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Mizmor and Hell

Alluvion, Doom, and Catharsis: A conversation with Mizmor

A.L.N. discusses his new Hell collab, mental health, self-sufficiency as an artist and more

Melvins interview

Melvins and the art of bombast

An interview with Buzz Osborne as the group continues changing shape as Melvins 1983

10 Essential Iron Lung Records Releases

Celebrating the return of the founding powerviolence duo with an overview of some of the label’s greatest releases

Apparitions Volcanic Reality review

Apparitions : Volcanic Reality

An overwhelming document of spiritual dronescapes

Messa The Spin review

Messa – The Spin

The eclectic Italian doom metal group look to the ’80s for inspiration

Jenny Haniver

Portland duo Jenny Haniver offer a doomy take on “Unsolved Mysteries”

Portland post-punk/noise rock duo Jenny Haniver, comprising Eric Nyffeler (Bus Gas) and Randall Taylor (AMULETS), have just released…

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6 Great New Metal Albums That Blur Genre Lines

A month of great metal that colors outside the lines

amenra de toorn review

Amenra : De Toorn/With Fang and Claw

A new EP pairing that showcases the musical duality of the Belgian metal band

Ingrown interview

Ingrown talk Idaho, trout fishing and believing in yourself

We catch up with the Boise hardcore band as they release their sophomore LP

Spiritworld Helldorado review

Spiritworld : Helldorado

The Vegas death cowboys ride even harder on their yeehaw agenda

Deafheaven Lonely People with Power review

Deafheaven : Lonely People With Power

The Bay Area group leans back toward metal on a far-reaching and diverse set of songs

Intensive Care and the Body Was I Good Enough review

Intensive Care & The Body : Was I Good Enough?

A blistering industrial-noise collaboration with subtle, melodic moments

Venamoris to cross or to burn review

Venamoris : To Cross or To Burn

Dave and Paula Lombardo’s sophomore album seeks a path toward healing through heavy sounds

GEL

GEL break up, accuse former guitarist of “heinous acts”

The group have canceled their upcoming shows

SOM interview

SOM keep reaching for the light

Will Benoit discusses the band’s new album ‘Let In the Light,’ staying positive, production and more

Isis Oceanic hall of fame

Isis’ Oceanic is metal at its most boundless

Revisiting the groundbreaking 2002 album from the post-metal innovators

Imperial Triumphant interview

Imperial Triumphant discuss New York, obelisks and new album Goldstar

The avant-garde metal group discuss their diverse approach and the influence of their home metropolis