Black Metal
Heavy Song of the Week: Mayhem Unleash a Frigid Blast of Black Metal on “Despair”
The second single from the Norwegian black metal pioneers' forthcoming album Liturgy of Death. Heavy Song of the Week: Mayhem Unleash a Frigid Blast of Black Metal on “Despair” Jon Hadusek
Jürgen Bartsch, Founder of Pioneering Metal Band Bethlehem, Has Died
The bassist was the one constant member of the German extreme metal band since its 1991 formation. Jürgen Bartsch, Founder of Pioneering Metal Band Bethlehem, Has Died Spencer Kaufman
Heavy Song of the Week: Gaerea Achieve Melodic Post-Metal Grandeur on “Submerged”
The Portuguese band just inked a new record deal with Century Media and are gearing up for an album arriving in 2026. Heavy Song of the Week: Gaerea Achieve Melodic Post-Metal Grandeur on “Submerged” Jon Hadusek
Heavy Song of the Week: AFI’s “Behind the Clock” Is Goth-Rock Bliss
AFI offer a contemplative gothic rock sound on their new single. Heavy Song of the Week: AFI’s “Behind the Clock” Is Goth-Rock Bliss Jon Hadusek
Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of May 2025
Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month. Mining Metal: Drouth, Kal-El, Obstruktion, Orphaned, Ossuary, Psudoku, Skaphos, and Weeping Sores Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey
Heavy Song of the Week: Full of Hell Go Fantasy Metal on Fiery “Knight’s Oath”
From the band's upcoming EP Broken Sword, Rotten Shield. Heavy Song of the Week: Full of Hell Go Fantasy Metal on the Fiery “Knight’s Oath” Jon Hadusek
Full of Hell announce new EP, unleash single “Knight’s Oath”
The seven-track EP is out May 16th via Closed Casket Activities. Full of Hell Announce New EP, Unleash Single “Knight’s Oath”: Stream Jon Hadusek
Heavy Song of the Week: Turnstile Keep Glowing with “Never Enough”
The Baltimore band's first new music in four years. Heavy Song of the Week: Turnstile Keep Glowing with “Never Enough” Jon Hadusek
Deafheaven release new album Lonely People with Power and short film “Winona”
The blackgaze band kicks off a North American tour in April. Deafheaven Release New Album Lonely People with Power, Unveil “Winona” Short Film: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Behemoth’s Nergal acquitted of “offending religious feelings” for penis crucifix
The sculpture was a gift from fellow black metaller Tom G. Warrior of Celtic Frost. Behemoth’s Nergal Acquitted of “Offending Religious Feelings” for Showing Off Penis Crucifix Jon Hadusek
Behemoth unleash new song “The Shadow Elite”
The Polish black metal pioneers' new album The Sh*t Ov God arrives May 9th. Behemoth Unleash New Song “The Shadow Elite”: Stream Jon Hadusek
Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of January 2025
Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month. Mining Metal: Am I in Trouble?, Blood Howl, Hesperia, JÄRNBÖRD, Pale, Pale Cremation, Tormentor Tyrant, and Uulliata Digir Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey
