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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.
Kittie Submit Their Personal Favorites From Their First Album in 13 Years, 'Fire'
Each member weighs in on the singular track that best sparks their flame and emphasizes the strengths of a band reinvigorated with a new sense of purpose.
Kittie Submit Their Personal Favorites From Their First Album in 13 Years, 'Fire'
Each member weighs in on the singular track that best sparks their flame and emphasizes the strengths of a band reinvigorated with a new sense of purpose.
‘This is my personal therapy’: Jules Mitch dives into SETYØURSAILS’s new album ‘Bad Blood’
After kicking in the doors of the metalcore scene, the rising German stars tackle mental health, vulnerability, sex, rage and betrayal on their hook-laden sophomore album.
‘This is my personal therapy’: Jules Mitch dives into SETYØURSAILS’s new album ‘Bad Blood’
After kicking in the doors of the metalcore scene, the rising German stars tackle mental health, vulnerability, sex, rage and betrayal on their hook-laden sophomore album.
Jamie Campbell Bower Braves The Darkness with BloodMagic
The veteran songwriter and villainous Vecna of Stranger Things details how the end of his previous project ushered in a creative rebirth - one that allowed him to explore his darker...
Jamie Campbell Bower Braves The Darkness with BloodMagic
The veteran songwriter and villainous Vecna of Stranger Things details how the end of his previous project ushered in a creative rebirth - one that allowed him to explore his darker musical sensibilities.
‘This album is a grower’: DVNE’s Victor Vicart dives into their sprawling new album ‘Voidkind’
On their third full-length album, the progressive sludge quintet step into the sound and deliver an album that’s meant to be heard live, and one that will reward repeated listens....
‘This album is a grower’: DVNE’s Victor Vicart dives into their sprawling new album ‘Voidkind’
On their third full-length album, the progressive sludge quintet step into the sound and deliver an album that’s meant to be heard live, and one that will reward repeated listens.
Heavy Haul: Enigmatic Duo Zetra Offer A Glimpse Into Their Live Otherworldly Ritual
Check the latest tour diary from The Wanderers from their recent European conquest with Ville Valo and see the new video for the enthralling single, "The Mirror".
Heavy Haul: Enigmatic Duo Zetra Offer A Glimpse Into Their Live Otherworldly Ritual
Check the latest tour diary from The Wanderers from their recent European conquest with Ville Valo and see the new video for the enthralling single, "The Mirror".
Gatecreeper Set the Bar High On 'Dark Superstition'
Vocalist and band architect Chase Mason explains the creative freedom and the personal expectation that went into such a pivotal record for death metal lifers.
Gatecreeper Set the Bar High On 'Dark Superstition'
Vocalist and band architect Chase Mason explains the creative freedom and the personal expectation that went into such a pivotal record for death metal lifers.
Unleash the Archers Dares to Tread New Creative Frontiers on 'Phantoma'
Brittany Slayes surveys the scope of the power metal, sci-fi epic that delves into A.I. and weaves a masterful intersection of TRON-meets-Iron Maiden.
Unleash the Archers Dares to Tread New Creative Frontiers on 'Phantoma'
Brittany Slayes surveys the scope of the power metal, sci-fi epic that delves into A.I. and weaves a masterful intersection of TRON-meets-Iron Maiden.
Take Offense Pay Homage to the Legendary Lineage of West Coast Crossover with 'T.O.tality'
The once metallic journeymen level up their assault on a record that tested their resolve and eventually complete the kind of breakout album they have been destined to make.
Take Offense Pay Homage to the Legendary Lineage of West Coast Crossover with 'T.O.tality'
The once metallic journeymen level up their assault on a record that tested their resolve and eventually complete the kind of breakout album they have been destined to make.
Unto Others Marks the Fifth Anniversary of their Full Length Debut, 'Mana'
Band architect Gabriel Franco revisits the debut album that propelled the Portland unit to new heights and allowed the songwriter to cultivate a sound that was both different and authentic.
Unto Others Marks the Fifth Anniversary of their Full Length Debut, 'Mana'
Band architect Gabriel Franco revisits the debut album that propelled the Portland unit to new heights and allowed the songwriter to cultivate a sound that was both different and authentic.
Shock and Awe: Andy Biersack Explains The Inspiration Behind 'Bleeders'
The Black Veil Brides architect joins the On Wednesdays We Wear Black Podcast to detail how his love for Sweeney Todd, Misfits and Batman led to a therapeutic fascination with darkside...
Shock and Awe: Andy Biersack Explains The Inspiration Behind 'Bleeders'
The Black Veil Brides architect joins the On Wednesdays We Wear Black Podcast to detail how his love for Sweeney Todd, Misfits and Batman led to a therapeutic fascination with darkside of music, art and culture.
