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Sometimes you are lucky to find a jewel amongst the Earth's surface of music that you don't know is there. I happened upon Die Like Gentlemen while having the extra time to go through the many emails I get every day of upcoming albums. Most…

It takes a very special band to have a strong desire to listen to their music over and over again while not understanding a word. Heidevolk has the talent of more than the six men who are involved in the creation. Wederkeer is a folk metal…

When you hear about a doom metal band who not only focuses their lyrics on sea-themed topics, but also on classical nautical books, you don't say, "I'll pass". The intriguing nature of what they are doing is only a fraction of what makes…

Metal comes in so many forms, one of those forms is cinematic and breathy. Delain is a perfect representation of this genre. With some pop elements mixed with orchestral soundscapes and metal riffs, you get a fusion of some insanely catchy…

One of my favorite things about writing and interviewing for Metal Nation is the ability to learn about music I had never heard of before and to have access to bands I have loved for a long time. Katatonia is the latter. When the email…

Many will remember the year 2022 as the year things started attempting to go back to normal. I think many of us have forgotten what “normal” looks like and have tried to adjust to whatever the new way of life is and will look like moving…

When you think of the band Puscifer, many thoughts probably come to mind. Melodic, unique, imaginative compositions and visuals, you probably also think of Maynard James Keenan and some may have Carina Round pop into their thoughts. Mat…

Controversy might as well be the middle name of the band Dead Cross because that is how they operate and that is what they are about. People will either love or hate this about them, but their musical ability is undeniable. With well-known…

Napalm Records continue to discover and sign the best metal has to offer, and Defacing God is another feather in their cap. The debut album, The Resurrection of Lilith, came out September 2nd, 2022, and has created quite a stir in the…

Whether they are headlining or playing support, Nothing More deliver an unforgettable, high-energy performance, and Friday, October 7th, was no different. The San Antonio, Texas quartet opened with a brand new track, the anthemic “Turn It…