Interviews

Hardcore has a very dedicated scene, and none as dedicated as the ones who were a big part of the beginning. The fusion of punk and metal was new in the late 80s, but seemed to be a no-brainer mash-up when it entered the earholes of punk…

There is so much music to choose from anymore, and with all the streaming platforms, it is impossible to hear it all. So when you find a band that hits the feels as a favorite and keeps pushing that favorites button over and over, release…

The mid-80s and 90s brought us death metal, and in the mix was Six Feet Under. Decades later, many of these death metal bands are still going strong, with Six Feet Under releasing its 15th studio album, Next to Die, on April 24th, 2026. As…

These Australian metal bands might not be musically similar, but they definitely share a sense of humor, and I love that about this culture. From Twelve Foot Ninja, to Osaka Punch, to King Parrot, and so many others show that while they…

Some bands are able to stand the test of time for many decades. They continue to be relevant and release incredible music, which I can't imagine is easy after so long. The consistency is astonishing, while being able to evolve into the…

Metalcore is an emotional genre that evokes a range of feelings and thoughts. While the genre has been around for many years, there are still bands coming out and tackling this category. Vicious Rain is one of these bands and is releasing…

Extreme metal can fall under many umbrellas, so you don't always know what you are going to get. In the 80's and 90s, there weren't nearly as diverse of sub-genres, the categories were much simpler, but the music was not. Monstrosity…

It is always highly impressive to me to hear music created by composers. To dive into the mind of someone who is able to hear a full composition in their brain is fascinating. Anuar Salum has done this with his project Phendrana. Along with…

Many metal bands have been around for decades, all through different sub-genres. Exhumed began in 1990 and was a force right from the beginning. This death metal powerhouse has continued to slash through the metal scene with visual and…

This world I have found myself living in has been one of the most incredible experiences. Simply having the opportunity to listen to music all the time, usually ahead of release dates, is one of the many layers of this shindig. Having the…