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An Abstract Illusion, Moonraker, And More Voted Pulse of the Maggots Top Tracks of the Week - 9/5
Get the rundown of the tracks you voted as best of the week via Pulse of the Maggots.
An Abstract Illusion, Moonraker, And More Voted Pulse of the Maggots Top Tracks of the Week - 9/5
Get the rundown of the tracks you voted as best of the week via Pulse of the Maggots.
Get the Shot drop punishing new single, "Divination of Doom"
The Quebec City crossover standouts preview their third full length assault, Merciless Destruction with a four-minute beatdown.
Get the Shot drop punishing new single, "Divination of Doom"
The Quebec City crossover standouts preview their third full length assault, Merciless Destruction with a four-minute beatdown.
Oceans of Slumber want to transport you into their emotional world
Cammie Beverly of Houston, Texas' Oceans of Slumber, joins Jon Garcia for a KNOTFEST Pulse of the Maggots interview.
Oceans of Slumber want to transport you into their emotional world
Cammie Beverly of Houston, Texas' Oceans of Slumber, joins Jon Garcia for a KNOTFEST Pulse of the Maggots interview.
Industrial metal outfit Amerakin Overdose reactivate with energized new single, "Agastopia"
The band's first release since 2017 dissects how posturing on social media has really effed up reality.
Industrial metal outfit Amerakin Overdose reactivate with energized new single, "Agastopia"
The band's first release since 2017 dissects how posturing on social media has really effed up reality.
Meet the Maggots: Thrown Into Exile pay homage to metal's rich history while pushing heavy music ...
Southern California shredders Thrown Into Exile discuss their influences, the direction of their new music and the importance of performing in the birthplace of metal.
Meet the Maggots: Thrown Into Exile pay homage to metal's rich history while pushing heavy music ...
Southern California shredders Thrown Into Exile discuss their influences, the direction of their new music and the importance of performing in the birthplace of metal.
Ethereal doom outfit Frayle premieres haunting new single, "Bright Eyes"
The track lands as the third preview from the forthcoming sophomore release 'Skin & Sorrow' due out September 23rd via Aqualamb Records.
Ethereal doom outfit Frayle premieres haunting new single, "Bright Eyes"
The track lands as the third preview from the forthcoming sophomore release 'Skin & Sorrow' due out September 23rd via Aqualamb Records.
Meet the Maggots: SpiritWorld aim to unleash Death Western In Birmingham
Bridging the grim frontier of the old west with element of the occult, the practitioners of 'Pagan Rhythms' preview their planned pummel ahead of Pulse of the Maggots UK.
Meet the Maggots: SpiritWorld aim to unleash Death Western In Birmingham
Bridging the grim frontier of the old west with element of the occult, the practitioners of 'Pagan Rhythms' preview their planned pummel ahead of Pulse of the Maggots UK.
Meet the Maggots: Rough Justice are ride or die for Sheffield hardcore
Ahead of their appearance at Pulse of the Maggots, vocalist James Tippett discusses the how side-stepping gimmicks and being sincere is part of the DNA of the band.
Meet the Maggots: Rough Justice are ride or die for Sheffield hardcore
Ahead of their appearance at Pulse of the Maggots, vocalist James Tippett discusses the how side-stepping gimmicks and being sincere is part of the DNA of the band.
Meet the Maggots: Cauldron tap into the heavy humanity of hardcore
Ahead of their hometown performance at Pulse fo the Maggots Festival In Birmingham, the band
Meet the Maggots: Cauldron tap into the heavy humanity of hardcore
Ahead of their hometown performance at Pulse fo the Maggots Festival In Birmingham, the band
WAKE's rapid rise continues on their new record 'Thought Form Descent' as the extreme metallers s...
Ahead of the release of their 6th full-length release Thought Form Descent, Knotfest's Jon 'StayPuft' Garcia sat down with Calgary, Alberta's Wake, to discuss the record, their progression through the...
WAKE's rapid rise continues on their new record 'Thought Form Descent' as the extreme metallers s...
Ahead of the release of their 6th full-length release Thought Form Descent, Knotfest's Jon 'StayPuft' Garcia sat down with Calgary, Alberta's Wake, to discuss the record, their progression through the years, and what comes next.
