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Graphic Nature modernize nu-metal with the debut of "White Noise"

Graphic Nature modernize nu-metal with the debut of "White Noise"

Ramon Gonzales

The UK prospects make their mark with a sound that embraces late 90's and early 2000's aggression without mimicking it.

Graphic Nature modernize nu-metal with the debut of "White Noise"

Ramon Gonzales

The UK prospects make their mark with a sound that embraces late 90's and early 2000's aggression without mimicking it.

ROUGH JUSTICE on playing PULSE OF THE MAGGOTS FESTIVAL

ROUGH JUSTICE on playing PULSE OF THE MAGGOTS FESTIVAL

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks with Rough Justice right after their performance at the first ever in-person Pulse of the Maggots Festival in Birmingham about what playing a Knotfest event means to...

ROUGH JUSTICE on playing PULSE OF THE MAGGOTS FESTIVAL

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks with Rough Justice right after their performance at the first ever in-person Pulse of the Maggots Festival in Birmingham about what playing a Knotfest event means to them, the difference between UK and US crowds, their new sound and the Sheffield scene.

THROWN INTO EXILE on their first time PLAYING IN THE UK

THROWN INTO EXILE on their first time PLAYING IN THE UK

Matt Rushton

Sophie K sits down with Mario from Thrown Into Exile at the first in-person Pulse of the Maggots Festival in Birmingham about his first experiences playing in the UK, the...

THROWN INTO EXILE on their first time PLAYING IN THE UK

Matt Rushton

Sophie K sits down with Mario from Thrown Into Exile at the first in-person Pulse of the Maggots Festival in Birmingham about his first experiences playing in the UK, the goals for the band, how the recent lineup changes affect their output, and their upcoming touring plans.

BLEED FROM WITHIN on their LONGEVITY and FRIENDSHIP at KNOTFEST GERMANY

BLEED FROM WITHIN on their LONGEVITY and FRIENDSHIP at KNOTFEST GERMANY

Matt Rushton

Sophie K is joined by Bleed from Within after their set at the first ever Knotfest Germany to discuss how their show went and how the crowd got more into...

BLEED FROM WITHIN on their LONGEVITY and FRIENDSHIP at KNOTFEST GERMANY

Matt Rushton

Sophie K is joined by Bleed from Within after their set at the first ever Knotfest Germany to discuss how their show went and how the crowd got more into it as it went along, the pressure they put on themselves during the recording of their latest album Shrine, Covid helping the previous album Fracture since people needed music more then ever, and the key to their longevity being their genuine friendship with each other.

SUPERHEAVEN at Sound & Fury | HARDLORE

SUPERHEAVEN at Sound & Fury | HARDLORE

Matt Rushton

Colin and Bo chat with Superheaven members and Quit Your Band While You Still Can podcast hosts Taylor Madison and Jake Clarke.

SUPERHEAVEN at Sound & Fury | HARDLORE

Matt Rushton

Colin and Bo chat with Superheaven members and Quit Your Band While You Still Can podcast hosts Taylor Madison and Jake Clarke.

TOM S. ENGLUND - The Disc Dive w/ Ryan J. Downey - ESCAPE OF THE PHOENIX

TOM S. ENGLUND - The Disc Dive w/ Ryan J. Downey - ESCAPE OF THE PHOENIX

Matt Rushton

Tom S. Englund, best known as the frontman for Evergrey, tells Knotfest about each of the 16 studio (and one live) albums in his discography, including records with Redemption and...

TOM S. ENGLUND - The Disc Dive w/ Ryan J. Downey - ESCAPE OF THE PHOENIX

Matt Rushton

Tom S. Englund, best known as the frontman for Evergrey, tells Knotfest about each of the 16 studio (and one live) albums in his discography, including records with Redemption and Silent Skies.

NOVA TWINS discuss their new album SUPERNOVA

NOVA TWINS discuss their new album SUPERNOVA

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout talks to Nova Twins at Slam Dunk Festival 2022 about getting knocked unconscious in Cassyette's mosh pit before their set, their new record 'Supernova' and...

NOVA TWINS discuss their new album SUPERNOVA

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout talks to Nova Twins at Slam Dunk Festival 2022 about getting knocked unconscious in Cassyette's mosh pit before their set, their new record 'Supernova' and its meaning, and more.

