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Memorrhage combines nu-metal innovation with futuristic dystopia on "Walk"
The solo project from veteran musician Garry Brents began after watching a documentary about Woodstock 99.
Memorrhage combines nu-metal innovation with futuristic dystopia on "Walk"
The solo project from veteran musician Garry Brents began after watching a documentary about Woodstock 99.
DeathCollector assert their expertise in extremity with 'Death's Toll'
The passion project featuring members of Bolt Thrower, Memoriam, Ashen Crown and Zealot Cult premiere their full length, 9-track onslaught via Prosthetic Records.
DeathCollector assert their expertise in extremity with 'Death's Toll'
The passion project featuring members of Bolt Thrower, Memoriam, Ashen Crown and Zealot Cult premiere their full length, 9-track onslaught via Prosthetic Records.
Teenage prodigy Henry Chauhan comes into his own with the mesh of metalcore and drill, "Curse Me'
The young talent has gone from viral drummer to emerging songwriter bridging metalcore and EDM with promising results.
Teenage prodigy Henry Chauhan comes into his own with the mesh of metalcore and drill, "Curse Me'
The young talent has gone from viral drummer to emerging songwriter bridging metalcore and EDM with promising results.
Modern Deathcore phenoms Within Destruction confront divinity with dominant new single "Vengeance...
The volatile cut features guest verses from Taiwanese rappers Asiaboy 禁藥王& Lizi 栗子
Modern Deathcore phenoms Within Destruction confront divinity with dominant new single "Vengeance...
The volatile cut features guest verses from Taiwanese rappers Asiaboy 禁藥王& Lizi 栗子
Differences mount the charge for California 'whatevercore' with the banger, "Body"
The explosive single showcases a meld of styles that source the best from various subgenres.
Differences mount the charge for California 'whatevercore' with the banger, "Body"
The explosive single showcases a meld of styles that source the best from various subgenres.
Heavy Haul: Archetypes Collide prove ready for their moment on their pivotal spring tour with Bea...
The ascending Arizona outfit keep good company and continue to make converts as they trek in support of their Fearless Records debut.
Heavy Haul: Archetypes Collide prove ready for their moment on their pivotal spring tour with Bea...
The ascending Arizona outfit keep good company and continue to make converts as they trek in support of their Fearless Records debut.
Pure Hex traverse personal grief with poignant new visual for "Sleep"
The Bay Area shoegaze unit deliver a stirring visual for the closing track from their 2022 full length, 'Still Dark'.
Pure Hex traverse personal grief with poignant new visual for "Sleep"
The Bay Area shoegaze unit deliver a stirring visual for the closing track from their 2022 full length, 'Still Dark'.
Michigan aggressors Wounded Touch evoke early 2000's post hardcore on "Sleep a Cicada Would Envy"
Check the visual helmed by frontman Nick Holland based on video games like Fatal Frame and Eternal Darkness and cerebral thrillers like 'Jacob’s Ladder', 'Kill List' and '8MM'.
Michigan aggressors Wounded Touch evoke early 2000's post hardcore on "Sleep a Cicada Would Envy"
Check the visual helmed by frontman Nick Holland based on video games like Fatal Frame and Eternal Darkness and cerebral thrillers like 'Jacob’s Ladder', 'Kill List' and '8MM'.
In Fear unravel a dark, dismal tale of the afterlife with single, "Doom Sequence"
The cut is the forth and final ahead of the full length debut, 'All Is. All Shall Be.'
In Fear unravel a dark, dismal tale of the afterlife with single, "Doom Sequence"
The cut is the forth and final ahead of the full length debut, 'All Is. All Shall Be.'
Premiere: Jeromes Dream tap into their Connecticut hardcore roots with "AAEEAA"
The single previews the band's third full length album, 'The Gray In Between'.
Premiere: Jeromes Dream tap into their Connecticut hardcore roots with "AAEEAA"
The single previews the band's third full length album, 'The Gray In Between'.
For The Nightmares, their debut album 'Séance will always conjure memories of 2020
The Wales quartet combine goth rock, post-punk and pop-punk into a love letter to the macabre and an escape from COVID upheaval.
