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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.
P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval Talks 20 Years of Breakthrough Album, 'Satellite'
The frontman shares his gratitude and reflects back on how the band's message of positivity resonated with a post 9/11 world.
P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval Talks 20 Years of Breakthrough Album, 'Satellite'
The frontman shares his gratitude and reflects back on how the band's message of positivity resonated with a post 9/11 world.
Fire From the Gods' AJ Channer reasserts the relevance of 'American Sun' with a reimagined EP
The frontman details the enduring message at the core of American Sun and explains how the stylistic shift of the EP breathes new life into album's anthems.
Fire From the Gods' AJ Channer reasserts the relevance of 'American Sun' with a reimagined EP
The frontman details the enduring message at the core of American Sun and explains how the stylistic shift of the EP breathes new life into album's anthems.
At the Gates Broaden the Horizon with 'The Nightmare of Being'
At the Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg talks about the unwillingness to repeat themselves on progressive new album The Nightmare of Being.
At the Gates Broaden the Horizon with 'The Nightmare of Being'
At the Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg talks about the unwillingness to repeat themselves on progressive new album The Nightmare of Being.
The Persistence of Anthrax: Charlie Benante discusses the band’s 40th anniversary, playing lead d...
As the Big 4 band hits the big 4-0, their drummer takes a look back at their illustrious career through the prism of their anniversary livestream.
The Persistence of Anthrax: Charlie Benante discusses the band’s 40th anniversary, playing lead d...
As the Big 4 band hits the big 4-0, their drummer takes a look back at their illustrious career through the prism of their anniversary livestream.
Black metal horde Gaerea bridge extremity and artistry in sight and sound
The Portuguese black metal powerhouse detail their immersive upcoming 'Bronze Hall' performance for Pulse of the Maggots and explain the importance of aligning the band's sound with their visuals.
Black metal horde Gaerea bridge extremity and artistry in sight and sound
The Portuguese black metal powerhouse detail their immersive upcoming 'Bronze Hall' performance for Pulse of the Maggots and explain the importance of aligning the band's sound with their visuals.
Perturbator Re-Adopts the Darkness with 'Lustful Sacraments'
Perturbator mastermind James Kent talks the conscious upping of darkness on his gothic new record Lustful Sacraments.
Perturbator Re-Adopts the Darkness with 'Lustful Sacraments'
Perturbator mastermind James Kent talks the conscious upping of darkness on his gothic new record Lustful Sacraments.
Megan Targett of Vexed details the creative chemistry at the core of the band with a track-by-tra...
Among heavy music's most exciting prospects, the vocalist of the quickly ascending U.K. outfit offers insights for each of the 11-tracks that comprise the band's impactful, incendiary debut.
Megan Targett of Vexed details the creative chemistry at the core of the band with a track-by-tra...
Among heavy music's most exciting prospects, the vocalist of the quickly ascending U.K. outfit offers insights for each of the 11-tracks that comprise the band's impactful, incendiary debut.
K.K. Downing discusses his tenure in Judas Priest, the next wave of British heavy metal, and 'Ser...
The legendary guitarist speaks candidly about his departure from Judas Priest and how his next project is a love letter to the fans.
K.K. Downing discusses his tenure in Judas Priest, the next wave of British heavy metal, and 'Ser...
The legendary guitarist speaks candidly about his departure from Judas Priest and how his next project is a love letter to the fans.
Under the influence of ambivalence - Zeal & Ardor's Manuel Gagneux pens a powerful piece one yea...
On the eve of Juneteenth, Gagneux takes stock of the year following their socially-charged EP and assesses whether repercussions have equated to any real reform.
Under the influence of ambivalence - Zeal & Ardor's Manuel Gagneux pens a powerful piece one yea...
On the eve of Juneteenth, Gagneux takes stock of the year following their socially-charged EP and assesses whether repercussions have equated to any real reform.
Groove heavy aggressors Catch Your Breath debut "Blood In the Water" featuring Michael Barr of Vo...
The standalone single follows the band’s previous hit “Criminal” and marks the arrival of one of metalcore’s most exciting new prospects.