Nova Twins spread main character energy on their sophomore album, 'Supernova'

Nova Twins spread main character energy on their sophomore album, 'Supernova'

Ramon Gonzales

The duo detail how their 2022 LP helped them work through a turbulent time and how they hope the listener can source that same resilience in listening to the songs.

Nova Twins spread main character energy on their sophomore album, 'Supernova'

Ramon Gonzales

The duo detail how their 2022 LP helped them work through a turbulent time and how they hope the listener can source that same resilience in listening to the songs.

Escuela Grind are bulldozing a path through heavy music on their own terms

Escuela Grind are bulldozing a path through heavy music on their own terms

Matt Rushton

Katerina, Kris, Jesse and Tom from Escuela Grind join Jon "StayPuft" Garcia and Cori Westbrook on Pulse of the Maggots to talk about their relentless touring schedule in 2022, and...

Escuela Grind are bulldozing a path through heavy music on their own terms

Matt Rushton

Katerina, Kris, Jesse and Tom from Escuela Grind join Jon "StayPuft" Garcia and Cori Westbrook on Pulse of the Maggots to talk about their relentless touring schedule in 2022, and how being a hardcore band influence by grindcore, death metal and powerviolence has opened doors to play shows and festivals within all genres and dismantle gatekeeping.

STONED STATUES on what it means to play at KNOTFEST FINLAND

STONED STATUES on what it means to play at KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks to Stoned Statues at the first ever Knotfest Finland about what it means playing at a Slipknot-affiliated festival and performing in front of their biggest ever crowd,...

STONED STATUES on what it means to play at KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks to Stoned Statues at the first ever Knotfest Finland about what it means playing at a Slipknot-affiliated festival and performing in front of their biggest ever crowd, forming the band and what their fans mean to them, and being their true selves on stage.

Terminal Sleep pull no punches on their debut song 'Death Therapy'

Terminal Sleep pull no punches on their debut song 'Death Therapy'

Matt Rushton

Melbourne's Terminal Sleep join Jon Garcia and Cori Westbrook on Pulse of the Maggots to talk about their debut single 'Death Therapy', weathering some faulty headphones early in the chat.

Terminal Sleep pull no punches on their debut song 'Death Therapy'

Matt Rushton

Melbourne's Terminal Sleep join Jon Garcia and Cori Westbrook on Pulse of the Maggots to talk about their debut single 'Death Therapy', weathering some faulty headphones early in the chat.

SARA on the close-knit FINNISH METAL SCENE at KNOTFEST FINLAND

SARA on the close-knit FINNISH METAL SCENE at KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K chats to Joa Korhonen of Sara at the first ever Knotfest Finland about what it means to play at a Knotfest event, metal being heard on the radio...

SARA on the close-knit FINNISH METAL SCENE at KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K chats to Joa Korhonen of Sara at the first ever Knotfest Finland about what it means to play at a Knotfest event, metal being heard on the radio in the country and its close-knit scene, the band's latest album and returning to their roots, and the resurgence of the heavier end of metal.

MALEVOLENCE on the INCREDIBLE UK SCENE at KNOTFEST GERMANY

MALEVOLENCE on the INCREDIBLE UK SCENE at KNOTFEST GERMANY

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks to Alex Taylor of Malevolence at the first ever Knotfest Germany about how it feels to be the band on everyone's lips right now, the UK scene...

MALEVOLENCE on the INCREDIBLE UK SCENE at KNOTFEST GERMANY

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks to Alex Taylor of Malevolence at the first ever Knotfest Germany about how it feels to be the band on everyone's lips right now, the UK scene being at the top, the band's awesome and intriguing merch line, and his experiences of working gig security as his day job.

HardLore: Stories From Tour | Disharmony & Rust: The Deep Dive

HardLore: Stories From Tour | Disharmony & Rust: The Deep Dive

Matt Rushton

It's Hardlore Time! Colin and Bo are joined once again by Taylor Young for deep dive discussions on Harm's Way and Twitching Tongues' most divisive releases: "Rust" and "Disharmony". They...

HardLore: Stories From Tour | Disharmony & Rust: The Deep Dive

Matt Rushton

It's Hardlore Time! Colin and Bo are joined once again by Taylor Young for deep dive discussions on Harm's Way and Twitching Tongues' most divisive releases: "Rust" and "Disharmony". They discuss the writing and recording processes, the dramatic post-release cycles, and the legendarily terrible full U.S. tour the two bands did together to support both albums.

