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DOWN THE SUN: Employed To Serve fall to earth on crushing fifth album
Sammy Urwin and Justine Jones discuss the progression of heavy music, balancing the personal weight in their art and diversifying their game as professionals.
DOWN THE SUN: Employed To Serve fall to earth on crushing fifth album
Sammy Urwin and Justine Jones discuss the progression of heavy music, balancing the personal weight in their art and diversifying their game as professionals.
DED Enlist Chris Motionless for the Explosive New Single, "Until I Die"
Knotfest.com premieres the follow-up to the band's UNFD introduction, "Rockstar" which offered the band's first showing since 2021's 'School of Thought'.
DED Enlist Chris Motionless for the Explosive New Single, "Until I Die"
Knotfest.com premieres the follow-up to the band's UNFD introduction, "Rockstar" which offered the band's first showing since 2021's 'School of Thought'.
Cradle of Filth’s The Screaming of the Valkyries is a ‘lyrical celebration’ of ‘occult escapism’
Frontman and founder Dani Filth talks to Knotfest about wanting to write a ‘shorn down album’ that three decades worth of Cradle fans could be proud of.
Cradle of Filth’s The Screaming of the Valkyries is a ‘lyrical celebration’ of ‘occult escapism’
Frontman and founder Dani Filth talks to Knotfest about wanting to write a ‘shorn down album’ that three decades worth of Cradle fans could be proud of.
Dream Theater Embraces 40 Years of Legacy and Musical Passion on ‘Parasomnia’
With drummer Mike Portnoy back in the fold after 13 years, the prog metal giants dream up a nostalgic, nocturnal experience that ‘sounds like a brand new Dream Theater.’
Dream Theater Embraces 40 Years of Legacy and Musical Passion on ‘Parasomnia’
With drummer Mike Portnoy back in the fold after 13 years, the prog metal giants dream up a nostalgic, nocturnal experience that ‘sounds like a brand new Dream Theater.’
Arch Enemy Pay Tribute to Metal History and 'Blood Dynasty'
Band architect Michael Amott explains how Arch Enemy are still pushing the envelope on album 12 and how sourcing classic sound elements makes for a finished product that feels timeless...
Arch Enemy Pay Tribute to Metal History and 'Blood Dynasty'
Band architect Michael Amott explains how Arch Enemy are still pushing the envelope on album 12 and how sourcing classic sound elements makes for a finished product that feels timeless and contemporary all in one.
ReIncarnation: How In Hearts Wake Met Change and Tragedy Head On
Ahead of the band's performance at Knotfest Australia, vocalist Jake Taylor revisits the band's whirlwind year since the release of Incarnation and shares the emotion, and the appreciation that came...
ReIncarnation: How In Hearts Wake Met Change and Tragedy Head On
Ahead of the band's performance at Knotfest Australia, vocalist Jake Taylor revisits the band's whirlwind year since the release of Incarnation and shares the emotion, and the appreciation that came together on a record that honored their brotherhood, their craft and the place they call home.
Darkness Blooms: Paleface Swiss Bridge the Bleak and Beautiful on 'Cursed'
Frontman Marc "Zelli" Zellweger assesses the band's skyrocketing trajectory, the disinterest in category and explains how the retreat of making their latest album was the best thing they ever did.
Darkness Blooms: Paleface Swiss Bridge the Bleak and Beautiful on 'Cursed'
Frontman Marc "Zelli" Zellweger assesses the band's skyrocketing trajectory, the disinterest in category and explains how the retreat of making their latest album was the best thing they ever did.
A Brave New World: Spiritworld Captures Magic and Madness on Album Three
Songwriter and author Stu Folsom confides the refuge he finds in SpiritWorld, the gratitude he has for the music and the aspirations he has in creating and maintaining a project...
