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Unto Others Reach for Gothic Glory on 'Strength'
Unto Others frontman Gabriel Franco talks eagles, cowbells, human instinct and cautionary tales on their album Strength.
Unto Others Reach for Gothic Glory on 'Strength'
Unto Others frontman Gabriel Franco talks eagles, cowbells, human instinct and cautionary tales on their album Strength.
Impressions of Iowa: Jami Morgan of Code Orange explains the intensity and authenticity that made...
“I put on Iowa and I feel it. I feel like I am in that world. It’s nasty and it’s fucked up - In an artful way but in a...
Impressions of Iowa: Jami Morgan of Code Orange explains the intensity and authenticity that made...
“I put on Iowa and I feel it. I feel like I am in that world. It’s nasty and it’s fucked up - In an artful way but in a real way. It’s real. It’s raw. It’s fucking real and a lot of shit I listen to doesn’t feel real to me.”
Carcass Give a Classic Touch on 'Torn Arteries'
Carcass guitarist Bill Steer talks the meticulous creation period of their highly anticipated album 'Torn Arteries'.
Carcass Give a Classic Touch on 'Torn Arteries'
Carcass guitarist Bill Steer talks the meticulous creation period of their highly anticipated album 'Torn Arteries'.
Māori Trio Alien Weaponry share their journey by coupling cultural preservation with a unique bra...
The emerging New Zealand unit proudly embrace their roots and boldly showcase their lineage on what has become one of the most anticipated material album of the year in Tangaroa.
Māori Trio Alien Weaponry share their journey by coupling cultural preservation with a unique bra...
The emerging New Zealand unit proudly embrace their roots and boldly showcase their lineage on what has become one of the most anticipated material album of the year in Tangaroa.
Whitechapel defies expectations and redefines extremity with 'Kin'
The Knoxville deathcore giants pen the next chapter in their prolific run with their eighth and arguably their most complete effort to date.
Whitechapel defies expectations and redefines extremity with 'Kin'
The Knoxville deathcore giants pen the next chapter in their prolific run with their eighth and arguably their most complete effort to date.
The good, the bad, and the heavy - Andrew W.K. revels in the realities of life
On album six, the venerated purveyor of the party continues his pursuit of a good time despite life trying to get in the way.
The good, the bad, and the heavy - Andrew W.K. revels in the realities of life
On album six, the venerated purveyor of the party continues his pursuit of a good time despite life trying to get in the way.
"They were the best fucking band in the entire fucking world and we were the only ones who knew i...
The second installment of the Blacklist deep dive explores how Metallica built a culture and Slipknot is a spiritual successor in being the kind of band you aren't just a...
"They were the best fucking band in the entire fucking world and we were the only ones who knew i...
The second installment of the Blacklist deep dive explores how Metallica built a culture and Slipknot is a spiritual successor in being the kind of band you aren't just a fan of - but one you'd fight for.
Matt Heafy Talks Overcoming Negativity and the New Trivium Album 'In the Court of the Dragon'
While in the middle of their return to the stage on The Metal Tour of the Year, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy talked about promoting two new albums and the power...
Matt Heafy Talks Overcoming Negativity and the New Trivium Album 'In the Court of the Dragon'
While in the middle of their return to the stage on The Metal Tour of the Year, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy talked about promoting two new albums and the power of streaming
Undeath frontman Alex Jones offers a crash course in death metal with his essential albums
New York's emerging purveyors of extremity share the albums, both old and new, that best showcase the muscle of the genre.
Undeath frontman Alex Jones offers a crash course in death metal with his essential albums
New York's emerging purveyors of extremity share the albums, both old and new, that best showcase the muscle of the genre.
Impressions of Iowa: Isaac Hale of Knocked Loose highlights the intensity that made Iowa an insta...
The Louisville guitarist shares how Slipknot's extreme display of emotion set the template for heavy music to come.
Impressions of Iowa: Isaac Hale of Knocked Loose highlights the intensity that made Iowa an insta...
The Louisville guitarist shares how Slipknot's extreme display of emotion set the template for heavy music to come.
Impressions of Iowa: Trivium's Matt Heafy calls Slipknot's sophomore album 'One of the Most Aggre...
