Ough. Words by Ryan McCarthy: Black/death… war metal… bestial black metal… whatever you want to call it, it has an instantly recognizable...

Gloom and doom. Words by Ryan McCarthy: In black metal, atmosphere is the name of the game. Some people (old heads who think VENOM...

The musical equivalent of hell. Words by Ryan McCarthy: I truly believe that black metal is uniquely suited to address the topics of...

Breaking through traditional genre boundaries. Words by Ryan McCarthy: Black metal is an inherently exploratory genre. More an...

Maleficence embodied through turbulent fretwork. Words by Ryan McCarthy: The relationship between black metal and black magic is a long...

Blackened death awaits. Words by Ryan McCarthy: In this week’s column, I want to highlight The Great Solar Hunter by CONSUMMATION and The...

A new column to highlight your path through the flooded underground of heavy. Words by Ryan McCarthy: Too often, I see people complain...