Obituary’s Invincible Legacy Continues on “Dying Of Everything” (Interview)
We spoke to Obituary drummer Donald Tardy about the new album, his time with Andrew W.K., the "Cause of Death" artwork, and much more in this in-depth interview.
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Ripped To Shreds Tears Into Death Metal’s Blind Spots on “劇變 (Jubian)” (Interview)
The California-based, Relapse-signed band returned this year with another exhilarating offering that tackles less-common subject matter with similarly uncommon creativity. We talked to founder Andrew Lee about the new record and the band's past.
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.
Canadian Thrashers Razor Return After 25 Years With Blazing New Album “Cycle Of Contempt” (Interview)
Razor is back, sharper than ever. Read an interview with guitarist Dave Carlo about the new record and the band's mighty return.
Temple of Void’s “Summoning the Slayer” Beckons the Doom (Review)
The band's Relapse Records debut is appropriately massive, delivering rancid death/doom bursting with gloom. Read our review here.
Yob’s “Atma” Returns, Its Surfaces Gleaming (Interview with Mike Scheidt)
With a remaster of their 2011 album "Atma" out this week, we spoke to Mike Scheidt about the remaster and the band's mighty body of work, plus upcoming plans.
Absent In Body: Members of Amenra, Neurosis Call Forth the Plague God (Interview with Colin H. van Eeckhout)
Supergroup Absent in Body, featuring members of Amenra, Neurosis, and Sepultura, seamlessly melds post-metal, drone, and EBM. Read our interview with vocalist Colin H. van Eeckhout.
Author & Punisher Revels in Transcendent Disillusion On “Krüller” (Review)
The one-man industrial metal project's latest album combines gritty abrasion with melodic tinges, using these contrasting elements to illustrate futuristic dystopia.
Genocide Pact Bifurcate Your Suffering on “Deprive/Degrade” (Early Track Stream + Interview)
The Washington D.C. death metal band's upcoming self-titled release weaves a gnarly path through classic, grisly death metal, but other sinister elements await within. Check out a new, grind-tinged track from it now and a Q&A with drummer Connor Donegan.
Wolves in the Throne Room Draw From the “Primordial Arcana” of Black Metal (Review)
The American black metal band continues to push the limits on their sound while still fully embodying the ancient spirit of the genre. Read our full review.