Set The Sun drop powerful emotional purge with the track, "The Way Back"
The emphatic track enlists Telle of The Word Alive and DJ Lethal of Limp Bizkit for an emphatic introduction to the band's latest EP, 'In Absentia'.
Set The Sun drop powerful emotional purge with the track, "The Way Back"
The emphatic track enlists Telle of The Word Alive and DJ Lethal of Limp Bizkit for an emphatic introduction to the band's latest EP, 'In Absentia'.
Synsy taps into trap metal intensity with "Can't Stop Won't Stop"
The emerging UK genre-bender delivers hefty nu-metal with bounce on the latest preview from his 'Beyond Human' EP.
Synsy taps into trap metal intensity with "Can't Stop Won't Stop"
The emerging UK genre-bender delivers hefty nu-metal with bounce on the latest preview from his 'Beyond Human' EP.
Death metal trio Werewolves revel in grim realities on "Harvest of the Skulls"
The crushing track previews the band's third full length, 'From the Cave to the Grave' due out later this month on Prosthetic Records.
Death metal trio Werewolves revel in grim realities on "Harvest of the Skulls"
The crushing track previews the band's third full length, 'From the Cave to the Grave' due out later this month on Prosthetic Records.
Modern thrash pushers Living Wreckage go for the jugular with "Endless War"
Comprised of players from Anthrax, Shadows Fall and Act of Defiance the latest single builds on the speed and precision established on the debut EP, 'One Foot In the Grave'...
Modern thrash pushers Living Wreckage go for the jugular with "Endless War"
Comprised of players from Anthrax, Shadows Fall and Act of Defiance the latest single builds on the speed and precision established on the debut EP, 'One Foot In the Grave' and previews their forthcoming self-titled LP.
Post prog prospects Fayne flex power and precision with their latest, "Reified"
Building on the momentum of their "Empath/Hubris" release, the Montreal outfit asserts their strength with their first preview from their live Vault Session.
Post prog prospects Fayne flex power and precision with their latest, "Reified"
Building on the momentum of their "Empath/Hubris" release, the Montreal outfit asserts their strength with their first preview from their live Vault Session.
Sylosis tops international bill for The Pulse of the Maggots Festival UK
The inaugural live event tous eight ascending artists and establishes a base in Birmingham, the renowned global home of metal.
Sylosis tops international bill for The Pulse of the Maggots Festival UK
The inaugural live event tous eight ascending artists and establishes a base in Birmingham, the renowned global home of metal.
Mouth for War emerge stronger than ever with the stand alone single, "Reshaped"
The Colorado outfit adds to their audio arsenal with the follow-up to their 2021 full length, 'Life Cast In Glass'.
Mouth for War emerge stronger than ever with the stand alone single, "Reshaped"
The Colorado outfit adds to their audio arsenal with the follow-up to their 2021 full length, 'Life Cast In Glass'.
Fox Lake stare down the barrel with their latest banger "Dog Eat Dog"
The potent meld of hip hop bounce and hardcore beatdown hit hard on the Colorado crew's standalone single.
Fox Lake stare down the barrel with their latest banger "Dog Eat Dog"
The potent meld of hip hop bounce and hardcore beatdown hit hard on the Colorado crew's standalone single.
Pure, honest, hard-rocking fun has fueled Audrey Horne for nearly two decades
With the release of their newest album Devil’s Bell on the horizon, Norway’s Audrey Horne looks back at the turning point of their identity.
Pure, honest, hard-rocking fun has fueled Audrey Horne for nearly two decades
With the release of their newest album Devil’s Bell on the horizon, Norway’s Audrey Horne looks back at the turning point of their identity.
Acacia Ridge refine their brand no BS rock with "Playing the Victim"
The Salt Lake City prospects tap into a more aggressive, assertive brand of no frills rock on their follow up to Watch Your Monarchs Fall.
Acacia Ridge refine their brand no BS rock with "Playing the Victim"
The Salt Lake City prospects tap into a more aggressive, assertive brand of no frills rock on their follow up to Watch Your Monarchs Fall.
Unto Others prove they're destined for the big leagues on their UK tour
Unto Others are the name on everyone's lips in the heavy scene at the moment and within four frenzied minutes of opener 'Heroin', it's abundantly clear why.
