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10 METAL ALBUMS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE SOUNDTRACK TO A HORROR MOVIE
Our own Cori Westbrook combines the classic metal albums with timeless horror cinema to bring together the best of both worlds.
10 METAL ALBUMS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE SOUNDTRACK TO A HORROR MOVIE
Our own Cori Westbrook combines the classic metal albums with timeless horror cinema to bring together the best of both worlds.
CANNIBAL CORPSE BRUTALIZE NASHVILLE TO OPEN THEIR 2023 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH MAYHEM
Cannibal Corpse opened their 2023 North American tour in Nashville, the same day they released their latest brutalizer Chaos Horrific. With infamous black metal legends Mayhem in tow, two of metal’s household...
CANNIBAL CORPSE BRUTALIZE NASHVILLE TO OPEN THEIR 2023 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH MAYHEM
Cannibal Corpse opened their 2023 North American tour in Nashville, the same day they released their latest brutalizer Chaos Horrific. With infamous black metal legends Mayhem in tow, two of metal’s household...
RIOT FEST 2023 BRIDGES PUNK, HARDCORE, INDIE AND MORE FOR ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST FESTIVAL EXPERIE...
See the gallery of images spanning three days of epic performances from AFI, Turnstile, Code Orange, The Used, Pennywise, Mr. Bungle, Drain, The Interrupters, Death Grips and so many more.
RIOT FEST 2023 BRIDGES PUNK, HARDCORE, INDIE AND MORE FOR ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST FESTIVAL EXPERIE...
See the gallery of images spanning three days of epic performances from AFI, Turnstile, Code Orange, The Used, Pennywise, Mr. Bungle, Drain, The Interrupters, Death Grips and so many more.
WEEKEND NACHOS OFFSHOOT, STOMACH, PREVIEW PUMMELING FULL LENGTH DEBUT WITH “MIDNIGHT IN PAIN”
The duo consisting of members of Weekend Nachos, Sick/Tired and Sea Of Shit combine sludge, noise and powerviolence on their assaultive LP, ‘Parasite’.
WEEKEND NACHOS OFFSHOOT, STOMACH, PREVIEW PUMMELING FULL LENGTH DEBUT WITH “MIDNIGHT IN PAIN”
The duo consisting of members of Weekend Nachos, Sick/Tired and Sea Of Shit combine sludge, noise and powerviolence on their assaultive LP, ‘Parasite’.
CANNIBAL CORPSE PILE ON THE HURT WITH ‘CHAOS HORRIFIC’
Drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz reflects on the last 35 years, the vital role of Erik Rutan and how Cannibal Corpse continue to be death metal’s gold standard sixteen albums deep.
CANNIBAL CORPSE PILE ON THE HURT WITH ‘CHAOS HORRIFIC’
Drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz reflects on the last 35 years, the vital role of Erik Rutan and how Cannibal Corpse continue to be death metal’s gold standard sixteen albums deep.
ICE WIZARDS AND POOP METAL – METALLUM MILITIA RETURNS
Alexander Jones of Undeath braves the ‘Random Band’ button of Encylopedia Metallum in hopes of discovering extreme music’s next hidden gem.
ICE WIZARDS AND POOP METAL – METALLUM MILITIA RETURNS
Alexander Jones of Undeath braves the ‘Random Band’ button of Encylopedia Metallum in hopes of discovering extreme music’s next hidden gem.
GINA GLEASON’S PLACE IN BARONESS IS CARVED IN ‘STONE’
Baroness guitarist and backing vocalist Gina Gleason is still technically the newest member in the band, but it’s hard to think of her as such nowadays.
GINA GLEASON’S PLACE IN BARONESS IS CARVED IN ‘STONE’
Baroness guitarist and backing vocalist Gina Gleason is still technically the newest member in the band, but it’s hard to think of her as such nowadays.
TESSERACT TRAVERSE UNCHARTED CREATIVE TERRAIN WITH A TRACK-BY-TRACK BREAKDOWN OF ‘WAR OF BEING’
The band’s Amos Williams details the immersive universe of band’s fifth album and reiterates why TesseracT are innovators in their space.
TESSERACT TRAVERSE UNCHARTED CREATIVE TERRAIN WITH A TRACK-BY-TRACK BREAKDOWN OF ‘WAR OF BEING’
The band’s Amos Williams details the immersive universe of band’s fifth album and reiterates why TesseracT are innovators in their space.
