helms heavy metal band Leather as well. We spoke to Leone about the journey here and her current projects.
A Violet-Stained Sky: Old Spirit’s Heavy Metal is “Burning in Heaven” (Video Premiere)
Experimentally minded though rooted in heavy metal in all its forms, Old Spirit's second album charts a dark, weird path. Watch the video for the title track "Burning in Heaven" here.
Atom Smasher Lays Down “The Law” on New Single from Upcoming Split (Early Song Debut)
Atom Smasher debuts "The Law," their half of an upcoming split with fellow true metal historians Iron Kobra.
Megaton Sword Strikes with Undeniable “Might” (Early Track Stream + Interview)
The Swiss heavy metal band returns with their second album "Might & Power," a blazing follow-up to their debut. Check out a new track and interview here.
Eliminator’s Gleaming Metal Shines with an “Ancient Light” (Interview)
We talked to guitarist Jack MacMichael (Heavy Sentence) about the UK heavy metal band's new album, which made Brandon Corsair's 'best of 2022' list.
Ironflame’s Bold Traditional Metal Ventures “Where Madness Dares” (Interview)
We spoke to Ironflame mastermind Andrew D'Cagna (Nechochwen, Icarus Witch) about the band's evolution up through their latest album, 2022's "Where Madness Dwells."
Speedfreak’s “Doomsday Devices” Is an Explosive Thrill (Video Premiere)
The seasoned heavy metal/hard rock crew released their second album in April, a decade after their first, and it brings road-ready grooves and whiskey-fueled madness. Watch a 1960s PSA-styled video for "Doomsay Devices" here.
Stälker’s “Cranking Evil” Is Pure Classic Speed Metal (Interview)
The New Zealand band blasted off a ripping two-song EP last month full of classic 1980s aggression. Read an interview with the band here.
In Venom Inc.’s Future, “There’s Only Black” (Interview w/ Tony Dolan)
We talked to vocalist/bassist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan (part of Venom's "Prime Evil" lineup) about his past with Venom and Venom Inc's upcoming plans.