Capital Punishment #1: Any Metal, Any Size – A Guide to Upstate New York’s Heavy Underground
A look into all things heavy in the northern part of the Empire State, past and present.
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Contrarian Reshape Progressive Death Metal on “Zabur of Satfiyah al Shamal” (Early Track Stream)
Stream a new single from the NY progressive/technical death metal group's upcoming album "Sage of Shekhinah."
Perturbator and HEALTH Brought Noisy Medication to NYC – Win Tickets for Chicago 9/12 (Live Report)
The atypical electronic-meets-heavy metal act joined forces with two other acts fusing heavy music and electronic music at Irving Plaza - HEALTH and Street Sects. Check out photos here, and we're giving away tickets to the Chicago date on Monday, too.
A Voice from the Adirondacks: Blackbraid (Interview)
We spoke to the musician behind Blackbraid, a black metal project focused on Indigenous American mythology set to release their debut full-length this month.
Toxik Reignite With Comeback Album “Dis Morta” (Interview)
Guitarist Josh Christian tells us about the band's first album in 33 years, a vicious thrash assault that hasn't aged a day.
Sunrise Patriot Motion Condense Gothic Darkness Into a “Black Fellflower Stream” (Review)
Helmed by Will and Sam Skarstad of Yellow Eyes, Sunrise Patriot Motion merges gothic rock, post-punk, black metal, heavy metal, and more into a weird, wondrous affair. Read our review.
HUSH. Contemplates the Heavy Weight of Past and Future: “Above Your Head They Close Like Giant Wings” (Early Track Stream + Interview)
The New York-based band navigates the chaotic field of sludge and doom with their own singular style, exploring thoughtful concepts with a massive sound. Read an interview with the band here and check out a new single.
The Body Manifests Horror At Saint Vitus with Sore Dream and Midwife 5/21/2022 (Live Report)
Read a report of The Body's recent show at Saint Vitus Bar in New York City and check out a few photos.
Eyehategod’s Grievous Sludge Returns to Saint Vitus Bar with Bat, Come to Grief, and Escuela Grind (Live Report)
After a four year gap, the New Orleans group made it back to Saint Vitus Bar in New York to lay waste. Read a live report and check out some photos here.
Ho99o9 Bring Mutant Hip-Hop/Punk Rock to the Bowery Ballroom (Live Report)
Ho99o9's high-octane hip-hop/punk rock fusion hit New York's Bowery Ballroom last Saturday with eclectic support. Read our live report.