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Prepare The Ground Fest (31 May-2 June) Announces Full Lineup

The full Prepare the Ground festival lineup is here! Ticket links for the full fest and single days are available.

Addison Herron-Wheeler's Top Albums of 2023

It’s not all metal, but it is all good stuff – dive into Addison Herron-Wheeler’s picks for the best of 2023.

Porto's Amplifest Heralded Seasonal Change with a Tide of Innovative Music: 2023 Fest Recap and Photos

A look back at Amplifest 2023, including photo galleries and a full run-down.

Upcoming Metal Releases: 9/17/2023-9/30/2023

Here’s all the new metal that’s released and is releasing between September 17th and September 30th—Spin (or skip) new music from Cannibal Corpse, Wolves in the Throne Room, Harm’s Way, and more.

Five from Five: KEN mode's Jesse Matthewson's Favorite Records From the Last Half-Decade

With new full-length “Void” just around the corner, we talked to vocalist Jesse Matthewson about some of the records that have inspired and delighted him over the last five years.

Roadburn 2023: A Definitive Look Back (Festival Review + Photos)

Everything you need to know about this year’s Roadburn: notable surprises, expected triumphs, and how the festival has changed. Plus, check out tons of photos.

Tom Morgan's Top Albums of 2022

Tom Morgan gives us his favorite albums of 2022, and it’s a truckload of noise and weirdness worth your while.

Tom Campagna's Top Albums of 2022

Tom Campagna gives us his favorite records of 2022, spanning metal, crossover, and more.

Upcoming Metal Releases: 9/18/2022-9/24/2022

Here’s all the new metal that’s releasing between September 18th, 2022 and September 24th, 2022 — spin (or skip) new music from Razor, Gaerea, Frayle, and more.

KEN Mode Stares into the Abyss on "NULL" (Interview)

Recorded early on in the pandemic, the Manitoba-based noise rockers base their upcoming album “Null” on the battered early-pandemic psyche. We spoke to frontman Jesse Matthewson about the record.
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