Lithe in Lilac: A Conversation With Tyko Saarikko of Tenhi (Interview)
After years of quiet, rigorous work, Tenhi multi-instrumentalist Tyko Saarikko speaks nine years after "Saivo" to reminisce on the band's past and elaborate on Tenhi's future.
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Falling From the Sky Like Lightning: Empyrium Revisits Their Demo 25 Years Later (Intervie…
Markus Stock reminisces about Empyrium's roots and genre-defying demo in a new interview.
Vuur & Zijde’s Dreamscape Merges with Impavida’s Nightscape on Masterful Black Metal Split
Newly formed Dutch black metal act Vuur & Zijde joined forces with the mysterious Impavida on a dualistic black metal split (out today) both expansive and cohesive -- here's our full review.
Dool’s “Summerland” is Worth the Trip (and the Ride)
These Dutch rockers evolve their thoughtful fusion of rock, psychedelia, and metal with an album that explores nirvana and the quest to achieve it -- here's our full review of "Summerland" which was released today.
Fen as Fenster: “The Dead Light” Forever Shines Through the Glass of Memory
We review the sixth full-length from UK-based black metal project Fen -- how does the band stack up after nearly a decade of releases?
“With Love, From Nihil”: Thief Steals Your Metal Soul and Shapes it Anew
Watch a new music video for an abstract and haunting new song from "Map of Lost Keys," the upcoming second full-length from dark electronic project Thief, founded by a Botanist dulcimer player.
Novembers Doom Vocalist Paul Kuhr Talks Songwriting and Staying Alive in The Music Industr…
In a candid conversation, the "dark metal" artist shares his truth about 30 years of blazing trails in music; meanwhile, Novembers Doom will be performing at this year's Forever Deaf Fest in Chicago.
The Screams: Eye of Nix Reissue “Black Somnia”
The band re-delivers their dark and impassioned sophomore full-length via Prophecy Productions.
Prophecy Fest set times (win tix!) ++ join the IO email list, catch Alcest on tour
Alcest arrives in North America before Halloween as they make their way to Prophecy Fest in Brooklyn, which we're presenting and giving away tickets to. You can now also join our email list.