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Interview: Max Cavalera says being straight edge helped him like metal more

Interview: Max Cavalera says being straight edge helped him like metal more

by Metal Insider | Sep 19, 2016 | Interviews

If you were a metal fan back in 1996, you may have been thrown for a loop upon hearing Sepultura’s Roots album. Roots was not the classic thrash of past glories like Arise and Beneath the Remains, or even the more groove-oriented fare the band was...
Interview: Guitarist Angel Vivaldi talks touring with Gus G., re-recording 2009 album

Interview: Guitarist Angel Vivaldi talks touring with Gus G., re-recording 2009 album

by Metal Insider | Sep 7, 2016 | Interviews

He’s been referred to as a “new breed of guitar hero,” which is quite accurate. He’s got the flying fingers and modal tonality of classic shredders like Satriani and Vai, while opening up a sonic scope to the “djent” generation – creating heavy instrumental music...
Overkill’s Bobby Blitz says the “good new days” are here

Overkill’s Bobby Blitz says the “good new days” are here

by Bram Teitelman | Aug 26, 2016 | Interviews

It’s no secret that New Jersey thrash machine Overkill has gone through its fair share of lineup changes since the band’s 1980 inception – no less than 21 players have come and gone over the years, including those with brief early stints and live fill-ins (notably...
Interview: India’s metal bagpipe artist The Snake Charmer talks influences

Interview: India’s metal bagpipe artist The Snake Charmer talks influences

by Bram Teitelman | Aug 24, 2016 | Interviews

Several weeks ago, the metal blogosphere was charmed by The Snake Charmer, who posted a medley of Lamb of God songs on bagpipe accompanied by a guitarist. It was impressive enough for Lamb of Gods Chris Adler to take notice. We were even more impressed when we found...
Interview: rapper Ghostemane talks death metal influences

Interview: rapper Ghostemane talks death metal influences

by Jordeana Bell | Aug 23, 2016 | Interviews

A Florida-based hardcore kid moves to LA to find better acceptance for his producing and artistic concept, and there he thrives. Ghostemane may be the first hip hop artist I’ve ever seen sport a Deicide shirt while spouting off about “broke motherfuckers” in a tone...
Interview: Eliminate’s Don Doty speaks about Dark Angel, new music

Interview: Eliminate’s Don Doty speaks about Dark Angel, new music

by Alix Vallecillo | Aug 10, 2016 | Interviews

A few years back, we received the news about Dark Angel’s long awaited reunion. Everyone was expecting to see the classic lineup together but it was later revealed that founding singer Don Doty was not taking part of the 2013 reunion. That didn’t mean Doty...
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Interview: Four Stroke Baron discuss new album ‘Data Diamond’
Interview: Four Stroke Baron discuss new album ‘Data Diamond’

Four Stroke Baron's new album, Data Diamond, originally envisioned as two separate EPs, - one electronic (Data) and one heavy (Diamond), was released on May 31st. The concept evolved, bringing the group's creative process to the forefront, resulting in one unique and...

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Exclusive EP Stream: Along Came A Spider – ‘The Fall’
Exclusive EP Stream: Along Came A Spider – ‘The Fall’

Cleveland post-hardcore outfit Along Came a Spider are gearing up for their forthcoming EP, The Fall, to arrive tomorrow (21st) via Manic Kat Records. Following the success of their 2021 album Blackhole, the band continues to draw influence from acts like Bring Me The...

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Apocalyptica return with ‘Plays Metallica Vol. 2’: A Conversation with Eicca Toppinen on reinventing metal classics
Apocalyptica return with ‘Plays Metallica Vol. 2’: A Conversation with Eicca Toppinen on reinventing metal classics

A quick Google search will bring you countless bands and artists covering Metallica songs. Metallica encouraged artists to cover their music with the second Marching Band competition and the release of The Metallica Blacklist, where artists re-envisioned songs from...

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New & Noteworthy, May 26th – Resist

Coming back to work after a holiday weekend is always tough. You just want to continue the rest and relaxation that you had on your extra day off. Fight the urge to slack off with some of these new heavy music releases - they will definitely get the adrenaline flowing...

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New & Noteworthy, May 19th – Got That Feeling

Some days come along that you think will never arrive. This is one of those days. Eighteen years in the making, an album that we thought we'd never see has hit the scene. It just goes to show that sometimes, all you need is a little faith.   Faith No More, Sol...

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New & Noteworthy, May 12th – With Passion and Power

A short release list this week means that we won't see a lot of new names in heavy music on next week's Billboard chart. However, that does not discount the quality or importance of these albums. You definitely need to hear what's coming your way this week!  ...

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