Groove heavy aggressors Catch Your Breath debut "Blood In the Water" featuring Michael Barr of Vo...
The standalone single follows the band’s previous hit “Criminal” and marks the arrival of one of metalcore’s most exciting new prospects.
The Power of Being Pissed: Igor Amadeus Cavalera details how quarantine and an old drum machine b...
What began as a jam session between father and son became next chapter in the Cavalera family legacy and a much needed voice reason in a world gone mad.
The Power of Being Pissed: Igor Amadeus Cavalera details how quarantine and an old drum machine b...
What began as a jam session between father and son became next chapter in the Cavalera family legacy and a much needed voice reason in a world gone mad.
Wristmeetrazor share the details, the dissonance and the devil at the core of 'Replica of A Stran...
WMR frontman Justin Fornof pens comprehensive liner notes breaking down each track from the band's sophomore album.
Wristmeetrazor share the details, the dissonance and the devil at the core of 'Replica of A Stran...
WMR frontman Justin Fornof pens comprehensive liner notes breaking down each track from the band's sophomore album.
Blackwater Park turns twenty: the Opeth masterpiece that redefined metal
Frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt looks back on how Opeth made one of the most important metal albums of the twenty-first century – just as he was about to give it all...
Blackwater Park turns twenty: the Opeth masterpiece that redefined metal
Frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt looks back on how Opeth made one of the most important metal albums of the twenty-first century – just as he was about to give it all up.
Stormruler aims to put the American Midwest on the black metal map
The band’s latest, Under The Burning Eclipse, sidesteps the troubles of the genre to create a fantasy-influenced approach to sonic brutality.
Stormruler aims to put the American Midwest on the black metal map
The band’s latest, Under The Burning Eclipse, sidesteps the troubles of the genre to create a fantasy-influenced approach to sonic brutality.
Oh! The Horror source genre films and a mesh of musical styles to pave their own lane
The horror-obsessed emo/metalcore amalgam prep to unleash their Majik Ninja debut with the album, 1692.
Oh! The Horror source genre films and a mesh of musical styles to pave their own lane
The horror-obsessed emo/metalcore amalgam prep to unleash their Majik Ninja debut with the album, 1692.
This Fire Burns: Light the Torch frontman Howard Jones makes sense of the noise
Frontman Howard Jones opens up about the band’s new album, writing about lost love, and finding advantages in being ‘extremely antisocial’.
This Fire Burns: Light the Torch frontman Howard Jones makes sense of the noise
Frontman Howard Jones opens up about the band’s new album, writing about lost love, and finding advantages in being ‘extremely antisocial’.
If I Die First modernize Y2K-era heavy with a fresh take on a familiar scream
The collective Lil Zubin, Lil Lotus, Nedarb, Travis Ritcher and Derek Bloom of From First to Last tap into their musical roots and aim to evolve the sound that influenced...
If I Die First modernize Y2K-era heavy with a fresh take on a familiar scream
The collective Lil Zubin, Lil Lotus, Nedarb, Travis Ritcher and Derek Bloom of From First to Last tap into their musical roots and aim to evolve the sound that influenced them.
Ahead of The Devil Wears Prada’s Zombie sequel 'ZII', Mike Hranica reflects on the band’s rise to...
Frontman Mike Hranica shares how the pandemic prompted the band to revisit the dystopian themes of their 2010 Zombie EP and what the next chapter holds for the metalcore veterans.
Ahead of The Devil Wears Prada’s Zombie sequel 'ZII', Mike Hranica reflects on the band’s rise to...
Frontman Mike Hranica shares how the pandemic prompted the band to revisit the dystopian themes of their 2010 Zombie EP and what the next chapter holds for the metalcore veterans.
Thursday reflects on their sleepless decade and marks major milestones for 'Full Collapse' and 'N...
From donating merch to make masks to increasing their reach online with a series of livestreams, Thursday has used the pandemic to better connect with their fans and further assert...
Thursday reflects on their sleepless decade and marks major milestones for 'Full Collapse' and 'N...
From donating merch to make masks to increasing their reach online with a series of livestreams, Thursday has used the pandemic to better connect with their fans and further assert their rank in the universe of aggressive music.
