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Under Jolly Roger: The Only "Pirate Metal" Album You'll Ever NeedA review of Running Wild - Under Jolly Roger. -
Von Returns, but Something Smells FishyIs the return of cult black metal band Von anything more than a blatant cash-in? -
Local Band Reviews, Volumn IIReviews more bands from the LA area. -
New Triptykon EP, "Shatter," to Be Released October 26thNew EP from Tom Warrior's Triptykon. -
New Father Befouled Album -- September 14thNew music from Father Befouled. -
Interment Debut Hits US Shores August 31stNew Interment album coming soon! -
Local Band Reviews, Volumn IDiscusses five underground Los Angeles metal bands. -
Good (And Bad) Places to Talk MetalReviews various internet fora dedicated to heavy metal discussion. -
Cool Band of the Month: KerasphorusA band profile for Kerasphorus. -
A Tribute to SlayerA tribute to one of metal's most iconic bands. -
What is Heavy Metal All About?Tries to expose the underlying spirit of heavy metal music. -
Aosoth's Ashes of Angels is an All-Out Blackened AssaultA review of Aosoth - Ashes of Angels. -
Metal Book Review: "Only Death is Real..." By Tom Gabriel FischerA review of Tom Warrior's new book, "Only Death is Real: An Illustrated History of Hellhammer and Early Celtic Frost 1981-1985." -
"Eparistera Daimones" Just Misses the MarkA review of Triptykon - Eparistera Daimones. -
Metal Book Review: Swedish Death Metal by Daniel EkerothA review of Daniel Ekeroth's book, Swedish Death Metal. -
Watain's "Lawless Darkness" a Decent NWOBHM AlbumA review of Watain - Lawless Darkness.
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"Blod-Draum" by Molested is an Underlooked Classic of Nordic Death MetalA review of Molested - Blod-Draum.
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Merciless' The Awakening -- Vicious Old School DeathA review of Merciless - The Awakening.
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Burzum's "Belus" an Anticlimactic ReturnA review of Burzum - Belus.
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Danzig's Black Aria -- an Interesting Byway of Expression from One of Punk's LegendsA review of Glenn Danzig - Black Aria.
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Leaether Strip's "Serenade for the Dead" - an Interesting Neoclassical-Industrial HybridA review of Leaether Strip - Serenade for the Dead.
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Death Metal Word of the Day: DefenestrateDeath metal is good for your vocabulary.
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Some Good Third Wave Black Metal BandsLearn about the elusive third wave of black metal. Features Averse Sefira, Watain, Antaeus, and Katharsis content.
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Heavy Metal MixtapesMixtapes are a great way to get started listening to any type of music. Read on for a variety of playlist suggestions for your heavy metal mixtapes.
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10 Metal Genres We Could Do WithoutHumorously decries the metal sub-genres you'd be better off without.
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Rites of the Valkyries: Women in Heavy MetalShowcases some interesting bands with female musicians, a welcome rarity in the heavy metal genre.
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Heavy Metal, Not Rock 'N' RollExplains the differences between heavy metal and rock music, debunking the myth that metal is just another rock sub-genre.
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Metal 101: How to Listen to Metal (And Music in General)Most people lack active listening skills in our ADHD-infected world. Learn some tips for active music listening -- and some of its benefits -- in this short guide.
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A Short History of Early Black MetalLearn about the genesis of black metal, a world-wide musical movement that culminated in acts of terrorism, murder, and arson. This article focuses on the early black metal bands, which are often overshadowed by the sensationalism of the Norwegian scene.
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What Does "Only Death is Real" Mean?Examines the phrase "only death is real," attributed to Tom Warrior of Hellhammer / Celtic Frost fame, for its mystical and realist content.
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A Short History of Early Death MetalThis article gives a concise look at the history of the developing death metal genre, its innovators and classic acts, and what it means today.
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Classic Review: Massacra's Final HolocaustA review of Massacra - Final Holocaust.
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Metal Book Review: Sound of the Beast by Ian ChristeA review of Ian Christe's book, Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal.
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Metal Demo Reviews: Volume IReviews of some interesting demo releases from 2009, as well as some other oddities.
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Until the Light Takes Us -- Worth Seeing!A review of the black metal documentary Until the Light Takes Us.
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Sadistic Intent Destroys Ventura (12-4-09)A review of LA death metal band Sadistic Intent's last 2009 show.
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Necromantia Triumphs with "The Sound of Lucifer Storming Heaven"A review of Necromantia - The Sound of Lucifer Storming Heaven.
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"Quantos Possunt Ad Satanitatem Trahunt:" The Rebirth of Gorgoroth?A review of Gorgoroth - Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt.
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"World Painted Blood" Not Quite Classic, but a Good AttemptA review of Slayer - World Painted Blood.
