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Of Mice & Men assert the power of humanity and real-life resilience with Echo
Navigating unprecedented circumstances and significant personal loss, the metalcore veterans found a way to connect, create, and cope.
Of Mice & Men assert the power of humanity and real-life resilience with Echo
Navigating unprecedented circumstances and significant personal loss, the metalcore veterans found a way to connect, create, and cope.
All Hail the Yeti explore metallic mysticism on Within the Hollow Earth
The band pen a track-by-track breakdown of their latest EP, detailing the dark narrative and sonic inspiration at the core if their supernatural shred.
All Hail the Yeti explore metallic mysticism on Within the Hollow Earth
The band pen a track-by-track breakdown of their latest EP, detailing the dark narrative and sonic inspiration at the core if their supernatural shred.
30 Years After Scumdogs of the Universe, GWAR’s Blothar Talks Cryptocurrency, Paris Hilton, and t...
The frontman for metal interstellar destructors explains how the band's brand of social commentary functions during an era he describes as a "return to the dark ages – a real...
30 Years After Scumdogs of the Universe, GWAR’s Blothar Talks Cryptocurrency, Paris Hilton, and t...
The frontman for metal interstellar destructors explains how the band's brand of social commentary functions during an era he describes as a "return to the dark ages – a real struggle between science and magic, truth and conspiracy.”
Road Dogs: Vended share the wild ride of their first headlining tour
The Des Moines crew report on the highs that come with the hard work of hauling from city to city to share their craft.
Road Dogs: Vended share the wild ride of their first headlining tour
The Des Moines crew report on the highs that come with the hard work of hauling from city to city to share their craft.
Interview: Larissa Stupar of Venom Prison Talks The New Album, Her Inspirations & More
Larissa Stupar of Venom Prison to discuss their upcoming album Erebos, their return to the stage, and drawing inspiration from Kanye West for "Judges of the Underworld"
Interview: Larissa Stupar of Venom Prison Talks The New Album, Her Inspirations & More
Larissa Stupar of Venom Prison to discuss their upcoming album Erebos, their return to the stage, and drawing inspiration from Kanye West for "Judges of the Underworld"
Crossover Carnage: Municipal Waste set out to rage once again
Waste frontman Tony Foresta discusses two decades of thrashing, the band's seventh full length album, and how the pause of the pandemic might have actually saved his life.
Crossover Carnage: Municipal Waste set out to rage once again
Waste frontman Tony Foresta discusses two decades of thrashing, the band's seventh full length album, and how the pause of the pandemic might have actually saved his life.
Bullet For My Valentine launch their latest offensive with a definitive self-titled show of force
On album number seven the UK juggernaut find themselves hitting a new creative stride nearly two decades in.
Bullet For My Valentine launch their latest offensive with a definitive self-titled show of force
On album number seven the UK juggernaut find themselves hitting a new creative stride nearly two decades in.
Jay Weinberg shares how he honors Joey Jordison and Paul Gray's legacy as the drummer for Slipknot
The man behind the kit guested on Full Metal Jackie and shared the progress on new music, the sharp learning curve associated with the band, and how expecting the unexpected...
Jay Weinberg shares how he honors Joey Jordison and Paul Gray's legacy as the drummer for Slipknot
The man behind the kit guested on Full Metal Jackie and shared the progress on new music, the sharp learning curve associated with the band, and how expecting the unexpected is standard for Slipknot.
Cherry Bombs embrace the subversive and ready their spectacle for Knotfest LA
Founder Alicia Taylor details the power of her production and how cirque art and heavy music go hand-in-hand.
Cherry Bombs embrace the subversive and ready their spectacle for Knotfest LA
Founder Alicia Taylor details the power of her production and how cirque art and heavy music go hand-in-hand.
Exodus Wake Up the Beast with 'Persona Non Grata'
Exodus guitarist Gary Holt talks through the period of personal stress and creative recharging that led to their first album in seven years.
Exodus Wake Up the Beast with 'Persona Non Grata'
Exodus guitarist Gary Holt talks through the period of personal stress and creative recharging that led to their first album in seven years.
Welcome to Chapeltown: Corey Taylor and clown delve into the beginning of 'The End' with Slipknot...
Heavy culture's time-tested trailblazers detail the intersection of serial killers, social media, and self-discovery on thetrack that began their next era of domination.