For The Nightmares, their debut album 'Séance will always conjure memories of 2020
The Wales quartet combine goth rock, post-punk and pop-punk into a love letter to the macabre and an escape from COVID upheaval.
Slam Dunk Festival unveils Knotfest stage featuring Malevolence, We Came As Romans, Fit For A Kin...
The heavier spectrum of Slam Dunk will now be featured on specially designated stage under the banner of one of the most proven names in heavy culture.
Slam Dunk Festival unveils Knotfest stage featuring Malevolence, We Came As Romans, Fit For A Kin...
The heavier spectrum of Slam Dunk will now be featured on specially designated stage under the banner of one of the most proven names in heavy culture.
Progressive death metal unit Blindfolded and Led to the Woods confront lingering trauma on the tr...
Stream the Knotfest premiere of the cinematic visual from the New Zealand outfit weaponizing trauma to craft extreme music mastery.
Progressive death metal unit Blindfolded and Led to the Woods confront lingering trauma on the tr...
Stream the Knotfest premiere of the cinematic visual from the New Zealand outfit weaponizing trauma to craft extreme music mastery.
Passing of the torch: Graphic Nature open up vital conversations on their nu-metal inspired debut...
Named after a track on Deftones’ seventh album, ‘Koi No Yokan’, Graphic Nature are a band centered on innovation through intensity.
Passing of the torch: Graphic Nature open up vital conversations on their nu-metal inspired debut...
Named after a track on Deftones’ seventh album, ‘Koi No Yokan’, Graphic Nature are a band centered on innovation through intensity.
The Pulse of the Maggots courses through downtown Austin at SXSW
Get a recap of the Texas-sized celebration of heavy music featuring standout sets from Creeping Death, Soul Glo, Escuela Grind,The Callous Daoboys, Militarie Gun and VCTMS.
The Pulse of the Maggots courses through downtown Austin at SXSW
Get a recap of the Texas-sized celebration of heavy music featuring standout sets from Creeping Death, Soul Glo, Escuela Grind,The Callous Daoboys, Militarie Gun and VCTMS.
Dropout Kings team with nu-metal collective DED for the infectious single, "Lights Out"
Swift lyrical delivery and a soaring chorus anchor the latest preview from the band's sophomore full length, 'Riot Music'.
Dropout Kings team with nu-metal collective DED for the infectious single, "Lights Out"
Swift lyrical delivery and a soaring chorus anchor the latest preview from the band's sophomore full length, 'Riot Music'.
Metalcore heavy hitters THE LEGION:GHOST debut powerful video for new single 'Guilty (Far from Pe...
The quintet, hailing from Cologne/Aachen in Germany, bring their new track to life with the Knotfest premiere of the colorful and compelling visual, furthering their ambitions for the big leagues...
Metalcore heavy hitters THE LEGION:GHOST debut powerful video for new single 'Guilty (Far from Pe...
The quintet, hailing from Cologne/Aachen in Germany, bring their new track to life with the Knotfest premiere of the colorful and compelling visual, furthering their ambitions for the big leagues with a heft and might to the song to match.
Taiwanese metal heroes Chthonic frame the humanity of rebellion with their first new single in fi...
Paired with the single, the band recently announced their performance at Megaport Festival prompting an instant sell out.
Taiwanese metal heroes Chthonic frame the humanity of rebellion with their first new single in fi...
Paired with the single, the band recently announced their performance at Megaport Festival prompting an instant sell out.
Archetypes Collide preview their debut album with the anthemic single, "Parasite"
The emerging Arizona outfit detail the process, the patience and the creative allies that helped make their Fearless Records' introduction a reality.
Archetypes Collide preview their debut album with the anthemic single, "Parasite"
The emerging Arizona outfit detail the process, the patience and the creative allies that helped make their Fearless Records' introduction a reality.
Nadae combines a poignant ode and progressive metalcore on "The Lover"
The single serves as the second serving from the upcoming album, 'The Septhed: Gods of Kenilworth'.
Nadae combines a poignant ode and progressive metalcore on "The Lover"
The single serves as the second serving from the upcoming album, 'The Septhed: Gods of Kenilworth'.
Metalcore stalwarts Attack Attack! pair the premiere of "Dark Waves" with surprise second single
The band doubles up with the first reveal of new music since 'Long Time, No Sea' with not one, but two new cuts.