THE PURSUIT OF AUTHENTICITY: NORTHLANE REENLIST PRODUCER WILL PUTNEY FOR THEIR NEXT ERA
The renowned producer details his excitement to revisit their shared creative history and explore what’s next from the Aussie collective. Currently trekking through North America as part of the Australian...
THE PURSUIT OF AUTHENTICITY: NORTHLANE REENLIST PRODUCER WILL PUTNEY FOR THEIR NEXT ERA
The renowned producer details his excitement to revisit their shared creative history and explore what’s next from the Aussie collective. Currently trekking through North America as part of the Australian...
BURIAL TRADITIONS, CULTS AND LOCAL LEGENDS: KVELERTAK’S ‘ENDLING’ BRINGS NORWEGIAN FOLKLORE BACK ...
Three years after their most successful album to date, Kvelertak return to regale the world with Norwegian tales of death, history and local folklore.
BURIAL TRADITIONS, CULTS AND LOCAL LEGENDS: KVELERTAK’S ‘ENDLING’ BRINGS NORWEGIAN FOLKLORE BACK ...
Three years after their most successful album to date, Kvelertak return to regale the world with Norwegian tales of death, history and local folklore.
VETERAN COLLECTIVE FAKE FIGURES CONFIRMS ‘FROM WITHIN’ EP; DEBUTS CHARGING FIRST CUT “MIASMATIC
Featuring members of Atreyu, Scars of Tomorrow and Nation’s Afire, the band fuses their hardcore DNA with anthemic rock on their first release in four years.
VETERAN COLLECTIVE FAKE FIGURES CONFIRMS ‘FROM WITHIN’ EP; DEBUTS CHARGING FIRST CUT “MIASMATIC
Featuring members of Atreyu, Scars of Tomorrow and Nation’s Afire, the band fuses their hardcore DNA with anthemic rock on their first release in four years.
SILENT SKIES DROP NEW ALBUM, DORMANT, AND PICK THEIR FAVORITE NON-METAL COVERS OF METAL SONGS
The duo, made up of Evergrey frontman Tom S. Englund along with pianist and composer Vikram Shankar, today release their stunning third album via Napalm Records.
SILENT SKIES DROP NEW ALBUM, DORMANT, AND PICK THEIR FAVORITE NON-METAL COVERS OF METAL SONGS
The duo, made up of Evergrey frontman Tom S. Englund along with pianist and composer Vikram Shankar, today release their stunning third album via Napalm Records.
PUTRID DEATH METAL, CROATIA’S GOT TALENT AND PIRATE COSPLAY ON THE LATEST METALLUM MILITIA
Knotfest’s newest guest columnist Alexander Jones of Undeath explores the uncharted terrain of extreme music’s obscure – at random.
PUTRID DEATH METAL, CROATIA’S GOT TALENT AND PIRATE COSPLAY ON THE LATEST METALLUM MILITIA
Knotfest’s newest guest columnist Alexander Jones of Undeath explores the uncharted terrain of extreme music’s obscure – at random.
HOW PUNK’S COMMUNITY SPIRIT LED OUT OF LOVE FRONTMAN JACK ROGERS TO RECORD A ‘PUNK NURSERY RHYME’...
The vocalist for the Venn Records prospects, details his love for Green Day, getting signed to a record label during a pandemic and the Uber encounter that led to a...
HOW PUNK’S COMMUNITY SPIRIT LED OUT OF LOVE FRONTMAN JACK ROGERS TO RECORD A ‘PUNK NURSERY RHYME’...
The vocalist for the Venn Records prospects, details his love for Green Day, getting signed to a record label during a pandemic and the Uber encounter that led to a...
DETH CHURCH RISING: THE METALOCALYPSE SAGA’S ECSTATIC FINALE
Dethklok/Metalocalypse Mastermind Brendon Small discusses the full circle finality of Army of The Doomstar and how ‘Dethalbum IV’ was a test of how truly heavy this project could be.
DETH CHURCH RISING: THE METALOCALYPSE SAGA’S ECSTATIC FINALE
Dethklok/Metalocalypse Mastermind Brendon Small discusses the full circle finality of Army of The Doomstar and how ‘Dethalbum IV’ was a test of how truly heavy this project could be.
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2023 KEEPS THE UK HEAVY METAL FESTIVAL GROWING
Contributor Perran Helyes submits the highlights from the four day fest, including sets from Killswitch Engage, Meshuggah, Knocked Loose, Megadeth and many more.
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2023 KEEPS THE UK HEAVY METAL FESTIVAL GROWING
Contributor Perran Helyes submits the highlights from the four day fest, including sets from Killswitch Engage, Meshuggah, Knocked Loose, Megadeth and many more.
