YOB
Fuck Nazi Metal Sympathy
On North Jersey's Nazi metal problem, and those fighting for a better scene (plus new tunes from Holy Grove, Glacial Tomb, Pijn, and more).
Chicago Is For Doom Lovers
Some thoughts on doom and friendship in Chicago, Indian's return, and new tunes from Cliterati, Dispirit, Infernal Coil, and lots more.
YOB's Uplifting New Single Is a Meditation on Life, Death, and Doom
Stream the mammoth title track from the Oregon doom gods' upcoming new album, 'Our Raw Heart' (out June 8 via Relapse Records).
Stream Portland Doom Heavyweights Norska's 'Too Many Winters'
Members of Yob and Dark Castle collide with sludge, doom, and noise rock on this Oregon outfit's sophomore album (out May 26 via Brutal Panda).
YOB's Mike Scheidt Is Lucky to Be Alive
Following a terrifying medical emergency last month, the doom god reflects on life, masculinity, and hope in an intensely personal essay
Maryland Deathfest 2015: Classic Thrash, Norwegian Black Metal, and One Hell of a Bangover
Every year, Baltimore plays host to Maryland Deathfest's four days of extreme metal mayhem. Here are a few highlights from the abyss, including Skepticism, Obituary, Razor, and Knelt Rote.
Why Do Metal Bands Keep Sabotaging Each Other By Filing Bullshit Copyright Claims?
Irish metal institution Cruachan just got threatened with a lawsuit by a German death metal band for a really, really dumb reason.
Enslaved’s Ivar Bjørnson Talks Mortality, Musical Evolution, and Varg Vikernes
Listen to "Thurisaz Dreaming" from the Norwegian black metal legends' upcoming thirteenth album.
Introducing Kayla Dixon, The Judas Priest-Loving New Singer for Portland Doom Crew Witch Mountain
Bassist Justin Brown has also joined the fold, and the band is already working on new material.
Agalloch/Vhol Drummer Aesop Dekker Grudgingly Lists His Top Ten Albums of 2014
The prolific drummer for Agalloch, VHOL, and Worm Ouroboros goes in on his favorite metal (and otherwise) records of the past year.
Noisey's Best of 2014 - Fred Pessaro
Look forward to coke on the dance floor, El-P on Biggie being dope, and the best record for f*cking.
YOB: Clearing Space, Digging Deep
We talked to Mike Scheidt about going off psych meds, going beyond riffs, and going into a new reality.