Bodom After Midnight honor the memory of Alexi Laiho with one final shred
Paint The Sky With Blood' was intended to be the introduction to the latest chapter in the Bodom legacy. In the wake of Alexi Laiho's unexpected passing, the band's first...
Bodom After Midnight honor the memory of Alexi Laiho with one final shred
Paint The Sky With Blood' was intended to be the introduction to the latest chapter in the Bodom legacy. In the wake of Alexi Laiho's unexpected passing, the band's first and only recording takes on the added significance of serving as the guitarist's swan song.
While She Sleeps assert their sound and independence on 'Sleeps Society'
While She Sleeps frontman Loz Taylor talks independent operation and musical evolution in this interview for Knotfest.
While She Sleeps assert their sound and independence on 'Sleeps Society'
While She Sleeps frontman Loz Taylor talks independent operation and musical evolution in this interview for Knotfest.
Red Fang's Aaron Beam shares the 10 albums that changed his life
Prepping for their first full length in five years, Red Fang's frontman details the collection of records that cemented his appreciation for good tone and the mighty riff.
Red Fang's Aaron Beam shares the 10 albums that changed his life
Prepping for their first full length in five years, Red Fang's frontman details the collection of records that cemented his appreciation for good tone and the mighty riff.
Mandatory Jams: The best new music of the week 4/30
Get down with a list of 10 fresh tracks from a variety of heavy artists ranging from Myspace-era hostility to classic thrash precision.
Mandatory Jams: The best new music of the week 4/30
Get down with a list of 10 fresh tracks from a variety of heavy artists ranging from Myspace-era hostility to classic thrash precision.
Saliva unveils mini-documentary revisiting their breakthrough album 'Every Six Seconds'
The Memphis rock band recounts the era at the turn of the century and how their debut album withstood the test of time and to become a rock music staple.
Saliva unveils mini-documentary revisiting their breakthrough album 'Every Six Seconds'
The Memphis rock band recounts the era at the turn of the century and how their debut album withstood the test of time and to become a rock music staple.
Tetrarch dissects 'Unstable' with a track-by-track breakdown exclusively for Knotfest
Ahead of the band's Napalm Records debut, Diamond Rowe and Josh Fore of Tetrarch detail each of the 10 tracks featured on their latest album.
Tetrarch dissects 'Unstable' with a track-by-track breakdown exclusively for Knotfest
Ahead of the band's Napalm Records debut, Diamond Rowe and Josh Fore of Tetrarch detail each of the 10 tracks featured on their latest album.
Hideous Divinity taps iconic sci-fi horror with their Aliens-inspired EP, 'LV-426'
During the worst times of the global pandemic, the extreme metal band found refuge in classic dystopian terror and turned it into a menacing three-track EP.
Hideous Divinity taps iconic sci-fi horror with their Aliens-inspired EP, 'LV-426'
During the worst times of the global pandemic, the extreme metal band found refuge in classic dystopian terror and turned it into a menacing three-track EP.
Hard Targett: Vexed have rockstardom in their sights
With the release of debut album ‘Culling Culture’, the British band are sweeping away negativity, and everything else that gets in their way.
Hard Targett: Vexed have rockstardom in their sights
With the release of debut album ‘Culling Culture’, the British band are sweeping away negativity, and everything else that gets in their way.
Video Nasties Fuel Horror's Addiction to Blood with 'Draw the Shades'
Draw the Shades is the next piece in Video Nasties' assertion that horror can still rule metal, as explored in this Knotfest interview.
Video Nasties Fuel Horror's Addiction to Blood with 'Draw the Shades'
Draw the Shades is the next piece in Video Nasties' assertion that horror can still rule metal, as explored in this Knotfest interview.
Hardcore hitters Highway Sniper premiere their latest pissed off EP, 'Greatest Hits 2 - This Time...
The Ohio three-piece debut their latest middle finger of an EP with 'This Time It's Personal'
Hardcore hitters Highway Sniper premiere their latest pissed off EP, 'Greatest Hits 2 - This Time...
