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ZAND Producing Their Own Songs

ZAND Producing Their Own Songs

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Yasmine Summan from On Wednesdays We Wear Black sat down with Zand to discuss the production process of their songs, which is all self-made.

ZAND Producing Their Own Songs

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Yasmine Summan from On Wednesdays We Wear Black sat down with Zand to discuss the production process of their songs, which is all self-made.

ZAND AT SLAM DUNK 2023: HOW PUSHING THROUGH THE HARD TIMES LED TO THEIR FIRST AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR

ZAND AT SLAM DUNK 2023: HOW PUSHING THROUGH THE HARD TIMES LED TO THEIR FIRST AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Yasmine Summan from On Wednesdays We Wear Black sat down with Zand to discuss their performance at the festival, their first headline American tour,...

ZAND AT SLAM DUNK 2023: HOW PUSHING THROUGH THE HARD TIMES LED TO THEIR FIRST AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Yasmine Summan from On Wednesdays We Wear Black sat down with Zand to discuss their performance at the festival, their first headline American tour, producing music, and how they persevered through the hard times to get where they are now.

HERIOT – THE IMPORTANCE OF BUYING BAND MERCH

HERIOT – THE IMPORTANCE OF BUYING BAND MERCH

Maxime Cherrier

Heriot’s Erhan Alman and Debbie Gough chat with host Tori Kravitz at Slam Dunk 2023, reminding us the importance of buying band merch to support the scene and help your...

HERIOT – THE IMPORTANCE OF BUYING BAND MERCH

Maxime Cherrier

Heriot’s Erhan Alman and Debbie Gough chat with host Tori Kravitz at Slam Dunk 2023, reminding us the importance of buying band merch to support the scene and help your favorite artists in the most efficient way.

COREY TAYLOR SPEAKS CANDIDLY ON DREAM COLLABORATIONS, ‘CMF2’ AND HIS LIFELONG CONNECTION WITH THE FANS

COREY TAYLOR SPEAKS CANDIDLY ON DREAM COLLABORATIONS, ‘CMF2’ AND HIS LIFELONG CONNECTION WITH THE...

Ramon Gonzales

Guesting for a special evening in London, the veteran songwriter and accomplished frontman previewed his forthcoming album and confided how the fans truly gave him something to live for.

COREY TAYLOR SPEAKS CANDIDLY ON DREAM COLLABORATIONS, ‘CMF2’ AND HIS LIFELONG CONNECTION WITH THE...

Ramon Gonzales

Guesting for a special evening in London, the veteran songwriter and accomplished frontman previewed his forthcoming album and confided how the fans truly gave him something to live for.

BILLY TALENT ON THE CANADIAN MENTALITY

BILLY TALENT ON THE CANADIAN MENTALITY

Maxime Cherrier

Ian D’Sa and Jon Gallant of Billy Talent sit down with host Sophie K at Slam Dunk 2023, giving us hints of the reasons why they always have nice press...

BILLY TALENT ON THE CANADIAN MENTALITY

Maxime Cherrier

Ian D’Sa and Jon Gallant of Billy Talent sit down with host Sophie K at Slam Dunk 2023, giving us hints of the reasons why they always have nice press for being nice guys. Being Canadian might have helped them!

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with Escape The Fate to discuss about their upcoming album called ‘Out Of The Shadows’ and the already-released singles coming from it.

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with Escape The Fate to discuss about their upc...

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with Escape The Fate to discuss about their upcoming album called ‘Out Of The Shadows’ and the already-released singles coming...

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with Escape The Fate to discuss about their upc...

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with Escape The Fate to discuss about their upcoming album called ‘Out Of The Shadows’ and the already-released singles coming from it.

BILLY TALENT ANSWERING FAN’S QUESTIONS

BILLY TALENT ANSWERING FAN’S QUESTIONS

Maxime Cherrier

Ian D’Sa and Jon Gallant of Billy Talent sit down with host Sophie K at Slam Dunk 2023, but this time they won’t answer the questions of our host, but...

BILLY TALENT ANSWERING FAN’S QUESTIONS

Maxime Cherrier

Ian D’Sa and Jon Gallant of Billy Talent sit down with host Sophie K at Slam Dunk 2023, but this time they won’t answer the questions of our host, but the questions of the fans watching this interview!

