Lotus Thrones Ponder The End in the “Gore Orphanage” (Video Premiere)
The Philadelphia-based group explores moody, noisy industrial post-punk on their new album "The Heretic Souvenir." Watch a video for a new track here.
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Daeva’s Diabolic Metal Emerges “Through Sheer Will and Black Magic” (Interview)
The Philly black/thrash group will unveil a debut LP soon through 20 Buck Spin, following up on a promising EP back in 2017. We spoke to the band about the upcoming record.
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.
Symphony of Destruction: Megadeth Live in Hershey, PA (Photos)
Megadeth hit Pennsylvania last weekend as part of a mostly rock-focused tour bill - check out photos from Hersheypark Stadium here.
Sharper than Ever: An Interview with Vicious Blade
The Pittsburgh thrashers call back to the jubilant early days of the genre on their new EP - read an interview with vocalist Clarissa.
Cultic’s Doomed Command: “Beseech the Olden Throne” (Video Premiere)
Enter the dungeon-bound world of Pennsylvania-based Cultic, who combine heavy metal and dungeon synth on their upcoming album "Of Fire and Sorcery," and check out a trippy video for a track.
Entering the Underground #9: Blazon Rite Forges Brazen Heavy Metal
On their debut album "Endless Halls of Golden Totem," the Pennsylvanian heavy metal band Blazon Rite circumvents some of heavy metal's norms to bring more riffs and lyrical intrigue to listeners. Read an interview with lead songwriter James Kirn.
Guided by “The Powers That Be,” Pharaoh’s Commanding Power Metal Returns (Interview)
Read an interview with Matt Johnsen about the Pennsylvanian power metal band's (which also includes Chris Black of High Spirits/Dawnbringer) upcoming album "The Powers That Be," diving into its creation and the band's take on the genre.