The frontman also talks about Trivium's early love for Slipknot and seeing Iowa live in its entirety
Impressions of Iowa: Trivium's Matt Heafy calls Slipknot's sophomore album 'One of the Most Aggre...
The frontman also talks about Trivium's early love for Slipknot and seeing Iowa live in its entirety
Impressions of Iowa: Machine Head's Robb Flynn recalls the moment he first heard "People = Shit" ...
Among metal's most enduring frontmen, Flynn recalls Slipknot's meteoric rise and how Iowa prompted a shift in the landscape of heavy music.
Impressions of Iowa: Machine Head's Robb Flynn recalls the moment he first heard "People = Shit" ...
Among metal's most enduring frontmen, Flynn recalls Slipknot's meteoric rise and how Iowa prompted a shift in the landscape of heavy music.
Corey Taylor details how the mid-80's golden era of thrash shaped heavy music forever
In this first of a 4-part interview detailing his involvement in Metallica's 'Blacklist' compilation, Taylor shares his story of musical discovery and how finding thrash finally felt like a sound...
Corey Taylor details how the mid-80's golden era of thrash shaped heavy music forever
In this first of a 4-part interview detailing his involvement in Metallica's 'Blacklist' compilation, Taylor shares his story of musical discovery and how finding thrash finally felt like a sound that belonged to just him.
Deathcore locomotive Lorna Shore steamroll the sound with their strongest line-up yet
The band's Adam Di Micco shares how ‘…And I Return to Nothingness’ not only reintroduces the band, but provides a creative clean slate.
Deathcore locomotive Lorna Shore steamroll the sound with their strongest line-up yet
The band's Adam Di Micco shares how ‘…And I Return to Nothingness’ not only reintroduces the band, but provides a creative clean slate.
Kat Von D Shares the Unexpected Influences Behind Her Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Love Made Me Do It'
The glamorous gothic queen of art, tattoos, business and beauty now redirects her attention to her original passion - music.
Kat Von D Shares the Unexpected Influences Behind Her Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Love Made Me Do It'
The glamorous gothic queen of art, tattoos, business and beauty now redirects her attention to her original passion - music.
Time and pressure: Afterlife shine with their sophomore gem 'Part of Me'
Frontman Tyler Levenson shares how the adversity of 2020 only added to the band’s creative arsenal.
Time and pressure: Afterlife shine with their sophomore gem 'Part of Me'
Frontman Tyler Levenson shares how the adversity of 2020 only added to the band’s creative arsenal.
Heavy horde Sanguisugabogg assert their pedigree with 10 essential death metal albums
The Ohio brutalizers cite Gorguts, Mortician, Morbid Angel, Devourment, and more among their education in extremity.
Heavy horde Sanguisugabogg assert their pedigree with 10 essential death metal albums
The Ohio brutalizers cite Gorguts, Mortician, Morbid Angel, Devourment, and more among their education in extremity.
Home, Alone: Jinjer feel the room closing in on ‘Wallflowers’
The Ukrainian groove metal phenoms explain how a period of isolation and lockdown resulted in a self-therapeutic metallic masterpiece.
Home, Alone: Jinjer feel the room closing in on ‘Wallflowers’
The Ukrainian groove metal phenoms explain how a period of isolation and lockdown resulted in a self-therapeutic metallic masterpiece.
Prog powerhouse TesseracT details one of the 'most intense periods of their careers' with P O R T...
Bassist Amos Williams details massive undertaking of the production and how the plan was always to make a film, not just stream a concert.
Prog powerhouse TesseracT details one of the 'most intense periods of their careers' with P O R T...
Bassist Amos Williams details massive undertaking of the production and how the plan was always to make a film, not just stream a concert.
Aborted push the boundaries of extremity with Maniacult
Belgium's death metal horde detail how their latest album, Maniacult, asserts their continued creative evolution after more than two decades of domination.
Aborted push the boundaries of extremity with Maniacult
Belgium's death metal horde detail how their latest album, Maniacult, asserts their continued creative evolution after more than two decades of domination.
Make Them Suffer's "Contraband" asserts they are picking up right where they left off
Following the groundwork laid with How to Survive a Funeral, the Perth-based collective continues their charge with their first-ever collaboration - an auspicious indicator of what's to come.
Make Them Suffer's "Contraband" asserts they are picking up right where they left off
Following the groundwork laid with How to Survive a Funeral, the Perth-based collective continues their charge with their first-ever collaboration - an auspicious indicator of what's to come.
Dee Snider Talks New Album 'Leave a Scar', Collaborating with Corpsegrinder, and Sharing the Stag...
The legendary music and pop culture icon shares the details of his new solo album, Leave a Scar, and finding his place in the landscape of modern metal.
Dee Snider Talks New Album 'Leave a Scar', Collaborating with Corpsegrinder, and Sharing the Stag...
The legendary music and pop culture icon shares the details of his new solo album, Leave a Scar, and finding his place in the landscape of modern metal.
Underdark Add Their Voice to Black Metal's Masses with 'Our Bodies Burned Bright On Re-Entry'
UK leftist post-black metal band Underdark talk to Knotfest about their debut record Our Bodies Burned Bright On Re-Entry.
Underdark Add Their Voice to Black Metal's Masses with 'Our Bodies Burned Bright On Re-Entry'
UK leftist post-black metal band Underdark talk to Knotfest about their debut record Our Bodies Burned Bright On Re-Entry.
Self-Determination: Employed To Serve are ready to storm the gates
On the evidence of forthcoming album ‘Conquering’, Justine Jones and Sammy Urwin have spent the pandemic molding their band into a world-smashing entity.
Self-Determination: Employed To Serve are ready to storm the gates
On the evidence of forthcoming album ‘Conquering’, Justine Jones and Sammy Urwin have spent the pandemic molding their band into a world-smashing entity.
Underoath pivot during the pandemic and emerge reinvigorated with their return to form in "Damn E...
Guitarist Tim McTague details how the band's Observatory livestreams resulted in a creative reconnection that gave rise to the band's firry new track.
Underoath pivot during the pandemic and emerge reinvigorated with their return to form in "Damn E...
Guitarist Tim McTague details how the band's Observatory livestreams resulted in a creative reconnection that gave rise to the band's firry new track.
Fixating on the darkness: Jesse Leach on the harrowing new Times of Grace album
‘Songs of Loss and Separation’ makes it clear that it’s OK not to be OK. It is a somber and introspective record that dwells on heavy feelings, without trying to...
Fixating on the darkness: Jesse Leach on the harrowing new Times of Grace album
‘Songs of Loss and Separation’ makes it clear that it’s OK not to be OK. It is a somber and introspective record that dwells on heavy feelings, without trying to be unburdened of them.
P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval Talks 20 Years of Breakthrough Album, 'Satellite'
The frontman shares his gratitude and reflects back on how the band's message of positivity resonated with a post 9/11 world.
P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval Talks 20 Years of Breakthrough Album, 'Satellite'
The frontman shares his gratitude and reflects back on how the band's message of positivity resonated with a post 9/11 world.
Fire From the Gods' AJ Channer reasserts the relevance of 'American Sun' with a reimagined EP
The frontman details the enduring message at the core of American Sun and explains how the stylistic shift of the EP breathes new life into album's anthems.
Fire From the Gods' AJ Channer reasserts the relevance of 'American Sun' with a reimagined EP
The frontman details the enduring message at the core of American Sun and explains how the stylistic shift of the EP breathes new life into album's anthems.
At the Gates Broaden the Horizon with 'The Nightmare of Being'
At the Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg talks about the unwillingness to repeat themselves on progressive new album The Nightmare of Being.
At the Gates Broaden the Horizon with 'The Nightmare of Being'
At the Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg talks about the unwillingness to repeat themselves on progressive new album The Nightmare of Being.
The Persistence of Anthrax: Charlie Benante discusses the band’s 40th anniversary, playing lead d...
As the Big 4 band hits the big 4-0, their drummer takes a look back at their illustrious career through the prism of their anniversary livestream.
The Persistence of Anthrax: Charlie Benante discusses the band’s 40th anniversary, playing lead d...
As the Big 4 band hits the big 4-0, their drummer takes a look back at their illustrious career through the prism of their anniversary livestream.
Black metal horde Gaerea bridge extremity and artistry in sight and sound
The Portuguese black metal powerhouse detail their immersive upcoming 'Bronze Hall' performance for Pulse of the Maggots and explain the importance of aligning the band's sound with their visuals.
Black metal horde Gaerea bridge extremity and artistry in sight and sound
The Portuguese black metal powerhouse detail their immersive upcoming 'Bronze Hall' performance for Pulse of the Maggots and explain the importance of aligning the band's sound with their visuals.
Perturbator Re-Adopts the Darkness with 'Lustful Sacraments'
Perturbator mastermind James Kent talks the conscious upping of darkness on his gothic new record Lustful Sacraments.
Perturbator Re-Adopts the Darkness with 'Lustful Sacraments'
Perturbator mastermind James Kent talks the conscious upping of darkness on his gothic new record Lustful Sacraments.
Megan Targett of Vexed details the creative chemistry at the core of the band with a track-by-tra...
Among heavy music's most exciting prospects, the vocalist of the quickly ascending U.K. outfit offers insights for each of the 11-tracks that comprise the band's impactful, incendiary debut.
Megan Targett of Vexed details the creative chemistry at the core of the band with a track-by-tra...
Among heavy music's most exciting prospects, the vocalist of the quickly ascending U.K. outfit offers insights for each of the 11-tracks that comprise the band's impactful, incendiary debut.
K.K. Downing discusses his tenure in Judas Priest, the next wave of British heavy metal, and 'Ser...
The legendary guitarist speaks candidly about his departure from Judas Priest and how his next project is a love letter to the fans.
K.K. Downing discusses his tenure in Judas Priest, the next wave of British heavy metal, and 'Ser...
The legendary guitarist speaks candidly about his departure from Judas Priest and how his next project is a love letter to the fans.
Under the influence of ambivalence - Zeal & Ardor's Manuel Gagneux pens a powerful piece one yea...
On the eve of Juneteenth, Gagneux takes stock of the year following their socially-charged EP and assesses whether repercussions have equated to any real reform.
Under the influence of ambivalence - Zeal & Ardor's Manuel Gagneux pens a powerful piece one yea...
On the eve of Juneteenth, Gagneux takes stock of the year following their socially-charged EP and assesses whether repercussions have equated to any real reform.
Groove heavy aggressors Catch Your Breath debut "Blood In the Water" featuring Michael Barr of Vo...
The standalone single follows the band’s previous hit “Criminal” and marks the arrival of one of metalcore’s most exciting new prospects.
Groove heavy aggressors Catch Your Breath debut "Blood In the Water" featuring Michael Barr of Vo...
The standalone single follows the band’s previous hit “Criminal” and marks the arrival of one of metalcore’s most exciting new prospects.
The Power of Being Pissed: Igor Amadeus Cavalera details how quarantine and an old drum machine b...
What began as a jam session between father and son became next chapter in the Cavalera family legacy and a much needed voice reason in a world gone mad.
The Power of Being Pissed: Igor Amadeus Cavalera details how quarantine and an old drum machine b...
What began as a jam session between father and son became next chapter in the Cavalera family legacy and a much needed voice reason in a world gone mad.
Wristmeetrazor share the details, the dissonance and the devil at the core of 'Replica of A Stran...
WMR frontman Justin Fornof pens comprehensive liner notes breaking down each track from the band's sophomore album.
Wristmeetrazor share the details, the dissonance and the devil at the core of 'Replica of A Stran...
WMR frontman Justin Fornof pens comprehensive liner notes breaking down each track from the band's sophomore album.
Blackwater Park turns twenty: the Opeth masterpiece that redefined metal
Frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt looks back on how Opeth made one of the most important metal albums of the twenty-first century – just as he was about to give it all...
Blackwater Park turns twenty: the Opeth masterpiece that redefined metal
Frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt looks back on how Opeth made one of the most important metal albums of the twenty-first century – just as he was about to give it all up.
Stormruler aims to put the American Midwest on the black metal map
The band’s latest, Under The Burning Eclipse, sidesteps the troubles of the genre to create a fantasy-influenced approach to sonic brutality.
