No Longer “So Unknown”: Jesus Piece’s Metallic Hardcore Takes Control on New Album (Interview)
Vocalist Aaron Heard tells us about the Philadelphia metallic hardcore band's upcoming sophomore record.
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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.
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.
Slaughtering the Soul, Flesh, and Expectations: At the Gates, Municipal Waste, and Enforced at Union Transfer Philadelphia 8/28/2022 (Live Report + Photos)
The Swedish melodic death metal band played through their classic album "Slaughter of the Soul" as part of their recent tour set, supported by a pair of powerhouse acts. Check out photos and read more here.
Ecstatic Vision’s Raw Psychedelic Rock Tempts Fate on “Deathwish 1970″ (Early Track Stream)
The Philadelphia band cite early psych rock, Detroit rock, and world music as inspirations for their singular sound—check out a new track from their upcoming album "Elusive Mojo" here.
Entering the Underground #19: “Fell Sorcery Abounds” on Morgul Blade’s Towering Debut
The Philadelphia-based heavy metal outfit adds fantastical black metal to their unusual debut album to great effect. Read an interview with vocalist/guitarist Klauf.
Backslider Worship the “Pseudomessiah” Through Utter Chaos (Video Premiere)
Check out the deranged video for a track off the Philadelphia-based powerviolence outfit's upcoming album "Psychic Rot."
Bastard Cröss Unleash Hell on Their Debut EP (Review)
Philadelphia blackened speed bruisers Bastard Cross let their debut EP loose last week—read our review.
Antihaelix Spiral Into Infinite Darkness (Early EP Stream)
This Philadelphia black metal duo rip through the cosmic void on a three-song EP, wrought with dark tones of desolation and drear. Stream it now ahead of its Friday release.