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Behind the Cover: Spiritworld — Helldorado
Few times has the wild west looked (and sounded) this grand.
12 minutes ago19 min read

Behind the Cover: Arch Enemy — Blood Dynasty
Bringing Michael Amott and Alexander Reisfar together to dive into their audiovisual trifecta.
Mar 1210 min read

Behind The Cover: Imperial Triumphant — Goldstar
Take a ride through the glitz and glam of a metropolis' grim realities. "Goldstar" arrives this March via Century Media.
Jan 216 min read

Backstage With Opeth: A Conversation With Fredrik Ã…kesson
Talking guitars, new album composition, touring, and more with one of prog death's best.
Dec 5, 20249 min read

Vibrant Nightmares: A Conversation With Alan Robert (Life of Agony)
The art of tantalizing isn't foreign to the New York extraordinaire.
Aug 28, 20249 min read

Drawing the Future: Dark Tranquillity's ‘Endtime Signals’ + a conversation with Mikael Stanne
The focused phalanx of Gothenburg legends return in gloom to Melodic Death Metal.
Aug 20, 202414 min read

Dungeon Crawl & James Bousema bring D&D to electrifying life on "Maze Controller"
Roll the dice and let this thrilling new endeavor transport you to grand new lands.
Aug 12, 20247 min read

The Revival of English Romanticism in the Work of Caelan Stokkermans
Exploring the intersection between Romantic and Classical art and metal through the cover illustrations of Cleveland's own.
Jul 17, 20249 min read

Behind the Cover: Full of Hell — Coagulated Bliss
With madness through the arts introducing their latest feat, the multi-faceted ensemble hit culminating heights.
Jun 10, 202411 min read

Behind the Cover: Capstan — The Mosaic
The Floridian band's kaleidoscopic experience is more than just musical, but visual, too. "The Mosaic" is out now via Fearless Records.
Jun 5, 20247 min read

Poetry in Deadly Motion: A Conversation with Brendon Small of Dethklok
As "Dethalbum IV" and "Army Of The Doomstar" make their rounds across the world, we sit down with the mind behind Metalocalypse.
May 28, 202412 min read

Ambiguous Chaos: A Conversation With Wretched Blessing
Diving into the Chicago duo's latest undertaking — a multi-faceted escapade.
May 24, 20246 min read


Shadow And Myth: Ten Years of Cormorant's ‘Earth Diver’
Musings on folklore, the depths of legacy, and an avian album of musical mastery — an anniversary interview with Cormorant.
May 17, 202433 min read

Behind the Cover: Borknagar — Fall
A conversation with the Norwegian band's mastermind, Øystein Brun, and artist extraordinaire Eliran Kantor about the heart found on "Fall".
Apr 29, 202413 min read


The Well-Worn Trail: Lost in the Woods with Michael Korchonnoff of Alda
Lost in the woods with the Cascadian bard from Tacoma. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): It took roughly fifteen minutes after...
Apr 8, 20248 min read


Inherited Lore: An In-Depth Conversation with Alda's Michael Korchonnoff
The first of a two-part focus on the deeproot Cascadian pioneers. For many, the sounds synonymous with lush boreal forests, and the...
Mar 12, 202433 min read


The latest Slimelord album cover is a tantalizing sight
Wildly engaging, the painting is inspired by an infectious (and deadly) amphibian disease. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): England's...
Feb 5, 20242 min read

Deadly Freedom: A Conversation with Andy Marsh of Thy Art Is Murder
Celebrating and spotlighting the culminating success that is "Godlike". Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): Self-contained and brimming with...
Dec 19, 202310 min read

Newfound Madness: A Conversation With D.L. of Cruciamentum
The death metal mastermind details the band's latest masterclass. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): It's been some time since Charnel...
Dec 15, 20235 min read

Behind the Cover: Gost — Prophecy
Providing a deeper look at the Biblical apocalypse that wraps around the culminating release. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): On March 8,...
Nov 20, 20237 min read

Burning Brighter: A Conversation With Mark Whelan of Fuming Mouth
With a new outlook, new perspective, and a new album, the multi-faceted frontman aims high for a grand full-length return. Words by Luis...
Nov 13, 20236 min read


Allah-Las talk "Zuma 85" on tour
Checking in with the band mid-tour ahead of their back to back Los Angeles shows. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): On October 13, LA's...
Nov 7, 20234 min read

Death Never Rests: A Conversation With Chris Reifert of Autopsy
The latest in the legendary band's celebrated discography is a blood-curling good time. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): Death metal...
Oct 31, 202310 min read

American Gothic: A Conversation With Shane McCarthy of Wayfarer
The Denver outlaws continue blazing their own unique, dusty trail. Words by Rohan (@ManVsPlaylist): With the release of their bold new...
Oct 30, 202318 min read

Behind the Cover: Tomb Mold — The Enduring Spirit
The surprise release finds the death metal standouts on a high mark that we explore further in conversation between the musicians...
Oct 18, 202316 min read

Notes Of Woe: A Conversation with John Baizley of Baroness
The maker of wicked lullabies talks "Stone", sorrow, and stability. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): When discussing colors,...
Oct 17, 202318 min read

