J. Andrew
Track Premiere: Astaroth Incarnate- “I Am Fire / I Am Death (Alpha)”
August 30, 2019 J. Andrew
Claiming the throne of what they call “Apocalyptic Metal,” Astaroth Incarnate‘s new song is a storm of symphonic black and death metal glory.
Full Album Stream: Imperium Dekadenz – “When We Are Forgotten”
August 29, 2019 J. Andrew
If you like a rich atmosphere that still packs the punch of speed and ferocity, the new offering from Imperium Dekadenz should be your autumn soundtrack.
Lyric Video Premiere: WRVTH- “Furrows of a Dying Tree”
August 23, 2019 J. Andrew
On their new song and album, WRVTH moves away from the tech and into the haze of atmospheric black metal, doom and post-rock.
No Life Leaves the New Nightfell Album
August 16, 2019 J. Andrew
Nightfell‘s latest shows a band expertly blending styles together into a creepy, powerful and menacing spell of grit and rage.
China’s Zuriaake Is Ready to Conjure Their “Evil Spirit”
August 9, 2019 J. Andrew
Today’s black metal haunting comes courtesy of Zuriaake, a band excelling at both innovation and reverence for the second-wave sound.
Join Swarn’s “Black Flame Order”
August 2, 2019 J. Andrew
Estonia’s Swarn is the latest in a much-welcome line of bands that bring crust, hardcore, death metal and black metal together in excellent style.
Witch Vomit: Burying You in Dripping Tombs
July 26, 2019 J. Andrew
Witch Vomit‘s newest offering, due out on August 30 via 20 Buck Spin, is dark, punishing and catchy – death metal made the right way.
Follow Cerebral Rot’s Odius Descent Into Decay
July 19, 2019 J. Andrew
Cerebral Rot knows how to do OSDM right in 2019: take a handful of key bands as inspiration, focus on hooks and atmosphere, and keep it filthy and brutal.
Svadilfare Releases “Fortapte Roetter,” a Treasury of Raw and Melodic Black Metal
July 12, 2019 J. Andrew
Norway’s Svadilfare has the Norwegian black metal sound nailed: raw yet melodic, powerful but not overdone, epic but NOT cheesy.
Crypt Sermon Hands Over the Keys to Solomon’s Gate
July 5, 2019 J. Andrew
Among the growing horde of neo-classical heavy metal and doom bands, one name stands out as one of the best: Crypt Sermon.
Disentomb: The Shape of Slamz to Come
June 28, 2019 J. Andrew
Australia’s Disentomb are back with a crushing new album that takes their form of brutal death metal in cool new directions.
Necronautical: Navigating the Region Between the Cosmos and the Self
June 21, 2019 J. Andrew
“It’s important to us to be able to create a situation where we can step out of ourselves and immerse ourselves in the feeling of our music.”
The Kreutzer Sonata: Heading Into Their “Glory Daze”
June 14, 2019 J. Andrew
Check out our interview with Adam of The Kreutzer Sonata, a Chicago-based punk band ready to unleash a new serving of noise with “The Rosehill Gates.”
Dauþuz: (Literally) Mining for Black Metal Gold
June 7, 2019 J. Andrew
Dauþuz is one of many black metal bands to come out of Germany playing a melodic and atmospheric style, and one of the better ones.
Sxuperion: Giving Voice to the Brutality of the Cosmos
May 31, 2019 J. Andrew
For those of you who like your death metal dark, eerie and evil, Sxuperion might be your new favorite jam. It helps if you’re into space and stuff too.
Lvcifyre Unleashes Their Brutal Sacrament
May 24, 2019 J. Andrew
Harsh, heavy, evil. London’s Lvcifyre unleashes it’s latest blast of death metal fury on their new EP. Check out “The Greater Curse” here.
Drink Father Befouled’s “Holy Rotten Blood”
May 17, 2019 J. Andrew
Atlanta’s dark death metal heroes return with their latest devastating EP, “Holy Rotten Blood,” out today on Dark Descent Records.
Tomb Mold: “We Wanted to Up the Ante in Every Department”
May 10, 2019 J. Andrew
Inspiration never sleeps, it only slays. Check out “Infinite Resurrection” from Tomb Mold‘s new album!
Akasha Releases Vampyric Black Metal Cover of “Last Caress”
May 3, 2019 J. Andrew
Sweet, lovely vampyric death! Check out Akasha’s hilariously in-your-face black metal cover of the Misfits’ classic track.
Abiogenesis: The Origin of… Origin
April 26, 2019 J. Andrew
Origin, the best tech-death band in the business, gets ready to take us back to the early days with one prequel that’s actually worth looking forward to!
Archaic Decapitator Unleashes Melodic Death Metal Glory on New EP
April 19, 2019 J. Andrew
Connecticut’s Archaic Decapitator gets the melodic death metal balance just right on “Skyward,” a song on their latest EP.
Nucleus to Return With More Planet-Smashing Death Metal
April 12, 2019 J. Andrew
If you’re in the mood for some carefully curated chaos and brutality, then Chicago’s Nucleus has the perfect sound for you.
Neolithic – Recommended if You Like Death, D-Beat and Darkness
April 5, 2019 J. Andrew
Made up of scene veterans, including one of the founders of Maryland Deathfest, Neolithic is here with a solid mix of death metal and dark hardcore.
Schattenfall’s New Album Is “Melancholie” Distilled
March 29, 2019 J. Andrew
Ruminate on the “Melancholy of Being” and spin a new Schattenfall tune.
Chris Grigg: “We Dread This Violence; the Dread, Itself, Is Violent.”
March 22, 2019 J. Andrew
The Woe frontman tells us about the inspiration for the legendary band’s new release, along with some plans for the near future.
The Mighty Mystifier Returns on Protogoni Mavri Magiki Dynasteia
March 15, 2019 J. Andrew
The Brazilian black metal giants are back with their first album in 17 years. Check out “Weighing Heart Ceremony” from Protogoni Mavri Magiki Dynasteia.
Thra: “We Always Start With the Riff!”
March 1, 2019 J. Andrew
Thra’s “Gardens of Rot” is death-laden sludge metal done right: excellent riffs, crushing beats and blistering vocals. Check out our Q&A and stream the album in its entirety!
Mardom: The Return of Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult
February 22, 2019 J. Andrew
The nocturnal march continues- the black metal horde of Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult will finally release a new album on April 12.
Vanum: The Hero’s Journey Into Ageless Fire
February 15, 2019 J. Andrew
Let Vanum take you on a spiritual journey though death, rebirth and transformation on their latest album, listen here for “Under the Banner of Death.”
Mining for Black Metal Gold Part 4: Swedish Classics
February 8, 2019 J. Andrew
In our latest edition of Mining for Black Metal Gold, we explore forgotten Swedish classics from bands like Naglfar, Svartsyn, Setherial and more!