heavy metal
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.
Entering the Underground #26: Animalize's Carnivorous Heavy Metal
The French heavy metal band’s debut “Meat We’re Made Of” is more than an eye-catching album cover, with powerful, catchy heavy metal holding no shortage of surprises. Read an interview with the band here.
Trauma Hits Back With New Album "Awakening" (Interview)
The Bay Area power/speed metal band, reformed in 2013 after a hiatus in the mid-1980s, carves a new path with their recent material that’s worth following. We spoke to drummer Kris Gustofson about the new album and the band’s journey through the years.
Erech Leleth's Ancient Mastery Explores the "City of Broken Dreams" (New Song Debut)
Worldbuilder Erech Leleth’s heavy/black metal project Ancient Mastery goes theatrical on their new single.
Defenders of the Heavy Metal Faith #1: American Bands That Kept the Torch Lit in the 1990s
Traditional heavy metal struggled in America in the 1990s, but it didn’t entirely disappear. The first edition of this series covers genre champions The Lord Weird Slough Feg, Twisted Tower Dire, and more.
Raven and Riot Act Bring Timeless Heavy Metal To Tacoma (Live Report, 10/6/2022)
Raven is currently touring for the 40th anniversary of their classic album “Wiped Out.” We caught them and Riot Act (ex-Riot members) laying waste in Washington state.
Kings of Mercia Rule Over Hard Rock and Heavy Metal On Self-Titled Debut (Interview with Jim Matheos)
Kings of Mercia, featuring members of Fates Warning, Toto, Mercyful Fate, and more, lets Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos tap into his love of hard rock and early heavy metal. We spoke to Matheos about the band’s self-titled debut.
Sumerlands Nourish a Love for Heavy Metal on "Dreamkiller" (Arthur Rizk Interview)
With new vocalist Brendan Radigan at the helm, the mighty traditional metal band (members of Eternal Champion, Magic Circle, etc.) delivers energetic, extremely well-crafted anthems on their latest album. Read an interview with songwriter/guitarist Arthur Rizk here.
Witch Blade Strikes in the Moonlight on "Månsken" (Early Track Stream)
The Swedish heavy metal band returns with their second album next month, full of classic occult-influenced heavy metal. Stream the title track here.