The Ohio three-piece debut their latest middle finger of an EP with 'This Time It's Personal'
Game Recognize Game: Atreyu lists the Orange County bands that changed the landscape of heavy music
Atreyu have been a fixture in metalcore for over two decades. Ahead of their June 4th release, 'Baptize,' the band revisits their OC contemporaries that together, kicked a hole in...
Game Recognize Game: Atreyu lists the Orange County bands that changed the landscape of heavy music
Atreyu have been a fixture in metalcore for over two decades. Ahead of their June 4th release, 'Baptize,' the band revisits their OC contemporaries that together, kicked a hole in the universe of heavy.
Thirdface deliver controlled musical chaos with a smile
Nashville's noisy antagonists thrive on the fringe with a brand of distortion that reverberates as dynamic, articulate, and devastating.
Thirdface deliver controlled musical chaos with a smile
Nashville's noisy antagonists thrive on the fringe with a brand of distortion that reverberates as dynamic, articulate, and devastating.
Alpha Wolf: Lying in wait and ready to once again dominate
The Australian aggressors discuss how the pandemic slowed but never stop their momentum and how 'A Quiet Place to Die' has succeeded despite a global pause in normalcy.
Alpha Wolf: Lying in wait and ready to once again dominate
The Australian aggressors discuss how the pandemic slowed but never stop their momentum and how 'A Quiet Place to Die' has succeeded despite a global pause in normalcy.
Zao refine their brand of combustion on album twelve, 'The Crimson Corridor'
The stalwarts of metallic aggression discuss their longstanding tenure, their forthcoming album, and premiere their latest visual for the visceral "Transitions"
Zao refine their brand of combustion on album twelve, 'The Crimson Corridor'
The stalwarts of metallic aggression discuss their longstanding tenure, their forthcoming album, and premiere their latest visual for the visceral "Transitions"
Dying Wish navigate the scarcity of hope with the sound of hostility
Set to have a breakout year, the Rose City hardcore outfit shares their love of Lamb of God, the hell of lockdown, and the bright future of the band despite...
Dying Wish navigate the scarcity of hope with the sound of hostility
Set to have a breakout year, the Rose City hardcore outfit shares their love of Lamb of God, the hell of lockdown, and the bright future of the band despite such turbulent times.
Genre bending phenom Hyro The Hero flexes his mixtape pedigree with 'Kids Against the Monsters'
The Houston native details the creative foundation that steered him towards his aggressive, alternative mesh and crafting his highly ambitious collaborative project.
Genre bending phenom Hyro The Hero flexes his mixtape pedigree with 'Kids Against the Monsters'
The Houston native details the creative foundation that steered him towards his aggressive, alternative mesh and crafting his highly ambitious collaborative project.
SeeYouSpaceCowboy... Find a Sass Rebirth
Vocalist Connie Sgarbossa details a new split, a new full length album, and a year of refocus that maintains the band's outlook on art - "Make weird shit, get catharsis"
SeeYouSpaceCowboy... Find a Sass Rebirth
Vocalist Connie Sgarbossa details a new split, a new full length album, and a year of refocus that maintains the band's outlook on art - "Make weird shit, get catharsis"
Siiickbrain asserts the power of honest art
The quickly ascending musician teams with Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot to take on the the status quo with a brand that is as versatile as it is volatile.
Siiickbrain asserts the power of honest art
The quickly ascending musician teams with Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot to take on the the status quo with a brand that is as versatile as it is volatile.
Evanescence and the therapy of confronting 'The Bitter Truth'
Drummer Will Hunt details how an album a decade in the making took on added significance and evolved into the "most pointed, timely, relevant, and musically and lyrically heavy record"...
Evanescence and the therapy of confronting 'The Bitter Truth'
Drummer Will Hunt details how an album a decade in the making took on added significance and evolved into the "most pointed, timely, relevant, and musically and lyrically heavy record" the band has ever made.
Escape the Fate supersede the scene and assert their longevity with 'Chemical Warfare'
On album seven, the post hardcore outsiders showcase their evolution as artists and as individuals in their most personal effort to date.
Escape the Fate supersede the scene and assert their longevity with 'Chemical Warfare'
On album seven, the post hardcore outsiders showcase their evolution as artists and as individuals in their most personal effort to date.
