Inside the Lovecraftian Hesher Madness of Nathan Carson’s ‘Starr Creek’

January 13, 2017

In just 163 pages Nathan Carson’s new novella Starr Creek brings together hesher teens, D&D-obsessed 11 year-olds, bikers, cult members, hillbillies, a crazy demonic goat, a hell of a lot of drugs, and a big monster in a crazed collision of Lovecraftian weirdness and, best of all, macabre fun.

Artisanal Doom: Nicholas Williams of Dunwich Amplification

January 13, 2017

A look into the world of custom-made amps and pedals from CT’s finest.

Patria Unveil Dark Video For ‘Axis’

January 13, 2017

Patria have unveiled a beautiful lyric video to go with their song “Axis.” 

Demo:listen: Grave Plague

January 13, 2017

On this week’s Demo:listen, we spike the drinking water with Cleveland’s Grave Plague.

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine to Attend Decibel Metal & Beer Fest

January 13, 2017

Decibel Metal & Beer Fest is proud to announce a special appearance from Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine

Track Premiere: Weltesser – “Living To Try”

January 13, 2017

“Living to Try” appeared on Weltesser‘s 2015 demo, but the album version is brimming with even more sludgy, chunky riffs. 

 

Hall of Fame Countdown: Entombed’s ‘Clandestine’

January 12, 2017

We recently inducted Entombed’s classic second album into our Hall of Fame; let’s take a few minutes to examine it closely one more time, ranking each song from worst to best.

Track Premiere: Montfaucon – ‘The Last Night’

January 12, 2017

Transcontinental duo Montfaucon tempers death-doom with elements of progressive, black and symphonic metal, creating an amalgamation of heaviness and melody. 

That Tour Was Awesome – Botch/Jesuit/The Dillinger Escape Plan (1998)

January 12, 2017

For this installment of That Tour Was Awesome we’re going to submit for your consideration a 1998 tour that was as awesome as it was not-so-awesome.