We put up two new, and extremely extreme, playlists each week at Apple Music; here’s the lowdown on your new favorite eardrum killer.

Laina Dawes, author of What Are You Doing Here: A Black Woman’s Life and Liberation In Heavy Metal speaks about her experience publishing with Bazillion Points.

We introduce you to new doom/death shining lights, Pulchra Morte.

You’ve got until midnight EST tonight to score $30 “Metal & Beer” tickets for either date of Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on April 13-14, 2019

Yidhra take a cue from Fear for their Christmas carol.

Single Cut Beersmiths are Thinking Hard About the Weather, but is the beer any good?

Michael Gira discusses Swans, his solo career, the impact of social media and more.

French thrashers Mortal Scepter and Deathroned form a scythe-swinging alliance on their new split EP.

Hear a new song from post-metal masters INTRCPTR, featuring members of 5ive and Pelican.

Support Pat O’Brien and pick up some new merch from Holy Mountain Printing, inspired by the mighty Cannibal Corpse.