Metalcore stalwarts Attack Attack! pair the premiere of "Dark Waves" with surprise second single
The band doubles up with the first reveal of new music since 'Long Time, No Sea' with not one, but two new cuts.
Metal enigma Kissing Candice debut demented new visual for the track, "Inveterate"
The video showcases a new look for the band brought to life by the legendary Tom Savini and special effects artist Jason Baker.
Metal enigma Kissing Candice debut demented new visual for the track, "Inveterate"
The video showcases a new look for the band brought to life by the legendary Tom Savini and special effects artist Jason Baker.
Tokyo prospects View From The Soyuz unload crushing metalcore on the single, "Caligula"
The emerging Japanese outfit blends melodic death and bruising core on their upcoming EP, 'Immaculate'.
Tokyo prospects View From The Soyuz unload crushing metalcore on the single, "Caligula"
The emerging Japanese outfit blends melodic death and bruising core on their upcoming EP, 'Immaculate'.
Blackened progressive metal horde Dawn of Ouroboros unleash well-executed extremity on "Rise From...
The Oakland outfit proves they are a force to be reckoned with on their Prosthetic Records debut.
Blackened progressive metal horde Dawn of Ouroboros unleash well-executed extremity on "Rise From...
The Oakland outfit proves they are a force to be reckoned with on their Prosthetic Records debut.
Veilcaste Drop Cosmos-Crushing New Single "Relapse In Reason"
The single arrives just weeks before the release of the band's promising full length, Precipice.
Veilcaste Drop Cosmos-Crushing New Single "Relapse In Reason"
The single arrives just weeks before the release of the band's promising full length, Precipice.
Sid Wilson proteges Swollen Teeth showcase creative volatility on their self-titled debut EP
Stream the caustic introductory track, which arrives as the first release on Ross Robinson, Ghostmane and Bill Armstrong's Blowed Out Records.
Sid Wilson proteges Swollen Teeth showcase creative volatility on their self-titled debut EP
Stream the caustic introductory track, which arrives as the first release on Ross Robinson, Ghostmane and Bill Armstrong's Blowed Out Records.
Melodic death doom practitioners Fires In the Distance intersect anguish and artistry on "Harbing...
The band preview their sophomore album, 'Air Not Meant For Us', with an immersive 11-minute introduction.
Melodic death doom practitioners Fires In the Distance intersect anguish and artistry on "Harbing...
The band preview their sophomore album, 'Air Not Meant For Us', with an immersive 11-minute introduction.
Lions at the Gate debut soaring new single, "The Ledge"
Watch the Knotfest.com premiere of the visual shot by Sean Reichenberger which captures the band on their first ever tour with Lacuna Coil.
Lions at the Gate debut soaring new single, "The Ledge"
Watch the Knotfest.com premiere of the visual shot by Sean Reichenberger which captures the band on their first ever tour with Lacuna Coil.
Tactosa refresh old school deathcore on the banger, "Dead Pacifist"
Stream the lead single from the band's debut EP, 'Exit Wounds'.
Tactosa refresh old school deathcore on the banger, "Dead Pacifist"
Stream the lead single from the band's debut EP, 'Exit Wounds'.
Your Spirit Dies confront hypocrisy with heavy-handed metallic hardcore on "Sacrosanct"
The emerging hardcore outfit deliver a powerful performance visual from their recent EP, 'Our Saints Drown In Ash'.
Your Spirit Dies confront hypocrisy with heavy-handed metallic hardcore on "Sacrosanct"
The emerging hardcore outfit deliver a powerful performance visual from their recent EP, 'Our Saints Drown In Ash'.
Emerging emo/grunge unit Locater detail the peaks and valleys of personal relationships on the si...
Stream the Knotfest premiere from the band's debut full length 'Clandestine' due out February 17th via No Sleep Records.
Emerging emo/grunge unit Locater detail the peaks and valleys of personal relationships on the si...
Stream the Knotfest premiere from the band's debut full length 'Clandestine' due out February 17th via No Sleep Records.
Bay Area battlers Hemorage showcase true hustle and prove they are really down for DIY
The fully mobile crossover band are again confronted with adversity as their tour bus/mobile stage was totaled by a drunk driver over the holiday.