BILLY TALENT AT SLAM DUNK 2023: WHAT IT WAS LIKE WORKING WITH WEEZER’S RIVERS CUOMO

BILLY TALENT AT SLAM DUNK 2023: WHAT IT WAS LIKE WORKING WITH WEEZER’S RIVERS CUOMO

Maxime Cherrier

Ian D’Sa and Jon Gallant of Billy Talent sit down with host Sophie K at Slam Dunk 2023! The band discuss working with Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo, the health status of...

BILLY TALENT AT SLAM DUNK 2023: WHAT IT WAS LIKE WORKING WITH WEEZER’S RIVERS CUOMO

Maxime Cherrier

Ian D’Sa and Jon Gallant of Billy Talent sit down with host Sophie K at Slam Dunk 2023! The band discuss working with Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo, the health status of their drummer Aaron, as well as drop new that they are releasing a new live album later in 2023. They also take audience questions and play a blind music test game.

ESCAPE THE FATE COMPARING UK & US CROWDS

ESCAPE THE FATE COMPARING UK & US CROWDS

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with Escape The Fate to discuss about the cultural differences between playing in the USA and the UK.

ESCAPE THE FATE COMPARING UK & US CROWDS

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with Escape The Fate to discuss about the cultural differences between playing in the USA and the UK.

ESCAPE THE FATE AT SLAM DUNK 2023: EVOLVING INTO VETERANS OF THE MUSIC SCENE

ESCAPE THE FATE AT SLAM DUNK 2023: EVOLVING INTO VETERANS OF THE MUSIC SCENE

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with Escape The Fate to discuss about playing the festival for the first time, the cultural differences between playing in...

ESCAPE THE FATE AT SLAM DUNK 2023: EVOLVING INTO VETERANS OF THE MUSIC SCENE

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with Escape The Fate to discuss about playing the festival for the first time, the cultural differences between playing in the USA and the UK, the band’s latest single, their favorite band of the moment, and more!

MOVEMENTS Writing Process

MOVEMENTS Writing Process

Maxime Cherrier

Movements discuss the way they write a song, coming to the studio with almost no material at all, with host Tori Kravitz at Slam Dunk 2023.

MOVEMENTS Writing Process

Maxime Cherrier

Movements discuss the way they write a song, coming to the studio with almost no material at all, with host Tori Kravitz at Slam Dunk 2023.

COREY TAYLOR TALKS METALLICA, CAPTURING EMOTION IN MUSIC AND THE POWER OF A LIVE SET ON STEVE-O’S WILD RIDE

COREY TAYLOR TALKS METALLICA, CAPTURING EMOTION IN MUSIC AND THE POWER OF A LIVE SET ON STEVE-O’S...

Chris Hudson

The frontman revealed how Henry Rollins inspired him, how he’s written his best music at both ends of the emotional spectrum and how CMF2 is a throwback to when rock...

COREY TAYLOR TALKS METALLICA, CAPTURING EMOTION IN MUSIC AND THE POWER OF A LIVE SET ON STEVE-O’S...

Chris Hudson

The frontman revealed how Henry Rollins inspired him, how he’s written his best music at both ends of the emotional spectrum and how CMF2 is a throwback to when rock music was less linear.

MOVEMENTS AT SLAM DUNK ’23: NORTHERN VS. SOUTHERN CROWDS, BROMANCE WITH BOSTON MANOR, & MORE!

MOVEMENTS AT SLAM DUNK ’23: NORTHERN VS. SOUTHERN CROWDS, BROMANCE WITH BOSTON MANOR, & MORE!

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with Movements to discuss the Slam Dunk crowds, meeting their friends in Boston Manor backstage, Warped Tour memories, their favorite...

MOVEMENTS AT SLAM DUNK ’23: NORTHERN VS. SOUTHERN CROWDS, BROMANCE WITH BOSTON MANOR, & MORE!

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with Movements to discuss the Slam Dunk crowds, meeting their friends in Boston Manor backstage, Warped Tour memories, their favorite British cultural things, and more!

