Transcending Inner Demons Through Heaving Sludge With Body Void
Body Void discuss how they tackle their struggles with mental illness and gender dysphoria through colossal sludge.
Hugsjá Takes the Lessons of the Past to Improve the Future
Wardruna’s Einar Selvik talks Viking theatre, respecting other cultures, and the misuse of history and tradition.
Reviews Round-Up 005: A Plethora of Forward-Thinking Extreme Metal
Featuring YOB’s transcendental new album, Here Lies Man’s second offering, and the return of Orange Goblin.
The Trials and Tribulations that Birthed YOB’s Our Raw Heart
YOB’s Aaron Rieseberg on Our Raw Heart’s gestation, and how they turned personal tragedy into triumph.
Alien Weaponry Are Exposing New Zealand’s Dark History One Raging Thrash Metal Assault At A Time
Teen thrashers Alien Weaponry talk indigenous persecution, politics in metal and the heavy music scene down under.
Live Review: Zeal & Ardor
Genre-hopping metallers prove the exhilarating potential of their new material.
Riding The Hardcore Continuum With East Man
Tekkerz.
Inside The Intricacies Of Necro Deathmort’s Twisted Atmospheres
Jungle, Saxophones And Stark Defiance Of Genre
Noize-Centric Electronic Cuts From Snarerush’s Soloman Tump
Wonky techno, harsh noise and disgusting ritual evil
Review: Zeal & Ardor – Stranger Fruit
Manuel Gagneux displays his songwriting skill on stunning sophomore LP.
An Insight Into Proc Fiskal’s Caledonian Grime Etchings
Soapy Hands And Field Recordings With Edinburgh’s Rising Grime Prospect
Reviews Round-Up 004: Doom Legends, Pro Skaters and Metal ABBAs
Don’t fear the Ghost. Our new round-up, also featuring Candlemass, Neurosis and Svalbard.
Retrospective: Acid Bath – When The Kite String Pops
A look back at the frenzied debut LP by underground cult heroes, Acid Bath.
Svalbard: Smashing the Patriarchy
Svalbard’s Serena Cherry talks revenge porn, feminism, class struggles, animal welfare and parasites.
Review: Bridge Burner – Null Apostle
Experimentation and careful songwriting has lead to an impressive debut LP that answers to no one but itself.
The Genre-Defying Catharsis of Bridge Burner
NZ crusty doom grinders Bridge Burner explain their “vibe over everything” approach to heavy music.