A Brave New World: Spiritworld Captures Magic and Madness on Album Three
Songwriter and author Stu Folsom confides the refuge he finds in SpiritWorld, the gratitude he has for the music and the aspirations he has in creating and maintaining a project that cannot be boxed in.
'Til The Wheels Fall Off: Cryptopsy Endure and Excel As One of Canada's Most Extreme
Vocalist Matt McGachy discusses finally finding his voice, the relentlessness of drummer Flo Munier, how bands like Sanguisugabogg are revitalizing death metal and reveals the tech-death demigods are hard at work on...
'Til The Wheels Fall Off: Cryptopsy Endure and Excel As One of Canada's Most Extreme
Vocalist Matt McGachy discusses finally finding his voice, the relentlessness of drummer Flo Munier, how bands like Sanguisugabogg are revitalizing death metal and reveals the tech-death demigods are hard at work on new LP.
Bloodletting: 3 Inches of Blood Rides Again
After stepping away for nearly a decade, first-rate falsetto frontman Cam Pipes reveals why he got his NWOBHM-worshipping band back together.
Bloodletting: 3 Inches of Blood Rides Again
After stepping away for nearly a decade, first-rate falsetto frontman Cam Pipes reveals why he got his NWOBHM-worshipping band back together.
Harakiri For The Sky Scream To The Heavens On New LP, 'Scorched Earth'
‘Everything's changed for the worse,’ cofounder and vocalist Michael "JJ" V. Wahntraum says. ‘I don't think that the world takes a good turn for now.’
Harakiri For The Sky Scream To The Heavens On New LP, 'Scorched Earth'
‘Everything's changed for the worse,’ cofounder and vocalist Michael "JJ" V. Wahntraum says. ‘I don't think that the world takes a good turn for now.’
The End Is Here: Mark Tremonti discusses heaviness, Sinatra and his new album
The prolific songwriter details his discovery of heavy music, his ongoing obsession with chasing down the perfect song and how clarity and finality intersect on his latest solo record, 'The...
The End Is Here: Mark Tremonti discusses heaviness, Sinatra and his new album
The prolific songwriter details his discovery of heavy music, his ongoing obsession with chasing down the perfect song and how clarity and finality intersect on his latest solo record, 'The End Will Show Us How'.
The Rise of 156/Silence: Metalcore's Next Great Tour de Force
The Pittsburgh band opens up about playing to the biggest crowds of their career out on tour with VCTMS.
The Rise of 156/Silence: Metalcore's Next Great Tour de Force
The Pittsburgh band opens up about playing to the biggest crowds of their career out on tour with VCTMS.
New Skeletal Faces: Forging Modern Deathrock with D.I.Y. DNA
Errol Fritz shares how he has engineered the deathrock outfit to be a living, evolving art project intended to showcase more than just dark, raucous music.
New Skeletal Faces: Forging Modern Deathrock with D.I.Y. DNA
Errol Fritz shares how he has engineered the deathrock outfit to be a living, evolving art project intended to showcase more than just dark, raucous music.
Simple Savagery: Molder Are All Business on 'Catastrophic Reconfiguration'
Vocalist/guitarist Aaren Pantke confides his distain for writing, his unwavering love for the old school and his realistic outlook for the death metal horde from Illinois.
Simple Savagery: Molder Are All Business on 'Catastrophic Reconfiguration'
Vocalist/guitarist Aaren Pantke confides his distain for writing, his unwavering love for the old school and his realistic outlook for the death metal horde from Illinois.
The Halo Effect Champion the Swedish Sound on 'March of the Unheard'
Veteran vocalist Mikael Stanne shares a track-by-track breakdown of the thematic heart of their latest album, highlighting the message that drives the band's mammoth sound.
The Halo Effect Champion the Swedish Sound on 'March of the Unheard'
Veteran vocalist Mikael Stanne shares a track-by-track breakdown of the thematic heart of their latest album, highlighting the message that drives the band's mammoth sound.
