Blast Worship: Chiens

August 22, 2023

Hear French blasters Chiens deliver a bit of the ol’ grindviolence.

Track Premiere: Caged – ‘The Messiah Draws Near’

August 21, 2023

“The Messiah Draws Near,” as does a new album from Philadelphia sludge purveyors Caged.

Interview: Xasthur’s Scott Conner on Redefining Black Metal Influence with ‘Inevitably Dark’

August 21, 2023

Xasthur mastermind Scott Conner talks about the heavier sounds of his latest album and why he’s already moving away from them again.

Five For Friday: August 18, 2023

August 18, 2023

The sun sets on this week as it rises to shine on the latest from Horrendous, Ringworm, Spirit Adrift and more!

Q&A: Director Penelope Spheeris On Her Unreleased Ozzfest Documentary

August 18, 2023

On the eve of its L.A. screening, legendary music documentarian Penelope Spheeris discusses her “lost” Ozzfest ’99 documentary, We Sold Our Souls for Rock ‘n Roll.

Video Premiere: death pose – “Brief Candles”

August 17, 2023

Listen to a new song from Chicago-based post-hardcore/noise rock crew death pose.

Track Premiere: Head Cleaner – “Not Like All of You”

August 17, 2023

Hear Greek grinders Head Cleaner clear the gunk off your frontal lobe with their new single, “Not Like All of You.”

The Keening (ex-SubRosa) Announce Debut LP, ‘Little Bird,’ Reveal Title Track’s Stunning Video

August 17, 2023

Watch the Keening‘s arresting video, “Little Bird,” and pre-order their debut LP, out October 6 via Relapse.

Track Premiere: Strangelight – ‘Power, Rent, Control’

August 17, 2023

Spend two minutes with Bay Area quartet Strangelight, featuring members of Kowloon Walled City and Transistor Transistor, and then spend way more recovering from the aural beating.