Welcome to Chapeltown: Corey Taylor and clown delve into the beginning of 'The End' with Slipknot...
Heavy culture's time-tested trailblazers detail the intersection of serial killers, social media, and self-discovery on thetrack that began their next era of domination.
Corroding Conformity: POORSTACY shares the Slipknot songs that prompted him to pave his own lane
The genre-bending sensation details the enduring influence of Slipknot with his list of songs that not only illuminated his creative path, but still manage to light his fire.
Corroding Conformity: POORSTACY shares the Slipknot songs that prompted him to pave his own lane
The genre-bending sensation details the enduring influence of Slipknot with his list of songs that not only illuminated his creative path, but still manage to light his fire.
Killer Cuts: Stream Corey Taylor's Halloween Soundtrack
From Talking Heads to Ice Cube, Misfits to Venom, H09909 to W.A.S.P. crank a scary good holiday playlist curated by CMFT himself.
Killer Cuts: Stream Corey Taylor's Halloween Soundtrack
From Talking Heads to Ice Cube, Misfits to Venom, H09909 to W.A.S.P. crank a scary good holiday playlist curated by CMFT himself.
Corey Taylor and Oli Sykes bond over pushing creative boundaries, the culture of heavy music and ...
The frontmen recall Bring Me the Horizon's cover of "Eyeless", the impact of albums like Iowa, and how both bands carry the torch of heavy music proudly.
Corey Taylor and Oli Sykes bond over pushing creative boundaries, the culture of heavy music and ...
The frontmen recall Bring Me the Horizon's cover of "Eyeless", the impact of albums like Iowa, and how both bands carry the torch of heavy music proudly.
Heavy Haul: Capra share the stage with legends on their 'In Transmission' tour
Supporting High on Fire and Doomriders in Boston and a wild night in Brooklyn at Saint Vitus anchor the second tour log from the metallic hardcore prospects turning heads while...
Heavy Haul: Capra share the stage with legends on their 'In Transmission' tour
Supporting High on Fire and Doomriders in Boston and a wild night in Brooklyn at Saint Vitus anchor the second tour log from the metallic hardcore prospects turning heads while on the road.
Spare Only the Ones I Love: Every Time I Die's Keith Buckley Gets ‘Radical’
The articulate frontman details the honest manifesto that is their latest album and shares how the concept of self-discovery never really has a finish line.
Spare Only the Ones I Love: Every Time I Die's Keith Buckley Gets ‘Radical’
The articulate frontman details the honest manifesto that is their latest album and shares how the concept of self-discovery never really has a finish line.
In Focus: Randy Blythe - 'Things I saw on the Metal Tour of the Year that weren’t actually on the...
From portraits of Matt Pike of High on Fire and Pepper Keenan of Corrison of Conformity to iconic landmarks like the St. Louis arches and the Bean in Chicago, Blythe...
In Focus: Randy Blythe - 'Things I saw on the Metal Tour of the Year that weren’t actually on the...
From portraits of Matt Pike of High on Fire and Pepper Keenan of Corrison of Conformity to iconic landmarks like the St. Louis arches and the Bean in Chicago, Blythe captures a beautfiul look at life on the road.
Bad Wolves remains focused on the future on their third album 'Dear Monsters' (Knotfest Interview)
The band's new vocalist Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz discusses how the latest iteration of Bad Wolves is best version yet.
Bad Wolves remains focused on the future on their third album 'Dear Monsters' (Knotfest Interview)
The band's new vocalist Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz discusses how the latest iteration of Bad Wolves is best version yet.
Slaughtercult Classicks: Exhumed's Matt Harvey lists 10 flicks that take extremity to nightmarish...
The frontman of the veteran gore metal horde reveals the completely f**ked up cinema that irreversibly warped/influenced him - read the list and stream the new 4-track EP, Worming.
Slaughtercult Classicks: Exhumed's Matt Harvey lists 10 flicks that take extremity to nightmarish...
The frontman of the veteran gore metal horde reveals the completely f**ked up cinema that irreversibly warped/influenced him - read the list and stream the new 4-track EP, Worming.
Behemoth reflect on three decades of Blasphemy (Knotfest Interview)
The band's architect Nergal expands on the lessons learned from In Absentia Dei and how the creative pivot of the streaming platform challenged the band to add to their arsenal...