Behind the Cover: Dying Wish — Symptoms of Survival
Learn of the sequential cycle of pain that represents the highly anticipated record. Words by Luis (@HeaviestofArt): The consensus that...
Oct 16, 202315 min read

Not So New Beginnings: A Conversation With Michael Poulsen of Asinhell
The multi-faceted musician expands upon his latest endeavor, one that finds the Volbeat frontman treading back to his death metal origins...
Oct 9, 20239 min read

Behind the Cover: Harm's Way — Common Suffering
Highlighting the moving universality of the band's culminating release, the likes of which sports a bleak yet invigorating visual...
Sep 18, 202312 min read

Making Punk Rock Is Fun: A Conversation With Tom Rowley of Geld
The drumming visual artist expands on how the band (and their new album) found commonality with a painting crafted years prior. Words by...
Aug 28, 20237 min read


Ever Still The Wild Colonial Boy: A Conversation With Devin Townsend
Talking at great lengths with the musical mastermind just prior to a Dreamsonic tour stop. Words by Rohan (@ManVsPlaylist), Photos by...
Aug 21, 202319 min read


Days That Never End — A Conversation with Jacob Montgomery of Freeways
In the Houstonian heat of Hell's Heroes V, the rocker from Brampton tells all. Text by Jacob Sanders (@themetalscholar): When I first see...
Aug 17, 20238 min read

Behind the Cover: Ov Sulfur — The Burden Ov Faith
Exploring the striking craftsmanship that combats an ideology and comprises the entirety of the Las Vegas band's debut album. Words by...
Aug 9, 202310 min read

Behind the Cover: Incendiary — Change The Way You Think About Pain
Shifting the narrative through bombastic sound and destructive visuals. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): The contemporary hardcore arena...
Jul 17, 202317 min read

Immersive Bloom: A Conversation With Otrebor of Botanist
Diving into a special chapter of an ever-growing powerhouse driven by nature. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): World-building as an avenue...
Jul 5, 20239 min read

Behind the Cover: White Reaper — Asking For A Ride
Deciphering one of this year's most standout music illustrations yet. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On January 27th, White Reaper's...
Jun 12, 202312 min read


Forever Burning: Hell's Heroes V — A Conversation with Christian Larson
The yearly migration of metalheads to Houston goes off with a triumph of death. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar), Photographs by...
May 3, 20239 min read

Jeromes Dream: Jeff Smith and Erik Ratensperger expand upon "The Gray In Between"
The band's next full-length chapter is an engrossing endeavor that astounds and informs. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): It's release...
May 3, 20237 min read

A Conversation With Colin Crane: Counterparts — A Eulogy For Those Still Here
The mixed media specialist uncovers the creation of one of last year's best albums. Text by Luis (@HeaviestofArt), Photos by Joshua...
Apr 20, 20238 min read

Behind the Cover: Mork — Dypet
Lovecraft reimagined through a Norwegian folk lens. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): From Behemoth to Primordial and Gorgoroth, there's no...
Mar 20, 202312 min read

Behind the Cover: Big | Brave — nature morte
Mathieu Bernard Ball & Robin Wattie elaborate on the band's latest arrangement. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): "It all started with the...
Mar 10, 20237 min read

Behind the Cover: Zulu — A New Tomorrow
Boundless and together as one, the hardcore ensemble signal a bright time ahead. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): A New Tomorrow is coming...
Feb 28, 202315 min read


The Art Of 'Atropos': A Conversation With Misha Mansoor (Periphery) and Rod Chong (Race Service)
We take a deeper look at the band's compelling, forward thinking new video. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On March 10th, Periphery will...
Feb 27, 202310 min read

Behind the Cover: Entheos — Time Will Take Us All
Traversing a tale of reflection and introspection through its confounding artistry. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): It's release week for...
Feb 27, 20239 min read

Suspended Reality: Messa Discusses Their Turbulent 2022
Diving into one of last year's best records as the band hits the road. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): Italian avant-doomsters Messa...
Feb 22, 202311 min read

Writing One's Own Narrative: A Conversation With Fvnerals
The German outfit detail the moving ambience of their latest dark endeavor. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On February 3rd, the doom...
Feb 20, 20234 min read


Tales of Iniquity: A Conversation with James McBain of Hellripper
Humble beginnings, lore of old, warlocks grim, and diehard fandom. Words by Jacob Sanders (@themetalscholar): Looking down the timeline...
Feb 14, 202315 min read

Behind the Cover: In Flames — Foregone
The band's fourteenth studio album is all-encompassing and ripe for immersion. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): It's release week for...
Feb 6, 20237 min read

Artist Profile: Charli Aldrighi
Shining a light on the work of Italy's determined creative. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): The world of music artwork, and metal artwork...
Jan 10, 20237 min read

Behind the Cover: Becoming the Archetype — Children of the Great Extinction
Bringing Jason Wisdom and Dan Seagrave together for a dive into a sci-fi audiovisual feat. Words by Aaron (@heaviestofart): Much like the...
Dec 21, 202211 min read
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