A Question of Time: An In-Depth Interview With clown in London
Feature writer Dan Franklin has an important exchange with the Slipknot creative to take inventory of the last 25 years, as the band descends upon London for a pair of sold out nights...
A Question of Time: An In-Depth Interview With clown in London
Feature writer Dan Franklin has an important exchange with the Slipknot creative to take inventory of the last 25 years, as the band descends upon London for a pair of sold out nights at The 02 Arena.
The Callous Daoboys Celebrate Christmas in Chaotic Fashion
Frontman Carson Pace reflects on the Daoboys' past as the band plays through their debut album in full and looks towards the future with new music on the horizon
The Callous Daoboys Celebrate Christmas in Chaotic Fashion
Frontman Carson Pace reflects on the Daoboys' past as the band plays through their debut album in full and looks towards the future with new music on the horizon
Oranssi Pazuzu: The Black Mirror Of Black Metal
In the wake of Oranssi Pazuzu’s latest black-metal masterwork, its frontman gives perhaps his most profound interview yet.
Oranssi Pazuzu: The Black Mirror Of Black Metal
In the wake of Oranssi Pazuzu’s latest black-metal masterwork, its frontman gives perhaps his most profound interview yet.
SLIPKNOT 99: The sickness spreads to Europe
On the 25th anniversary of Slipknot's invasion of the UK, Mark Mynett of the late 90's UK band Kill II This offers his first hand account of the masked nine's...
SLIPKNOT 99: The sickness spreads to Europe
On the 25th anniversary of Slipknot's invasion of the UK, Mark Mynett of the late 90's UK band Kill II This offers his first hand account of the masked nine's 1999 triumph at Astoria and their instant connection with European fans.
20YearView: The Revival of God Forbid and The Legacy of 'Gone Forever'
Guitarist Doc Coyle opens up about the band's full circle moment in celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark album and the kind of gratitude he has to be able...
20YearView: The Revival of God Forbid and The Legacy of 'Gone Forever'
Guitarist Doc Coyle opens up about the band's full circle moment in celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark album and the kind of gratitude he has to be able to see it all happen in real time.
Stick To Your Guns Blossom Into A New Era On ‘Keep Planting Flowers’
Guitarist Josh James opens up on how the band’s eighth full-length record pulled them back from the brink, and how its creation helped the band rediscover their place in hardcore.
Stick To Your Guns Blossom Into A New Era On ‘Keep Planting Flowers’
Guitarist Josh James opens up on how the band’s eighth full-length record pulled them back from the brink, and how its creation helped the band rediscover their place in hardcore.
Good Will Hunting: Opeth on their theatrical, ‘action-packed’ new album
Guitarist Fredrik Åkesson explains the opulence of Opeth's latest masterclass and how the album serves as a full circle moment for the Swedish mainstays.
Good Will Hunting: Opeth on their theatrical, ‘action-packed’ new album
Guitarist Fredrik Åkesson explains the opulence of Opeth's latest masterclass and how the album serves as a full circle moment for the Swedish mainstays.
Blood Incantation Arrive At The New Frontier Of 'Absolute Elsewhere'
Drummer Isaac Faulk details the immersive process of making the band's latest opus and explains how a decade of progression has led the collective to chart new terrain in extreme music.
Blood Incantation Arrive At The New Frontier Of 'Absolute Elsewhere'
Drummer Isaac Faulk details the immersive process of making the band's latest opus and explains how a decade of progression has led the collective to chart new terrain in extreme music.
As Daylight Dies: Anciients on Their Long-Awaited New Album
Frontman songwriter Kenny Cook details the resilience of the band's most complete work yet and the kind of existential examination that reads between the lines of Beyond the Reach of The...
As Daylight Dies: Anciients on Their Long-Awaited New Album
Frontman songwriter Kenny Cook details the resilience of the band's most complete work yet and the kind of existential examination that reads between the lines of Beyond the Reach of The Sun.
