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The Satanic Fight for Human Rights: An Interview with Lucien Greaves
"I think we know fucking well what it means to live in an environment where our very existence is contested."
Reviews
Gaahl’s Wyrd – The Humming Mountain
Gaahl is a multifaceted artists. This is evident in his artistic output, which ranges from raw black metal in Trelldom and Gorgoroth, to hypnotic Nordic...
Interviews
The Bloodlust of Empires – A 1914 Interview
"Fuck nazism, fuck NSBM, fuck communism. Fuck every totalitarian shithead"
Blog
Singing From Evil’s Perspective
As the western world comes to terms with some of its foundational horrors, should we give up on those stories?
Reviews
Ninkharsag – The Dread March of Solemn Gods
An impressive and cohesive black metal album, balancing modern and retro sensibilities to excellent effect
Reviews
Misanthropia – Convoy of Sickness
A competent black metal album about crime in the Benelux that, sadly, fails to leave a mark.
Blog
Grief and Black Metal in 2013’s Málmhaus
"Màlmhaus is probably one of the best films about heavy metal and its culture, showing how music can help people find their own place in life."
Reviews
Ancst – Summits of Despondency
Berlin’s ANCST play a near perfect fusion of black metal and crust punk. Their music is driven, unrelenting, explosive, abrasive, and full of hate....
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The Dark Side of Business: An Interview with Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex
Scott Ian Lewis on the dangerous state of live music, comics, and Necromanteum
“The songs you love, but not played well” – An Interview with Devin Townsend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RPb_jsnY2I
Get Ready for Wacken 2023
Get ready to unleash your metal power because Wacken Open Air is back with a bang for its 2023 edition! Mark your calendars for...