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Black metal bands come from all over the globe, from Europe to America, to the Middle East, and everything in between. Melelchesh hails from Jerusalem through musician Ashmedi. They began in 1993 and have continued for this many years.…

Concert nights are my favorite nights. They are the best date nights, best stress-reliever nights, and the best birthday gifts, which is what this was for my son, who was turning 18. Being able to share a memory through music is one of the…

Sludge/doom metal has had a big influence on this writer over the years. It was something I listened to almost solely for years, and Crowbar was and is one of those bands. I have recently heard much of the younger generation talk more and…

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…

There are some truly special bands in the metal scene. Those who are very beloved and well-respected. Lamb of God is one of those bands, and I swear the music is aging like wine; it just gets better and better. Into Oblivion is another…

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…