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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.
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.
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.
Enforced assert their rank with 'Kill Grid'
The Richmond crossover standouts press forward during uncertain times with a sound that showcases sure-handed skill and unapologetic aggression.
Enforced assert their rank with 'Kill Grid'
The Richmond crossover standouts press forward during uncertain times with a sound that showcases sure-handed skill and unapologetic aggression.
Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse: The Exclusive Knotfest Interview Part 1
The enduring frontman details why he doesn't have social media on his phone, the staying power of 'The Drug In Me Is You' and how 'The Joker' helped to inspire...
Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse: The Exclusive Knotfest Interview Part 1
The enduring frontman details why he doesn't have social media on his phone, the staying power of 'The Drug In Me Is You' and how 'The Joker' helped to inspire 'Popular Monster'
Joanna Angel reveals the 10 albums that changed her life
The author, director, producer and forward-thinking feminist of BurningAngel details the albums that became a part of her identity and ultimately steered her creative path.
Joanna Angel reveals the 10 albums that changed her life
The author, director, producer and forward-thinking feminist of BurningAngel details the albums that became a part of her identity and ultimately steered her creative path.
Cannibal Corpse's Streak is Unbroken Fifteen Albums Deep
Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster talks the extra details on fifteenth album Violence Unimagined.
Cannibal Corpse's Streak is Unbroken Fifteen Albums Deep
Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster talks the extra details on fifteenth album Violence Unimagined.
N8NOFACE confronts addiction and asserts his artistry with 'Bound To Let You Down'
Earning his stripes among the punk, metal, and hip-hip blurred underground of Los Angeles, the purveyor of synth punk is now armed with the kind of clarity to match his...
N8NOFACE confronts addiction and asserts his artistry with 'Bound To Let You Down'
Earning his stripes among the punk, metal, and hip-hip blurred underground of Los Angeles, the purveyor of synth punk is now armed with the kind of clarity to match his creative output.
The therapy of thrash: Spain's Angelus Apatrida shred their way through a world gone mad
The Spanish thrash stalwarts were set to celebrate their 20th anniversary until a global pandemic said otherwise. What the world got instead was the band's seventh full length album and...
The therapy of thrash: Spain's Angelus Apatrida shred their way through a world gone mad
The Spanish thrash stalwarts were set to celebrate their 20th anniversary until a global pandemic said otherwise. What the world got instead was the band's seventh full length album and arguably, their best yet.
Brian 'Head' Welch details the 10 albums that changed his life
The veteran axeman for Korn and the architect of Love and Death explains the soundtrack that navigated his creative path.
Brian 'Head' Welch details the 10 albums that changed his life
The veteran axeman for Korn and the architect of Love and Death explains the soundtrack that navigated his creative path.
Cryptosis explores a futuristic dystopia in the year 2149 with their forthcoming LP 'Bionic Swarm'
The Dutch trio combine elements of thrash, death, black, and prog metal to create a terrifying tech wasteland in which humanity bows to artificial intelligence.
Cryptosis explores a futuristic dystopia in the year 2149 with their forthcoming LP 'Bionic Swarm'
The Dutch trio combine elements of thrash, death, black, and prog metal to create a terrifying tech wasteland in which humanity bows to artificial intelligence.
Tribulation's Vampiric Gothic Metal is Arena-Ready on Where the Gloom Becomes Sound
Tribulation guitarist Adam Zaars describes the elemental forces and sonic definition at play on their new album Where the Gloom Becomes Sound.
Tribulation's Vampiric Gothic Metal is Arena-Ready on Where the Gloom Becomes Sound
Tribulation guitarist Adam Zaars describes the elemental forces and sonic definition at play on their new album Where the Gloom Becomes Sound.
A different kind of grind: Jinjer's Eugene Abdukhanov reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to new mus...
Facing an interrupted international tour, Ukrainian groove metal titans Jinjer changed course and continued their domination despite a dismal 2020 and carrying that momentum well into the new year.
A different kind of grind: Jinjer's Eugene Abdukhanov reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to new mus...
Facing an interrupted international tour, Ukrainian groove metal titans Jinjer changed course and continued their domination despite a dismal 2020 and carrying that momentum well into the new year.
Therion Prove That Even In Symphonic Metal, Less Can Mean More
Symphonic metal's originators detail how their latest record eschews the excess and provides a gift to the old school fans.
Therion Prove That Even In Symphonic Metal, Less Can Mean More
Symphonic metal's originators detail how their latest record eschews the excess and provides a gift to the old school fans.
