Doom Metal
Refused Members’ Band Backengrillen Announce Debut Album
The experimental outfit includes three members of the legendary Swedish hardcore act. Refused Members’ Band Backengrillen Announce Debut Album Spencer Kaufman
Heavy Song of the Week: Alter Bridge Achieve Hard Rock Glory on “Silent Divide”
The band just announced a 2026 US tour and marked the occasion with a new single. Heavy Song of the Week: Alter Bridge Achieve Hard Rock Glory on “Silent Divide” 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: Sun Dont Shine Deliver Stoner-Grunge Bliss on “Coming Down”
The band, formerly known as Eye Am, features members of Crowbar and Type O Negative. Heavy Song of the Week: Supergroup Sun Dont Shine Deliver Surging Stoner-Grunge Bliss on “Coming Down” Jon Hadusek
Heavy Song of the Week: Pigs x7 Tap into Their Dark Side on Doomed-Out “Detroit”
The strong standalone single from the UK heavy psych act. Heavy Song of the Week: Pigs x7 Tap into Their Dark Side on Doomed-Out “Detroit” Jon Hadusek
Chelsea Wolfe performs ethereal NPR Tiny Desk Concert
The singer played four songs during the stripped-down set. Chelsea Wolfe Performs Ethereal NPR Tiny Desk Concert: Watch Spencer Kaufman
Pinkish Black singer-keyboardist Daron Beck has died
The synth-doom musician passed away from an undisclosed medical illness. Pinkish Black Singer-Keyboardist Daron Beck Has Died Spencer Kaufman
Zakk Sabbath (Zakk Wylde) announce new double album ahead of US tour
The Black Sabbath covers album Doomed Forever Forever Doomed is out March 1st. Zakk Sabbath Announce New Double Album Ahead of US Tour Jon Hadusek
The Obsessed announce new album Gilded Sorrow and Fall 2023 UK/European tour
The fifth studio album from Scott Weinrich's doom ensemble arrives is out February 16th. The Obsessed Announce New Album Gilded Sorrow and Fall 2023 UK/European Tour Jon Hadusek
Black Sabbath Bassist Geezer Butler to Release Autobiography in June
The memoir from the founding Sabbath bassist arrives June 6th. Black Sabbath Bassist Geezer Butler to Release Autobiography in June Jon Hadusek
Psycho Las Vegas 2023 Fest Postponed Until Next Year: “The Desired Lineup Could Not Be Achieved”
The annual Sin City gathering will not take place this year. Psycho Las Vegas 2023 Fest Postponed Until Next Year: “The Desired Lineup Could Not Be Achieved” Spencer Kaufman
Candlemass Announce 2023 West Coast Tour
Swedish doom metal legends Candlemass have announced their first batch of 2023 US tour dates. The run is comprised of a handful of West Coast dates in support of their new album, Sweet Evil Sun, which arrived in November via Napalm Records. The tour will set off March 10th in Seattle, and run through a March 17th date in San Diego, with support acts yet to be announced. Tickets for select shows are currently available here. Candlemass — featuring vocalist Johan Lanquist, lead guitarist Lars Johansson, rhythm guitaristMappe Björkman, bassist Leif Edling and drummer Janne Lind — took 18 months to craft Sweet Evil Sun. Produced by Marcus Jidell, the record explores “themes of ambition and strife, hope and failure,” according to a statement. Advertisement Related Video Sweet Evil Sun was named...
