Copenhagen's hardcore and metal scenes are one of the hottest around Europe right now - maybe even the world's. Leaving Mercyful Fate, Volbeat, and Aqua to the normies, the city is home to a slew of acts from t... Read More...
It’s been a long six years. Times have changed greatly since Pelican’s last record. Post-rock - as Nick, Eden and company regularly detail - has wiggled its tendrils into an increasingly diverse pool of influe... Read More...
Despite the seemingly straightforward nature of drone, the style is a great deal more varied in practice. For drone metal in particular, the idea of drawing out doom to an even more low, slow and meditative st... Read More...
Being a writer for Heavy Blog comes with a lot of perks. Unlimited beer in the break room fridge, the annual staff retreat to Bora Bora, an on-call office masseuse – these are just a few of the major draws for ... Read More...
Hot off the trail of fire left by last year's Bushcraft, Vancouver's Baptists have announced their plans to record the follow-up, once again with the legendary Kurt Ballou at Godcity Studio. Apparently the ... Read More...
The previously announced Southern Lord summer package tour featuring Black Breath, Martyrdod, Burning Love, Enabler, and more now has dates available. If only Summer Slaughter were so quick with their turn ... Read More...
The first time I heard Black Breath was, unbelievably, on the radio. Every Sunday night on the classic rock station they have a section of the show run by Metal Hammer that plays everything from Pantera and... Read More...
Earth
Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light II
01. Sigil Of Brass
02. His Teeth Did Brightly Shine
03. Waltz (A Multiplicity Of Doors)
04. The Corascene Dog
05. The Rakehell
First and foremos... Read More...
We don't get to talk about Pelican very much, because they're not hugely active or prolific, but personally I hold them in very high regard, so the news that they are to release a new EP in April is very welc... Read More...
THE POWER OF THE RIFF
2011 Mix Tape
01 ALL PIGS MUST DIE - "Pulverization"
02 BAPTISTS - "Good Parenting"
03 EYEHATEGOD - "Jack Ass in the Will of God"
04 MASAKARI - "Trapped In The Mold"
05 ALPINIST - "H... Read More...