metal
French metal band’s latest still has the grandeur, if not necessarily the power.
Dallas thrashers turn in their strongest set of songs and their most powerful statement yet.
Iowa sludgemongers balance massive sound with subtle textures.
Riley Gale discusses politics in metal and fighting your way through a nightmare.
Bay Area doom metal outfit puts songwriting first and foremost.
With thoughtful arrangements and poetry, the Swedish group prove themselves prog’s most underrated.
Cartoonish misanthropy and crossover thrash.
The title track from the band’s new album is an absolute ripper.
To follow the way of the riff, you must find your own path.
Alt-metal heroes circling North America in June.
Hear the badass new sludge-rocker from the Vermont group.
Snarky, snotty, punk-infused thrash that’s too much fun.
Plus live tracks from Sumac and Old Man Gloom, and many Louisiana bands.
Hear a concise, heavy af new song from the Arkansas doom metal outfit.
Hear new track “Sultan’s Curse.”
Death metal outfit continues to stretch the limits of genre.
Band announces dates with Destruction Unit, Gatecreeper.
Sannhet, Jaye Jayle also touring with the group.
Hear the first new track from the Converge frontman’s new project.
NYC black metal troupe find more space, melody, experimentation on fourth album.