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Getcha Pull: Pantera makes history with a Mexico City performance a generation in the making
Revelry over reunion, the current iteration of the groove metal icons pay tribute to the legacy and lasting impact of Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell.
Getcha Pull: Pantera makes history with a Mexico City performance a generation in the making
Revelry over reunion, the current iteration of the groove metal icons pay tribute to the legacy and lasting impact of Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell.
Melted Bodies deliver a heavy music mindf*** with their latest EP, 'The Inevitable Fork'
Guitarist and vocalist for Andy Hamm offers insight to the inventiveness and intensity of band with a track-by-track breakdown.
Melted Bodies deliver a heavy music mindf*** with their latest EP, 'The Inevitable Fork'
Guitarist and vocalist for Andy Hamm offers insight to the inventiveness and intensity of band with a track-by-track breakdown.
The 2022 Knotfest Holiday Gift Guide
In the spirit of the season of giving, Knotfest.com has pieced together a menu of gift ideas with the metalhead of the house in mind.
The 2022 Knotfest Holiday Gift Guide
In the spirit of the season of giving, Knotfest.com has pieced together a menu of gift ideas with the metalhead of the house in mind.
Damnation takes heavy music to historic new heights as Europe's Largest Indoor Festival
Making the move to bigger digs in Manchester, Damnation pieced together a historic line-up complete with album plays from Converge, At The Gates, Pig Destroyer and Gidflesh to assert their...
Damnation takes heavy music to historic new heights as Europe's Largest Indoor Festival
Making the move to bigger digs in Manchester, Damnation pieced together a historic line-up complete with album plays from Converge, At The Gates, Pig Destroyer and Gidflesh to assert their rank as heavy music's top dog.
Trivium lay waste to The Wiltern on the 'Deadmen and Dragons' Tour
See the stunning images from rock photographer Maurice Nunez of the band's triumphant tour finale.
Trivium lay waste to The Wiltern on the 'Deadmen and Dragons' Tour
See the stunning images from rock photographer Maurice Nunez of the band's triumphant tour finale.
Mercyful Fate prove well worth the wait submitting a legendary Los Angeles performance
See the epic photo gallery documenting the band's first tour in more than twenty years.
Mercyful Fate prove well worth the wait submitting a legendary Los Angeles performance
See the epic photo gallery documenting the band's first tour in more than twenty years.
Lorna Shore's The Pain Remains Tour is a Historical Moment for Extreme Metal
The entire 26 date run with Aborted, Ingested, Angelmaker and Ov Sulfur has completely sold out
Lorna Shore's The Pain Remains Tour is a Historical Moment for Extreme Metal
The entire 26 date run with Aborted, Ingested, Angelmaker and Ov Sulfur has completely sold out
Twin Temple deliver sultry, scintillating spectacle on the Satanic Orgy tour
See the complete photo gallery from the band's Los Angeles finale on Halloween weekend.
Twin Temple deliver sultry, scintillating spectacle on the Satanic Orgy tour
See the complete photo gallery from the band's Los Angeles finale on Halloween weekend.
Editorial Picks: The Best of October 2022
From Netflix's adaptation of a literary war classic, to the emphatic arrival of Lorna Shore, to the expertly executed documentary from Lamb of God, here is what you might have...
Editorial Picks: The Best of October 2022
From Netflix's adaptation of a literary war classic, to the emphatic arrival of Lorna Shore, to the expertly executed documentary from Lamb of God, here is what you might have missed in October, but shouldn't have.
Gimme Metal's Vinyl Club celebrates Fit For An Autopsy's colossal 'The Sea of Tragic Beasts'
Heavy music purveyors Gimme Metal have gone more contemporary for their most recent addition to their Vinyl Club catalog. The ongoing series of monthly LP reissues is stacked with extreme...