Nickelback Metal?, Jason Newsted, Skid Row Singer Love, Nirvana Lawsuit, Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show

Nickelback Metal?, Jason Newsted, Skid Row Singer Love, Nirvana Lawsuit, Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show

Matt Rushton

Toomey starts the show talking about his recent band rehearsal and trip to Nashville. The guys talk some Pat McAfee leaving WWE for a while to go to College Gameday....

Nickelback Metal?, Jason Newsted, Skid Row Singer Love, Nirvana Lawsuit, Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show

Matt Rushton

Toomey starts the show talking about his recent band rehearsal and trip to Nashville. The guys talk some Pat McAfee leaving WWE for a while to go to College Gameday. Joshua and Chris discuss the new Nickelback single, Jason Newsted's net worth, and the new Skid Row singer gets some love.

Korn and Evanescence Make History on Their 2022 Summer Tour

Korn and Evanescence Make History on Their 2022 Summer Tour

Nicolás Delgadillo

The two iconic bands have been delivering some of the best sets of their career on their joint trek.

Korn and Evanescence Make History on Their 2022 Summer Tour

Nicolás Delgadillo

The two iconic bands have been delivering some of the best sets of their career on their joint trek.

JINJER on APPRECIATING their journey to play KNOTFEST GERMANY

JINJER on APPRECIATING their journey to play KNOTFEST GERMANY

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks to Eugene Abdukhanov of Jinjer about being able to get out on the road with Slipknot, enjoying the band's journey and being humbled to get to the...

JINJER on APPRECIATING their journey to play KNOTFEST GERMANY

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks to Eugene Abdukhanov of Jinjer about being able to get out on the road with Slipknot, enjoying the band's journey and being humbled to get to the level that they are, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how that has affected their writing, how the fans see some songs and their donations and humanitarian efforts to support Ukraine's cause.

CJ Pierce and Jasen Moreno of Drowning Pool talk their new album Strike a Nerve and more on the latest Talk Toomey Podcast

CJ Pierce and Jasen Moreno of Drowning Pool talk their new album Strike a Nerve and more on the l...

Matt Rushton

CJ Pierce and Jasen Moreno of Drowning Pool join the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss their upcoming album, Strike a Nerve. CJ and Jasen talk about the new single 'Mind...

CJ Pierce and Jasen Moreno of Drowning Pool talk their new album Strike a Nerve and more on the l...

Matt Rushton

CJ Pierce and Jasen Moreno of Drowning Pool join the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss their upcoming album, Strike a Nerve. CJ and Jasen talk about the new single 'Mind Right', and the idea of honoring Pantera with the song.

UNPROCESSED talk touring, their NEW ALBUM Gold, and writing music they can't play at first

UNPROCESSED talk touring, their NEW ALBUM Gold, and writing music they can't play at first

Matt Rushton

German metal outfit Unprocessed join Jon Garcia and Cori Westbrook on Pulse of the Maggots to talk their current tour and their newest album Gold.

UNPROCESSED talk touring, their NEW ALBUM Gold, and writing music they can't play at first

Matt Rushton

German metal outfit Unprocessed join Jon Garcia and Cori Westbrook on Pulse of the Maggots to talk their current tour and their newest album Gold.

SHIRAZ LANE on PEACE, LOVE and ROCK 'N' ROLL at KNOTFEST FINLAND

SHIRAZ LANE on PEACE, LOVE and ROCK 'N' ROLL at KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K chats with Shiraz Lane at the first ever Knotfest Finland about bringing more aggression into their music, learning about circle pits, their 'peace, love and rock 'n' roll'...

SHIRAZ LANE on PEACE, LOVE and ROCK 'N' ROLL at KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K chats with Shiraz Lane at the first ever Knotfest Finland about bringing more aggression into their music, learning about circle pits, their 'peace, love and rock 'n' roll' ethos, the meaning of their band name, and learning from mistakes.

For Nashville's ORTHODOX, their MUSIC and PASSION for hardcore comes before all else

For Nashville's ORTHODOX, their MUSIC and PASSION for hardcore comes before all else

Matt Rushton

Adam Easterling of Nashville-based nu-metal tinged hardcore band Orthodox joins Pulse of the Maggots ahead of the band's upcoming album Learning to Dissolve.