MOVEMENTS Reuniting with Friends on the Road

MOVEMENTS Reuniting with Friends on the Road

Maxime Cherrier

Movements discuss meeting their friends again on the road, especially their best friends in Boston Manor, with host Tori Kravitz at Slam Dunk 2023.

MOVEMENTS Reuniting with Friends on the Road

Maxime Cherrier

Movements discuss meeting their friends again on the road, especially their best friends in Boston Manor, with host Tori Kravitz at Slam Dunk 2023.

CREEPER Entering a New Era

CREEPER Entering a New Era

Maxime Cherrier

Creeper discuss entering their full theatrical goth era and how involving a new band member also influenced the upcoming

CREEPER Entering a New Era

Maxime Cherrier

Creeper discuss entering their full theatrical goth era and how involving a new band member also influenced the upcoming

CREEPER AT SLAM DUNK ’23: ‘CRY TO HEAVEN’, UPCOMING MUSIC, & ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SPECTACULAR

CREEPER AT SLAM DUNK ’23: ‘CRY TO HEAVEN’, UPCOMING MUSIC, & ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SPECTACULAR

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with the whole band of Creeper to discuss their day at Slam Dunk meeting some friends, their performance at the...

CREEPER AT SLAM DUNK ’23: ‘CRY TO HEAVEN’, UPCOMING MUSIC, & ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SPECTACULAR

Maxime Cherrier

At Slam Dunk 2023, our host Tori Kravitz sat down with the whole band of Creeper to discuss their day at Slam Dunk meeting some friends, their performance at the Heavy Music Awards with their new song ‘Cry To Heaven’, their upcoming record, and the importance of creating a whole experience for live shows with their ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Spectacular Live Show’.

The best policy: VEXED highlight honest conversation on their visceral new album, ‘Negative Energy’

The best policy: VEXED highlight honest conversation on their visceral new album, ‘Negative Energy’

Maddy Howell

Vocalist Megan Targett gets real about the music industry, metal's gatekeeping culture and the emotional weight that resulted in their most powerful album to date.

The best policy: VEXED highlight honest conversation on their visceral new album, ‘Negative Energy’

Maddy Howell

Vocalist Megan Targett gets real about the music industry, metal's gatekeeping culture and the emotional weight that resulted in their most powerful album to date.

Cristina Scabbia talks her love of video games, 20 years of 'Comalies' and new Lacuna Coil in 2024

Cristina Scabbia talks her love of video games, 20 years of 'Comalies' and new Lacuna Coil in 2024

Ramon Gonzales

The accomplished frontwoman guests for an in-depth conversation on thew Knotfest original series, She's With the Band.

Cristina Scabbia talks her love of video games, 20 years of 'Comalies' and new Lacuna Coil in 2024

Ramon Gonzales

The accomplished frontwoman guests for an in-depth conversation on thew Knotfest original series, She's With the Band.

Creeping Death go track-by-track to dissect the devastation that drives 'Boundless Domain'

Creeping Death go track-by-track to dissect the devastation that drives 'Boundless Domain'

Ramon Gonzales

Vocalist Reese Alavi breaks down the apocalyptic outlook, the sci-fi fascination and the Riley Gale homage that makes up their most intense release to date.

Creeping Death go track-by-track to dissect the devastation that drives 'Boundless Domain'

Ramon Gonzales

Vocalist Reese Alavi breaks down the apocalyptic outlook, the sci-fi fascination and the Riley Gale homage that makes up their most intense release to date.

On Hallowed Ground: The Download Festival celebrates its 20th birthday

On Hallowed Ground: The Download Festival celebrates its 20th birthday

Dan Franklin

Feature contributor Dan Franklin offers his assessment of the four-day celebration of metal punctuated by "the best Slipknot set in years." 

On Hallowed Ground: The Download Festival celebrates its 20th birthday

Dan Franklin

Feature contributor Dan Franklin offers his assessment of the four-day celebration of metal punctuated by "the best Slipknot set in years." 

Devastate the Masses: Islander rediscover their purpose in poignant documentary

Devastate the Masses: Islander rediscover their purpose in poignant documentary

Ramon Gonzales

Mikey Carvajal details the inspiration, the independence and the reaffirmed identity that resulted from revisiting the story of the band.

