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Parkway Drive Embrace Character, Growth, and Villainy with 'Darker Still'
The Australian arena metal outfit emerge from a turbulent time with their most artistically ambitious album to date.
Parkway Drive Embrace Character, Growth, and Villainy with 'Darker Still'
The Australian arena metal outfit emerge from a turbulent time with their most artistically ambitious album to date.

Brothers in Arms: Corey Taylor works to bring awareness and implement action for those living wit...
Spearheading the Corey Taylor Foundation, the multi-faceted frontman is using his platform to cultivate a community to help support Military, law enforcement, and first responders living with real-life trauma.
Brothers in Arms: Corey Taylor works to bring awareness and implement action for those living wit...
Spearheading the Corey Taylor Foundation, the multi-faceted frontman is using his platform to cultivate a community to help support Military, law enforcement, and first responders living with real-life trauma.

Real Recognize Real: HO99O9 delivers mini-doc chronicling historic Knotfest Roadshow run with Sli...
The genre-smashing duo of Yeti Bones and theOGM revisit the rush of being paired with legends, the continued evolution of heavy music and how SKIN challenges the definition of pop...
Real Recognize Real: HO99O9 delivers mini-doc chronicling historic Knotfest Roadshow run with Sli...
The genre-smashing duo of Yeti Bones and theOGM revisit the rush of being paired with legends, the continued evolution of heavy music and how SKIN challenges the definition of pop on 'The Many Faces of God'.

Guitarist Blake Ibanez shreds fast and loose with Fugitive
The Power Trip guitarist talks about the momentum of his new project, hints that Power Trip material is in the works, and explains how being a fan and a player...
Guitarist Blake Ibanez shreds fast and loose with Fugitive
The Power Trip guitarist talks about the momentum of his new project, hints that Power Trip material is in the works, and explains how being a fan and a player gives him a unique vantage point.

Carpenter Brut taps into slasher cinema to craft dark synth that pushes the boundaries of heavy
Composer Franck Hueso explains the scope of his Leather trilogy, the common threads between metal and electronic music, and how iconic films like Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Maniac, and Street Trash,...
Carpenter Brut taps into slasher cinema to craft dark synth that pushes the boundaries of heavy
Composer Franck Hueso explains the scope of his Leather trilogy, the common threads between metal and electronic music, and how iconic films like Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Maniac, and Street Trash, influenced his sound.

Deth Becomes Him: Dave Mustaine pays respect to The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!
The Megadeth architect discusses how Megadeth has thrived amid turbulence, the thrill of securing a number 1 album, and the tragedy it would be if he and James Hetfield never...
Deth Becomes Him: Dave Mustaine pays respect to The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!
The Megadeth architect discusses how Megadeth has thrived amid turbulence, the thrill of securing a number 1 album, and the tragedy it would be if he and James Hetfield never wrote another song together again.

Real life monsters, human frailty and finding redemption: How Becoming the Archetype found their ...
Frontman Jason Wisdom reveals how time and circumstance brought the core of BtA together in a successful attempt to recapture lightning in a bottle.
Real life monsters, human frailty and finding redemption: How Becoming the Archetype found their ...
Frontman Jason Wisdom reveals how time and circumstance brought the core of BtA together in a successful attempt to recapture lightning in a bottle.

Listening to the Heart’s Blood: Satyr on the Satyricon & Munch exhibition and album
The championed metal craftsman details how emotion is the connective tissue in combining music and visual art.
Listening to the Heart’s Blood: Satyr on the Satyricon & Munch exhibition and album
The championed metal craftsman details how emotion is the connective tissue in combining music and visual art.

Lorna Shore Are Deathcore's Bold New Present
Frontman Will Ramos explains how the band is riding their new trajectory, the expectations of their new album and how deathcore might be due for a ballad.
Lorna Shore Are Deathcore's Bold New Present
Frontman Will Ramos explains how the band is riding their new trajectory, the expectations of their new album and how deathcore might be due for a ballad.

Sum 41 reflect on their two decade tenure as punk's party starters at Slam Dunk
Jason McCaslin and Dave Baksh talk nicknames, the blur of the early 2000's and how "Pain for Pleasure" is a both a blessing and a curse.
Sum 41 reflect on their two decade tenure as punk's party starters at Slam Dunk
Jason McCaslin and Dave Baksh talk nicknames, the blur of the early 2000's and how "Pain for Pleasure" is a both a blessing and a curse.