For Nashville's ORTHODOX, their MUSIC and PASSION for hardcore comes before all else

Matt Rushton

Adam Easterling of Nashville-based nu-metal tinged hardcore band Orthodox joins Pulse of the Maggots ahead of the band's upcoming album Learning to Dissolve.

NOVA TWINS discuss their new album SUPERNOVA

NOVA TWINS discuss their new album SUPERNOVA

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout talks to Nova Twins at Slam Dunk Festival 2022 about getting knocked unconscious in Cassyette's mosh pit before their set, their new record 'Supernova' and...

NOVA TWINS discuss their new album SUPERNOVA

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout talks to Nova Twins at Slam Dunk Festival 2022 about getting knocked unconscious in Cassyette's mosh pit before their set, their new record 'Supernova' and its meaning, and more.

TOM S. ENGLUND - The Disc Dive w/ Ryan J. Downey - THE ATLANTIC

TOM S. ENGLUND - The Disc Dive w/ Ryan J. Downey - THE ATLANTIC

Matt Rushton

Tom S. Englund, best known as the frontman for Evergrey, tells Knotfest about each of the 16 studio (and one live) albums in his discography, including records with Redemption and...

TOM S. ENGLUND - The Disc Dive w/ Ryan J. Downey - THE ATLANTIC

Matt Rushton

Tom S. Englund, best known as the frontman for Evergrey, tells Knotfest about each of the 16 studio (and one live) albums in his discography, including records with Redemption and Silent Skies.

HardLore: Stories From Tour | James Pligge (Harms Way)

HardLore: Stories From Tour | James Pligge (Harms Way)

Matt Rushton

Colin and Bo chat with friend of the show and CHICAGO POWERHOUSE James Pligge, frontman of Harms Way. Stop objectifying him.

HardLore: Stories From Tour | James Pligge (Harms Way)

Matt Rushton

Colin and Bo chat with friend of the show and CHICAGO POWERHOUSE James Pligge, frontman of Harms Way. Stop objectifying him.

Anthrax Tour Cancelled, Corey on Pantera and House of the Dragon Review

Anthrax Tour Cancelled, Corey on Pantera and House of the Dragon Review

Matt Rushton

Joshua and Chris are back with their latest tomfoolery on this episode. They guys start out the show with some talk about interview scheduling and mishaps. The topic moves to...

Anthrax Tour Cancelled, Corey on Pantera and House of the Dragon Review

Matt Rushton

Joshua and Chris are back with their latest tomfoolery on this episode. They guys start out the show with some talk about interview scheduling and mishaps. The topic moves to Amazon getting into the NFL streaming world and the pros and cons of online sports watching. In music news, the guys tackle Anthrax cancelling a tour due to "out of control costs" and the landscape of band touring struggles as a whole.

NASTY on their VETERAN STATUS at WACKEN 2022

NASTY on their VETERAN STATUS at WACKEN 2022

Matt Rushton

Sophie K chats with Nasty at Wacken 2022 about their veteran status there and how they go down, their new single 'Resurrection' and its meaning, recording their new album, playing...

NASTY on their VETERAN STATUS at WACKEN 2022

Matt Rushton

Sophie K chats with Nasty at Wacken 2022 about their veteran status there and how they go down, their new single 'Resurrection' and its meaning, recording their new album, playing in front of different types of festival crowds and their return to stage after the pandemic.

SLIPKNOT'S SID WILSON on constantly REINVENTING HIMSELF at KNOTFEST FINLAND

SLIPKNOT'S SID WILSON on constantly REINVENTING HIMSELF at KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K chats with Sid Wilson of Slipknot at the first ever Knotfest Finland about his new animatronic mask, its different faces, and carrying his own head by his side.

SLIPKNOT'S SID WILSON on constantly REINVENTING HIMSELF at KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K chats with Sid Wilson of Slipknot at the first ever Knotfest Finland about his new animatronic mask, its different faces, and carrying his own head by his side.

CRADLE OF FILTH talk ED SHEERAN collaboration at KNOTFEST FINLAND

CRADLE OF FILTH talk ED SHEERAN collaboration at KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks to Dani Filth of extreme metal masters Cradle of Filth at the first ever Knotfest Finland about their upcoming collaborative song with none other than Ed Sheeran,...