Devastate the Masses: Islander rediscover their purpose in poignant documentary

Ramon Gonzales

Mikey Carvajal details the inspiration, the independence and the reaffirmed identity that resulted from revisiting the story of the band.

Alessandro "Vman" Venturella delves into the autonomy, evolution and experience ahead of Knotfest Italy

Alessandro "Vman" Venturella delves into the autonomy, evolution and experience ahead of Knotfest...

Ramon Gonzales

In a feature via Radiofreccia, the bassist discussed his decade as a members of Slipknot, the family aspect of Knotfest and some surprises the band has in store ahead of...

Alessandro "Vman" Venturella delves into the autonomy, evolution and experience ahead of Knotfest...

Ramon Gonzales

In a feature via Radiofreccia, the bassist discussed his decade as a members of Slipknot, the family aspect of Knotfest and some surprises the band has in store ahead of their European trek.

Looking for a new spark, OHHMS reanimate themselves into the world of horror with 'Rot'

Looking for a new spark, OHHMS reanimate themselves into the world of horror with 'Rot'

Stephen Reeder

The UK sludge quintet left their comfort zone and tackled a fear of choruses on their blood-curdling sixth LP.

Looking for a new spark, OHHMS reanimate themselves into the world of horror with 'Rot'

Stephen Reeder

The UK sludge quintet left their comfort zone and tackled a fear of choruses on their blood-curdling sixth LP.

Grave Pleasures Emerge to the New Cold World as 'Plagueboys'

Grave Pleasures Emerge to the New Cold World as 'Plagueboys'

Perran Helyes

Grave Pleasures guitarist Aleksi Kiiskilä talks their new album Plagueboys and the dark new world it's been born into.

Grave Pleasures Emerge to the New Cold World as 'Plagueboys'

Perran Helyes

Grave Pleasures guitarist Aleksi Kiiskilä talks their new album Plagueboys and the dark new world it's been born into.

NY hardcore legends Incendiary refine their approach on album number four, ‘Change The Way You Think About Pain’

NY hardcore legends Incendiary refine their approach on album number four, ‘Change The Way You Th...

Stephen Reeder

Frontman Brendan Garrone explains how the band's pivotal fourth record explores empathy, accountability and finding the courage to confront life's often harsh realities.

NY hardcore legends Incendiary refine their approach on album number four, ‘Change The Way You Th...

Stephen Reeder

Frontman Brendan Garrone explains how the band's pivotal fourth record explores empathy, accountability and finding the courage to confront life's often harsh realities.

Pushing the limits: Tokky Horror are bringing a punk ethos to their rave-ready anthems on latest EP, ‘Kappacore’

Pushing the limits: Tokky Horror are bringing a punk ethos to their rave-ready anthems on latest ...

Stephen Reeder

The caustic meld of throbbing bass and fiery hardcore continue to catapult the prospects to new heights.

Pushing the limits: Tokky Horror are bringing a punk ethos to their rave-ready anthems on latest ...

Stephen Reeder

The caustic meld of throbbing bass and fiery hardcore continue to catapult the prospects to new heights.

This Is Now: Jamey Jasta Wants Milwaukee Metal Fest To Cultivate Heavy Music's Next Generation

This Is Now: Jamey Jasta Wants Milwaukee Metal Fest To Cultivate Heavy Music's Next Generation

Corinne Westbrook

Among metal's most proven advocates, the Hatebreed frontman is building a platform to nurture new talent and develop the next era of heavy festival headliners.

This Is Now: Jamey Jasta Wants Milwaukee Metal Fest To Cultivate Heavy Music's Next Generation

Corinne Westbrook

Among metal's most proven advocates, the Hatebreed frontman is building a platform to nurture new talent and develop the next era of heavy festival headliners.

The 13 Albums That Changed My Life - Dez Fafara

The 13 Albums That Changed My Life - Dez Fafara

Ramon Gonzales

The legendary Coal Chamber/DevilDriver frontman submits some of his most formative albums ranging from punk to new wave, rockabilly to goth.