Behemoth reflect on three decades of Blasphemy (Knotfest Interview)
The band's architect Nergal expands on the lessons learned from In Absentia Dei and how the creative pivot of the streaming platform challenged the band to add to their arsenal of artistry.
Ravishing Grimness: Mastodon’s new album is their finest hour (and a half)
Ambitious in size and scope, Mastodon has emerged from a dark 18-month stretch with a recorded effort that harnesses the introversion and isolation of the pandemic and captures a moment...
Ravishing Grimness: Mastodon’s new album is their finest hour (and a half)
Ambitious in size and scope, Mastodon has emerged from a dark 18-month stretch with a recorded effort that harnesses the introversion and isolation of the pandemic and captures a moment in time.
Knocked Loose level up with their most ambitious release to date, 'A Tear In the Fabric of Life'
The surprise EP and accompanying animated short film underscore that Knocked Loose is among the leaders of heavy music's new generation.
Knocked Loose level up with their most ambitious release to date, 'A Tear In the Fabric of Life'
The surprise EP and accompanying animated short film underscore that Knocked Loose is among the leaders of heavy music's new generation.
Ministry add to their legacy of confrontation with 'Moral Hygiene'
Industrial metal architect Al Jourgensen continues to serve as a counter cultural beacon and an advocate for societal change on album 15.
Ministry add to their legacy of confrontation with 'Moral Hygiene'
Industrial metal architect Al Jourgensen continues to serve as a counter cultural beacon and an advocate for societal change on album 15.
In Focus: Lamb of God's Randy Blythe offers a candid look at Knotfest Iowa
The revered metal frontman presents a unique portrait of the bands and the fans that made Iowa so special.
In Focus: Lamb of God's Randy Blythe offers a candid look at Knotfest Iowa
The revered metal frontman presents a unique portrait of the bands and the fans that made Iowa so special.
Unto Others Reach for Gothic Glory on 'Strength'
Unto Others frontman Gabriel Franco talks eagles, cowbells, human instinct and cautionary tales on their album Strength.
Unto Others Reach for Gothic Glory on 'Strength'
Unto Others frontman Gabriel Franco talks eagles, cowbells, human instinct and cautionary tales on their album Strength.
Impressions of Iowa: Jami Morgan of Code Orange explains the intensity and authenticity that made...
“I put on Iowa and I feel it. I feel like I am in that world. It’s nasty and it’s fucked up - In an artful way but in a...
Impressions of Iowa: Jami Morgan of Code Orange explains the intensity and authenticity that made...
“I put on Iowa and I feel it. I feel like I am in that world. It’s nasty and it’s fucked up - In an artful way but in a real way. It’s real. It’s raw. It’s fucking real and a lot of shit I listen to doesn’t feel real to me.”
Carcass Give a Classic Touch on 'Torn Arteries'
Carcass guitarist Bill Steer talks the meticulous creation period of their highly anticipated album 'Torn Arteries'.
Carcass Give a Classic Touch on 'Torn Arteries'
Carcass guitarist Bill Steer talks the meticulous creation period of their highly anticipated album 'Torn Arteries'.
Māori Trio Alien Weaponry share their journey by coupling cultural preservation with a unique bra...
The emerging New Zealand unit proudly embrace their roots and boldly showcase their lineage on what has become one of the most anticipated material album of the year in Tangaroa.
Māori Trio Alien Weaponry share their journey by coupling cultural preservation with a unique bra...
The emerging New Zealand unit proudly embrace their roots and boldly showcase their lineage on what has become one of the most anticipated material album of the year in Tangaroa.
Whitechapel defies expectations and redefines extremity with 'Kin'
The Knoxville deathcore giants pen the next chapter in their prolific run with their eighth and arguably their most complete effort to date.
Whitechapel defies expectations and redefines extremity with 'Kin'
The Knoxville deathcore giants pen the next chapter in their prolific run with their eighth and arguably their most complete effort to date.
The good, the bad, and the heavy - Andrew W.K. revels in the realities of life
On album six, the venerated purveyor of the party continues his pursuit of a good time despite life trying to get in the way.
The good, the bad, and the heavy - Andrew W.K. revels in the realities of life
On album six, the venerated purveyor of the party continues his pursuit of a good time despite life trying to get in the way.
