Exclusive Interviews
Heriot Substantiates the Hype with Their Debut Full Length, 'Devoured By the Mouth of Hell'
Debbie Gough discloses the patience that went into their full length debut, the extra time the band took to refine their sound and how the likes of Josh Middleton and...
Heriot Substantiates the Hype with Their Debut Full Length, 'Devoured By the Mouth of Hell'
Debbie Gough discloses the patience that went into their full length debut, the extra time the band took to refine their sound and how the likes of Josh Middleton and Will Putney played an important role in seeing Devoured By the Mouth of Hell to its true potential. .
Carrying The Torch: The Black Dahlia Murder Triumph Over Tragedy with ‘Servitude’
Guitarist Ryan Knight opens up about the future of The Black Dahlia Murder following the passing of Trevor Strnad, the creation of their landmark tenth studio album and their lifelong...
Carrying The Torch: The Black Dahlia Murder Triumph Over Tragedy with ‘Servitude’
Guitarist Ryan Knight opens up about the future of The Black Dahlia Murder following the passing of Trevor Strnad, the creation of their landmark tenth studio album and their lifelong commitment to connection.
Unto Others’ Gabe Franco Details the Construction of ‘Never, Neverland’
Portland’s gothic, heavy metal renegades continue to build their legacy one brick at a time.
Unto Others’ Gabe Franco Details the Construction of ‘Never, Neverland’
Portland’s gothic, heavy metal renegades continue to build their legacy one brick at a time.
Kid Bookie Balances Transgression And Authenticity On ‘Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead’
The UK standout details the discovery of his hybrid rap-rock sound, how Corey Taylor has served as a vital mentor, and the beginning of a fresh era with explosive new...
Kid Bookie Balances Transgression And Authenticity On ‘Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead’
The UK standout details the discovery of his hybrid rap-rock sound, how Corey Taylor has served as a vital mentor, and the beginning of a fresh era with explosive new record.
'Sleep Now, In Reverse' Is Iress Stepping Into the Breadth of Their Potential
The Los Angeles metallic-dreamgaze outfit weathered years of uncertainty to finally reach a moment where they’re more creatively inspired than ever.
'Sleep Now, In Reverse' Is Iress Stepping Into the Breadth of Their Potential
The Los Angeles metallic-dreamgaze outfit weathered years of uncertainty to finally reach a moment where they’re more creatively inspired than ever.
156/Silence Shift Course On Their Most Audacious Album Yet, 'People Watching'
Guitarist Jimmy Howell gets real about the balance of fan expectation, creative fulfillment and the agony it has been in waiting to release some of the band's most polished work...
156/Silence Shift Course On Their Most Audacious Album Yet, 'People Watching'
Guitarist Jimmy Howell gets real about the balance of fan expectation, creative fulfillment and the agony it has been in waiting to release some of the band's most polished work to date.
SLIPKNOT 99: Biding my time until the time is right
clown delves into the seance-like quality of "Scissors" live, the emphasis in honoring the ritual of the 1999 era in the present day and how Slipknot continues to exorcize their pain onstage a...
SLIPKNOT 99: Biding my time until the time is right
clown delves into the seance-like quality of "Scissors" live, the emphasis in honoring the ritual of the 1999 era in the present day and how Slipknot continues to exorcize their pain onstage a generation later.
Zeal & Ardor Evolves From One-Man Host To New Collaborative Chapter on ‘GREIF’
In less than a decade, Zeal & Ardor has grown into a behemoth blazing an uncharted course in metal. Manuel Gagneux talks to KNOTFEST about the band’s whirlwind journey and...
Zeal & Ardor Evolves From One-Man Host To New Collaborative Chapter on ‘GREIF’
In less than a decade, Zeal & Ardor has grown into a behemoth blazing an uncharted course in metal. Manuel Gagneux talks to KNOTFEST about the band’s whirlwind journey and spawning its next creative chapter.
Levi Benton Revisits the 2000's Boom of Myspace and Metalcore On Audio Autopsy
The Miss May I frontman guests with host Joshua Toomey to reflect on fifteen years of Apologies Are For the Weak and details how their debut album still holds weight...
Levi Benton Revisits the 2000's Boom of Myspace and Metalcore On Audio Autopsy
The Miss May I frontman guests with host Joshua Toomey to reflect on fifteen years of Apologies Are For the Weak and details how their debut album still holds weight to this very day.
Nails Rise to Again Stamp Their Mark on Extreme with 'Every Bridge Burning'
Band architect Todd Jones shares the long process in rebuilding the band, the importance of maintaining the integrity of NAILS and how he has evolved his music extremity on this...