Fit For An Autopsy Bask in the World's Darkness on 'The Nothing That Is'
Guitarist producer Will Putney details the process of making the band's seventh full length record, the current health of heavy music and how Fit For An Autopsy isn't built to find...
Fit For An Autopsy Bask in the World's Darkness on 'The Nothing That Is'
Guitarist producer Will Putney details the process of making the band's seventh full length record, the current health of heavy music and how Fit For An Autopsy isn't built to find the silver linings.
Gaerea Shatter Labels and Step Into the Upper Echelon of Extremity on ‘Coma’
The Portuguese extreme metal ensemble shed the skin of expectations and labels on their dreamy and ‘imaginary’ third album.
Gaerea Shatter Labels and Step Into the Upper Echelon of Extremity on ‘Coma’
The Portuguese extreme metal ensemble shed the skin of expectations and labels on their dreamy and ‘imaginary’ third album.
Premiere: Thrown Into Exile "Desolation"
Stream the explosive introduction to the EP which premiered via the Chaos Hour hosted by Trivium's Matthew K. Heafy on SiriusXM's Liquid Metal.
Premiere: Thrown Into Exile "Desolation"
Stream the explosive introduction to the EP which premiered via the Chaos Hour hosted by Trivium's Matthew K. Heafy on SiriusXM's Liquid Metal.
The Sweetest Hearse: Baroness and Pallbearer Discuss Craft, Progression and Nurturing Their Insti...
John Dyer Baizley and Brett Campbell revisit their shared history, reevaluate the corners of their respective catalogs and confide that being truly progressive means never really having to say it.
The Sweetest Hearse: Baroness and Pallbearer Discuss Craft, Progression and Nurturing Their Insti...
John Dyer Baizley and Brett Campbell revisit their shared history, reevaluate the corners of their respective catalogs and confide that being truly progressive means never really having to say it.
Void of Vision Rediscover Freedom and Fulfillment on 'What I'll Leave Behind'
Vocalist Jack Bergin recounts the near fatal health ordeal that changed his creative perspective and allowed him to understand what really matters when it comes to making music to share with the...
Void of Vision Rediscover Freedom and Fulfillment on 'What I'll Leave Behind'
Vocalist Jack Bergin recounts the near fatal health ordeal that changed his creative perspective and allowed him to understand what really matters when it comes to making music to share with the world.
1349 Preserve the Integrity and Intensity of Norwegian Black Metal on 'The Wolf and the King'
Band architect and black metal traditionalist RAVN details the mission statement at the core of the band's eighth album and explains how folklore offers a perfect analogy for the band's...
1349 Preserve the Integrity and Intensity of Norwegian Black Metal on 'The Wolf and the King'
Band architect and black metal traditionalist RAVN details the mission statement at the core of the band's eighth album and explains how folklore offers a perfect analogy for the band's continued pursuit of perfection.
Kat Von D Details Her Foundation For Disco Goth with 10 Essential Albums
The multi-hyphenate shares her shortlist of vital entries that proved formative along her musical journey en route to releasing her latest full length, My Side of The Mountain.
Kat Von D Details Her Foundation For Disco Goth with 10 Essential Albums
The multi-hyphenate shares her shortlist of vital entries that proved formative along her musical journey en route to releasing her latest full length, My Side of The Mountain.
Standing On the Shoulders of Giants: Imminence and Orbit Culture Join Forces on "Continuum"
Guitarist Harald Barrett shares the process of revisiting the songs from Imminence's acclaimed album, The Black, and shares how their most recent collaboration with Niklas Karlsson pays homage to the rich...
Standing On the Shoulders of Giants: Imminence and Orbit Culture Join Forces on "Continuum"
Guitarist Harald Barrett shares the process of revisiting the songs from Imminence's acclaimed album, The Black, and shares how their most recent collaboration with Niklas Karlsson pays homage to the rich legacy of Swedish metal.