"They were the best fucking band in the entire fucking world and we were the only ones who knew i...
The second installment of the Blacklist deep dive explores how Metallica built a culture and Slipknot is a spiritual successor in being the kind of band you aren't just a...
"They were the best fucking band in the entire fucking world and we were the only ones who knew i...
The second installment of the Blacklist deep dive explores how Metallica built a culture and Slipknot is a spiritual successor in being the kind of band you aren't just a fan of - but one you'd fight for.
Matt Heafy Talks Overcoming Negativity and the New Trivium Album 'In the Court of the Dragon'
While in the middle of their return to the stage on The Metal Tour of the Year, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy talked about promoting two new albums and the power...
Matt Heafy Talks Overcoming Negativity and the New Trivium Album 'In the Court of the Dragon'
While in the middle of their return to the stage on The Metal Tour of the Year, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy talked about promoting two new albums and the power of streaming
Undeath frontman Alex Jones offers a crash course in death metal with his essential albums
New York's emerging purveyors of extremity share the albums, both old and new, that best showcase the muscle of the genre.
Undeath frontman Alex Jones offers a crash course in death metal with his essential albums
New York's emerging purveyors of extremity share the albums, both old and new, that best showcase the muscle of the genre.
Impressions of Iowa: Isaac Hale of Knocked Loose highlights the intensity that made Iowa an insta...
The Louisville guitarist shares how Slipknot's extreme display of emotion set the template for heavy music to come.
Impressions of Iowa: Isaac Hale of Knocked Loose highlights the intensity that made Iowa an insta...
The Louisville guitarist shares how Slipknot's extreme display of emotion set the template for heavy music to come.
Impressions of Iowa: Trivium's Matt Heafy calls Slipknot's sophomore album 'One of the Most Aggre...
The frontman also talks about Trivium's early love for Slipknot and seeing Iowa live in its entirety
Impressions of Iowa: Trivium's Matt Heafy calls Slipknot's sophomore album 'One of the Most Aggre...
The frontman also talks about Trivium's early love for Slipknot and seeing Iowa live in its entirety
Impressions of Iowa: Machine Head's Robb Flynn recalls the moment he first heard "People = Shit" ...
Among metal's most enduring frontmen, Flynn recalls Slipknot's meteoric rise and how Iowa prompted a shift in the landscape of heavy music.
Impressions of Iowa: Machine Head's Robb Flynn recalls the moment he first heard "People = Shit" ...
Among metal's most enduring frontmen, Flynn recalls Slipknot's meteoric rise and how Iowa prompted a shift in the landscape of heavy music.
Corey Taylor details how the mid-80's golden era of thrash shaped heavy music forever
In this first of a 4-part interview detailing his involvement in Metallica's 'Blacklist' compilation, Taylor shares his story of musical discovery and how finding thrash finally felt like a sound...
Corey Taylor details how the mid-80's golden era of thrash shaped heavy music forever
In this first of a 4-part interview detailing his involvement in Metallica's 'Blacklist' compilation, Taylor shares his story of musical discovery and how finding thrash finally felt like a sound that belonged to just him.
Deathcore locomotive Lorna Shore steamroll the sound with their strongest line-up yet
The band's Adam Di Micco shares how ‘…And I Return to Nothingness’ not only reintroduces the band, but provides a creative clean slate.
Deathcore locomotive Lorna Shore steamroll the sound with their strongest line-up yet
The band's Adam Di Micco shares how ‘…And I Return to Nothingness’ not only reintroduces the band, but provides a creative clean slate.
Kat Von D Shares the Unexpected Influences Behind Her Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Love Made Me Do It'
The glamorous gothic queen of art, tattoos, business and beauty now redirects her attention to her original passion - music.
Kat Von D Shares the Unexpected Influences Behind Her Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Love Made Me Do It'
The glamorous gothic queen of art, tattoos, business and beauty now redirects her attention to her original passion - music.
Time and pressure: Afterlife shine with their sophomore gem 'Part of Me'
Frontman Tyler Levenson shares how the adversity of 2020 only added to the band’s creative arsenal.
Time and pressure: Afterlife shine with their sophomore gem 'Part of Me'
Frontman Tyler Levenson shares how the adversity of 2020 only added to the band’s creative arsenal.