Nails Rise to Again Stamp Their Mark on Extreme with 'Every Bridge Burning'
Band architect Todd Jones shares the long process in rebuilding the band, the importance of maintaining the integrity of NAILS and how he has evolved his music extremity on this latest record.
Vended Set Out to Change the Game With Their Self-Titled Debut
The Des Moines collective discuss establishing a culture surrounding the band, refining their sound while becoming road dogs and ensuring their first full length was built to last.
Vended Set Out to Change the Game With Their Self-Titled Debut
The Des Moines collective discuss establishing a culture surrounding the band, refining their sound while becoming road dogs and ensuring their first full length was built to last.
20YearView: Underoath Reflect On Two Decades of 'They’re Only Chasing Safety'
Aaron Gillespie revisits the hunger and ambition of the band’s iconic fourth record in the middle of their huge They’re Only Chasing Safety 20th anniversary tour.
20YearView: Underoath Reflect On Two Decades of 'They’re Only Chasing Safety'
Aaron Gillespie revisits the hunger and ambition of the band’s iconic fourth record in the middle of their huge They’re Only Chasing Safety 20th anniversary tour.
Baltimore Prospects Gasket Discuss The Community And Catharsis Behind Their Project
Vocalist Flynn Joseph Zimmer details the band’s transition from cinematic shoegaze to gritty hardcore, and how new EP Babylon outlines their grippingly raw vision.
Baltimore Prospects Gasket Discuss The Community And Catharsis Behind Their Project
Vocalist Flynn Joseph Zimmer details the band’s transition from cinematic shoegaze to gritty hardcore, and how new EP Babylon outlines their grippingly raw vision.
Black Hole Son: Geezer Butler on Sabbath, Depression, the Devilish Side of Religion, and Going “U...
The man behind the low-end and many of the most enduring lyrics for Black Sabbath details the band's blue-collar ethos, their unlikely success and how Catholicism, not the occult, was...
Black Hole Son: Geezer Butler on Sabbath, Depression, the Devilish Side of Religion, and Going “U...
The man behind the low-end and many of the most enduring lyrics for Black Sabbath details the band's blue-collar ethos, their unlikely success and how Catholicism, not the occult, was more responsible for the birth of heavy metal in his comprehensive memoir.
Speed Unify Hardcore On An Global Level With 'Only One Mode'
Vocalist Jem Siow explains how the band's highly-anticipated debut is a testament to authenticity and a shared victory for hardcore everywhere.
Speed Unify Hardcore On An Global Level With 'Only One Mode'
Vocalist Jem Siow explains how the band's highly-anticipated debut is a testament to authenticity and a shared victory for hardcore everywhere.
Enter Shikari Discuss Their Growth and the End of an Era with ‘Dancing On The Frontlines’
Frontman Rou Reynolds details the band’s never-ending drive for evolution, and how companion record Dancing On The Frontlines marks the end of an era.
Enter Shikari Discuss Their Growth and the End of an Era with ‘Dancing On The Frontlines’
Frontman Rou Reynolds details the band’s never-ending drive for evolution, and how companion record Dancing On The Frontlines marks the end of an era.
200 Stab Wounds Dial Up the Fun and Intensity on ‘Manual Manic Procedures’
The emerging Ohio death metal sensations return with their second LP as they continue to conquer the extreme world one riff at a time.
200 Stab Wounds Dial Up the Fun and Intensity on ‘Manual Manic Procedures’
The emerging Ohio death metal sensations return with their second LP as they continue to conquer the extreme world one riff at a time.
Tim Montana Sources His Instincts On His Rock Music Debut, 'Savage'
The songwriter details how his Big Sky Country work ethic and rock music heredity resulted in a collection of songs that showcase the most complete version of himself to date.
Tim Montana Sources His Instincts On His Rock Music Debut, 'Savage'
The songwriter details how his Big Sky Country work ethic and rock music heredity resulted in a collection of songs that showcase the most complete version of himself to date.
Of Fire and Water: Twenty years of Mastodon’s ‘Leviathan’
Drummer Brann Dailor revisits "the album that changed everything for us” and propelled Mastodon to become one of the venerated metal bands of the modern era.
Of Fire and Water: Twenty years of Mastodon’s ‘Leviathan’
Drummer Brann Dailor revisits "the album that changed everything for us” and propelled Mastodon to become one of the venerated metal bands of the modern era.
Keeping Hell Waiting: Kerry King Rises from the Grave
The iconic guitarist expands on the artistic aggression he pioneered with a solo project that presents a bolstered, even better version of himself on record.
Keeping Hell Waiting: Kerry King Rises from the Grave
The iconic guitarist expands on the artistic aggression he pioneered with a solo project that presents a bolstered, even better version of himself on record.