Jay Weinberg Discusses His Draw To Painting, His Inspirations and his excitement ahead of his deb...
A project eight years in the making, Weinberg shares the story of how 'A Hollow Realm' came to be and explains the vulnerability, the patience, and the detail of oil...
Jay Weinberg Discusses His Draw To Painting, His Inspirations and his excitement ahead of his deb...
A project eight years in the making, Weinberg shares the story of how 'A Hollow Realm' came to be and explains the vulnerability, the patience, and the detail of oil painting that allows him to explore new creative terrain.

Enter Shikari reassert their showmanship as 'Best Live Artist' at the Heavy Music Awards
The band detail the cyclical relationship between the fans and the band and share their personal short list of artists that know how to command the stage.
Enter Shikari reassert their showmanship as 'Best Live Artist' at the Heavy Music Awards
The band detail the cyclical relationship between the fans and the band and share their personal short list of artists that know how to command the stage.

Kreator nurture heavy's next generation with timeless aggression
Founder Mille Petrozza explains how the band's 15th album Hate Uber Alles pays homage to their influences and aims to inspire the next wave of forward thinking metalheads.
Kreator nurture heavy's next generation with timeless aggression
Founder Mille Petrozza explains how the band's 15th album Hate Uber Alles pays homage to their influences and aims to inspire the next wave of forward thinking metalheads.

Jay Weinberg talks art, experimentation, community and Slipknot like you have never heard them be...
The drummer along with host Daniel DeKay streamed the finalists for the Jam with Jay campaign and dove into the new Slipknot album, Weinberg's insane workload, and the sense of...
Jay Weinberg talks art, experimentation, community and Slipknot like you have never heard them be...
The drummer along with host Daniel DeKay streamed the finalists for the Jam with Jay campaign and dove into the new Slipknot album, Weinberg's insane workload, and the sense of community that allowed the virtual jam session to be a resounding success.

Beartooth balance artistry and accolades at the 2022 Heavy Music Awards
Operating at their creative peak with the album Below, the Ohio band continue to have fun while consistently leveling up their craft.
Beartooth balance artistry and accolades at the 2022 Heavy Music Awards
Operating at their creative peak with the album Below, the Ohio band continue to have fun while consistently leveling up their craft.

Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka of Decapitated: The 10 Albums That Changed My Life
The death metal lifer details the collection of albums that shaped his love for the the sound and furthered his education in brutality.
Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka of Decapitated: The 10 Albums That Changed My Life
The death metal lifer details the collection of albums that shaped his love for the the sound and furthered his education in brutality.

Gene Hoglan on Leaving Testament, Death To All Touring and more
The legendary drummer hints at two major projects dropping next year, his upcoming run with Steve DiGiorgio playing the music of Death, and how he intends to be drumming well...
Gene Hoglan on Leaving Testament, Death To All Touring and more
The legendary drummer hints at two major projects dropping next year, his upcoming run with Steve DiGiorgio playing the music of Death, and how he intends to be drumming well into his seventies on the latest Talk Toomey podcast.

Secrets explores the beauty of the breakdown with a full stream of 'The Collapse'
Vocalist/guitarist Richard Rogers provides commentary on each song just ahead of the release of their fifth full length album on Velocity Records.
Secrets explores the beauty of the breakdown with a full stream of 'The Collapse'
Vocalist/guitarist Richard Rogers provides commentary on each song just ahead of the release of their fifth full length album on Velocity Records.

Cypress Hill's Eric Bobo Talks Crossing Genres, Back in Black, and Longevity
Providing the Cypress Hill backbeat, Bobo details the camaraderie and brotherhood more than three decades deep that have made Cypress Hill built to last.
Cypress Hill's Eric Bobo Talks Crossing Genres, Back in Black, and Longevity
Providing the Cypress Hill backbeat, Bobo details the camaraderie and brotherhood more than three decades deep that have made Cypress Hill built to last.

Memphis May Fire confident 'Remade In Misery' is the band's best album yet
Frontman Matty Mullins discusses the ambitious album of nine singles and how the personal nature of the music helps to work through trauma.
Memphis May Fire confident 'Remade In Misery' is the band's best album yet
Frontman Matty Mullins discusses the ambitious album of nine singles and how the personal nature of the music helps to work through trauma.

