Thanks to the Incredible Edible Internet, millions of users worldwide are now at liberty to express their opinions about various subjects via a figurative (or literal, depending on your perception) plethora of social media channels. Dethlehem have heard your voices loud and clear and have selected a fine few words…
Brent Hinds, guitarist of 15-year-old prog-sludge legends Mastodon, has stated in a recent interview that he “hates metal”. Hinds, who is known worldwide for being one of the best lead guitarists in the genre, as well as a long-time screaming/growling vocalist, has let the whale out of the bag, addressed…
A lot of metal musicians feel enshackled by convention and genre, and thus they are unable to break free from the reigns that constrict them, the reigns that prevent them from forever unlocking their true potential. This is where the unbound, insane mind of You Probably Haven’t Heard of Us comes…
Over the past few years, we’ve had many new genres invented. Some real, like post-hardcore, metalcore, deathcore; and some fake, like djent, sludgewave and even post-black metal. But one band is pushing the boundary, pushing everything to the next level. I’m here to talk about that now. What is it?…
As we all know, no true djent EP is complete without an album cover with a shape on it. Here, we’re going to go through the best shapes you can use, since having a good cover lets you put your best foot forward. 5. Sierpinski Triangle Wow! See, this is…
This new “trend” of adding more strings to guitars is no less than problematic. Guitars have had string amounts that aren’t just six for hundreds of years, but in the past few years, this has suddenly become an issue. Let’s delve into why, and how you should feel about this.…
Devin Townsend is a cool guy. He makes a lot of cool music. He plays with puppets a lot though, and that’s kinda weird. But we found the best photos of him on the internet, and we will share them with you. The one above is a freebie, it doesn’t…
In metal, one of the biggest problems is reaching a new demographic. Can you believe that people are averse to smelly guys screaming at them for extended periods of time? Keep reading if you want six tips to gain a respectable fanbase that isn’t filled with manchildren. 1. Cut out all…
Jeff Loomis is the best guitar player of all time – science has shown this. But he has a dirty secret. By using this secret method, you can also learn to play guitar like him in just a few hours. Click below to see how. 1. Buy a guitar You…
Last year we put together a compilation of some of our favourite songs to play to a loved one over the Valentines “holiday”. This year is no different. To celebrate the most saccharine of fake celebrations, please find below some of the Heavy Blog staffs sexiest selections for you and your…
