Northlane has been fairly popular since their debut full-length Discoveries came out in November of 2011, but it seems like they’re just now finding a niche to settle into. They’ve always appeared to be a band who was capable of doing something greater with their sound, but something was holding them back. With their…
There has been much controversy surrounding this year’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Festival co-founder Kevin Lynman said a few disparaging things about running the tour, citing that metal is no longer about danger and has instead gotten “gray, bald, and fat.” Slayer guitarist Kerry King was of the same…
A few month ago I popped over to catch Monuments’ most recent UK headline run. In support were Basick reps No Consequence and Murdock. Now, I surprisingly enjoyed the new No Consequence album but it was Murdock who I was there to see. After waiting (im)patiently for their first full…
Two exclusives in a day? Unbelievable! But it’s true. Not only did we bring you some tasty sounds from the upcoming Dissona record, we have a full stream of Chemical Burn’s Raining Anvils! Ten years have passed since the Los Angeles band released their last album, Bury Your Demons. They,…
Progressive metal fans, we have a special treat for you! Our friends in Dissona are premiering a sonic teaser of their upcoming album Paleopneumatic with us and you can put it in your ear holes exclusively on Heavy Blog is Heavy! The Chicagoland fivesome have been working tirelessly for more…