The 13 Albums That Changed My Life - Dez Fafara

Ramon Gonzales

The legendary Coal Chamber/DevilDriver frontman submits some of his most formative albums ranging from punk to new wave, rockabilly to goth.

Epilogue: Knocked Loose tally a crucial win for hardcore at Coachella

Epilogue: Knocked Loose tally a crucial win for hardcore at Coachella

Ramon Gonzales

Guitarist Isaac Hale reflects on the back-to-back sets that earned the band widespread acclaim as a highlight of 2023.

Epilogue: Knocked Loose tally a crucial win for hardcore at Coachella

Ramon Gonzales

Guitarist Isaac Hale reflects on the back-to-back sets that earned the band widespread acclaim as a highlight of 2023.

‘The goal is always to create discomfort’: Nightmarer wield dissonance like a finely honed weapon on ‘Deformity Adrift’

‘The goal is always to create discomfort’: Nightmarer wield dissonance like a finely honed weapon...

Stephen Reeder

On album two, the oppressively heavy death metal outfit have tapped into their inner nightmare and revel in the horrors they’ve created.

‘The goal is always to create discomfort’: Nightmarer wield dissonance like a finely honed weapon...

Stephen Reeder

On album two, the oppressively heavy death metal outfit have tapped into their inner nightmare and revel in the horrors they’ve created.

Serj Tankian showcases unparalleled performative prowess with soaring orchestral suite, 'Invocations'

Serj Tankian showcases unparalleled performative prowess with soaring orchestral suite, 'Invocati...

Ramon Gonzales

See exclusive images of the venerated frontman's ambitious solo cannon performed along with the Cal State University Northridge Symphony.

Serj Tankian showcases unparalleled performative prowess with soaring orchestral suite, 'Invocati...

Ramon Gonzales

See exclusive images of the venerated frontman's ambitious solo cannon performed along with the Cal State University Northridge Symphony.

Enforced Unearth the Desire for Bloodshed on 'War Remains'

Enforced Unearth the Desire for Bloodshed on 'War Remains'

Perran Helyes

Crossover thrashers Enforced weigh up the psychology of warfare and making the most violent record possible on War Remains.

Enforced Unearth the Desire for Bloodshed on 'War Remains'

Perran Helyes

Crossover thrashers Enforced weigh up the psychology of warfare and making the most violent record possible on War Remains.

Marianas Rest surrendered themselves to their music on latest triumph 'Auer': A Q+A with Jaakko Mäntymaa

Marianas Rest surrendered themselves to their music on latest triumph 'Auer': A Q+A with Jaakko M...

Stephen Reeder

The Finnish melodic death-doom outfit have stamped their place in the scene on their fourth record

Marianas Rest surrendered themselves to their music on latest triumph 'Auer': A Q+A with Jaakko M...

Stephen Reeder

The Finnish melodic death-doom outfit have stamped their place in the scene on their fourth record

“It’s catharsis in musical form”: The empathy, emotion, and euphoria behind Jeromes Dream’s ‘The Gray In Between’

“It’s catharsis in musical form”: The empathy, emotion, and euphoria behind Jeromes Dream’s ‘The ...

Ramon Gonzales

Vocalist/bassist Jeff Smith and drummer Erik Ratensperger revisit the emotionally taxing two years that reignited the creative spark for a band that was gone for nearly two decades.

“It’s catharsis in musical form”: The empathy, emotion, and euphoria behind Jeromes Dream’s ‘The ...

Ramon Gonzales

Vocalist/bassist Jeff Smith and drummer Erik Ratensperger revisit the emotionally taxing two years that reignited the creative spark for a band that was gone for nearly two decades.

As Everything Unfolds grow farther into their identity with Ultraviolet

As Everything Unfolds grow farther into their identity with Ultraviolet

Ramon Gonzales

The British rock group exploded onto the scene with their 2021 debut, and their follow up shows they are only just getting started.

As Everything Unfolds grow farther into their identity with Ultraviolet

Ramon Gonzales

The British rock group exploded onto the scene with their 2021 debut, and their follow up shows they are only just getting started.

Crown the Empire strive for creative symmetry with 'Dogma'

Crown the Empire strive for creative symmetry with 'Dogma'

Ramon Gonzales

Frontman Andy Leo weighs assesses the longevity of the band, the landscape of heavy music and how reaching fans, old and new, is true success.

