Into the Pit: Q3 2021
Hey there headbangers,
It's been a bit quiet in the thrash metal world lately. Across the board, it seems like the spike in interesting underground releases that flourished during the (ongoing) COVID-19 pand... Read More...
Editors’ Picks – August 2021
Hey, have you stopped to consider the title of this column? Or, more specifically, have you ever stopped to consider what an “editor” actually is? I mean, you can ask the question about the broader field of “j... Read More...
Genghis Tron – Dream Weapon
Rip the bandage off now if you haven't already and are in denial after the first two singles; to call Dream Weapon a metal record would be a stretch by any metric, and there's nary a glimpse of grind in sight. Remember to breathe, it's okay. Once Dream Weapon gets going and you forget that you're supposed to be listening to a Genghis Tron record, it's quite a wonderfully bright journey that serves as a calm and content reflection on extinction.
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Listen to Crown Channel “Shades” of Cold Aggression
Genres grow and die; things are in flux. The waves of musical styles meet, clash, and break apart only to meet once again in the future and create something new. Take the many transformations of the milieu whi... Read More...
Genre Genesis // Ulver – “Russian Doll”
Genre Genesis is our monthly column dedicated to the hardworking and endlessly patient partners of Heavy Blog editors and writers, who are, shall we say, not nearly as invested in heavier music as we tend to b... Read More...
Paradise Lost – Obsidian
The Plague Within (2015) signaled the beginning of a new era for Paradise Lost. Coming off a four-album streak that explored the more melodic side of their Gothic metal tapestry, and a four-album exploration of... Read More...
Daniel Tompkins – Castles
Somewhere around the end of the noughties and the beginning of whatever the hell we're going to call this decade retrospectively, something remarkable happened in the UK metal scene. Inspired by the likes of ... Read More...
Palehorse/Palerider Get Meditative on New Track “Fire Gone Out”
The Denver trio Palehorse/Palerider embody the core aesthetics of doomgaze, meticulously crafting sweeping soundscapes ripe with mysticism and guttural power. Layering Brandon Richier’s shimmering guitar work ... Read More...
Vaura – Sables
Of all the musical periods that have risen back into prominence, the '80s have arguably enjoyed the most success back in the spotlight. Sure, we're also seeing an influx of influence from '60s/'70s singer-song... Read More...
The Trials of Conjurer, or the Ceaseless Fun of Touring in a Van
I walked into Moe’s Original BBQ just before 6. The show
didn’t start until 8, but bands were scattered throughout the restaurant and
music venue, checking the soundboard during mic checks and setting up merch... Read More...