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Classic Review: Sadistic Intent's "Resurrection of the Ancient Black Earth"A review of Sadistic Intent - Resurrection of the Ancient Black Earth.
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"Seven Chalices" by Teitanblood: Aesthetically Pleasing but Musically UnrewardingA review of Teitanblood - Seven Chalices.
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Hipsters Redefine MetalThis piece expresses how hipsters (people obsessed with form over content, appearance over substance) assimilate heavy metal and expect it to conform to their standards, thus disrespecting its audience and defiling its true nature.
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Does Metal Possess Beauty?This opinionated piece deconstructs modern art for what it is and explains why metal has more in common with Romanticism than it does with the silliness that fills contemporary museums.
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Some Good Heavy Metal WebsitesThe title says it all: in here find links to the best metal-related destinations on the web.
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On Metal Songwriting: Part IIIThis short guide offers some helpful hints and tips to heavy metal guitarists and songwriters everywhere.
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On Metal Songwriting: Part IILearn more about the masterpieces of metal -- and how to virtually emulate them -- in the second part of this series.
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On Metal SongwritingLearn how the best metal songs were created in this article, the first of a series.
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Which is Correct: Thrash Metal or Speed Metal?What most people refer to as "thrash metal" (Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, et al) is actually known by the correct term of "speed metal," and this article explains my views on the terminology.
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Sadistic Intent: LA's Classic Death Metal BandAn article about Sadistic Intent, an underground favorite since 1987.
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An Interview with Jeff of Birth ADA short conversation with Jeff (bass and vocals) of Birth AD.
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Metal 101: Who Are Some of the Best Heavy Metal Album Cover Artists?Metal is the only genre of music distinctive for its beautiful, frightening, alluring, and fantastic album art. This article links to galleries featuring the works of metal's greatest visionaries.
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Classic Review: Samhain's "November-Coming Fire"A review of Samhain - November-Coming Fire.
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Double Review: Witchfinder General's "Buried Amongst the Ruins" and "Resurrected"A dual review of Witchfinder General - Buried Amongst the Ruins and Witchfinder General - Resurrected.
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Asphyx Returns "...The Brutal Way"A review of Asphyx - Death... the Brutal Way.
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A Batch of Black Metal ReviewsLearn about some (semi-)recent black metal albums with this series of reviews.
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Classic Review: Sadus' "Swallowed in Black"A review of Sadus - Swallowed in Black.
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Blaspherian Revisit Old School Death Metal on "Allegiance to the Will of Damnation"A review of Blaspherian - Allegiance to the Will of Damnation.
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S.V.E.S.T. Bring French Sensibility to Black Metal on "...Le Diable Est Ma Raison"A review of S.V.E.S.T. - Veritas Diaboli Manet in Aeternum: Le Diable Est Ma Raison.
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Birth AD Cause Problems with "Stillbirth of a Nation"A review of Birth AD - Stillbirth of a Nation.
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Necrophobic's "Satanic Blasphemies" is Death Metal from HellA review of Necrophobic - Satanic Blasphemies.
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Beherit's "Engram" Invokes Daemonic DreadA review of Beherit - Engram.
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Have a Heavy Metal HalloweenJust in time for October 31st is this article, written by a long-time metal fan interested in sharing with you his favorite albums to play on Halloween.
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Best of Underground Metal: Volume IUnderground metal is full of hidden gems -- learn about some of the ones I've found in this article.
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Connection: Heavy Metal as War MusicSoldiers find motivation in classic metal tunes, exemplifying the warlike nature of the metal art.
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Punk for Metal FansPunk and metal have always been connected. Learn about which punk bands and albums have affected this metal writer in this short guide.
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The Return of the Authentic to Death and Black MetalIn recent years, underground death and black metal have seen a powerful resurgence of quality artists, both ancient and current.
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Beginner's Guide to California Thrash and Speed MetalCalifornia produced several big names in the thrash and speed metal genres, including Slayer, Metallica, and Suicidal Tendencies. Read on to learn more about this historic scene.
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Metal 101: What Are Some Great Metal Songs for People Who Aren't Metal?Many find metal music's complexity and aesthetic difficult to penetrate. In this article, you will find a list of songs with musical descriptions that will ease one's transition from "innocent bystander" to "raging metal fan."
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Only Death is Real: The Top Ten of Death MetalDeath metal is generally recognized as an aggressive style of music that utilizes fast drumming, abrasive vocals, and complex, technical guitar work, but it is more diverse than one would expect. This article showcases its best works.
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Metal 101: How to Appreciate Heavy Metal MusicA handy guide created for new fans as well as curious bystanders, this article discusses the ins and outs of heavy metal music appreciation.
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Blacker Than Darkness: The Top Ten of Black MetalBlack metal is a form of music known for fast, tremolo guitar lines, blasting drumming, and searing vocal performances. This top ten list puts the spotlight on some of its greatest and most enduring works.