heavy metal

Musicologist Ross Hagen discusses how Medievalism intersects with and has influenced heavy metal.

Stream the New York heavy metallers’ sophomore album ahead of its Friday release and check out an interview with the band.

King Woman and Dreamcrusher are sonically dissimilar, but both foster an atmosphere of near-religious proportions in their live performances. Read our live report on their show at Saint Vitus on Friday.

The New York stoner-doom outfit returns with their second full-length “Blood of the Old Gods” later this year, enhancing their already-potent mix of heavy metal, stoner, doom, and more. Check out a video for new single “Cascade Immolator.”

Formerly known as Idle Hands, the Portland-based band combines traditional heavy metal with gothic rock for moody, huge heavy metal. Read our review of their sophomore release.

Check out a relentlessly catchy track and its charmingly bizarre music video from the German hard rock outfit, set to release their debut double-album “Blood & Gold” later this year.

The Swedish band’s second EP features a no-frills, melody-heavy approach to traditional heavy metal – stream it now.

Mixing classic black metal with classic heavy metal and mesmerizing melody, the debut release from this shadowy band is a captivating listen. Read an interview and listen to the album now.

With their fifth full-length out this week, we talked to guitarist Christian Lindell about the band’s new album, their writing process, and how they’ve continued to stand out in the metal scene.

Listen to a new single from the Chicago heavy/progressive metal band’s upcoming album “Untrue.”