CRADLE OF FILTH talk ED SHEERAN collaboration at KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks to Dani Filth of extreme metal masters Cradle of Filth at the first ever Knotfest Finland about their upcoming collaborative song with none other than Ed Sheeran, the band's recent and upcoming touring, their natural longevity, the impact of the pandemic on their most recent full length Existence Is Futile, and their soon-to-be-released live album.

Levi Benton of Miss May I on new album 'Curse of Existence' and more on the latest Talk Toomey Podcast

Levi Benton of Miss May I on new album 'Curse of Existence' and more on the latest Talk Toomey Po...

Matt Rushton

Levi Benton of Miss May I joins Joshua Toomey and the Talk Toomey podcast this week to discuss the band's new album, Curse of Existence.

Levi Benton of Miss May I on new album 'Curse of Existence' and more on the latest Talk Toomey Po...

Matt Rushton

Levi Benton of Miss May I joins Joshua Toomey and the Talk Toomey podcast this week to discuss the band's new album, Curse of Existence.

Coming Attractions: Movies to Look Forward to in September 2022

Coming Attractions: Movies to Look Forward to in September 2022

Nicolás Delgadillo

A pair of essential rock documentaries and plenty of fresh horror just in time for spooky season are hitting theaters this September

Coming Attractions: Movies to Look Forward to in September 2022

Nicolás Delgadillo

A pair of essential rock documentaries and plenty of fresh horror just in time for spooky season are hitting theaters this September

BLOODRED HOURGLASS on playing the first ever KNOTFEST FINLAND

BLOODRED HOURGLASS on playing the first ever KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K catches up with Bloodred Hourglass after their set at the first ever Knotfest Finland, where they say it was the biggest crowd they've ever played to and how...

BLOODRED HOURGLASS on playing the first ever KNOTFEST FINLAND

Matt Rushton

Sophie K catches up with Bloodred Hourglass after their set at the first ever Knotfest Finland, where they say it was the biggest crowd they've ever played to and how it capped off their best ever summer as a band.

INFECTED RAIN on PLAYING MUSIC FOR YOURSELF at WACKEN 2022

INFECTED RAIN on PLAYING MUSIC FOR YOURSELF at WACKEN 2022

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks with Lena Scissorhands of Infected Rain at Wacken 2022 about the band's heavy touring schedule, moving with the times, healthy ways to deal with negativity, and finding...

INFECTED RAIN on PLAYING MUSIC FOR YOURSELF at WACKEN 2022

Matt Rushton

Sophie K talks with Lena Scissorhands of Infected Rain at Wacken 2022 about the band's heavy touring schedule, moving with the times, healthy ways to deal with negativity, and finding a label in Napalm Records that matched their own goals as a band.

COUNTERPARTS on mourning and goodbyes on A EULOGY FOR THOSE STILL HERE

COUNTERPARTS on mourning and goodbyes on A EULOGY FOR THOSE STILL HERE

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout talks to Brendan Murphy at Slam Dunk Festival 2022 about their new album A Eulogy for Those Still Here, hi s love for his cat,...

COUNTERPARTS on mourning and goodbyes on A EULOGY FOR THOSE STILL HERE

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout talks to Brendan Murphy at Slam Dunk Festival 2022 about their new album A Eulogy for Those Still Here, hi s love for his cat, mourning and goodbyes, the heaviness of the album artwork and more.

KENNYHOOPLA on CONNECTING with his fans

KENNYHOOPLA on CONNECTING with his fans

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout sits down with KennyHoopla, winner of Best International Breakthrough at the Heavy Music Awards 2022, where he discusses connecting with his fans both on his...

KENNYHOOPLA on CONNECTING with his fans

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout sits down with KennyHoopla, winner of Best International Breakthrough at the Heavy Music Awards 2022, where he discusses connecting with his fans both on his albums and especially playing live, and he also tells us his ultimate heavy band.

Bandcamp Roulette: Doom Meets Sludge Meets Post-Everything With Might's 'Abyss'

Bandcamp Roulette: Doom Meets Sludge Meets Post-Everything With Might's 'Abyss'

Corinne Westbrook

The Knotfest discovery series takes a chance on new artists to find hidden talent thriving in the underground.

Bandcamp Roulette: Doom Meets Sludge Meets Post-Everything With Might's 'Abyss'

Corinne Westbrook

The Knotfest discovery series takes a chance on new artists to find hidden talent thriving in the underground.