Bay Area battlers Hemorage showcase true hustle and prove they are really down for DIY
The fully mobile crossover band are again confronted with adversity as their tour bus/mobile stage was totaled by a drunk driver over the holiday.
ANGEROT Get Blasphemous With "They Shall Take Up Serpents"
Stream the punishing preview from the band's forthcoming full length, 'The Profound Recreant'.
ANGEROT Get Blasphemous With "They Shall Take Up Serpents"
Stream the punishing preview from the band's forthcoming full length, 'The Profound Recreant'.
Birds In Row join the stacked lineup for ArcTanGent Festival 2023 on day 5 of the ATG Advent Cale...
Knotfest is excited to exclusively announce the addition of France's melodic hardcore outfit Birds In Row to 2023's Fernhill Farm Extravaganza, ArcTanGent Festival.
Birds In Row join the stacked lineup for ArcTanGent Festival 2023 on day 5 of the ATG Advent Cale...
Knotfest is excited to exclusively announce the addition of France's melodic hardcore outfit Birds In Row to 2023's Fernhill Farm Extravaganza, ArcTanGent Festival.
We're Wolves return with crushing riffs and anthemic choruses on new single/video for 'Titanium'
After the success of their last album Evil Things back in 2021, West Palm Beach, Florida's 5-piece horror-tinged metalcore outfit We're Wolves return with a striking standalone single/music video for...
We're Wolves return with crushing riffs and anthemic choruses on new single/video for 'Titanium'
After the success of their last album Evil Things back in 2021, West Palm Beach, Florida's 5-piece horror-tinged metalcore outfit We're Wolves return with a striking standalone single/music video for the Knotfest Premiere of their latest offering, 'Titanium'.
Metallic disruptors Out of Nowhere show their solidarity with the women of Iran on "Wrong Generat...
The Iranian outfit assert their dissent on a track that confronts the oppressive climate in their home country and champions the bravery of the women who continue to fight for...
Metallic disruptors Out of Nowhere show their solidarity with the women of Iran on "Wrong Generat...
The Iranian outfit assert their dissent on a track that confronts the oppressive climate in their home country and champions the bravery of the women who continue to fight for their freedom.
Sleepsculptor execute pummel with precision on the two-minute barrage "Venerate"
The single introduces the band's forthcoming full length, 'Divine Recalibration' on Silent Pendulum Records.
Sleepsculptor execute pummel with precision on the two-minute barrage "Venerate"
The single introduces the band's forthcoming full length, 'Divine Recalibration' on Silent Pendulum Records.
Kill the Imposter combat betrayal with beatdown on the track "Enemy"
The Orlando deathcore crew lead by Johnny Nobody of the series Beyond the Tattoo preview their 2023 Suburban Noize Records LP, 'The Pain Never Dies' with a chincheck of a...
Kill the Imposter combat betrayal with beatdown on the track "Enemy"
The Orlando deathcore crew lead by Johnny Nobody of the series Beyond the Tattoo preview their 2023 Suburban Noize Records LP, 'The Pain Never Dies' with a chincheck of a second single.
MIND-MELTING GENRE-DEFIERS AVOID KICK ASS IN NEW VIDEO 'CAN'T TAKE THIS AWAY'
Seattle 5-piece crushers AVOID pull no punches on their sophomore album Cult Mentality, coming Nov 4. The hype is well and truly alive in anticipation of the record, and KNOTFEST...
MIND-MELTING GENRE-DEFIERS AVOID KICK ASS IN NEW VIDEO 'CAN'T TAKE THIS AWAY'
Seattle 5-piece crushers AVOID pull no punches on their sophomore album Cult Mentality, coming Nov 4. The hype is well and truly alive in anticipation of the record, and KNOTFEST is honored to premiere the music video for the last single to be released before the LP drops, 'Can't Take This Away'.
In Search of the Sun soundtrack the cannibal horror flick 'Feed Me' with "Contagious"
Led by co-director Adam Leader, the high-energy track is featured on the official soundtrack of the standout flick featured at Beyond Fest.
In Search of the Sun soundtrack the cannibal horror flick 'Feed Me' with "Contagious"
Led by co-director Adam Leader, the high-energy track is featured on the official soundtrack of the standout flick featured at Beyond Fest.
