Violent Urban Legends and Depressing Black Metal: The Story of Silencer
Though only releasing one album, Silencer was a cornerstone in the DSBM genre, while also draped in infamy and urban legend.
VS: The Origin of The Devil’s Music
Two classic speed/thrash metal albums that are influential, as some would consider these bands the first wave of black metal.
Worldwide Metal: Japan
In this edition of Worldwide Metal, I travel to the land of the rising sun Japan.
Why The Hate?: Sleep Token
In the inaugural edition of Why The Hate?, I try to understand the backlash towards one of metal’s biggest rising bands Sleep Token
Extreme Instrumentation: Bands That are Changing The Sound of Extreme metal
How Unconventional Instruments are Helping Shape Metal in New Ways
VS: Masters of Another Reality
In this edition of VS, we try to find our way through the smoky haze of two stoner metal classics.
Worldwide Metal: Greenland
In another edition of Worldwide Metal, I head to Europe to the country of Greenland.
Music For The Masses: How John Peel Impacted Music of All Kinds
The legacy and influence that one UK DJ had on music
VS: A Battle of Blasphemy
In the debut edition of VS, we look at two of black metal’s most iconic albums and see which was most “kvlt”
Worldwide Metal: Turkey
On this edition of Worldwide Metal, I head to the Middle East to the country of Turkey.
Under The Scalpel Blade: Dissecting Carcass’ Legacy
How one band would not only leave an impact in extreme metal, but would lay the groundwork for many genres in the future.
Terry Butler: A Death Metal Icon Reflects on Decades of Devastation and Dedication
The history of legendary death metal bassist Terry Butler and his legacy and impact in death metal today
Worldwide Metal: India
In another edition of Worldwide Metal, I head to the country of India.
CENSORED: The Power and Impact of Album Artwork
How The Front Cover of An Album Truly Leaves A Mark on The Listener in Many Different Ways.
Worldwide Metal: Kenya
In another edition of Worldwide Metal, I will be heading to Africa to the country of Kenya.
Wading Through The Death: Understanding Funeral Doom
How doom metal would dive even lower and slower into the depths into a subgenre known as funeral doom
Worldwide Metal: Egypt
In this edition, we are heading to the land of pharaohs and pyramids to the country of Egypt.
Casting Spells/Conjuring Chaos: Bewitcher Hit The Road to promote Spell Shock
Portland, Oregon's Bewitcher has been casting a spell over the heavy metal scene, and their latest incantation, Spell Shock, is a testament to their growing power.
Rotting Christ: A Testament to Enduring Passion
Rotting Christ has continued to defy expectations with their latest album, Pro Xristou, and their recent performance at Hells Heroes 2024 was a testament to the legacy and impact on heavy metal.
Chapel of Distortion: How Sunn O))) Created A Sonic Soundscape
How two men created a sound so simple, but so punishing and heavy that it would create a genre and an almost religious experience live