NOT GIVING UP THE GHOST: SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURN WITH A VENGEANCE AGAINST DEATH
Band leader Nate Garrett talks anger, heavy metal as a lifeline and recording one of the year’s best records with his new bandmates.
NOT GIVING UP THE GHOST: SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURN WITH A VENGEANCE AGAINST DEATH
Band leader Nate Garrett talks anger, heavy metal as a lifeline and recording one of the year’s best records with his new bandmates.
INTO THE DARKNESS: THE WORLD OF VAMPIRES, VINTAGE HORROR, AND JIM STEINMAN BEHIND CREEPER’S ‘SANG...
Vocalist William Von Ghould details the storytelling and sonic influences behind the band’s latest album and explains how community has been the key to Creeper’s success.
INTO THE DARKNESS: THE WORLD OF VAMPIRES, VINTAGE HORROR, AND JIM STEINMAN BEHIND CREEPER’S ‘SANG...
Vocalist William Von Ghould details the storytelling and sonic influences behind the band’s latest album and explains how community has been the key to Creeper’s success.
JIM ROOT REVISITS THE ERA OF ‘ALL HOPE IS GONE’ AND SLIPKNOT’S HISTORIC SET AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
The veteran guitarist details the adrenaline in playing such an iconic venue, the career milestone that is MSG and the common goal that has always fueled Slipknot.
JIM ROOT REVISITS THE ERA OF ‘ALL HOPE IS GONE’ AND SLIPKNOT’S HISTORIC SET AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
The veteran guitarist details the adrenaline in playing such an iconic venue, the career milestone that is MSG and the common goal that has always fueled Slipknot.
SQUARED CIRCLE PIT – RECAPPING WWE SUMMERSLAM 2023 + NJPW G1 CLIMAX 33
Host Rob Pasbani is joined by online wrestling personality Scotland Green a.k.a. Mister Green Mist to discuss the biggest events of the summer in WWE and New Japan Pro Wrestling.
SQUARED CIRCLE PIT – RECAPPING WWE SUMMERSLAM 2023 + NJPW G1 CLIMAX 33
Host Rob Pasbani is joined by online wrestling personality Scotland Green a.k.a. Mister Green Mist to discuss the biggest events of the summer in WWE and New Japan Pro Wrestling.
NASHVILLE’S CHAMBER LEVEL UP WITH THEIR LATEST TAKE ON ‘IN YOUR FACE’ METALLIC HARDCORE
The Music City quartet return with their second LP A Love to Kill For, cementing their arrival as a band to keep your eye on.
NASHVILLE’S CHAMBER LEVEL UP WITH THEIR LATEST TAKE ON ‘IN YOUR FACE’ METALLIC HARDCORE
The Music City quartet return with their second LP A Love to Kill For, cementing their arrival as a band to keep your eye on.
‘TALK TO ME’ MAKES POSSESSION MOVIES FEEL NEW AGAIN
YouTube stars RackaRacka deliver a fresh and thrilling horror film debut backed with great performances Initially, the thought of any kind of YouTube stars going from viral video fame to...
‘TALK TO ME’ MAKES POSSESSION MOVIES FEEL NEW AGAIN
YouTube stars RackaRacka deliver a fresh and thrilling horror film debut backed with great performances Initially, the thought of any kind of YouTube stars going from viral video fame to...
Heavy Music Awards Interviews
Halestorm, Skindred, Creeper, Scene Queen, As December Falls, Kid Bookie, As Everything Unfolds, VUKOVI and more. Hosted by Nels Hylton and Alyx Holcombe
Heavy Music Awards Interviews
Halestorm, Skindred, Creeper, Scene Queen, As December Falls, Kid Bookie, As Everything Unfolds, VUKOVI and more. Hosted by Nels Hylton and Alyx Holcombe
SPIRITBOX: Pre-Show Rituals
Monica Strut chats to Spiritbox guitarist Mike Stringer at Knotfest Australia about the band's pre-show rituals.
SPIRITBOX: Pre-Show Rituals
Monica Strut chats to Spiritbox guitarist Mike Stringer at Knotfest Australia about the band's pre-show rituals.
SPIRITBOX: The Importance of a Catchy Riff
Monica Strut chats to Spiritbox guitarist Mike Stringer at Knotfest Australia about the importance of writing catchy riffs.
SPIRITBOX: The Importance of a Catchy Riff
Monica Strut chats to Spiritbox guitarist Mike Stringer at Knotfest Australia about the importance of writing catchy riffs.