Deicide Intensify Their Brutality on 'Banished by Sin'
Extreme music pillar Glen Benton reflects on Deicide's legacy, dissects the controversy that comes with the territory and forecasts the promising future of the band armed with one of their most...
Deicide Intensify Their Brutality on 'Banished by Sin'
Extreme music pillar Glen Benton reflects on Deicide's legacy, dissects the controversy that comes with the territory and forecasts the promising future of the band armed with one of their most cohesive efforts in years.
ERRA Peel Back the Darkness and Destruction of Their Latest Album, ‘CURE’
Vocalist J.T. Cavey details the collaborative process of creating ERRA’s sixth studio album, Cure, and how a hunger for creative challenges keeps them moving forward.
ERRA Peel Back the Darkness and Destruction of Their Latest Album, ‘CURE’
Vocalist J.T. Cavey details the collaborative process of creating ERRA’s sixth studio album, Cure, and how a hunger for creative challenges keeps them moving forward.
Small Town Inspired, Full of Hell Morph Into the Band They’ve Always Wanted To Be
Full of Hell frontman Dylan Walker discusses how ‘Coagulated Bliss’ is the band at its most inspired, and why it was finally time to tackle the ‘American rural experience.’
Small Town Inspired, Full of Hell Morph Into the Band They’ve Always Wanted To Be
Full of Hell frontman Dylan Walker discusses how ‘Coagulated Bliss’ is the band at its most inspired, and why it was finally time to tackle the ‘American rural experience.’
Inter Arma Strap On Their Rocket Packs and Enter 'New Heaven'
T.J. Childers explains the adversity that fruited such a an ambitious album and how the Virginian collective has better honed their brand of extremity on their latest full length.
Inter Arma Strap On Their Rocket Packs and Enter 'New Heaven'
T.J. Childers explains the adversity that fruited such a an ambitious album and how the Virginian collective has better honed their brand of extremity on their latest full length.
High On Fire Ride the Wave on 'Cometh the Storm'
Bassist Jeff Matz and newest recruit drummer Coady Willis explain how High On Fire hit reset and better honed their sound for their first record since the Grammy-award winning, Electric Messiah.
High On Fire Ride the Wave on 'Cometh the Storm'
Bassist Jeff Matz and newest recruit drummer Coady Willis explain how High On Fire hit reset and better honed their sound for their first record since the Grammy-award winning, Electric Messiah.
The Ghost Inside Explore Their Full Potential On 'Searching for Solace'
Members Andrew Tkaczyk and Jim Riley reveal how making their most accessible record in their catalog was also their most ambitious effort of their career.
The Ghost Inside Explore Their Full Potential On 'Searching for Solace'
Members Andrew Tkaczyk and Jim Riley reveal how making their most accessible record in their catalog was also their most ambitious effort of their career.
SeeYouSpaceCowboy On the Romanticism of the Neo-Noir Influenced, 'Coup De Grâce'
Vocalist Connie Sgarbossa details the freeing process of creating SeeYouSpaceCowboy’s third album, Coup De Grâce, and how her love of storytelling is leading the band’s latest era.
SeeYouSpaceCowboy On the Romanticism of the Neo-Noir Influenced, 'Coup De Grâce'
Vocalist Connie Sgarbossa details the freeing process of creating SeeYouSpaceCowboy’s third album, Coup De Grâce, and how her love of storytelling is leading the band’s latest era.
‘The Journey To Yourself Is Never Finished’: How DOOL Found Their Voice On ‘The Shape of Fluidity’
Raven van Dorst tells Knotfest about the deep, dark journey to know themselves, and how it powered the Dutch rockers spectacular new album.
‘The Journey To Yourself Is Never Finished’: How DOOL Found Their Voice On ‘The Shape of Fluidity’
Raven van Dorst tells Knotfest about the deep, dark journey to know themselves, and how it powered the Dutch rockers spectacular new album.
20 Year View: How In Flames Embraced Their Evolution on 'Soundtrack to Your Escape'
Frontman Anders Fridén revisits the pivotal era of In Flames musical progression and explains how singling out just one album, diminishes the significance of the whole sequence.
20 Year View: How In Flames Embraced Their Evolution on 'Soundtrack to Your Escape'
Frontman Anders Fridén revisits the pivotal era of In Flames musical progression and explains how singling out just one album, diminishes the significance of the whole sequence.
Imminence Assert Artistic Self-Determination with, 'The Black'
Vocalist Eddie Berg and lead guitarist Harald Barrett explain the diverse influence, genuine intensity and focused intentionality of their fourth full length.
