Portrayal of Guilt

Our picks for the highest points at the halfway mark

Some comebacks, some farewells, and more than a little goth

The Austin metal group’s sound is no less evil, but considerably more accessible on their fifth LP

Matt King discusses ‘…Beginning of the End,’ blending genres, religion, horror and more

‘…Beginning of the End’ is out April 24

Hear “Ecstasy” and “Human Terror”

‘Christf**ker II’ features mixes from Pictureplane, Buzz Kull, Vowws and more

Three days of cynicism-free punk and metal

Plus Kowloon Walled City, Young Widows, Infant Island, Prisoner and more

Heavy music with a side of feelings

Plus Dorthia Cottrell, Monde UFO, and Dommengang

The Texas hardcore outfit deliver their most nightmarish vision to date

Watch a short film for the orchestral Side B

A 50-album survey of an extended, exciting era for hardcore

Our 50 favorite records of a strange and eclectic year.

The year in heavy.

A dirty, grimy and evil sounding album that ends up feeling strangely good.

Hear another new banger from CHRISTFUCKER.

See the band’s short horror film video clip.

CHRISTF***** is out in November.