BIG|BRAVE Experiment with Story and Structure on “Nature Morte” (Review)
The Montreal-based heavy experimentalists follow up on 2021's "Vital" with a new record that uses stirring extremes in volume and pacing to examine decay and unease.
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Liturgy Evolves Further on New Surprise EP, “As the Blood of God Bursts the Veins of Time” (Review)
The 'transcendental black metal' group surprise-released a new EP today with two tracks highlighting the band's boundary-eroding sound. Read our review here.
Acute Disruption: A Conversation with Aaron Turner (SUMAC)
The Sumac vocalist and guitarist discusses the limitations of metal, the joy in creating, and the necessity of being tripped up.
Aseethe and the Punctuated Evolution of “Throes”
We talk with Iowa-based done/doom project Aseethe about change over time and change on the new record (out later this month), from replacing founding members to saying more with less.
Oozing Wound Keeps on Oozing: Zack Weil Talks “High Anxiety” + New Music Video
We chat with singer/guitarist Zack Weil from the Chicago-based thrash/sludge trio about their upcoming album "High Anxiety" -- also, watch a bezerk new music video for the single "Tween Shitbag."
Endon’s Extensive Experimentation: “Boy Meets Girl” Meets the World
Extreme experimental outfit Endon released their latest album today -- we chatted with project vocalist Taichi Nagura about the band's image, passion, and sound.