Unto Others prove they're destined for the big leagues on their UK tour
Unto Others are the name on everyone's lips in the heavy scene at the moment and within four frenzied minutes of opener 'Heroin', it's abundantly clear why.
The Dead Rabbitts craft a musical escape with the premiere of "Raisehell.exe"
Craig Mabbitt, frontman from Escape the Fate, finds redemption, release, and an artistic retreat in his latest full length, Rumination.
The Dead Rabbitts craft a musical escape with the premiere of "Raisehell.exe"
Craig Mabbitt, frontman from Escape the Fate, finds redemption, release, and an artistic retreat in his latest full length, Rumination.
Nu-metal prospects Relent team with RunAgainstTraffic to combat human trafficking with "Heavy"
The project sees the band teaming with the non-profit RunAgainstTraffic in a video that offers powerful personal testimony of the real-life terror.
Nu-metal prospects Relent team with RunAgainstTraffic to combat human trafficking with "Heavy"
The project sees the band teaming with the non-profit RunAgainstTraffic in a video that offers powerful personal testimony of the real-life terror.
Meet the Maggots: thoughtcrimes, Knoll, Enforced and Kid Bookie are set to make a lasting impress...
Get familiar with the bands pushing the agenda of heavy culture and leading the new generation of extreme music.
Meet the Maggots: thoughtcrimes, Knoll, Enforced and Kid Bookie are set to make a lasting impress...
Get familiar with the bands pushing the agenda of heavy culture and leading the new generation of extreme music.
Kat Moss of Scowl teams with emerging hardcore crew End Game on dominant single "Devil In Disguise"
The Canadian prospects return with a DIY-shot visual that captures the raw power of the band brandishing heft and hostility.
Kat Moss of Scowl teams with emerging hardcore crew End Game on dominant single "Devil In Disguise"
The Canadian prospects return with a DIY-shot visual that captures the raw power of the band brandishing heft and hostility.
PULSE OF THE MAGGOTS 3X22 - Vexed Interview
Jay Bacon reflects on the last year which has seen Vexed explode onto the scene, their upcoming tour with melodeath stalwarts In Flames, and writing album number 2.
PULSE OF THE MAGGOTS 3X22 - Vexed Interview
Jay Bacon reflects on the last year which has seen Vexed explode onto the scene, their upcoming tour with melodeath stalwarts In Flames, and writing album number 2.
Meet the Maggots: Creeping Death, Akiavel, and Vexed prep for Pulse of the Maggots Fest
Get familiar with the bands pushing the agenda of heavy culture and leading the new generation of extreme music.
Meet the Maggots: Creeping Death, Akiavel, and Vexed prep for Pulse of the Maggots Fest
Get familiar with the bands pushing the agenda of heavy culture and leading the new generation of extreme music.
Ithaca indulge stylish savagery with new visual "They Fear Us"
The pummeling single serves as the title track to the band's eagerly-awaited sophomore album.
Ithaca indulge stylish savagery with new visual "They Fear Us"
The pummeling single serves as the title track to the band's eagerly-awaited sophomore album.
(Hed)P.E. push their brand of G-Punk with a genre-melding new single "Hurricane"
The genre smashing vets unleash their latest full length effort, Califas Worldwide, with an intense new visual directed by auteur Gabriel Carrer.
(Hed)P.E. push their brand of G-Punk with a genre-melding new single "Hurricane"
The genre smashing vets unleash their latest full length effort, Califas Worldwide, with an intense new visual directed by auteur Gabriel Carrer.
Emmure guitarist Joshua Travis debuts solo project with the explosive "Web of Lies"
The Sharptone Records introduction features contemporary collaborators Andy Cizek and Stephen Taranto.
Emmure guitarist Joshua Travis debuts solo project with the explosive "Web of Lies"
The Sharptone Records introduction features contemporary collaborators Andy Cizek and Stephen Taranto.
Modern metalcore pushers Matriarchs tap lyricist Jarren Benton for "Edge Lorde"
Merging fluid bars with core aggression the collaboration reiterates the band's fresh take on the sound.