TOM S. ENGLUND - The Disc Dive w/ Ryan J. Downey - THE STORM WITHIN

TOM S. ENGLUND - The Disc Dive w/ Ryan J. Downey - THE STORM WITHIN

Matt Rushton

Tom S. Englund, best known as the frontman for Evergrey, tells Knotfest about each of the 16 studio (and one live) albums in his discography, including records with Redemption and...

TOM S. ENGLUND - The Disc Dive w/ Ryan J. Downey - THE STORM WITHIN

Matt Rushton

Tom S. Englund, best known as the frontman for Evergrey, tells Knotfest about each of the 16 studio (and one live) albums in his discography, including records with Redemption and Silent Skies.

CLUTCH on new album SUNRISE ON SLAUGHTER BEACH at WACKEN 2022

CLUTCH on new album SUNRISE ON SLAUGHTER BEACH at WACKEN 2022

Matt Rushton

Sophie K chats to Neil Fallon of rock 'n' rollers Clutch shortly after their set at Wacken 2022 about the band's ability to fit in on festival bills from all...

CLUTCH on new album SUNRISE ON SLAUGHTER BEACH at WACKEN 2022

Matt Rushton

Sophie K chats to Neil Fallon of rock 'n' rollers Clutch shortly after their set at Wacken 2022 about the band's ability to fit in on festival bills from all over the alternative genre, their new album Sunrise on Slaughter Beach and how they recorded it differently to usual, experimenting with new instrumentation this many years into their career, and their longevity.

Dave Mustaine on Joe Rogan, Skid Row, Drinking Stories, Tommy Lee Wants To See Your Junk

Dave Mustaine on Joe Rogan, Skid Row, Drinking Stories, Tommy Lee Wants To See Your Junk

Matt Rushton

Toomey and Akin solo show! From here on out the interviews will be separate from the Joshua and Chris talks. In this episode, the guys talk about the latest Skid...

Dave Mustaine on Joe Rogan, Skid Row, Drinking Stories, Tommy Lee Wants To See Your Junk

Matt Rushton

Toomey and Akin solo show! From here on out the interviews will be separate from the Joshua and Chris talks. In this episode, the guys talk about the latest Skid Row album and Snake Sabo's Pantera comments.

MERCYFUL FATE on their first U.S. show in 23 YEARS at PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2022

MERCYFUL FATE on their first U.S. show in 23 YEARS at PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2022

Matt Rushton

Knotfest's Daniel Dekay talks to King Diamond of Mercyful Fate in an exclusive interview at Psycho Las Vegas 2022, where the band played their first show on U.S. soil in...

MERCYFUL FATE on their first U.S. show in 23 YEARS at PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2022

Matt Rushton

Knotfest's Daniel Dekay talks to King Diamond of Mercyful Fate in an exclusive interview at Psycho Las Vegas 2022, where the band played their first show on U.S. soil in 23 years.

HEAVY METAL TRUANTS doing good in the world with £1,000,000 RAISED for CHARITY

HEAVY METAL TRUANTS doing good in the world with £1,000,000 RAISED for CHARITY

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout sits down with Alexander Milas of Heavy Metal Truants, winner of The H at the Heavy Music Awards 2022, where he discusses his organisation recently...

HEAVY METAL TRUANTS doing good in the world with £1,000,000 RAISED for CHARITY

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout sits down with Alexander Milas of Heavy Metal Truants, winner of The H at the Heavy Music Awards 2022, where he discusses his organisation recently reaching £1,000,000 in funds raised for charity and the commitment shown by every person who is a part of the effort.

BEAUTY SCHOOL on their RAGING new single 'Nightwalker'

BEAUTY SCHOOL on their RAGING new single 'Nightwalker'

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout chats to Beauty School at Slam Dunk Festival 2022 about working behind the scenes of the festival as well as playing it, the reception to...

BEAUTY SCHOOL on their RAGING new single 'Nightwalker'

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout chats to Beauty School at Slam Dunk Festival 2022 about working behind the scenes of the festival as well as playing it, the reception to their set, releasing their new single 'Nightwalker' and more.

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's producer CARL BOWN on the recognition of record producers

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's producer CARL BOWN on the recognition of record producers

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout sits down with Carl Bown, winner of Best Production (for Bullet for My Valentine's self-titled album) at the Heavy Music Awards 2022, where he discusses...