Mandatory Jams: New Heat For the Week of 6/9
Get a quick rundown of the latest tracks from artists that should be on your radar.
Mandatory Jams: New Heat For the Week of 6/9
Get a quick rundown of the latest tracks from artists that should be on your radar.
Gone to the Wolves' frames the horror, hope and heft of adolescence in a metal-influenced coming...
Author John Wray's latest novel leverages his love of heavy music to craft a story of self-discovery and enduring friendship with heavy music as the common thread.
Gone to the Wolves' frames the horror, hope and heft of adolescence in a metal-influenced coming...
Author John Wray's latest novel leverages his love of heavy music to craft a story of self-discovery and enduring friendship with heavy music as the common thread.
Knotfest teams with Slam Dunk to showcase heavy revelry
The historic 2023 edition of the festival included a Knotfest stage that presented a slate of live sets that were as memorable as they were heavy.
Knotfest teams with Slam Dunk to showcase heavy revelry
The historic 2023 edition of the festival included a Knotfest stage that presented a slate of live sets that were as memorable as they were heavy.
A New Generation Rises Up at the Heavy Music Awards 2023
Feature writer Dan Franklin tallies the important takeaways as heavy culture's greater collective took center stage at Wembley Arena.
A New Generation Rises Up at the Heavy Music Awards 2023
Feature writer Dan Franklin tallies the important takeaways as heavy culture's greater collective took center stage at Wembley Arena.
Avenged Sevenfold and artist Wes Lang team with Beyond the Streets for 'Life Is But A Dream...' t...
See the collection of visual work that helped shaped the band's first album since 2016.
Avenged Sevenfold and artist Wes Lang team with Beyond the Streets for 'Life Is But A Dream...' t...
See the collection of visual work that helped shaped the band's first album since 2016.
Void Of Vision on Approaching Vocals On Tour
Jack Bergin of Void of Visions chats at Knotfest Australia about his vocal approach on tour and how to stay fit to be a performer.
Void Of Vision on Approaching Vocals On Tour
Jack Bergin of Void of Visions chats at Knotfest Australia about his vocal approach on tour and how to stay fit to be a performer.
Void Of Vision on Experiencing The Paranormal
Jack Bergin of Void of Visions chats at Knotfest Australia about the paranormal activity he and the band have witnessed over time on tour.
Void Of Vision on Experiencing The Paranormal
Jack Bergin of Void of Visions chats at Knotfest Australia about the paranormal activity he and the band have witnessed over time on tour.
Set It Off: The Artists Set to Score Big at Slam Dunk
The inaugural Knotfest stage showcases the heavier spectrum of Slam Dunk with performances from Malevolence, Static Dress, Heriot, We Came As Romans and more.
Set It Off: The Artists Set to Score Big at Slam Dunk
The inaugural Knotfest stage showcases the heavier spectrum of Slam Dunk with performances from Malevolence, Static Dress, Heriot, We Came As Romans and more.
The Used celebrate the arrival of 'Toxic Positivity' with rare, electrifying club set
The band showcased new music and fan favorites over the weekend with a takeover of the Troubadour in Los Angeles.
The Used celebrate the arrival of 'Toxic Positivity' with rare, electrifying club set
The band showcased new music and fan favorites over the weekend with a takeover of the Troubadour in Los Angeles.
Bandcamp Roulette: Crossover Fury From Nastika
On the Origin of Man' weaves hardcore punk and thrash with effectiveness.
Bandcamp Roulette: Crossover Fury From Nastika
On the Origin of Man' weaves hardcore punk and thrash with effectiveness.
Fever 333 roars back reenergized with purpose, power and perseverance
To debut the new line-up, the band hosted a house party set to showcase their South L.A. roots.
Fever 333 roars back reenergized with purpose, power and perseverance
To debut the new line-up, the band hosted a house party set to showcase their South L.A. roots.
Hardcore phenoms SPEED unveil poignant documentary capturing the band's first tour of Southeast Asia
Watch as the band lead their gospel of hardcore in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
Hardcore phenoms SPEED unveil poignant documentary capturing the band's first tour of Southeast Asia
Watch as the band lead their gospel of hardcore in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
The Mega Monsters Tour is a celebration of both metal’s present, and it’s future
The trifecta of Mastodon, Gojira and Lorna Shore emphasized the current health of heavy music and a promising forecast for an enduring future.
The Mega Monsters Tour is a celebration of both metal’s present, and it’s future
The trifecta of Mastodon, Gojira and Lorna Shore emphasized the current health of heavy music and a promising forecast for an enduring future.
