Interview: Alison Chesley (Helen Money)
On the power of heavy metal cello
Sleep & Helen Money Live at Portland's Roseland Theater
How to sell out Rose City without releasing an album this century
Live Photos & Video: A Life Once Lost, Author & Punisher, Helen Money
from an uber-eclectic show in Brooklyn
Van Halen - Self-Titled
Yesterday marked the 30th anniversary of Van Halen’s debut. I’m reading Everybody Wants Some, Ian Christe’s fine biography of the band, and I’ve had fun revisiting the old records (that is, until the Sammy Hagar era; 5150 is fucking repulsive). They’re fascinatingly varied (Fair Warning and 1984 are almost polar opposites), but I keep coming […]
Van Halen - "Panama" vs. Ratt - "Round and Round"
Speaking of Van Halen, have you ever noticed the similarity betweeen “Panama” and Ratt’s “Round and Round”? Both singles came out in 1984, but I’m not sure which was written and/or released first. I’d guess that “Panama” was written first, due to (a) Eddie Van Halen’s tendency to have tons of material lying around, often […]
Entering the Underground #7: Yoth Iria Wields Hellenic Black Metal Might
Featuring members of legendary Greek black metal bands Rotting Christ and Necromantia, Yoth Iria carries the powerful traditions of the style into the future.
Chrome Waves Call Forth "Wind Blown," Heartfelt Post-Black Metal on New Live Album (Early Track Stream + Tour Dates)
The Chicago post-black metal band unveil a new live album and a run of tour dates — check out a single and read more here.
Blind Guardian and Night Demon Raised Hell at The Belasco in LA (4/27/2024, Photos)
Check out photos from Blind Guardian’s recent stop in LA.
Inter Arma’s Dark Portal to "New Heaven" or Hell (Interview)
We spoke to the band about their new album, band practice work ethics, and Trent Reznor worship.
Friends of Hell Regroup and Hail the “Bringer of Evil” (Video Premiere)
The international retro doom project has changed its lineup, but still delivers doom at a nearly unmatched level on their upcoming album. Stream a video from their upcoming album here.
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