Vended Usher In A New Era of Iowa Heavy With Their Self-Titled Debut Album
The band submit a track-by-track breakdown of their first full length effort and offer a glimpse inside their world as they begin the next era of Vended.
Vended Usher In A New Era of Iowa Heavy With Their Self-Titled Debut Album
The band submit a track-by-track breakdown of their first full length effort and offer a glimpse inside their world as they begin the next era of Vended.
Swollen Teeth Debut Explosive New Single, "Family"
Watch the latest clip and see masked frontman Megaa offer a rare glimpse into the world of the band for the latest edition of the Knotfest series, Uncaged.
Swollen Teeth Debut Explosive New Single, "Family"
Watch the latest clip and see masked frontman Megaa offer a rare glimpse into the world of the band for the latest edition of the Knotfest series, Uncaged.
Kreator Carry the Torch for Thrash Ahead of the Klash of the Titans Tour
Legend Mille Petrozza discusses the durability of the genre, how their Klash tour has become a brand synonymous with the sound and why Chile will always be a special place...
Kreator Carry the Torch for Thrash Ahead of the Klash of the Titans Tour
Legend Mille Petrozza discusses the durability of the genre, how their Klash tour has become a brand synonymous with the sound and why Chile will always be a special place for Kreator.
Retrospect: Randy Blythe Frames the Camaraderie and Command of the Ashes of Leviathan Tour
The Lamb of God frontman showcases his vision from behind the lens, compiling a collection of images that underscore the significance of one of the biggest tours of the summer.
Retrospect: Randy Blythe Frames the Camaraderie and Command of the Ashes of Leviathan Tour
The Lamb of God frontman showcases his vision from behind the lens, compiling a collection of images that underscore the significance of one of the biggest tours of the summer.
The Barbarians of California Land Tim McIlrath of Rise Against for Anthemic Single, "Three Letters"
The latest preview of the passion project from Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and Eric Stenman includes a personal list of essential hardcore that resonates stylistically and serves as a real influence on the...
The Barbarians of California Land Tim McIlrath of Rise Against for Anthemic Single, "Three Letters"
The latest preview of the passion project from Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and Eric Stenman includes a personal list of essential hardcore that resonates stylistically and serves as a real influence on the band's pending debut album.
Hidden Mothers Display Raw Emotion and Pummeling Agression on New Track 'Still Sickness'
Four years since new music, fans of the Sheffield post-metal quartet are treated to a second offering from the band's upcoming debut album Erosion / Avulsion, in the shape of devastating...
Hidden Mothers Display Raw Emotion and Pummeling Agression on New Track 'Still Sickness'
Four years since new music, fans of the Sheffield post-metal quartet are treated to a second offering from the band's upcoming debut album Erosion / Avulsion, in the shape of devastating 6-minute epic 'Still Sickness'.
The Crazy, Strange and Weird: GEL Takes Success In Stride With Their New EP, 'Persona'
Vocalist Sami Kaiser explains how the new EP expands their sound, the current health of hardcore and what the future holds for emerging Jersey aggressors.
The Crazy, Strange and Weird: GEL Takes Success In Stride With Their New EP, 'Persona'
Vocalist Sami Kaiser explains how the new EP expands their sound, the current health of hardcore and what the future holds for emerging Jersey aggressors.
Melted Bodies Confront Inherited Trauma On Their Latest, "Bloodlines"
The urgent single ushers in the final chapter of the LA's agitators latest entry in their 'Inevitable Fork' series.
Melted Bodies Confront Inherited Trauma On Their Latest, "Bloodlines"
The urgent single ushers in the final chapter of the LA's agitators latest entry in their 'Inevitable Fork' series.
Blake Ibanez Details Classic Crossover, the Ethos of Lemmy and Texas Musical Legacy
The guitarist for Power Trip and Fugitive guests on the latest Defender of the Riff post No Values to share his earliest influences, the diversity of Texas heft and how...