New Flesh: Releases From Vintersea, Drain, Unearth & More!
Hardcore, death metal, experimental and more make up this week's fresh cuts.
New Flesh: Releases From Vintersea, Drain, Unearth & More!
Hardcore, death metal, experimental and more make up this week's fresh cuts.
Photographer Justin Nuoffer recounts the heroism of fans that jumped into action during the struc...
The Knotfest contributor was among the concertgoers helping to remove debris and account for people injured during the tragedy.
Photographer Justin Nuoffer recounts the heroism of fans that jumped into action during the struc...
The Knotfest contributor was among the concertgoers helping to remove debris and account for people injured during the tragedy.
Photographer Nat Wood frames the magnitude of hardcore
The veteran photographer revisits the last decade-plus chronicling Outbreak Festival and explains how her work is a way of giving back to a community that offers continued inspiration.
Photographer Nat Wood frames the magnitude of hardcore
The veteran photographer revisits the last decade-plus chronicling Outbreak Festival and explains how her work is a way of giving back to a community that offers continued inspiration.
Mandatory Jams: Five songs of the week - 3/31
Ranging from black metal to thrash, this week's roundup goes hard.
Mandatory Jams: Five songs of the week - 3/31
Ranging from black metal to thrash, this week's roundup goes hard.
Napalm Death and Friends Wage a Campaign for Musical Destruction
The 2023 edition of the grindcore legends' iconic touring bill brings Dropdead, Siberian Meat Grinder and Escuela Grind.
Napalm Death and Friends Wage a Campaign for Musical Destruction
The 2023 edition of the grindcore legends' iconic touring bill brings Dropdead, Siberian Meat Grinder and Escuela Grind.
Metallica revisits 'Obey Your Master' art show with works from Shawn Crahan, Shepard Fairey, Gera...
The latest addition to the band's Black Box digital archive features works from the 2012 exhibit that saw a massive roster of artists from all walks.
Metallica revisits 'Obey Your Master' art show with works from Shawn Crahan, Shepard Fairey, Gera...
The latest addition to the band's Black Box digital archive features works from the 2012 exhibit that saw a massive roster of artists from all walks.
On Wednesdays We Wear Black joins the Knotfest podcast network
As an important voice within alternative culture, hosts Sophie K and Yasmine Summan of the award-winning podcast On Wednesdays We Wear Black have cultivated and nurtured a dedicated following with...
On Wednesdays We Wear Black joins the Knotfest podcast network
As an important voice within alternative culture, hosts Sophie K and Yasmine Summan of the award-winning podcast On Wednesdays We Wear Black have cultivated and nurtured a dedicated following with...
Music and Protest Combine on Show Me the Body's World War Tour
The hardcore tour of the year has the New York firestarters sharing the stage with Jesus Piece, Scowl, Zulu, and TRiPPJONES across North America.
Music and Protest Combine on Show Me the Body's World War Tour
The hardcore tour of the year has the New York firestarters sharing the stage with Jesus Piece, Scowl, Zulu, and TRiPPJONES across North America.
We Came as Romans Reach for Catharsis on the Darkbloom Tour
The band and their fans have embarked on an emotional journey celebrating their first new album in five years
We Came as Romans Reach for Catharsis on the Darkbloom Tour
The band and their fans have embarked on an emotional journey celebrating their first new album in five years
Heavy Forecast: The Most Anticipated Albums of 2023
See the comprehensive list of pending releases due from long-tenured veterans and heavy music's emerging new school.
Heavy Forecast: The Most Anticipated Albums of 2023
See the comprehensive list of pending releases due from long-tenured veterans and heavy music's emerging new school.
Win Tickets to see Fit For An Autopsy and The Acacia Strain along with special guests Full of Hel...
Knotfest.com is hooking up one lucky winner with a chance to see one of the most extreme tours of the year.
Win Tickets to see Fit For An Autopsy and The Acacia Strain along with special guests Full of Hel...
Knotfest.com is hooking up one lucky winner with a chance to see one of the most extreme tours of the year.
Win Tickets to the Darkbloom USA Tour with We Came As Romans, ERRA and Brand of Sacrifice
Knotfest is hooking up one lucky winner with tickets to experience 'Darkbloom' in the flesh.
Win Tickets to the Darkbloom USA Tour with We Came As Romans, ERRA and Brand of Sacrifice
Knotfest is hooking up one lucky winner with tickets to experience 'Darkbloom' in the flesh.
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