Legendary tattooer Paul Booth teams with Eve Minor on the ethereal electronic track, "Poison"
The release previews the debut album from CorpseFlower, 'Shadows Remain' set to arrive on "Devil’s Night at the Witching Hour".
Legendary tattooer Paul Booth teams with Eve Minor on the ethereal electronic track, "Poison"
The release previews the debut album from CorpseFlower, 'Shadows Remain' set to arrive on "Devil’s Night at the Witching Hour".
Melted Bodies shine as metal music mavericks with "Liars"
Shifting from the social commentary of their chaotic 'Enjoy Yourself' debut to a more introspective effort no less intense, the LA agitators combine aggression and art in wildly weird ways.
Melted Bodies shine as metal music mavericks with "Liars"
Shifting from the social commentary of their chaotic 'Enjoy Yourself' debut to a more introspective effort no less intense, the LA agitators combine aggression and art in wildly weird ways.
Underground pillars Bloodclot deliver brazen metallic hardcore on "War Castles"
Led by former Cro-Mags vocalist John Joseph, the veteran collective hurls a molotov at war propagandists and the mainstream media.
Underground pillars Bloodclot deliver brazen metallic hardcore on "War Castles"
Led by former Cro-Mags vocalist John Joseph, the veteran collective hurls a molotov at war propagandists and the mainstream media.
Concrete Dream take aim at keyboard warriors with "Twitter Fingers"
The Jersey trap metal prospects issue an emphatic warning with their latest single on Suburban Noize Records.
Concrete Dream take aim at keyboard warriors with "Twitter Fingers"
The Jersey trap metal prospects issue an emphatic warning with their latest single on Suburban Noize Records.
Australia’s Freedom of Fear inject fresh blood into tech death with vampyric take on genre
Stream the Knotfest premiere of "Carpathia" featuring the pummeling percussion of Hannes Grossmann (Alkaloid, ex-Necrophagist, ex-Obscura).
Australia’s Freedom of Fear inject fresh blood into tech death with vampyric take on genre
Stream the Knotfest premiere of "Carpathia" featuring the pummeling percussion of Hannes Grossmann (Alkaloid, ex-Necrophagist, ex-Obscura).
BlackBraid, SpiritWorld, Casket Robbery & More Voted Top Tracks of the Week on Pulse of the Maggots
From black metal to death western, here is the list of new heavy that earned the most votes among the fans.
BlackBraid, SpiritWorld, Casket Robbery & More Voted Top Tracks of the Week on Pulse of the Maggots
From black metal to death western, here is the list of new heavy that earned the most votes among the fans.
Texas-bred outfit Bleed taps into 90's era nostalgic heft on "Killing Time"
The track serves as the first delicvery of new music since the band's praised debut EP, 'Somebody's Closer'
Texas-bred outfit Bleed taps into 90's era nostalgic heft on "Killing Time"
The track serves as the first delicvery of new music since the band's praised debut EP, 'Somebody's Closer'
Death Metal Outfit Detherous Unleash Gore-Filled, Age-Restricted New Video For "Reek of the Decayed"
Experience the brutality ahead of the band's release of their second full length, 'Unrelenting Malevolence'.
Death Metal Outfit Detherous Unleash Gore-Filled, Age-Restricted New Video For "Reek of the Decayed"
Experience the brutality ahead of the band's release of their second full length, 'Unrelenting Malevolence'.
Hoaxed, Cloud Rat, Ludovico Technique & More Voted Top Tracks of the Week on Pulse of the Maggots
Here are your picks of the week from the Pulse of the Maggots.
Hoaxed, Cloud Rat, Ludovico Technique & More Voted Top Tracks of the Week on Pulse of the Maggots
Here are your picks of the week from the Pulse of the Maggots.
Escuela Grind rallies the resistance with their latest ripper "Forced Collective Introspection"
Stream the Knotfest premiere of the latest visual from the New England terrorizers that bridges a George Lucas sci-fi classic with grindcore bedlam.
Escuela Grind rallies the resistance with their latest ripper "Forced Collective Introspection"
Stream the Knotfest premiere of the latest visual from the New England terrorizers that bridges a George Lucas sci-fi classic with grindcore bedlam.
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