Capra Release All Their Pent Up Emotions On New Album ‘Errors’
Tyler Harper and Lotus Crow detail the catharsis of their sophomore release and how playing so many live shows in the last two years helped refine their chaotic brand of...
Capra Release All Their Pent Up Emotions On New Album ‘Errors’
Tyler Harper and Lotus Crow detail the catharsis of their sophomore release and how playing so many live shows in the last two years helped refine their chaotic brand of heft.
Capra make their mark with the walloping sophomore full length, 'Errors'
Guitarist Tyler Harper and vocalist Crow Lotus go track-by-track, laying bare the 10-track assault packaged in highly anticipated follow up to 2021's 'In Transmission'.
Capra make their mark with the walloping sophomore full length, 'Errors'
Guitarist Tyler Harper and vocalist Crow Lotus go track-by-track, laying bare the 10-track assault packaged in highly anticipated follow up to 2021's 'In Transmission'.
David Ellefson (DIETH) discusses Johnny Rotten's Thoughts on Megadeth's cover of Anarchy In The U...
David Ellefson of Dieth joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week to discuss the band's debut album, To Hell and Back. David and Joshua start the conversation with some...
David Ellefson (DIETH) discusses Johnny Rotten's Thoughts on Megadeth's cover of Anarchy In The U...
David Ellefson of Dieth joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week to discuss the band's debut album, To Hell and Back. David and Joshua start the conversation with some Elvis, Pete Best and Glen Matlock talk.
Milwaukee Metal Fest Was the Convergence of Passion and Community at the Core of Metal Music
Knotfest contributor Cori Westbrook caught up with members of Hath, Imperial Triumphant, Undeath, Casket Robbery, Thrown Into Exile, Broken Hope and more to assess the impact in the return of...
Milwaukee Metal Fest Was the Convergence of Passion and Community at the Core of Metal Music
Knotfest contributor Cori Westbrook caught up with members of Hath, Imperial Triumphant, Undeath, Casket Robbery, Thrown Into Exile, Broken Hope and more to assess the impact in the return of one of heavy music's most beloved festivals.
Brian Audley (Incendiary) talks Hardcore Influences and Victory Records on the latest Talk Toomey...
Brian Audley of Incendiary joins Joshua Toomey and The Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss their latest album, Change The Way You Think About Pain.
Brian Audley (Incendiary) talks Hardcore Influences and Victory Records on the latest Talk Toomey...
Brian Audley of Incendiary joins Joshua Toomey and The Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss their latest album, Change The Way You Think About Pain.
Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative) discusses his new project EYE AM on the latest Talk Toomey Podcast
Johnny Kelly joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey to discuss his latest project, Eye Am. The band consists of Kirk Windstein, Todd Strange, Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly, and the...
Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative) discusses his new project EYE AM on the latest Talk Toomey Podcast
Johnny Kelly joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey to discuss his latest project, Eye Am. The band consists of Kirk Windstein, Todd Strange, Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly, and the debut single will be released June 2nd through Corpse Paint Records.
Currents' Brian Willie on new album The Death We Seek and more on the latest Talk Toomey Podcast
Brian Willie of Currents joins the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss the band's latest album, The Death We Seek.
Currents' Brian Willie on new album The Death We Seek and more on the latest Talk Toomey Podcast
Brian Willie of Currents joins the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss the band's latest album, The Death We Seek.
All Ships Rise: Punk lifer Lars Frederiksen shares his hope for hardcore's future while revisitin...
The OG guests on Hardlore: Stories From Tour to reiterate the importance of The Ramones, revisit how Rancid turned out classic records at a rapid clip and how he hopes...
All Ships Rise: Punk lifer Lars Frederiksen shares his hope for hardcore's future while revisitin...
The OG guests on Hardlore: Stories From Tour to reiterate the importance of The Ramones, revisit how Rancid turned out classic records at a rapid clip and how he hopes Turnstile sells more records than Metallica.
DJ Kilmore on the rise of Incubus and more on the latest Talk Toomey Podcast
DJ Kilmore of Incubus joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week. Kilmore and Toomey start the conversation with Kilmore's ties to Primer 55 and playing on Introduction To Mayhem.
DJ Kilmore on the rise of Incubus and more on the latest Talk Toomey Podcast
DJ Kilmore of Incubus joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week. Kilmore and Toomey start the conversation with Kilmore's ties to Primer 55 and playing on Introduction To Mayhem.
Veteran vocal coach Melissa Cross finds the zen in screaming
On a recent episode of She's With the Band, the queen of the metal scream explains how technique, emotion and psychology all play crucial factors in perfecting your favorite vocalists'...