Stormruler aims to put the American Midwest on the black metal map
The band’s latest, Under The Burning Eclipse, sidesteps the troubles of the genre to create a fantasy-influenced approach to sonic brutality.
Oh! The Horror source genre films and a mesh of musical styles to pave their own lane
The horror-obsessed emo/metalcore amalgam prep to unleash their Majik Ninja debut with the album, 1692.
Oh! The Horror source genre films and a mesh of musical styles to pave their own lane
The horror-obsessed emo/metalcore amalgam prep to unleash their Majik Ninja debut with the album, 1692.
This Fire Burns: Light the Torch frontman Howard Jones makes sense of the noise
Frontman Howard Jones opens up about the band’s new album, writing about lost love, and finding advantages in being ‘extremely antisocial’.
This Fire Burns: Light the Torch frontman Howard Jones makes sense of the noise
Frontman Howard Jones opens up about the band’s new album, writing about lost love, and finding advantages in being ‘extremely antisocial’.
If I Die First modernize Y2K-era heavy with a fresh take on a familiar scream
The collective Lil Zubin, Lil Lotus, Nedarb, Travis Ritcher and Derek Bloom of From First to Last tap into their musical roots and aim to evolve the sound that influenced...
If I Die First modernize Y2K-era heavy with a fresh take on a familiar scream
The collective Lil Zubin, Lil Lotus, Nedarb, Travis Ritcher and Derek Bloom of From First to Last tap into their musical roots and aim to evolve the sound that influenced them.
Ahead of The Devil Wears Prada’s Zombie sequel 'ZII', Mike Hranica reflects on the band’s rise to...
Frontman Mike Hranica shares how the pandemic prompted the band to revisit the dystopian themes of their 2010 Zombie EP and what the next chapter holds for the metalcore veterans.
Ahead of The Devil Wears Prada’s Zombie sequel 'ZII', Mike Hranica reflects on the band’s rise to...
Frontman Mike Hranica shares how the pandemic prompted the band to revisit the dystopian themes of their 2010 Zombie EP and what the next chapter holds for the metalcore veterans.
Thursday reflects on their sleepless decade and marks major milestones for 'Full Collapse' and 'N...
From donating merch to make masks to increasing their reach online with a series of livestreams, Thursday has used the pandemic to better connect with their fans and further assert...
Thursday reflects on their sleepless decade and marks major milestones for 'Full Collapse' and 'N...
From donating merch to make masks to increasing their reach online with a series of livestreams, Thursday has used the pandemic to better connect with their fans and further assert their rank in the universe of aggressive music.
Bodom After Midnight honor the memory of Alexi Laiho with one final shred
Paint The Sky With Blood' was intended to be the introduction to the latest chapter in the Bodom legacy. In the wake of Alexi Laiho's unexpected passing, the band's first...
Bodom After Midnight honor the memory of Alexi Laiho with one final shred
Paint The Sky With Blood' was intended to be the introduction to the latest chapter in the Bodom legacy. In the wake of Alexi Laiho's unexpected passing, the band's first and only recording takes on the added significance of serving as the guitarist's swan song.
While She Sleeps assert their sound and independence on 'Sleeps Society'
While She Sleeps frontman Loz Taylor talks independent operation and musical evolution in this interview for Knotfest.
While She Sleeps assert their sound and independence on 'Sleeps Society'
While She Sleeps frontman Loz Taylor talks independent operation and musical evolution in this interview for Knotfest.
Red Fang's Aaron Beam shares the 10 albums that changed his life
Prepping for their first full length in five years, Red Fang's frontman details the collection of records that cemented his appreciation for good tone and the mighty riff.
Red Fang's Aaron Beam shares the 10 albums that changed his life
Prepping for their first full length in five years, Red Fang's frontman details the collection of records that cemented his appreciation for good tone and the mighty riff.
Mandatory Jams: The best new music of the week 4/30
Get down with a list of 10 fresh tracks from a variety of heavy artists ranging from Myspace-era hostility to classic thrash precision.
Mandatory Jams: The best new music of the week 4/30
Get down with a list of 10 fresh tracks from a variety of heavy artists ranging from Myspace-era hostility to classic thrash precision.
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