One Step Closer's Ryan Savitski discusses hometown pride and thriving as hardcore's latest heroes
The Wilkes-Barre, PA crew is currently leading the charge with their lauded Run for Cover release, 'This Place You Know'.
One Step Closer's Ryan Savitski discusses hometown pride and thriving as hardcore's latest heroes
The Wilkes-Barre, PA crew is currently leading the charge with their lauded Run for Cover release, 'This Place You Know'.

A Vulgar Display: Josh Baines of Malevolence lays out their ‘Malicious Intent’
The Sheffield outfit shares how they managed to take their destiny into their own hands and thus craft their most complete album to date.
A Vulgar Display: Josh Baines of Malevolence lays out their ‘Malicious Intent’
The Sheffield outfit shares how they managed to take their destiny into their own hands and thus craft their most complete album to date.

Welcome to Rockville 2022 Day 3: Photo Gallery
Though weather conditions forced the cancelation of Saturday's headlining performance from Guns N Roses, the bands that did get to play made sure fans walked away satisfied.
Welcome to Rockville 2022 Day 3: Photo Gallery
Though weather conditions forced the cancelation of Saturday's headlining performance from Guns N Roses, the bands that did get to play made sure fans walked away satisfied.

Welcome to Rockville 2022 Day 2: Photo Gallery
Day 2 at Daytona International Speedway showcased massive sets from Baroness, Sevendust, Whitechapel, Stick To Your Guns, and more.
Welcome to Rockville 2022 Day 2: Photo Gallery
Day 2 at Daytona International Speedway showcased massive sets from Baroness, Sevendust, Whitechapel, Stick To Your Guns, and more.

Heavy Haul: Scowl debuts in New York at the Garden and goes apeshit with Limp Bizkit
The band revisits the surreal party with the Bizkit, $not, and Wargasm UK on one of the country's most historic live stages.
Heavy Haul: Scowl debuts in New York at the Garden and goes apeshit with Limp Bizkit
The band revisits the surreal party with the Bizkit, $not, and Wargasm UK on one of the country's most historic live stages.

Archspire on the technicality of Bleed the Future and being able to tour the record
est's Ramon Gonzales talks to Spencer Prewett, drummer of Canadian tech-deathers Archspire, about getting back on the road after two years, their pummelling technicality on latest album Bleed the Future,...
Archspire on the technicality of Bleed the Future and being able to tour the record
est's Ramon Gonzales talks to Spencer Prewett, drummer of Canadian tech-deathers Archspire, about getting back on the road after two years, their pummelling technicality on latest album Bleed the Future, Spencer's own routines for keeping up with the songs, their JUNO Awards nominations legitimizing what they do and more.

Heavy Haul: Scowl level up as both DIY champs and arena-ready prospects on the Limp Bizkit tour
The latest tour diary from the band highlights some of the biggest shows the band has ever played and how the OGs of the Bizkit are nurturing the new generation.
Heavy Haul: Scowl level up as both DIY champs and arena-ready prospects on the Limp Bizkit tour
The latest tour diary from the band highlights some of the biggest shows the band has ever played and how the OGs of the Bizkit are nurturing the new generation.

Perception Vs. Reality: Scene Queen Hannah Collins channels the power of 'Bimbocore'
The Alt songstress details her musical foundation, the community she has found on TikTok and how she takes the haters in stride.
Perception Vs. Reality: Scene Queen Hannah Collins channels the power of 'Bimbocore'
The Alt songstress details her musical foundation, the community she has found on TikTok and how she takes the haters in stride.

Remaining members of Children of Bodom reflect on the band's final days
Janne Wirman, Henkka Seppälä and Jaska Raatikainen discuss how Alexi Laiho's addiction ultimately drove a divide in Bodom.
Remaining members of Children of Bodom reflect on the band's final days
Janne Wirman, Henkka Seppälä and Jaska Raatikainen discuss how Alexi Laiho's addiction ultimately drove a divide in Bodom.

Misery Index pour two decades of brutality into their most complete album yet
Set to release their seventh full length in Complete Control, bassist/vocalist Jason Netherton discusses the influences, the confrontation and the consistency that has made Misery Index built to last.
Misery Index pour two decades of brutality into their most complete album yet
Set to release their seventh full length in Complete Control, bassist/vocalist Jason Netherton discusses the influences, the confrontation and the consistency that has made Misery Index built to last.

