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EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Goregäng Bury Us In “Neon Graves”

Jonathan Adams
May 15, 2019
Premieres
Transcending Obscurity Records is at it again. As one of the most consistent names in the heavy music scene, it’s impossible for me to pass up an opportunity to write about a new track from a band on the label... Read More...

Editors’ Picks – March 2018

Scott Murphy
April 2, 2018
Editors' Picks
It's hard to believe that we've already made it a quarter of the way through the year, particularly because of how extensive each of our Editors' Picks columns has been over the last three months. Every time we... Read More...

Release Day Roundup – 3/23/18

Scott Murphy
March 23, 2018
Release Day Roundup
Each month, we always seem to come to the same conclusion when it comes to our Editors’ Picks column: Friday release days open the floodgates and unleash a seemingly endless stream of quality new music. But whi... Read More...
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PHOTOS: Delaware Deathfest, Day Two — October 5th in Wilmington, DE @ Mojo 13

Jimmy Rowe
October 14, 2013
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Europe has North America beat when it comes to metal fests. So far it's undisputed, but we're catching up. Regional "deathfests" are popping up across the States, and while Maryland Deathfest is the biggest e... Read More...
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Havok – Unnatural Selection

Heavy Blog
July 1, 2013
Reviews
Havok Unnatural Selection 01. I Am The State 02. Give Me Liberty... Or Give Me Death 03. It Is True 04. Under the Gun 05. Waste of Life 06. Untitled 07. Chasing the Edge 08. Worse Than War 09. Childre... Read More...

Per Nilsson Joins The Absence

Colin Kauffman
January 23, 2013
News
Scar Symmetry axeman Per Nilsson has joined The Absence.
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Last Quarter Of The Year…

Heavy Blog
October 21, 2010
Editorials
... so what's on everyone's favorites for this year so far? We're almost at November I figured I could do with some new music that could modify my list (and maybe yours too). I'm most definitely missing a few g... Read More...
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Pointless Rambling Filler Content: General Album Gripes

Heavy Blog
October 1, 2010
Editorials
As a disclaimer, I intend no disrespect. In fact, this whole article is tongue-in-cheek so don't take it offensively/seriously in any way, shape or form. I understand the effort, time and creativity it take... Read More...
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I Totally Didn’t Know The Absence Had A New Music Video

Heavy Blog
September 28, 2010
Video
Shame on me! It's a run-of-the-mill "watch us play" video so nothing too exciting here, but there's pink guitars and an Amon Amarth shirt. I'm okay with this. Too bad the vocalist shaved his amazing beard. C... Read More...
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The Absence – Enemy Unbound

Heavy Blog
September 8, 2010
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The Absence Enemy Unbound 01. Vertigo 02. Erased 03. Deepest Wound 04. Maelstrom 05. Enemy Unbound 06. Solace 07. The Bridge 08. Wartorn 09. Hidden in White 10. Vengeance and Victory 11. Triumph ... Read More...
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