Heavy horde Sanguisugabogg assert their pedigree with 10 essential death metal albums
The Ohio brutalizers cite Gorguts, Mortician, Morbid Angel, Devourment, and more among their education in extremity.
Heavy horde Sanguisugabogg assert their pedigree with 10 essential death metal albums
The Ohio brutalizers cite Gorguts, Mortician, Morbid Angel, Devourment, and more among their education in extremity.
Home, Alone: Jinjer feel the room closing in on ‘Wallflowers’
The Ukrainian groove metal phenoms explain how a period of isolation and lockdown resulted in a self-therapeutic metallic masterpiece.
Home, Alone: Jinjer feel the room closing in on ‘Wallflowers’
The Ukrainian groove metal phenoms explain how a period of isolation and lockdown resulted in a self-therapeutic metallic masterpiece.
Prog powerhouse TesseracT details one of the 'most intense periods of their careers' with P O R T...
Bassist Amos Williams details massive undertaking of the production and how the plan was always to make a film, not just stream a concert.
Prog powerhouse TesseracT details one of the 'most intense periods of their careers' with P O R T...
Bassist Amos Williams details massive undertaking of the production and how the plan was always to make a film, not just stream a concert.
Aborted push the boundaries of extremity with Maniacult
Belgium's death metal horde detail how their latest album, Maniacult, asserts their continued creative evolution after more than two decades of domination.
Aborted push the boundaries of extremity with Maniacult
Belgium's death metal horde detail how their latest album, Maniacult, asserts their continued creative evolution after more than two decades of domination.
Make Them Suffer's "Contraband" asserts they are picking up right where they left off
Following the groundwork laid with How to Survive a Funeral, the Perth-based collective continues their charge with their first-ever collaboration - an auspicious indicator of what's to come.
Make Them Suffer's "Contraband" asserts they are picking up right where they left off
Following the groundwork laid with How to Survive a Funeral, the Perth-based collective continues their charge with their first-ever collaboration - an auspicious indicator of what's to come.
Dee Snider Talks New Album 'Leave a Scar', Collaborating with Corpsegrinder, and Sharing the Stag...
The legendary music and pop culture icon shares the details of his new solo album, Leave a Scar, and finding his place in the landscape of modern metal.
Dee Snider Talks New Album 'Leave a Scar', Collaborating with Corpsegrinder, and Sharing the Stag...
The legendary music and pop culture icon shares the details of his new solo album, Leave a Scar, and finding his place in the landscape of modern metal.
Underdark Add Their Voice to Black Metal's Masses with 'Our Bodies Burned Bright On Re-Entry'
UK leftist post-black metal band Underdark talk to Knotfest about their debut record Our Bodies Burned Bright On Re-Entry.
Underdark Add Their Voice to Black Metal's Masses with 'Our Bodies Burned Bright On Re-Entry'
UK leftist post-black metal band Underdark talk to Knotfest about their debut record Our Bodies Burned Bright On Re-Entry.
Self-Determination: Employed To Serve are ready to storm the gates
On the evidence of forthcoming album ‘Conquering’, Justine Jones and Sammy Urwin have spent the pandemic molding their band into a world-smashing entity.
Self-Determination: Employed To Serve are ready to storm the gates
On the evidence of forthcoming album ‘Conquering’, Justine Jones and Sammy Urwin have spent the pandemic molding their band into a world-smashing entity.
Underoath pivot during the pandemic and emerge reinvigorated with their return to form in "Damn E...
Guitarist Tim McTague details how the band's Observatory livestreams resulted in a creative reconnection that gave rise to the band's firry new track.
Underoath pivot during the pandemic and emerge reinvigorated with their return to form in "Damn E...
Guitarist Tim McTague details how the band's Observatory livestreams resulted in a creative reconnection that gave rise to the band's firry new track.
Fixating on the darkness: Jesse Leach on the harrowing new Times of Grace album
‘Songs of Loss and Separation’ makes it clear that it’s OK not to be OK. It is a somber and introspective record that dwells on heavy feelings, without trying to...
Fixating on the darkness: Jesse Leach on the harrowing new Times of Grace album
‘Songs of Loss and Separation’ makes it clear that it’s OK not to be OK. It is a somber and introspective record that dwells on heavy feelings, without trying to be unburdened of them.
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