Blake Ibanez Details Classic Crossover, the Ethos of Lemmy and Texas Musical Legacy
The guitarist for Power Trip and Fugitive guests on the latest Defender of the Riff post No Values to share his earliest influences, the diversity of Texas heft and how Motörhead was always about attitude.
House Of Protection Set Out to Prove With Big Risk, Comes Big Reward
Veteran guitarist and songwriter Stephen Harrison details the arduous process of making their latest death-defying music video and how the band's pending debut EP, Galore, is a victory in refining their...
House Of Protection Set Out to Prove With Big Risk, Comes Big Reward
Veteran guitarist and songwriter Stephen Harrison details the arduous process of making their latest death-defying music video and how the band's pending debut EP, Galore, is a victory in refining their collective voice.
Knotfest Iowa's New Class Shares How Slipknot's Debut Changed The Game
Standouts including Dying Wish, ZULU, Swollen Teeth and Holy Wars detail their personal discovery of the iconic album and explain how a generation later, it still impacts the landscape of...
Knotfest Iowa's New Class Shares How Slipknot's Debut Changed The Game
Standouts including Dying Wish, ZULU, Swollen Teeth and Holy Wars detail their personal discovery of the iconic album and explain how a generation later, it still impacts the landscape of heavy music.
Gravemind Traverse Digital Dystopia and Existential Dread on 'Introsphere'
Frontman Bailey Schembri details the full scope of the Melbourne band's mighty return that features guest spots from Reba Meyers of Code Orange, Jamie Hails of Polaris and sound designer and composer,...
Gravemind Traverse Digital Dystopia and Existential Dread on 'Introsphere'
Frontman Bailey Schembri details the full scope of the Melbourne band's mighty return that features guest spots from Reba Meyers of Code Orange, Jamie Hails of Polaris and sound designer and composer, Mick Gordon.
Archetypes Collide Take On An Alt-Rock Anthem With LIT's "My Own Worst Enemy"
The emerging Arizona outfit modernize a generational hit with a rendition that pays homage to the original, while daring to make it their own.
Archetypes Collide Take On An Alt-Rock Anthem With LIT's "My Own Worst Enemy"
The emerging Arizona outfit modernize a generational hit with a rendition that pays homage to the original, while daring to make it their own.
Progressive Prospects Giant Walker Premiere Emotive Title Track, "Silhouettes"
The emerging UK collective deliver a powerful entry ahead of the release of their Church Road Records debut.
Progressive Prospects Giant Walker Premiere Emotive Title Track, "Silhouettes"
The emerging UK collective deliver a powerful entry ahead of the release of their Church Road Records debut.
Wage War Explore The Creative Freedom of Their Second Era on 'Stigma'
The band discuss how the their experimentation on Manic and gave them the confidence to further explore new terrain on the highly-anticipated follow-up.
Wage War Explore The Creative Freedom of Their Second Era on 'Stigma'
The band discuss how the their experimentation on Manic and gave them the confidence to further explore new terrain on the highly-anticipated follow-up.
Slipknot 'Self Titled' Takeaways from clown's AMA
From his most meaningful Slipknot song to Paul's backing vocals on self-titled, clown opens up as 'Slipknot' hits 25 years
Slipknot 'Self Titled' Takeaways from clown's AMA
From his most meaningful Slipknot song to Paul's backing vocals on self-titled, clown opens up as 'Slipknot' hits 25 years
Dreamgaze Outfit Graywave Evolves Into Their Sound On ‘Dancing in the Dust’
The British solo-project-turned-full-band is discovering itself with their latest EP, while paving the way for their debut record.
Dreamgaze Outfit Graywave Evolves Into Their Sound On ‘Dancing in the Dust’
The British solo-project-turned-full-band is discovering itself with their latest EP, while paving the way for their debut record.
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