Gimme Metal's Vinyl Club celebrates Fit For An Autopsy's colossal 'The Sea of Tragic Beasts'
Heavy music purveyors Gimme Metal have gone more contemporary for their most recent addition to their Vinyl Club catalog. The ongoing series of monthly LP reissues is stacked with extreme music essentials ranging from Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats to Darkthrone. The November installment features a modern classic first released in 2019 from Jersey City deathcore stalwarts, Fit For An Autopsy. Establishing a passionate cult-following since their 2008 arrival, Fit For An Autopsy's inimitable deathcore onslaught spans six LP releases, the fifth of which the massive, The Sea of Tragic Beasts. The release is featured on Gimme Exclusive Blood Red...
Avenged Sevenfold's Johnny Christ shares his love of punk, the band's TRL turning point and the f...
The A7X bassist revisits early jams sessions with The Rev, taking MTV by storm and how producer Joe Barresi is working with the band to perfect their next project.
Avenged Sevenfold's Johnny Christ shares his love of punk, the band's TRL turning point and the f...
The A7X bassist revisits early jams sessions with The Rev, taking MTV by storm and how producer Joe Barresi is working with the band to perfect their next project.
Ho-Ho-Holy Shit! "Christmas Bloody Christmas" Gives The Gift Of Laughs, Scares, Sex, and Bloody V...
When is pitch to reboot reboot Silent Night, Deadly Night was passed on, director Joe Begos opted to craft his own holiday ode to ultraviolence.
Ho-Ho-Holy Shit! "Christmas Bloody Christmas" Gives The Gift Of Laughs, Scares, Sex, and Bloody V...
When is pitch to reboot reboot Silent Night, Deadly Night was passed on, director Joe Begos opted to craft his own holiday ode to ultraviolence.
Corey Taylor revives storied horror brand Famous Monsters of Filmland with plans for movies, maga...
The relaunch of the influential publication includes ambitious plans to create a horror culture hub with Taylor and fellow enthusiast Eben McGarr at the helm.
Corey Taylor revives storied horror brand Famous Monsters of Filmland with plans for movies, maga...
The relaunch of the influential publication includes ambitious plans to create a horror culture hub with Taylor and fellow enthusiast Eben McGarr at the helm.
Lamb of God lead the charge as champions of American metal on the Omens Tour
See the exceptional images from photographer Maurice Nunez from the Los Angeles stop of one of the biggest tours of the year.
Lamb of God lead the charge as champions of American metal on the Omens Tour
See the exceptional images from photographer Maurice Nunez from the Los Angeles stop of one of the biggest tours of the year.
Aftershock closes out the festival season with a fall finale for the books
See the comprehensive photo gallery covering all four days of the record-setting, rock music pilgrimage.
Aftershock closes out the festival season with a fall finale for the books
See the comprehensive photo gallery covering all four days of the record-setting, rock music pilgrimage.
Editorial Picks: The best of September 2022
Movies, music, television and beyond - the Knotfest team begins their monthly submission series highlighting the best in contemporary pop culture.
Editorial Picks: The best of September 2022
Movies, music, television and beyond - the Knotfest team begins their monthly submission series highlighting the best in contemporary pop culture.
Stream full set performances from Turnstile, DRAIN, Malevolence, Knocked Loose, Nothing, Drug Chu...
Offering a preview of what's to come in 2023, organizers have began releasing a succession of pro-shot, full set videos from the historic 10th anniversary of the festival.
Stream full set performances from Turnstile, DRAIN, Malevolence, Knocked Loose, Nothing, Drug Chu...
Offering a preview of what's to come in 2023, organizers have began releasing a succession of pro-shot, full set videos from the historic 10th anniversary of the festival.
Epilogue: The enormity of Rammstein live is one of heavy music's modern marvels
The live production requires a five-day build and nearly some 1,000 people worth of manpower to execute.
Epilogue: The enormity of Rammstein live is one of heavy music's modern marvels
The live production requires a five-day build and nearly some 1,000 people worth of manpower to execute.
Louder Than Life looms large with an unforgettable four-day celebration of heavy culture
See the daily photo galleries that included towering sets from Slipknot, Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, KISS, Bring Me the Horizon, Lamb of God, Meshuggah, Mastodon, Evanescence, Tenacious D, Red...