Modern metalcore pushers Matriarchs tap lyricist Jarren Benton for "Edge Lorde"
Merging fluid bars with core aggression the collaboration reiterates the band's fresh take on the sound.
Metalcore crew Heriot flex profound power with their debut EP
The emerging UK outfit introduce Profound Mortality with the crippling heavy single, "Coalescence".
Metalcore crew Heriot flex profound power with their debut EP
The emerging UK outfit introduce Profound Mortality with the crippling heavy single, "Coalescence".
Vended make an emphatic introduction with their debut EP, 'What Is It/ Kill It'
With impressive showings at KNotfest Iowa and Knotfest LA, the Des Moines prospects have been the world of heavy music on notice that the new generation has arrived.
Vended make an emphatic introduction with their debut EP, 'What Is It/ Kill It'
With impressive showings at KNotfest Iowa and Knotfest LA, the Des Moines prospects have been the world of heavy music on notice that the new generation has arrived.
Hero and the Horror channel supernatural lore in the visual for "Another World"
The Massachusetts hard rock outfit comprised of former members of Unearth, Once Beloved, and more brave one of America's most haunted destinations to capture a compelling new music video.
Hero and the Horror channel supernatural lore in the visual for "Another World"
The Massachusetts hard rock outfit comprised of former members of Unearth, Once Beloved, and more brave one of America's most haunted destinations to capture a compelling new music video.
Grim hardcore specialist Bailer set it off with a new visual for "There Is A Love That Remains"
The incendiary track is fourth single from the Irish hardcore crew's long-awaited debut album Disposable Youth, set to arrive on November 12th via Blood Blast Distribution.
Grim hardcore specialist Bailer set it off with a new visual for "There Is A Love That Remains"
The incendiary track is fourth single from the Irish hardcore crew's long-awaited debut album Disposable Youth, set to arrive on November 12th via Blood Blast Distribution.
Sunfall captures the soundtrack of vengeance on their latest, "Seducer"
The UK prospects showcase a multi-genre assault to craft a fresh brand of nu-core beatdown.
Sunfall captures the soundtrack of vengeance on their latest, "Seducer"
The UK prospects showcase a multi-genre assault to craft a fresh brand of nu-core beatdown.
Members of Slayer, Testament and Exodus link with producer Ross Robinson to resurrect Beloved Gho...
The Knotfest premiere of "Shocked" sees the return of the supergroup in what has now become a Halloween tradition.
Members of Slayer, Testament and Exodus link with producer Ross Robinson to resurrect Beloved Gho...
The Knotfest premiere of "Shocked" sees the return of the supergroup in what has now become a Halloween tradition.
Slay Squad bridge the 808 and the breakdown with a menacing genre mesh in "Seishin"
The Southern California collective pushes a DIY agenda and a brand of beatdown that fuses bass heavy low end, brazen lyrical bars, and devastating deathcore.
Slay Squad bridge the 808 and the breakdown with a menacing genre mesh in "Seishin"
The Southern California collective pushes a DIY agenda and a brand of beatdown that fuses bass heavy low end, brazen lyrical bars, and devastating deathcore.
Heavy Haul: Metallic hardcore crew Capra report from the road
Touring in support of their recent LP, In Transmission, the band share the sincerity of Southern hospitality and the health of heavy music.
Heavy Haul: Metallic hardcore crew Capra report from the road
Touring in support of their recent LP, In Transmission, the band share the sincerity of Southern hospitality and the health of heavy music.
Pupil Slicer take aim at transphobia with a compelling show of strength in "Collective Unconscious"
The finale of the band's powerful debut album and the A-side to their recent cover of Converge's "Concubine" presents an intense, insightful examination of self-awareness and societal bias.
Pupil Slicer take aim at transphobia with a compelling show of strength in "Collective Unconscious"
The finale of the band's powerful debut album and the A-side to their recent cover of Converge's "Concubine" presents an intense, insightful examination of self-awareness and societal bias.
The Sound That Ends Creation delivers a potent message with a powerful cacophony in 'I Hate ICE, ...
The one-man mathcore, jazzgrind collision from mastermind Chris Dearing, takes aim at America's welcoming policy with a chaotic composition.
The Sound That Ends Creation delivers a potent message with a powerful cacophony in 'I Hate ICE, ...
