Video Premiere: Freja – “Scattered Shields”

January 23, 2023

Dutch black metal duo Freja share a new music video of woodland witchcraft for their 2022 single, “Scattered Shields.”

For Those About Squawk: Waldo Pecks on Sanguisugabogg and All Out War

January 20, 2023

After flying south for the holidays, our bird is back with new releases from slam newjacks and underground metal/hardocre vets.

Five For Friday: January 20, 2023

January 20, 2023

This week’s new releases bring the darkness with the latest from Katatonia, Tribunal, Thaumaturgy and more!

‘AMORPHIS: The Official Story of Finland’s Greatest Metal Band’ Book Now In Stock!

January 20, 2023

Amorphis: The Official Story of Finland’s Greatest Metal Band has been completely redesigned and edited for a North American release through Decibel Books and is finally in stock and shipping now.

Track Premiere: Plague Bearer – “Antichristian Inquisition”

January 19, 2023

Hear members of Seattle’s Drawn and Quartered reconvene their old black death outfit Plague Bearer and disgorge some fresh bile.

Video Premiere: Asylence – “Eternity, Please”

January 19, 2023

Melodic death metal powerhouse Asylence drop a new video for the track “Eternity, Please.” The song is from their new album Endanger Us All, out February 24.

No Corporate Beer Reviews: Parabolita

January 18, 2023

As stouts go, Firestone Walker’s Parabolita is perfect. Aged in bourbon barrels with a mix of vanilla beans, cocoa nibs, and sea salt to create an enhanced stout experience.

Track Premiere: Valletta – “Come Alive”

January 18, 2023

North Carolina dark metal quartet Valletta escape the shadows to jump start your heart with their first high-voltage single, “Come Alive.”