Louder Than Life looms large with an unforgettable four-day celebration of heavy culture
See the daily photo galleries that included towering sets from Slipknot, Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, KISS, Bring Me the Horizon, Lamb of God, Meshuggah, Mastodon, Evanescence, Tenacious D, Red Hot Chili Peppers and so many more.
Ghost proves glorious with Imperatour Finale in Green Bay
With Carcass and Spiritbox in tow, Papa Emeritus IV and the Nameless Ghouls flexed rock music revelry for the final show of their North American run.
Ghost proves glorious with Imperatour Finale in Green Bay
With Carcass and Spiritbox in tow, Papa Emeritus IV and the Nameless Ghouls flexed rock music revelry for the final show of their North American run.
Psycho Las Vegas doubles down as one of America's best heavy music festivals
With history making performances and a brilliantly diverse roster, organizers of Psycho set the bar as THE domestic destination for counter culture revelry.
Psycho Las Vegas doubles down as one of America's best heavy music festivals
With history making performances and a brilliantly diverse roster, organizers of Psycho set the bar as THE domestic destination for counter culture revelry.
ArcTanGent 2022 demonstrates that alternative culture is in the best place it's been in years
Using an enforced three year break to make significant site improvements and bigger stages, ArcTanGent festival taking place at the beautiful Fernhill Farm near Bristol, England, returned better than ever...
ArcTanGent 2022 demonstrates that alternative culture is in the best place it's been in years
Using an enforced three year break to make significant site improvements and bigger stages, ArcTanGent festival taking place at the beautiful Fernhill Farm near Bristol, England, returned better than ever with a ravenous crowd, scintillating performances, and even the sun showing its face!
Gimme Metal celebrate the Converge classic 'You Fail Me' with Vinyl Club release
The September release revisits the 2004, post 'Jane Doe' essential pressed on Gimme exclusive color variant vinyl.
Gimme Metal celebrate the Converge classic 'You Fail Me' with Vinyl Club release
The September release revisits the 2004, post 'Jane Doe' essential pressed on Gimme exclusive color variant vinyl.
Megadeth put on a masterclass while on the road with Five Finger Death Punch
Check the photo gallery of images from rock photographer Steve Rose highlighting the band's SoCal stop on their latest amphitheater run.
Megadeth put on a masterclass while on the road with Five Finger Death Punch
Check the photo gallery of images from rock photographer Steve Rose highlighting the band's SoCal stop on their latest amphitheater run.
Anthrax Bring the Noise on their 40th Anniversary Tour
The thrash metal legends continue to prove that there's simply no one else doing it quite like them even decades later
Anthrax Bring the Noise on their 40th Anniversary Tour
The thrash metal legends continue to prove that there's simply no one else doing it quite like them even decades later
Bloodstock Festival 2022 Brings the Magic and the Heat
Amid scorching temperatures in the UK, the destination for heavy culture proved to be a global celebration of extreme music and outsider art.
Bloodstock Festival 2022 Brings the Magic and the Heat
Amid scorching temperatures in the UK, the destination for heavy culture proved to be a global celebration of extreme music and outsider art.
Carnage at Catton Park: What Not to Miss at Bloodstock 2022
This year's Bloodstock preview spans legendary icons and emerging music music prospects both of which are not to be missed.
Carnage at Catton Park: What Not to Miss at Bloodstock 2022
This year's Bloodstock preview spans legendary icons and emerging music music prospects both of which are not to be missed.
Sound and Fury 2022: The sound, spectacle and sea change of SoCal's hardcore showdown
Organizers' most ambitious effort to date resulted in a weekend celebration that reiterated the community that has always been core.
Sound and Fury 2022: The sound, spectacle and sea change of SoCal's hardcore showdown
Organizers' most ambitious effort to date resulted in a weekend celebration that reiterated the community that has always been core.