The one-man mathcore, jazzgrind collision from mastermind Chris Dearing, takes aim at America's welcoming policy with a chaotic composition.
Pedram Valiani Interview: The different ways Frontierer love to punish the listener
Ahead of the release of Frontierer's new album "Oxidized," guitarist and writer Pedram Valiani joined KNOTFEST's Pulse of the Maggots. He discusses constantly searching for new ways to shock and...
Pedram Valiani Interview: The different ways Frontierer love to punish the listener
Ahead of the release of Frontierer's new album "Oxidized," guitarist and writer Pedram Valiani joined KNOTFEST's Pulse of the Maggots. He discusses constantly searching for new ways to shock and punish the listener, dipping into hints of melody to break up the heaviness, and how there is more focus on playing all the sounds live now than there was at the beginning of the band.
Ten Thousand Crows Interview: Bizarre Tarot Readings, Incredible Artwork, Working with a Guest Vo...
George Mackenzie from Aussie horrorcore outfit Ten Thousand Crows joins Alicia Atout to talk about bizarre tarot readings, amazing artwork, working with a guest vocalist for the first time, and...
Ten Thousand Crows Interview: Bizarre Tarot Readings, Incredible Artwork, Working with a Guest Vo...
George Mackenzie from Aussie horrorcore outfit Ten Thousand Crows joins Alicia Atout to talk about bizarre tarot readings, amazing artwork, working with a guest vocalist for the first time, and more on this episode of Knotfest Daily.
Bailer talks Bloodstock Festival, their fun album covers, and deep lyrics
https://youtu.be/sFmVYOaN-Is
Bailer talks Bloodstock Festival, their fun album covers, and deep lyrics
https://youtu.be/sFmVYOaN-Is
Archspire chat playing really, REALLY fast on new album "Bleed the Future"
Archspire's Tobi Morelli and Jared Smith chat how their upcoming album Is REALLY fast, what keeps them grounded away from music and Jared's favorite Legend of Zelda game.
Archspire chat playing really, REALLY fast on new album "Bleed the Future"
Archspire's Tobi Morelli and Jared Smith chat how their upcoming album Is REALLY fast, what keeps them grounded away from music and Jared's favorite Legend of Zelda game.
New school metalcore unit After Hour Animals showcase big melody on "Lose My Head"
The Milwaukee quartet package arena-ready sound with the kind of sincerity that separate them from pack.
New school metalcore unit After Hour Animals showcase big melody on "Lose My Head"
The Milwaukee quartet package arena-ready sound with the kind of sincerity that separate them from pack.
Steel City standouts 156/Silence create the soundtrack of complete collapse with the premiere of ...
A powerful preview from the band's 'Don't Hold Your Breath' EP, the track taps into the isolation of the pandemic era and the mental toll it took universally.
Steel City standouts 156/Silence create the soundtrack of complete collapse with the premiere of ...
A powerful preview from the band's 'Don't Hold Your Breath' EP, the track taps into the isolation of the pandemic era and the mental toll it took universally.
Four Stroke Baron score a direct hit with their latest prog power punch, "Khera"
Earning the cosign and mixing assist of Devin Townsend, the dynamic duo are challenging the norms of their category and doing what few can - make prog fun again.
Four Stroke Baron score a direct hit with their latest prog power punch, "Khera"
Earning the cosign and mixing assist of Devin Townsend, the dynamic duo are challenging the norms of their category and doing what few can - make prog fun again.
Blood Youth remain relentless with their latest single "Colony3"
Proving that persona anguish can pack a powerful punch, the emerging UK unit offer their fourth single in as many months and show no signs of slowing.
Blood Youth remain relentless with their latest single "Colony3"
Proving that persona anguish can pack a powerful punch, the emerging UK unit offer their fourth single in as many months and show no signs of slowing.
The Knotfest Concert Series presents: To Kill Achilles Live at Church
The Scottish metalcore progressive showcase their powerful brand of catharsis in a special performance of select tracks from 'Something To Remember Me By'
The Knotfest Concert Series presents: To Kill Achilles Live at Church
The Scottish metalcore progressive showcase their powerful brand of catharsis in a special performance of select tracks from 'Something To Remember Me By'
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