The LA unit deliver a palette of sound with a compelling Jeff Rogers cover at the helm. Bridging the pummeling nature of sludge with a...

Decolonizing the narrative of dark art via the story of mankind. With centuries passed and cultures lost along the way, the average...

We checked in with with a handful of the artists that were contained in our own contributors' end-of-year lists to see what was in theirs...

An in-depth look at one of this year's most profound album covers. Year-end list season is underway and our second annual art feature put...

Courtesy of the band's Claudio Carrasco and artist Enzo Toledo. Of the many regional breeding grounds for elite metal, Latin America has...

Pulled from the collaborative's previously exclusive EP. If you've read through our Top 30 Albums of 2020 list, you'll recall a very...

Hailing from their forthcoming EP. Continuing their reign throughout the progressive metal ranks, CULT OF LUNA are set on releasing The...

Paving the way for the Norwegian artist's debut with a maelstrom of mesmerizing sound. Forced innovation is a practice many artists...

A varied and explosive effort with deadly Oliveira visuals to boast. If we've learned something over the course of metal's history, it's...

Making a statement with their first full-length in seven years. With a riff-driven lead single like High Risk Trigger to pave the way for...

Towering atmospheric doom from the Portuguese depths. Continuing their hot-streak of visually appealing compositions, Transcending...

An examination of the renaissance-driven cover illustration for a modern rap marvel. Throughout the years of constant exposure to new...

Featuring one of Timo Ketola's final works before his unfortunate passing. Those who have traversed through this year's release of Gnosis...

A blizzard of riff-infested rage to prepare you for the incoming full-length. If you've yet to take a stab at the wrath of FROZEN SOUL's...

Navigating one through a folk-laden journey inspired by German poetry. As we begin to put the final touches on the year from hell, we're...

Giving one a good reason to expect another fantastic year in metal. From Forest Lake, Minnesota to the world, SUFFERING HOUR play a...

Talking all things Fates and 'Long Day Good Night' with the acclaimed metal drummer. Words by K-Man (@kmanriffs): I’ve seen Bobby...

Presenting a collection of gems found within the momentous year. It's been a week from the release of our top 30 album covers of 2020...

An in-depth look at the visual approach to a contemporary melodeath staple. Amidst the crimson skies of Niklas Sundin's atmospheric...

Lose yourself to a collection of this year's best visual endeavors. Before we get into the list, how about that above illustration by...