Veteran vocal coach Melissa Cross finds the zen in screaming
On a recent episode of She's With the Band, the queen of the metal scream explains how technique, emotion and psychology all play crucial factors in perfecting your favorite vocalists' roar.
Ov Sulfur's Ricky Hoover & Chase Wilson Discuss The Themes & Unexpected Moments on 'The Burden Ov...
The emerging practitioners of blackened deathcore detail the blasphemy, brutality and boundless creativity they poured into their full length debut.
Ov Sulfur's Ricky Hoover & Chase Wilson Discuss The Themes & Unexpected Moments on 'The Burden Ov...
The emerging practitioners of blackened deathcore detail the blasphemy, brutality and boundless creativity they poured into their full length debut.
Jinjer Showcase Complexity and Perseverance on Their Final Shows of the Year
The Ukrainian ambassadors bring a difficult year to an end with headlining tour that has been as triumphant as it has been necessary.
Jinjer Showcase Complexity and Perseverance on Their Final Shows of the Year
The Ukrainian ambassadors bring a difficult year to an end with headlining tour that has been as triumphant as it has been necessary.
Patrick Galante of Ice Nine Kills talks bridging horror with metal, driving 73 hours to play with...
The INK drummer reflects on a busy 2022 that included massive shows, a historic tour and the launch of the band's own horror convention.
Patrick Galante of Ice Nine Kills talks bridging horror with metal, driving 73 hours to play with...
The INK drummer reflects on a busy 2022 that included massive shows, a historic tour and the launch of the band's own horror convention.
20 Year View: Cristina Scabbia Talks The Influence of 'Comalies', Bringing the Album New Life, An...
The veteran vocalist the discusses cohesiveness of the band, the longevity of their sound, and how the gothic groundbreakers changed the game with their third album.
20 Year View: Cristina Scabbia Talks The Influence of 'Comalies', Bringing the Album New Life, An...
The veteran vocalist the discusses cohesiveness of the band, the longevity of their sound, and how the gothic groundbreakers changed the game with their third album.
Shock Value: GWAR details the difficulty of keeping up with how inhumane humanity has become
The Scumdogs of the Universe discuss The New Dark Ages, the absurdity of gatekeeping in metal, and how after cutting heads off onstage for thousands of years, humanity seems to...
Shock Value: GWAR details the difficulty of keeping up with how inhumane humanity has become
The Scumdogs of the Universe discuss The New Dark Ages, the absurdity of gatekeeping in metal, and how after cutting heads off onstage for thousands of years, humanity seems to be doing way worse.
Tribal Gaze take up the flag for Texas death metal
With the arrival of 'The Nine Choirs', the new school death metal collective pays tribute to the sound that inspired them, the state that strengthened them, and the greats that...
Tribal Gaze take up the flag for Texas death metal
With the arrival of 'The Nine Choirs', the new school death metal collective pays tribute to the sound that inspired them, the state that strengthened them, and the greats that paved the way.
Art Imitates Life: Boris source their surroundings as extreme music documentarians
The legendary experimental outfit reflects on their 'Heavy Rocks' series and explains how their music is a reactive response to their creative environment.
Art Imitates Life: Boris source their surroundings as extreme music documentarians
The legendary experimental outfit reflects on their 'Heavy Rocks' series and explains how their music is a reactive response to their creative environment.
Renaissance Man: Chef Chris Santos bridges his love of heavy music with culinary craftsmanship
The restauranteur, Chopped judge and founder of Blacklight Media details his next venture at Louder Than Life Festival, shares the ten albums that changed his life and explains the balance...
Renaissance Man: Chef Chris Santos bridges his love of heavy music with culinary craftsmanship
The restauranteur, Chopped judge and founder of Blacklight Media details his next venture at Louder Than Life Festival, shares the ten albums that changed his life and explains the balance of running a record label and killing it in the kitchen.
Rock culture champion Riki Rachtman revisits the his life in the fast lane and his road ahead on ...
Joining host Matt Caughthran of The Bronx, the rock music OG shares legendary stories from the Cathouse and the Headbanger's Ball-era, details his love for punk music, and reveals his...
Rock culture champion Riki Rachtman revisits the his life in the fast lane and his road ahead on ...
Joining host Matt Caughthran of The Bronx, the rock music OG shares legendary stories from the Cathouse and the Headbanger's Ball-era, details his love for punk music, and reveals his next chapter with his one man show, One Foot In the Gutter.
Eugene Abdukhanov of Jinjer details the reality of war, his responsibility to Ukraine, and the so...