Des Moines Über Alles: The inaugural Knotfest Germany was one for the history books
Get a full recap of a day brimming with historic performances capped by a showing from Slipknot that further reasserts the why the masked nine are as relevant as ever.
Des Moines Über Alles: The inaugural Knotfest Germany was one for the history books
Get a full recap of a day brimming with historic performances capped by a showing from Slipknot that further reasserts the why the masked nine are as relevant as ever.
Watch the Trailer for the Upcoming David Bowie Documentary, 'Moonage Daydream'
The incomparable artist lives on in this doc that has the full support of Bowie's estate
Watch the Trailer for the Upcoming David Bowie Documentary, 'Moonage Daydream'
The incomparable artist lives on in this doc that has the full support of Bowie's estate
The Freaks on Parade Tour Delivers an Unforgettable Night of Metal Thrills
Led by horror icon Rob Zombie, the once-in-a-lifetime lineup includes Powerman 5000 and the explosive returns of Mudvayne and Static-X
The Freaks on Parade Tour Delivers an Unforgettable Night of Metal Thrills
Led by horror icon Rob Zombie, the once-in-a-lifetime lineup includes Powerman 5000 and the explosive returns of Mudvayne and Static-X
Ti West Drops the Trailer for His 'X' Prequel, 'Pearl'
Mia Goth stars once again as the younger version of the murderous farmgirl
Ti West Drops the Trailer for His 'X' Prequel, 'Pearl'
Mia Goth stars once again as the younger version of the murderous farmgirl
Rewilding' documents Randy Blythe's ongoing reforestation efforts in Ecuador
Watch the short film from the Lamb of God singer as he works to mitigate the effects of climate change and reestablish the balance of the ecosystem at the Earth's...
Rewilding' documents Randy Blythe's ongoing reforestation efforts in Ecuador
Watch the short film from the Lamb of God singer as he works to mitigate the effects of climate change and reestablish the balance of the ecosystem at the Earth's equator.
Gimme Metal Vinyl Club celebrates American death metal with a special reissue of Vastum's 'Hole B...
The heavy culture enthusiasts spotlight the Bay Area brutalizers' triumphant third full length.
Gimme Metal Vinyl Club celebrates American death metal with a special reissue of Vastum's 'Hole B...
The heavy culture enthusiasts spotlight the Bay Area brutalizers' triumphant third full length.
Sound and Fury: Preview the West Coast DIY festival that has become hardcore's gold standard
Get a rundown of the can't miss sets slated for Southern California's two-day congregation celebrating heavy culture and community.
Sound and Fury: Preview the West Coast DIY festival that has become hardcore's gold standard
Get a rundown of the can't miss sets slated for Southern California's two-day congregation celebrating heavy culture and community.
The First Trailer for 'Halloween Ends' Teases the Final Showdown
The end of the franchise (for now) is at hand as Laurie Strode takes on The Shape one last time.
The First Trailer for 'Halloween Ends' Teases the Final Showdown
The end of the franchise (for now) is at hand as Laurie Strode takes on The Shape one last time.
Return to The Further Next Year With 'Insidious 5'
Patrick Wilson will be returning to the franchise to both star and direct the fifth chapter
Return to The Further Next Year With 'Insidious 5'
Patrick Wilson will be returning to the franchise to both star and direct the fifth chapter
Photographer Justin Nuoffer captures the heavy revelry of Rock Fest
See images of Disturbed, Mudvayne, Lamb of God, Halestorm, Hatebreed, Black Veil Brides, Jellyroll, Skillet, Evanescence, Motionless In White and more.
Photographer Justin Nuoffer captures the heavy revelry of Rock Fest
See images of Disturbed, Mudvayne, Lamb of God, Halestorm, Hatebreed, Black Veil Brides, Jellyroll, Skillet, Evanescence, Motionless In White and more.
