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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 their unique brand of candor. The conversational series finds an intersection of sex, racism, music and subculture in a way that confronts heady talking points with a sense of honesty and humor. Earning a 2022 Heavy Music Award in the Best Podcast category, the potency of the duo is evident given their devout fanbase and their ever-increasing reach with listeners from all walks. Championing women and the non-binary community without...
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.
Famous Monsters Film Fest: The Preview
Get a rundown of the 13 classics curated by Corey Taylor and Eben McGarr featured for this weekend's celebration of timeless horror.
Famous Monsters Film Fest: The Preview
Get a rundown of the 13 classics curated by Corey Taylor and Eben McGarr featured for this weekend's celebration of timeless horror.
Famous Monsters FilmFest: Corey Taylor holds court in Hollywood for a celebration of classic horror
See images from this weekend's screening curated by Taylor and his Famous Monsters co-conspirator, Eben McGarr.
Famous Monsters FilmFest: Corey Taylor holds court in Hollywood for a celebration of classic horror
See images from this weekend's screening curated by Taylor and his Famous Monsters co-conspirator, Eben McGarr.
Jay Weinberg pays a visit to The House of Masks
The Slipknot drummer sits with curator/operator AJ Good to detail the evolution of his stage-worn masks.
Jay Weinberg pays a visit to The House of Masks
The Slipknot drummer sits with curator/operator AJ Good to detail the evolution of his stage-worn masks.
Editorial Picks: The Best of December 2022
From Icelandic black metal, Slovakian art, films fromNoah Baumbach, and Guillermo Del Toro plus Viking metal headlining an iconic LA venue, here is what you might have missed in December,...
Editorial Picks: The Best of December 2022
From Icelandic black metal, Slovakian art, films fromNoah Baumbach, and Guillermo Del Toro plus Viking metal headlining an iconic LA venue, here is what you might have missed in December, but shouldn’t have.
Twin Temple host a sinister sacrament in San Francisco to ring in 2023
See the complete photo gallery from the band's two-night engagement at The Great American Music Hall.
Twin Temple host a sinister sacrament in San Francisco to ring in 2023
See the complete photo gallery from the band's two-night engagement at The Great American Music Hall.
Festival Forecast: The Can't-Miss Heavy Music Events Set for 2023
Check the international menu of festival destinations that are among the most-anticipated and well-rounded of the year.
Festival Forecast: The Can't-Miss Heavy Music Events Set for 2023
Check the international menu of festival destinations that are among the most-anticipated and well-rounded of the year.
For The Children galvanizes the hardcore community in the name of heavy music and holiday spirit
See images from the three -day holiday tradition that pools hardcore's best for a charitable cause.
For The Children galvanizes the hardcore community in the name of heavy music and holiday spirit
See images from the three -day holiday tradition that pools hardcore's best for a charitable cause.
Judas Priest tower as heavy metal titans at Knotfest Chile
See images from the band's commanding set at Estadio Monumental in Santiago, supporting Slipknot.
Judas Priest tower as heavy metal titans at Knotfest Chile
See images from the band's commanding set at Estadio Monumental in Santiago, supporting Slipknot.
Gibson TV continues their ICONS series with Rex Brown of Pantera
The long form feature takes a deep dive into the musical pedigree of the veteran songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and heavy music game changer.
Gibson TV continues their ICONS series with Rex Brown of Pantera
The long form feature takes a deep dive into the musical pedigree of the veteran songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and heavy music game changer.
YEAR IN REVIEW: The Best Albums of 2022
Check the well-rounded list that includes everything from black metal, hardcore, hip hop, darkwave and more.
YEAR IN REVIEW: The Best Albums of 2022
Check the well-rounded list that includes everything from black metal, hardcore, hip hop, darkwave and more.
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!
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