The bassist and songwriter revisits the grueling early years of the band, explains the harrowing trauma of the Russian war, and shares his appreciation in being able to pursuit his...
Eugene Abdukhanov of Jinjer details the reality of war, his responsibility to Ukraine, and the so...
The bassist and songwriter revisits the grueling early years of the band, explains the harrowing trauma of the Russian war, and shares his appreciation in being able to pursuit his craft.
Sid Wilson of Slipknot talks new masks, what sparks his creative energy and the constant pursuit ...
The veteran musician details the three year lead up of his new look, his fascination with the possibilities of the future and how David Bowie was the master of reinvention.
Sid Wilson of Slipknot talks new masks, what sparks his creative energy and the constant pursuit ...
The veteran musician details the three year lead up of his new look, his fascination with the possibilities of the future and how David Bowie was the master of reinvention.
Sammy Ciaramitaro is thriving at the center of California's hardcore renaissance
Guesting on the Knotfest series Hardlore, the Drain vocalist and Gulch drummer talks career firsts, pulling double duty at Sound and Fury and Chicago deep dish pizza.
Sammy Ciaramitaro is thriving at the center of California's hardcore renaissance
Guesting on the Knotfest series Hardlore, the Drain vocalist and Gulch drummer talks career firsts, pulling double duty at Sound and Fury and Chicago deep dish pizza.
Dani Filth details his appreciation of the marriage of extremes
The Cradle of Filth architect checks in with Sophie K. at Knotfest Finland to discuss the band's touring schedule, their tenure in extreme music, and the eagerly-awaited joint project with...
Dani Filth details his appreciation of the marriage of extremes
The Cradle of Filth architect checks in with Sophie K. at Knotfest Finland to discuss the band's touring schedule, their tenure in extreme music, and the eagerly-awaited joint project with Ed Sheeran.
King Diamond basks in the afterglow of Mercyful Fate's triumphant live return at Psycho Las Vegas
The pillar of heavy metal spoke with Knotfest's Daniel DeKay following his historic performance, punctuating the four-day congregation of heavy music in Sin City.
King Diamond basks in the afterglow of Mercyful Fate's triumphant live return at Psycho Las Vegas
The pillar of heavy metal spoke with Knotfest's Daniel DeKay following his historic performance, punctuating the four-day congregation of heavy music in Sin City.
Aussie aggressors SPEED are set to take the world of hardcore by storm
Vocalist Jem and guitarist Josh Clayton check in with Hardlore ahead of their first show on U.S. soil to discuss how they are ready put on for the culture.
Aussie aggressors SPEED are set to take the world of hardcore by storm
Vocalist Jem and guitarist Josh Clayton check in with Hardlore ahead of their first show on U.S. soil to discuss how they are ready put on for the culture.
Perry Blackshear, Evan Dumouchel and Libby Ewing Discuss 'When I Consume You' and Finding Light i...
The director, stars and producer of this latest demonic thriller talk the making of the film and its various themes and ideas
Perry Blackshear, Evan Dumouchel and Libby Ewing Discuss 'When I Consume You' and Finding Light i...
The director, stars and producer of this latest demonic thriller talk the making of the film and its various themes and ideas
Krisiun maintain their rank as Brazil's death metal OGs
On the band's latest 'Mortem Solis', the trio ishowcases how old school ethics and artistic integrity result in something built to last.
Krisiun maintain their rank as Brazil's death metal OGs
On the band's latest 'Mortem Solis', the trio ishowcases how old school ethics and artistic integrity result in something built to last.
Björn Strid details the evolution of Soilwork on the band's latest album Övergivenheten
Appearing on the First Listen series, the frontman goes track-by-track to share the significance of the Swedish outfit's 12th full length effort.
Björn Strid details the evolution of Soilwork on the band's latest album Övergivenheten
Appearing on the First Listen series, the frontman goes track-by-track to share the significance of the Swedish outfit's 12th full length effort.
John Campbell shares how the fire still burns at the core of Lamb of God
The band's bassist talks recording 'Omens', the durability of the band, and how achieving new highs after two decades only stokes their creative fire.
John Campbell shares how the fire still burns at the core of Lamb of God
The band's bassist talks recording 'Omens', the durability of the band, and how achieving new highs after two decades only stokes their creative fire.
Britty Drake of Pity Sex guests on Hardlore to talk MySpace, expulsion, and reuniting at Sound an...
Stream the full conversation from backstage at LA's Sound and Fury Festival.
Britty Drake of Pity Sex guests on Hardlore to talk MySpace, expulsion, and reuniting at Sound an...
Stream the full conversation from backstage at LA's Sound and Fury Festival.
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