Heavy Haul: Hardcore prospects Scowl hit the pavement supporting OGs Limp Bizkit
The Santa Cruz antagonists document one of their biggest tours to date on a diverse bill that blurs genre and generational divides.
Heavy Haul: Hardcore prospects Scowl hit the pavement supporting OGs Limp Bizkit
The Santa Cruz antagonists document one of their biggest tours to date on a diverse bill that blurs genre and generational divides.

Beartooth's Caleb Shomo prioritizes his art and finds clarity in sobriety
The veteran songwriter and band architect explains his personal commitment to his craft and reveals how cutting out booze has only served to benefit what matters most to him.
Beartooth's Caleb Shomo prioritizes his art and finds clarity in sobriety
The veteran songwriter and band architect explains his personal commitment to his craft and reveals how cutting out booze has only served to benefit what matters most to him.

20YearView: Alive, Just Breathing & Beyond with trailblazers Killswitch Engage
Frontman Jesse Leach details how the band's Northeast hardcore roots made their sophomore album one that would endure for decades.
20YearView: Alive, Just Breathing & Beyond with trailblazers Killswitch Engage
Frontman Jesse Leach details how the band's Northeast hardcore roots made their sophomore album one that would endure for decades.

Beartooth's Caleb Shomo recounts the turbulence, the therapy and the triumph of 'Below'
In a Knotfest exclusive, the Beartooth architect details the toll of lockdown, the emotional heft of getting back to live music, and the importance of the band's fourth full length...
Beartooth's Caleb Shomo recounts the turbulence, the therapy and the triumph of 'Below'
In a Knotfest exclusive, the Beartooth architect details the toll of lockdown, the emotional heft of getting back to live music, and the importance of the band's fourth full length album.

Hypocrisy explore the sinister spectrum of sci-fi with a healthy dose of skepticism
The Swedish outfit details how conspiracies, secret societies, UFOs and the paranormal latent on the album Worship, speaks to people's mistrust of who is in charge.
Hypocrisy explore the sinister spectrum of sci-fi with a healthy dose of skepticism
The Swedish outfit details how conspiracies, secret societies, UFOs and the paranormal latent on the album Worship, speaks to people's mistrust of who is in charge.

HEALTH Splice the Heavy Pool with 'DISCO4 :: PART II'
John Famiglietti of industrial and electronics band HEALTH talks through the high profile metal collaborations on their DISCO4 :: PART II record.
HEALTH Splice the Heavy Pool with 'DISCO4 :: PART II'
John Famiglietti of industrial and electronics band HEALTH talks through the high profile metal collaborations on their DISCO4 :: PART II record.

Dana Dentata offers traumatic testimony on her ethereal acoustic track, "Free"
The powerful Pantychrist shares her most vulnerable track to date and reveals how her foundation of sad music would evolve into her source of strength.
Dana Dentata offers traumatic testimony on her ethereal acoustic track, "Free"
The powerful Pantychrist shares her most vulnerable track to date and reveals how her foundation of sad music would evolve into her source of strength.

Papa Roach pave their own lane with the arrival of Ego Trip
With eleven albums complete, bassist Tobin Esperance details how the band continues push boundaries, embrace the weird and take creative risks to ensure the ultimate reward.
Papa Roach pave their own lane with the arrival of Ego Trip
With eleven albums complete, bassist Tobin Esperance details how the band continues push boundaries, embrace the weird and take creative risks to ensure the ultimate reward.

"We not reinventing the wheel, just spinning it real fast" - Kublai Khan TX detail the confrontat...
Frontman Matt Honeycutt discusses the heavy music mecca of Texas, the cosign from Kate Beckinsale, and kind of consistency at the core of the band.
"We not reinventing the wheel, just spinning it real fast" - Kublai Khan TX detail the confrontat...
Frontman Matt Honeycutt discusses the heavy music mecca of Texas, the cosign from Kate Beckinsale, and kind of consistency at the core of the band.

Misuse Your Illusion: Vein.fm create an unnerving reality on ‘This World Is Going To Ruin You’
The band's brand of breakneck music encapsulates this notion of psychological fracture, propelling them to become one of the most vital units in hardcore.
Misuse Your Illusion: Vein.fm create an unnerving reality on ‘This World Is Going To Ruin You’
The band's brand of breakneck music encapsulates this notion of psychological fracture, propelling them to become one of the most vital units in hardcore.

