Ben Handelman
Oxbow's Violent Art Rock Is a Meta-Commentary on Masculinity
The experimentalists return with 'The Thin Black Duke,' their first album in a decade, still as weird and aggressive as ever.
Vanum's Searing New Album 'Burning Arrow' Is Total Spiritual Warfare
Stream it here, and read our conversation with Kyle Morgan and Mike Rekevics on the importance of creating without compromise
Human Leather Hate Capitalism and Thrive on Heartbreak
Stream the nostalgic new album from this SLC electro-pop duo, and read our interview with members Adam and Chaz
Hands of Thieves Reveal Death Metal and Dark Intentions on a Beastly Debut
Listen to 'Feasting on Dark Intentions,' the Portland extreme metallers' punishingly heavy new album, out soon via Baneful Genesis Records
By Norse and Enslaved Brought Norwegian Art and Black Metal Magic to Life in New York City
December's New York By Norse event combined Bronze Age instruments, Norwegian politicians, Enslaved's progressive metal, and much more in an epic celebration of Norwegian culture.
Abigail and Lustrum Stay Wild and Sleazy on an Unholy New Split
Stream 'Too Wild for the Crowd,' the new split from these filthy Japanese legends and their Satanic American pals.
Downfall of Gaia Reach Their Peak on 'Atrophy'
Stream the urgent, cathartic new album from this German/American black metal hybrid.
Rank Your Records: Enslaved's Ivar Bjørnson Rates the Metal Legends' Extensive Catalog
A look back at the Norwegians' 13 albums over the last 25 years.
Stream Year of the Cobra's Debut '...In the Shadows Below'
The Seattle doom duo is here to lead you to another realm.
Make Black Metal Depressive Again with Tardigrada's 'Emotionale Ödnis'
Stream the shadowy Swiss black metallers' melancholy new album for Eisenwald and Fallen Empire Records.
Wardruna Is Sowing New Seeds and Strengthening Old Roots
Stream "Runaljod" off the Norwegian folk traditionalists' new album, and read an in-depth interview with mastermind Einar Selvik.
Float Towards the Sweet Release of Death With FVNERALS
Stream the dark, doomy, shoegaze trio's imposing new album, 'Wounds.'