J. Andrew

Abduction: Casting “Infinite Ancient Hexes”

February 1, 2019

On “Infinite Ancient Hexes,” Britain’s Abduction weaves a spiraling winds of chaos and destruction. A soundtrack for your next seance-gone-wrong.

From the Vastland: Bloody Stories of Demons and Their Dark World

January 25, 2019

From the Vastland is making some of the best black metal out there. Check out our interview catching up with Sina, the band’s founder and chief songwriter!

Rock Out to Integrity’s New Track: “All Death Is Mine”

January 18, 2019

Integrity working with Adult Swim!? What a time to be alive! Check out the hardcore legends’ blistering, hook-laden new track!

Der Rote Milan: Ballads of Dark Introspection

January 11, 2019

Check out the video for “Drohende Schatten,” from Germany’s Der Rote Milan, inspired by some colorful and consequential events in German history.

Ossuarium Unleashes a “Blaze of Bodies” on Upcoming Debut Album

January 4, 2019

It’s early yet, but Portland’s Ossuarium has already crafted the death/doom album to beat in 2019. Check out “Blaze of Bodies” from their upcoming debut!

Death Fortress Continues Their Unending Reign

December 28, 2018

Stream “Monolith Winter,” from the latest album by New Jersey’s own black/death metal masters, Death Fortress- a chilling end to 2018.

5 Albums to Look Forward to in 2019

December 21, 2018

Farewell to 2018. Here’s hoping for some heavy (and hopefully better) times in 2019 with 5 albums you should look out for early next year.

Get Dangereux With Wolves in Argyle

December 14, 2018

Check out the trippy video for “Dangereux,” from Wolves in Argyle’s debut album, produced by the legendary Tad Doyle and mastered by Jack Endino.

Burn in Astrophobos’ “Fire of Catharsis”

December 7, 2018

There’s no such thing as too much melodic black metal. Check out Astrophobos’ latest offering in case you need more convincing.

Mourn at Obliteration’s Obscure Cenotaph

November 30, 2018

Obliteration is one of a handful of death metal bands that manage to balance a reverence for the old-school with a desire to carve their own path.

Abdicate to the Death Metal Warp Chamber

November 16, 2018

Check out on “Abdication of the Mind,” and be struck by a storm of classic, raw death metal with slightly technical edge.

Death Kvlt Productions: “Nothing Can Really Beat Raw, Nasty Black Metal on Cassette.”

November 9, 2018

Being a small black metal label in 2018 is a rough existence, as the market is so flooded. But somehow Death Kvlt has found a way to do it well.

Non Serviam: Rotting Christ Biography Coming Out on November 30th

November 2, 2018

Fans of Greek black metal, rejoice! On November 30, Cult Never Dies will be releasing a new biography of the legendary Rotting Christ.

Q&A With Evoken’s Vince Verkay: New Album Pressures, Touring Plans

October 26, 2018

“That pressure is always there when writing a new album. It’s pressure that’s self-imposed… I would be VERY alarmed if that concern melted away.”

Of Bile and Fortified Ruins: Akitsa Releases Credo

October 19, 2018

Akitsa issues another salvo of blood, bile and darkness on “Credo,” out now via Profound Lore. Essential listening for all fans of raw black metal.

Deadpressure: Fun For the Whole Angry Family

September 28, 2018

San Jose’s Deadpressure plays a dark and ferocious style that can appeal to all stripes of metal, hardcore, punk and grind.

Pass Through the Celestial Gateway With Boethiah

September 21, 2018

Old-school death metal…IN SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE!!!!!!!! California’s Boethiah has some grim, heavy tales to spin for humanity’s search for meaning.

Vihamieli: Of Omens and Requiems

September 14, 2018

For black metal fans who like their music epic but not cheesy, dark yet still melodic, Vihamieli is definitely a band to watch.

The Black Candle Zine: The Interview

September 7, 2018

According to the editor of “The Black Candle” zine, “Black Metal has to be diabolical – if not in content, then at least in spirit.”

Journey Into Helvellyn’s Woods of the Forgotten

August 24, 2018

The Cumbrian black metal scene’s latest export is a finely crafted storm of melodic riffs and in-your-face distorted vocals, cloaked in an atmosphere that foreshadows the end of summer’s light.

Sweden’s Mighty Unanimated Return on Annihilation

August 17, 2018

The blackened melodic death metal greats from Stockholm return with an EP packed with darkness, melancholy and riffs riffs riffs!

Deconstructing the Self: Tunisia’s Brood of Hatred

August 10, 2018

Anyone out there seeking death metal’s brave new explorers should check out Tunisia’s Brood of Hatred and the excellent new album, “Identity Disorder.”

Feel the Heat: The Top 10 Songs About Burning

August 3, 2018

It’s August. It’s really hot outside. So hot that it BURNS. Burning is pretty metal though, right? So here’s ten great songs about burning!

Mining for Black Metal Gold Part 2: 6 More Great Underground Bands

July 20, 2018

Summer days are hot, but the moon is freezing no matter what month it is. So here’s 6 underground black metal bands for you to blast when the sun goes down.

Sing Omenfilth’s Hymns of Diabolical Treachery

July 13, 2018

Behold the almighty “Demogorgon” with Omenfilth, from their latest album seeing a cassette release via Eternal Death records.

Pivot to Punk With The Northern Skulls on “Earth DE”

July 6, 2018

In the mood for some catchy, melodic punk music that still totally tears it up? The Northern Skulls are the ones you seek.

Revel in Skullcrush’s “Spectacle of Suffering”

June 29, 2018

If you like your death metal to sound like Incantation crossed with Bolt Thrower and “Human Waste”-era Suffocation, you need to get excited about Skullcrush.

Svartmálmur: A Saga of Icelandic Black Metal

June 22, 2018

Iceland’s black metal scene has become one of the most prolific and accomplished in the world. The new book, “Svartmálmur,” presents a colorful snapshot of the illustrious Icelandic hordes.

Track Premiere: Drawn and Quartered- “Deliverance to the Worms”

June 8, 2018

Seattle’s Drawn and Quartered unleashes yet another “merciless onslaught” on their new track, from the upcoming album “The One Who Lurks.”