Crown the Empire strive for creative symmetry with 'Dogma'

Ramon Gonzales

Frontman Andy Leo weighs assesses the longevity of the band, the landscape of heavy music and how reaching fans, old and new, is true success.

The art of never settling: Black Coast are blazing their own fiery trail in the heavy music world

The art of never settling: Black Coast are blazing their own fiery trail in the heavy music world

Stephen Reeder

Following the success of their 2021 release, 'Outworld', the band are set to debut their self-titled EP and their most focused work to date.

The art of never settling: Black Coast are blazing their own fiery trail in the heavy music world

Stephen Reeder

Following the success of their 2021 release, 'Outworld', the band are set to debut their self-titled EP and their most focused work to date.

How Bury Tomorrow overcame their darkest hour to rise with ‘The Seventh Sun’

How Bury Tomorrow overcame their darkest hour to rise with ‘The Seventh Sun’

Stephen Reeder

Amid personnel changes, shifting record label politics and a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic, the UK metal outfit proved resilient and delivered their most complete work to date as a result.

How Bury Tomorrow overcame their darkest hour to rise with ‘The Seventh Sun’

Stephen Reeder

Amid personnel changes, shifting record label politics and a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic, the UK metal outfit proved resilient and delivered their most complete work to date as a result.

Jay Weinberg talks Australian artistry, playing new stages across the globe and essential festival food

Jay Weinberg talks Australian artistry, playing new stages across the globe and essential festiva...

Ramon Gonzales

The Slipknot drummer connects with Monica Strut ahead of his performance in front of 30,000 fans at Knotfest Australia.

Jay Weinberg talks Australian artistry, playing new stages across the globe and essential festiva...

Ramon Gonzales

The Slipknot drummer connects with Monica Strut ahead of his performance in front of 30,000 fans at Knotfest Australia.

<strong>Tribulation are just as excited as you to find out where their new material will take them</strong>

<strong>Tribulation are just as excited as you to find out where their new material will take the...

Ramon Gonzales

With their first EP of exclusive material in nearly 20 years, the Swedish gloom metal practitioners are ready to turn their focus to their next album.

<strong>Tribulation are just as excited as you to find out where their new material will take the...

Ramon Gonzales

With their first EP of exclusive material in nearly 20 years, the Swedish gloom metal practitioners are ready to turn their focus to their next album.

Dødheimsgard's 'Black Medium Current' is Black Metal Identity in Constant Flux

Dødheimsgard's 'Black Medium Current' is Black Metal Identity in Constant Flux

Perran Helyes

Band leader Vicotnik of avant-garde black metal pathfinders Dødheimsgard goes into the philosophical questions at the heart of their new record.

Dødheimsgard's 'Black Medium Current' is Black Metal Identity in Constant Flux

Perran Helyes

Band leader Vicotnik of avant-garde black metal pathfinders Dødheimsgard goes into the philosophical questions at the heart of their new record.

Caught Between Worlds: Kyle Anderson breaks down experimental new Brand of Sacrifice EP

Caught Between Worlds: Kyle Anderson breaks down experimental new Brand of Sacrifice EP

Dan Franklin

The frontman of one of deathcore's most innovative units details the beauty of the breakdown, the loaded symbolism in their sound and how the new EP is the beta version...

Caught Between Worlds: Kyle Anderson breaks down experimental new Brand of Sacrifice EP

Dan Franklin

The frontman of one of deathcore's most innovative units details the beauty of the breakdown, the loaded symbolism in their sound and how the new EP is the beta version of what's next,

10 Albums That Changed My Life: Dan Whitesides of The Used

10 Albums That Changed My Life: Dan Whitesides of The Used

Ramon Gonzales

The veteran drummer details his list of punk, hardcore and rock albums that have stood the test of time and impact his songwriting to this day.

10 Albums That Changed My Life: Dan Whitesides of The Used

Ramon Gonzales

The veteran drummer details his list of punk, hardcore and rock albums that have stood the test of time and impact his songwriting to this day.