Imminence Assert Artistic Self-Determination with, 'The Black'
Vocalist Eddie Berg and lead guitarist Harald Barrett explain the diverse influence, genuine intensity and focused intentionality of their fourth full length.
Boundaries Weaponize Despair On 'Death Is Little More'
The Connecticut collective asserts hardcore brass with metal execution on an album that explores humanity's darkest corners to tap into something genuinely visceral.
Boundaries Weaponize Despair On 'Death Is Little More'
The Connecticut collective asserts hardcore brass with metal execution on an album that explores humanity's darkest corners to tap into something genuinely visceral.
Blanket Better Distill Their Brilliance On, 'Ceremonia'
The Blackpool post-rock collective breakdown their third full length studio album and offer a glimpse into the headspace that resulted in their most approachable, articulate work to date.
Blanket Better Distill Their Brilliance On, 'Ceremonia'
The Blackpool post-rock collective breakdown their third full length studio album and offer a glimpse into the headspace that resulted in their most approachable, articulate work to date.
Dave Baksh Reflects on Sum 41's Final Chord: Legacy, Laughter and the Last Album
The guitarist takes inventory of the lifespan of Sum 41 and confides the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye, despite going out on a high note.
Dave Baksh Reflects on Sum 41's Final Chord: Legacy, Laughter and the Last Album
The guitarist takes inventory of the lifespan of Sum 41 and confides the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye, despite going out on a high note.
Sven de Caluwé Shares the Cinematic Classics At the Core of 'Vault of Horrors'
The Aborted architect shares his shortlist of vital cinema and the films that have made a lasting impact, resulting in a full album that pays homage to the genre.
Sven de Caluwé Shares the Cinematic Classics At the Core of 'Vault of Horrors'
The Aborted architect shares his shortlist of vital cinema and the films that have made a lasting impact, resulting in a full album that pays homage to the genre.
Australia's Suldusk Blossom Into A Gloomy, Atmospheric Force on 'Anthesis'
Emily Hightower of Melbourne’s Suldusk chats with Knotfest about expanding her one-woman dark folk/blackgaze project into a full band, and her winding journey to creating the type of music she...
Australia's Suldusk Blossom Into A Gloomy, Atmospheric Force on 'Anthesis'
Emily Hightower of Melbourne’s Suldusk chats with Knotfest about expanding her one-woman dark folk/blackgaze project into a full band, and her winding journey to creating the type of music she wanted to hear.
While She Sleeps Detail the Creation, Community and Curiosity of Their Sixth Album, 'Self Hell'
The band discuss the freeing process of creating their sixth studio album, SELF HELL, and how learning to let go has brought them closer to their vision than ever before.
While She Sleeps Detail the Creation, Community and Curiosity of Their Sixth Album, 'Self Hell'
The band discuss the freeing process of creating their sixth studio album, SELF HELL, and how learning to let go has brought them closer to their vision than ever before.
Skeletal Remains Offer Testament to Timeless Death Metal on 'Fragments of the Ageless'.
The band breakdown their latest album with a track-by-track that reveals the influences and the aspirations that fueled their most ambitious release to date.
Skeletal Remains Offer Testament to Timeless Death Metal on 'Fragments of the Ageless'.
The band breakdown their latest album with a track-by-track that reveals the influences and the aspirations that fueled their most ambitious release to date.
Richie Faulkner Gave Judas Priest New Life. On ‘Invincible Shield’, They Return the Favor
Richie Faulkner chats with Knotfest about Judas Priest’s new album Invincible Shield, how the band continue to redefine the genre after 50 years, and why the world is a better...
Richie Faulkner Gave Judas Priest New Life. On ‘Invincible Shield’, They Return the Favor
Richie Faulkner chats with Knotfest about Judas Priest’s new album Invincible Shield, how the band continue to redefine the genre after 50 years, and why the world is a better place with the Metal Gods.
Heavy Haul: Escuela Grind Take Stock of the Ball and Chain Tour
In what the band express was the "best tour of their lives" Escuela Grind prep for their dates with Capra, express gratitude for the fans and confide the rigors of the...
Heavy Haul: Escuela Grind Take Stock of the Ball and Chain Tour
In what the band express was the "best tour of their lives" Escuela Grind prep for their dates with Capra, express gratitude for the fans and confide the rigors of the road.
Benji Webbe - 'The 10 Albums That Changed My Life'
The Skindred frontman details how ska, punk and reggae resonated with him on a spiritual level and ultimately paved the way for Skindred to reach fans from all walks of...
Benji Webbe - 'The 10 Albums That Changed My Life'
The Skindred frontman details how ska, punk and reggae resonated with him on a spiritual level and ultimately paved the way for Skindred to reach fans from all walks of life.
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