Heavy Haul: Wage War transmit dispatches from the Knotfest Roadshow
Watch the Floridian metelcore unit celebrate some of their biggest indoor shows with fierce sessions of Mario Kart and spicy pickled eggs in a shopping mall parking lot.
Heavy Haul: Wage War transmit dispatches from the Knotfest Roadshow
Watch the Floridian metelcore unit celebrate some of their biggest indoor shows with fierce sessions of Mario Kart and spicy pickled eggs in a shopping mall parking lot.

Dark Funeral Stoke the Swedish Fires with 'We are the Apocalypse'
Dark Funeral founding guitarist Lord Ahriman speaks to Knotfest on 'We are the Apocalypse', artistic stories, and getting stuck in Mexico.
Dark Funeral Stoke the Swedish Fires with 'We are the Apocalypse'
Dark Funeral founding guitarist Lord Ahriman speaks to Knotfest on 'We are the Apocalypse', artistic stories, and getting stuck in Mexico.

Wage War set to level up with a memorable showing on the Knotfest Roadshow
Armed with their highly personal, incredibly potent album Manic, the metalcore collective is ready to make the roadshow one to remember.
Wage War set to level up with a memorable showing on the Knotfest Roadshow
Armed with their highly personal, incredibly potent album Manic, the metalcore collective is ready to make the roadshow one to remember.

The identity of Slipknot's Tortilla Man has been revealed
The Slipknot percussionist will be hosting an AMA starting at 12pm PT / 2pm CT to coincide with the start of the first leg of the Knotfest Roadshow.
The identity of Slipknot's Tortilla Man has been revealed
The Slipknot percussionist will be hosting an AMA starting at 12pm PT / 2pm CT to coincide with the start of the first leg of the Knotfest Roadshow.

Blood Incantation Divert the Continuum of Cosmic Death Metal with 'Timewave Zero'
Death metal starspawn Blood Incantation take us deep into the dark galaxy of their 'Timewave Zero' synth release.
Blood Incantation Divert the Continuum of Cosmic Death Metal with 'Timewave Zero'
Death metal starspawn Blood Incantation take us deep into the dark galaxy of their 'Timewave Zero' synth release.

Matthew Kiichi Heafy details his black metal blueprint with a curated playlist of essential tracks
From the cold classics to modern extremity, the veteran musician reveals how bands like Nalgfar, Satyricon, Emperor and Behemoth laid the groundwork for Ibaraki.
Matthew Kiichi Heafy details his black metal blueprint with a curated playlist of essential tracks
From the cold classics to modern extremity, the veteran musician reveals how bands like Nalgfar, Satyricon, Emperor and Behemoth laid the groundwork for Ibaraki.

Deftones' Stephen Carpenter shares his love for Anthrax, the early days of Deftones and being the...
The guitarist revealed the early music that inspired him, how being fired from his job pushed him, and how being different musically benefits him.
Deftones' Stephen Carpenter shares his love for Anthrax, the early days of Deftones and being the...
The guitarist revealed the early music that inspired him, how being fired from his job pushed him, and how being different musically benefits him.

20YearView: Hatebreed's Chris Beattie looks back on two decades of pummel and Perseverance
The veteran musician takes stock of the how the band's meld of hardcore and metal, combined with the power of PMA, has influenced generations and become a part of heavy...
20YearView: Hatebreed's Chris Beattie looks back on two decades of pummel and Perseverance
The veteran musician takes stock of the how the band's meld of hardcore and metal, combined with the power of PMA, has influenced generations and become a part of heavy music history.

War – what is it good for?: Sabaton return to WW1 with ‘The War to End All Wars’
Ahead of their tenth album release, Sabaton details the theatre of conflict depicted in the latest collection of compositions.
War – what is it good for?: Sabaton return to WW1 with ‘The War to End All Wars’
Ahead of their tenth album release, Sabaton details the theatre of conflict depicted in the latest collection of compositions.

FIRST LISTEN featuring ALLEGAEON - DAMNUM
Fort Collins 'not a tech-death band' Allegaeon celebrate the release of their newest album DAMNUM by hanging out with Hardcore Keem and StayPuft on FIRST LISTEN.
FIRST LISTEN featuring ALLEGAEON - DAMNUM
Fort Collins 'not a tech-death band' Allegaeon celebrate the release of their newest album DAMNUM by hanging out with Hardcore Keem and StayPuft on FIRST LISTEN.
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