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There is only one inevitability in this life, and that is change. Things are constantly evolving, from technology to societal norms, and especially music. There’s always something new on the...
When Kerry King decides to call it a career, the dude will go down as a legend. His place in the pantheon of thrash is already cemented. But his debut...
It seems like everything is “blackened” something-or-other nowadays, doesn’t it? Apparently all it takes is some MIDI orchestration on top of fast blast beats and high pitched screams, maybe a...
Few things will give you a more bleak outlook on humanity than its own sordid, blood-soaked history. Mankind is a savage entity with the capacity to be as great as...
Y’know how sometimes you just wanna veg out on the couch and eat a whole bag of Doritos to yourself while binge watching your favorite show? You know it’s bad...
The phrase “New York death metal” carries a certain connotation with it. When you say it, it implies a heavy emphasis on powerful, catchy grooves that balk at traditional song...
After spending two decades paving the way for pretty much every modern band combining black metal with prettier music out there today, Alcest‘s continued efforts have certainly been satisfying to...
Melancholy. Despair. Hopelessness. Only in metal could these be considered good things. Examination and interrogation of the “darker” side of human existence has always been one of the core motivators...
We’ve all heard the expression “less is more”. Sage advice, or complete nonsense? Depends on the context, really, but either way, it certainly seems to be shared by a good...
You know those people who constantly bitch and moan that there seems to be no innovation or originality in metal anymore? Yeah, those people don’t know what the fuck they’re...