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's producer CARL BOWN on the recognition of record producers

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout sits down with Carl Bown, winner of Best Production (for Bullet for My Valentine's self-titled album) at the Heavy Music Awards 2022, where he discusses how important it is for producers to be recognised, and his dream band to produce.

PUNK ROCK FACTORY on their pop-punk DISNEY COVERS

PUNK ROCK FACTORY on their pop-punk DISNEY COVERS

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout chats to Punk Rock Factory at Slam Dunk Festival 2022 about their confidence in releasing material, their Disney song covers, their roots and more.

PUNK ROCK FACTORY on their pop-punk DISNEY COVERS

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout chats to Punk Rock Factory at Slam Dunk Festival 2022 about their confidence in releasing material, their Disney song covers, their roots and more.

CASSYETTE on her recent MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE support slot

CASSYETTE on her recent MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE support slot

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout sits down with Cassyette, winner of Best UK Breakthrough at the Heavy Music Awards 2022, where she discusses how much it means to win the...

CASSYETTE on her recent MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE support slot

Matt Rushton

The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout sits down with Cassyette, winner of Best UK Breakthrough at the Heavy Music Awards 2022, where she discusses how much it means to win the award and her recent support slot on My Chemical Romance's reunion tour.

Imperial Triumphant (and friends) continue to explore the unhinged, sonic underbelly of New York

Imperial Triumphant (and friends) continue to explore the unhinged, sonic underbelly of New York

Matt Rushton

Imperial Triumphant guitarist and vocalist Zachary Ezrin sits down with Jon Garcia and Cori Westbrook on KNOTFEST's Pulse of the Maggots.

Imperial Triumphant (and friends) continue to explore the unhinged, sonic underbelly of New York

Matt Rushton

Imperial Triumphant guitarist and vocalist Zachary Ezrin sits down with Jon Garcia and Cori Westbrook on KNOTFEST's Pulse of the Maggots.

The Merch Table: Knotfest's monthly guide for must-have band gear

The Merch Table: Knotfest's monthly guide for must-have band gear

Stephen Reeder

Get a rundown on which hot-ticket items from your favorite bands are currently stocked up and ready to ship.

The Merch Table: Knotfest's monthly guide for must-have band gear

Stephen Reeder

Get a rundown on which hot-ticket items from your favorite bands are currently stocked up and ready to ship.

Faces of death: the morbid worldviews of Bloodbath and Revocation 

Faces of death: the morbid worldviews of Bloodbath and Revocation 

Dan Franklin

Among death metal's most proven practitioners, both Revocation and Bloodbath steer towards our inevitable end in different, although no less devastating ways.

Faces of death: the morbid worldviews of Bloodbath and Revocation 

Dan Franklin

Among death metal's most proven practitioners, both Revocation and Bloodbath steer towards our inevitable end in different, although no less devastating ways.

BILLY HOWERDEL on his solo album WHAT NORMAL WAS

BILLY HOWERDEL on his solo album WHAT NORMAL WAS

Matt Rushton

BILLY HOWERDEL takes the Disc Dive with Ryan J. Downey, detailing his entire discography, including A PERFECT CIRCLE, ASHES DIVIDE, and his new solo album. In Part FOUR, Billy discusses...

BILLY HOWERDEL on his solo album WHAT NORMAL WAS

Matt Rushton

BILLY HOWERDEL takes the Disc Dive with Ryan J. Downey, detailing his entire discography, including A PERFECT CIRCLE, ASHES DIVIDE, and his new solo album. In Part FOUR, Billy discusses everything surrounding his brand new solo album, What Normal Was.

Forspoken Gets Roasted... Nobody is Playing Netflix Games (Knotfest Gaming News)

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Matt Rushton

Knotfest Game & Bleed: Weekly gaming news with host Colin Young. (@colinyovng)

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Matt Rushton

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Kayzo details latest album 'New Breed' and asserts his metal music roots on the latest Talk Toomey Podcast

Kayzo details latest album 'New Breed' and asserts his metal music roots on the latest Talk Toome...

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This week, Joshua Toomey dives into the EDM world and talks with one of the biggest names in the game, Kayzo, but he's also known in the metal world for...

Kayzo details latest album 'New Breed' and asserts his metal music roots on the latest Talk Toome...

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