Soul Searching: the pain and triumphs of Life of Agony
In a searing new documentary the Brooklyn quartet embrace the demons at the heart of their music.
Soul Searching: the pain and triumphs of Life of Agony
In a searing new documentary the Brooklyn quartet embrace the demons at the heart of their music.
Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse: The Exclusive Knotfest Interview Part 4
In the finale of the Knotfest feature, the frontman reflects on his professional accomplishments, his personal aspirations, and the importance balance of being a good human and a great artist.
Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse: The Exclusive Knotfest Interview Part 4
In the finale of the Knotfest feature, the frontman reflects on his professional accomplishments, his personal aspirations, and the importance balance of being a good human and a great artist.
Watch the new live video for "Memento Mori" and stream the 'Live Metal Essentials: Curated by Lam...
Watch the band's latest live music video and stream an essential collection of live metal classics handpicked by Lamb of God themselves.
Watch the new live video for "Memento Mori" and stream the 'Live Metal Essentials: Curated by Lam...
Watch the band's latest live music video and stream an essential collection of live metal classics handpicked by Lamb of God themselves.
Capra bear their scars with a sincere brand of metallic hardcore
Staring down the April 23rd release of their debut, 'In Transmission,' the band's Tyler Harper shares the significance of an album that has been years in the making.
Capra bear their scars with a sincere brand of metallic hardcore
Staring down the April 23rd release of their debut, 'In Transmission,' the band's Tyler Harper shares the significance of an album that has been years in the making.
Amigo the Devil: The 10 Albums That Changed My Life
While the brand was more of a flippant descriptor to quickly get people to understand the tonal direction of the music, 'Murderfolk' is certainly a subcategory that merits some exploration....
Amigo the Devil: The 10 Albums That Changed My Life
While the brand was more of a flippant descriptor to quickly get people to understand the tonal direction of the music, 'Murderfolk' is certainly a subcategory that merits some exploration. Singer/songwriter Danny Kiranos, better known onstage and on record as Amigo The Devil, has spent years refining the style, with a potent offering of ominous context packaged in earnest folk songs. His 2018 debut 'Everything Is Fine' resonated with a wild, passionate fanbase that took to his keen musical craftsmanship and his knack for sinister storytelling. Penning stanzas that touted such dark narrative might seem at odds with the soul...
Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse: The Exclusive Knotfest Interview Part 3
The Falling in Reverse frontman emphasizes the importance of quality songwriting and dismisses the skeptics that were quick to count him out on part three of the exclusive interview series.
Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse: The Exclusive Knotfest Interview Part 3
The Falling in Reverse frontman emphasizes the importance of quality songwriting and dismisses the skeptics that were quick to count him out on part three of the exclusive interview series.
Chris Adler and the Classic Enjoyment of Firstborne
Chris Adler speaks about the origins, aims and evolution of his new band Firstborne.
Chris Adler and the Classic Enjoyment of Firstborne
Chris Adler speaks about the origins, aims and evolution of his new band Firstborne.
Vreid Set Off Into the Wild North West With Their New Film and Album
Norwegian black metal staples Vreid tell us about the journey of making their new film and album, Wild North West.
Vreid Set Off Into the Wild North West With Their New Film and Album
Norwegian black metal staples Vreid tell us about the journey of making their new film and album, Wild North West.
Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse: The Exclusive Knotfest Interview Part 2
Part two of the four-part series explores Youtube reaction videos, a possible transition into film and television, and the emphasis that Ronnie Radke places on being equally good on both...
Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse: The Exclusive Knotfest Interview Part 2
Part two of the four-part series explores Youtube reaction videos, a possible transition into film and television, and the emphasis that Ronnie Radke places on being equally good on both the stage and int he studio.
Moonspell's reflections on the modern world and the end with 'Hermitage'
Moonspell frontman Fernando Ribeiro talks to Knotfest about Hermitage, and why it's positive to be aware of your end.
Moonspell's reflections on the modern world and the end with 'Hermitage'
Moonspell frontman Fernando Ribeiro talks to Knotfest about Hermitage, and why it's positive to be aware of your end.
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