The 10 Albums That Changed My Life: Jarvis Leatherby of Night Demon

The 10 Albums That Changed My Life: Jarvis Leatherby of Night Demon

Ramon Gonzales

The architect of California's traditional heavy metal trio details his musical education spanning from punk, thrash, rock and beyond.

The 10 Albums That Changed My Life: Jarvis Leatherby of Night Demon

Ramon Gonzales

The architect of California's traditional heavy metal trio details his musical education spanning from punk, thrash, rock and beyond.

Pulse of the Maggots x SXSW: Creeping Death showcase the self-reliance of Texas heft

Pulse of the Maggots x SXSW: Creeping Death showcase the self-reliance of Texas heft

Ramon Gonzales

Guitarist Trey Pemberton talks working with Adam D of Killswitch, the health of the Texas scene and bright future of heavy music.

Pulse of the Maggots x SXSW: Creeping Death showcase the self-reliance of Texas heft

Ramon Gonzales

Guitarist Trey Pemberton talks working with Adam D of Killswitch, the health of the Texas scene and bright future of heavy music.

Pulse of the Maggots x SXSW: Escuela Grind discuss how wisdom, wreckage and weed all come with being grindcore's next on deck

Pulse of the Maggots x SXSW: Escuela Grind discuss how wisdom, wreckage and weed all come with be...

Ramon Gonzales

Drummer Jesse Fuentes explains the gateway quality of Memory Theater, the creative ally in Kurt Ballou and the importance of writing music with movement in mind.

Pulse of the Maggots x SXSW: Escuela Grind discuss how wisdom, wreckage and weed all come with be...

Ramon Gonzales

Drummer Jesse Fuentes explains the gateway quality of Memory Theater, the creative ally in Kurt Ballou and the importance of writing music with movement in mind.

Warlocks Grim &amp; Withered Hags': How Scottish Folklore Shook Up Hellripper's Black-Thrash

Warlocks Grim &amp; Withered Hags': How Scottish Folklore Shook Up Hellripper's Black-Thrash

Perran Helyes

Black-speed metal project Hellripper talks the Scottish mythology and musical free-spiritedness that saw their new record break the confines of where they came from.

Warlocks Grim &amp; Withered Hags': How Scottish Folklore Shook Up Hellripper's Black-Thrash

Perran Helyes

Black-speed metal project Hellripper talks the Scottish mythology and musical free-spiritedness that saw their new record break the confines of where they came from.

Pulse of the Maggots x SXSW: The Callous Daoboys thrive in their role as the wild card

Pulse of the Maggots x SXSW: The Callous Daoboys thrive in their role as the wild card

Ramon Gonzales

Trekking in support of the praised full length, 'Celebrity Therapist' the mathcore standouts discuss the double-edged sword of being outliers in heavy music.

Pulse of the Maggots x SXSW: The Callous Daoboys thrive in their role as the wild card

Ramon Gonzales

Trekking in support of the praised full length, 'Celebrity Therapist' the mathcore standouts discuss the double-edged sword of being outliers in heavy music.

Only the Roaches Will Survive: Cattle Decapitation details the resilience and rebirth of 'Terrasite'

Only the Roaches Will Survive: Cattle Decapitation details the resilience and rebirth of 'Terrasite'

Stephen Reeder

Vocalist Travis Ryan dissects the band's latest Metal Blade Records release and their cross country trek with Dark Funeral on the Decibel Magazine Tour.

Only the Roaches Will Survive: Cattle Decapitation details the resilience and rebirth of 'Terrasite'

Stephen Reeder

Vocalist Travis Ryan dissects the band's latest Metal Blade Records release and their cross country trek with Dark Funeral on the Decibel Magazine Tour.

Drain Walk It Like They Talk It on 'Living Proof'

Drain Walk It Like They Talk It on 'Living Proof'

Ramon Gonzales

Hardcore's most positive frontman, Sammy Ciaramitaro, explains how their sophomore album is a personal mantra, a party soundtrack and a message of empowerment all in one.

Drain Walk It Like They Talk It on 'Living Proof'

Ramon Gonzales

Hardcore's most positive frontman, Sammy Ciaramitaro, explains how their sophomore album is a personal mantra, a party soundtrack and a message of empowerment all in one.

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