Thrash champions Nervosa persevere through the chaos and emerge better than ever
In less than a year, Nervosa went from just one remaining member, to a reformed collective armed with one of their best recorded efforts to date.
Thrash champions Nervosa persevere through the chaos and emerge better than ever
In less than a year, Nervosa went from just one remaining member, to a reformed collective armed with one of their best recorded efforts to date.
Gatecreeper hit the world of heavy music with a haymaker in 'An Unexpected Reality'
As tour plans canceled and time freed up, the Arizona outfit opted to make their time away from the road productive and created one of their best recorded efforts in...
Gatecreeper hit the world of heavy music with a haymaker in 'An Unexpected Reality'
As tour plans canceled and time freed up, the Arizona outfit opted to make their time away from the road productive and created one of their best recorded efforts in the process.
Coming Home: An Interview with Cult of Luna
Johannes Persson details the catharsis at the core of their forthcoming 'Raging River' EP and how his return home has helped inspire another installment of the band's brand of lush...
Coming Home: An Interview with Cult of Luna
Johannes Persson details the catharsis at the core of their forthcoming 'Raging River' EP and how his return home has helped inspire another installment of the band's brand of lush musical devastation.
Fat Mike of NoFX talks politics, racism, and the health of the country with Kerrang!
In a essay dictated via Kerrang! the NoFX frontman shares his evaluation of the country with regards to racism, politics, and the next administration.
Fat Mike of NoFX talks politics, racism, and the health of the country with Kerrang!
In a essay dictated via Kerrang! the NoFX frontman shares his evaluation of the country with regards to racism, politics, and the next administration.
Premiere: Ghosts of Atlantis craft vivid landscapes rooted in ancient lore for "The Third Pillar"
The Suffolk-based orchestral metal outfit package Greek mythology and fantasy-latent extravagance with epic instrumentation for their debut album '3.6.2.4'
Premiere: Ghosts of Atlantis craft vivid landscapes rooted in ancient lore for "The Third Pillar"
The Suffolk-based orchestral metal outfit package Greek mythology and fantasy-latent extravagance with epic instrumentation for their debut album '3.6.2.4'
Martin van Drunen Looks Over a Decade of Asphyx and a Grander Kind of Death
The patron saints of Dutch death metal detail their longevity and how their sound continues to evolve 10 albums deep.
Martin van Drunen Looks Over a Decade of Asphyx and a Grander Kind of Death
The patron saints of Dutch death metal detail their longevity and how their sound continues to evolve 10 albums deep.
Cherry Bombs Expand the Streaming Performance Experience with 'MACABARÉT'
An interview with Alicia Taylor goes beyond the Cherry Bomb's ground-breaking streaming experience that begins Jan 1st.
Cherry Bombs Expand the Streaming Performance Experience with 'MACABARÉT'
An interview with Alicia Taylor goes beyond the Cherry Bomb's ground-breaking streaming experience that begins Jan 1st.
Grim Northern Misery: How Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride took British gothic metal mainstream
The English county of Yorkshire has seen some bloody events in its recent history. Was it something in the character of the north of England that spawned gothic metal in...
Grim Northern Misery: How Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride took British gothic metal mainstream
The English county of Yorkshire has seen some bloody events in its recent history. Was it something in the character of the north of England that spawned gothic metal in the nineties?
Scour Get Relentless with the "Black" EP
Vicious on paper and harder in realisation, Scour's trilogy of EPs have given some of metal's most legendary the blackest of paths to pursue. Drummer Adam Jarvis tells Knotfest about...
Scour Get Relentless with the "Black" EP
Vicious on paper and harder in realisation, Scour's trilogy of EPs have given some of metal's most legendary the blackest of paths to pursue. Drummer Adam Jarvis tells Knotfest about completing this opening barrage.
August Burns Red guitarist JB Brubaker looks back at 15 years of 'Christmas Burns Red
Ahead of their December 12th livestream, Brubaker shares how last year's installment of the annual event was especially important in the band's history.
August Burns Red guitarist JB Brubaker looks back at 15 years of 'Christmas Burns Red
Ahead of their December 12th livestream, Brubaker shares how last year's installment of the annual event was especially important in the band's history.
Premiere: The Infernal Sea deliver unholy hostility with "Devoid of Fear"
The UK Black Metal outfit tap into the tradition of the genre while delivering an aggressive brand sonic depravity.
Premiere: The Infernal Sea deliver unholy hostility with "Devoid of Fear"
The UK Black Metal outfit tap into the tradition of the genre while delivering an aggressive brand sonic depravity.
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