Beavis and Butt-Head Are Back in a New Series This August
Mike Judge returns to keep the current revival of his two lovable idiots going
Beavis and Butt-Head Are Back in a New Series This August
Mike Judge returns to keep the current revival of his two lovable idiots going
Chucky' Returns for a Second Vengeful Season This October
Season 2 picks up right after the first one, with the evil doll on a quest for revenge
Chucky' Returns for a Second Vengeful Season This October
Season 2 picks up right after the first one, with the evil doll on a quest for revenge
Stunning Images from 2000trees showcase one of the UK's most beloved festival experiences
After a two year hiatus, the return of the indie darling of festivals proved to be a truly momentous event.
Stunning Images from 2000trees showcase one of the UK's most beloved festival experiences
After a two year hiatus, the return of the indie darling of festivals proved to be a truly momentous event.
Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' Series Unveils Its Best Footage Yet
It's time to return to Middle-earth in the new full-length teaser from the upcoming series
Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' Series Unveils Its Best Footage Yet
It's time to return to Middle-earth in the new full-length teaser from the upcoming series
Black Mirror' is Finally Returning With New Tales of Tech-Inspired Terrors
Season 6 of the dystopian anthology series will be its first in years and feature Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz and more
Black Mirror' is Finally Returning With New Tales of Tech-Inspired Terrors
Season 6 of the dystopian anthology series will be its first in years and feature Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz and more
Rex Brown of Pantera teams with Gibson to launch signature Thunderbird bass
Watch the interview with Rex Brown in the desert of New Mexico as he details the collaborative project with Gibson years in the making.
Rex Brown of Pantera teams with Gibson to launch signature Thunderbird bass
Watch the interview with Rex Brown in the desert of New Mexico as he details the collaborative project with Gibson years in the making.
2022 In Review: The Best Albums of the Year Thus Far
The Knotfest editorial team offers an midway assessment of the health of heavy music at the halfway mark in what has been a pivotal, post-pandemic year.
2022 In Review: The Best Albums of the Year Thus Far
The Knotfest editorial team offers an midway assessment of the health of heavy music at the halfway mark in what has been a pivotal, post-pandemic year.
Maxim of The Prodigy launches his Lepidopterror Collection
The accomplished visual artist also known as MM introduces his curated collection of digital collectibles via Crypto.com
Maxim of The Prodigy launches his Lepidopterror Collection
The accomplished visual artist also known as MM introduces his curated collection of digital collectibles via Crypto.com
Watch pro-shot sets from Megadeth, Opeth, Godflesh, Nitzer Ebb, Social Distortion, Suicide Silenc...
From thrash to progressive, punk to hardcore, symphonic metal to deathcore the second weekend of Hellfest was a moment in heavy culture.
Watch pro-shot sets from Megadeth, Opeth, Godflesh, Nitzer Ebb, Social Distortion, Suicide Silenc...
From thrash to progressive, punk to hardcore, symphonic metal to deathcore the second weekend of Hellfest was a moment in heavy culture.
A Decade Under the Influence: Outbreak Festival marks 10th anniversary with epic 2022 line-up
See the massive photo gallery featuring the likes of Turnstile, Knocked Loose, Basement, Deafheaven, Touche Amore, Drug Church, Terror, and SO. MANY, MORE.
A Decade Under the Influence: Outbreak Festival marks 10th anniversary with epic 2022 line-up
See the massive photo gallery featuring the likes of Turnstile, Knocked Loose, Basement, Deafheaven, Touche Amore, Drug Church, Terror, and SO. MANY, MORE.
Memphis May Fire Kick Off the 'Remade In Misery' Tour With an Explosive Set at Charlotte's Underg...
Armed with their best new music in years, the metalcore icons played a sold-out energetic show
Memphis May Fire Kick Off the 'Remade In Misery' Tour With an Explosive Set at Charlotte's Underg...
Armed with their best new music in years, the metalcore icons played a sold-out energetic show
Check Out the Insanely Creepy Trailer for 'Smile'
The upcoming horror movie features a ton of people with incredibly unnerving grins
Check Out the Insanely Creepy Trailer for 'Smile'
The upcoming horror movie features a ton of people with incredibly unnerving grins
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