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Jan 5
15 min

Behind the Cover: FROZEN SOUL - Crypt Of Ice

Picking our way through the Texas unit's deadly homage to classic slasher films. Time is of the essence and Fort Worth-based FROZEN SOUL ...

Dec 14, 2020
12 min

Behind the Cover: NAS - King's Disease

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

Dec 14, 2020
19 min

Music Will Get Us Through - Looking Back At 2020 Through The Eyes of Those Who Helped Shape It

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...

Dec 11, 2020
12 min

Behind the Cover: PROTEST THE HERO - Palimpsest

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...

Dec 7, 2020
9 min

Behind the Cover: SPILLAGE VILLAGE - Spilligion

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

Dec 1, 2020
15 min

Time Signatures: An Interview With Bobby Jarzombek of FATES WARNING

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

Nov 30, 2020
7 min

The top 30 albums of 2020

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 lis...

Nov 25, 2020
16 min

Behind the Cover: DARK TRANQUILITY - Moment

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

Nov 23, 2020
3 min

The top 30 album covers of 2020

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

Nov 2, 2020
10 min

Behind the Cover: SODOM - Genesis XIX

Dissecting the biblical destruction throughout the latest German thrasher. Among metal's visually astounding history lies thrash metal, a...

Nov 2, 2020
14 min

Nectar Of The Gods: A Conversation with Joey Vera of ARMORED SAINT

Traversing the band's labyrinthine career as it leads to their recent heavy metal masterclass. Words by K-Man (@kmanriffs): I might be dr...

Oct 30, 2020
2 min

The best metal album covers of October 2020

Our last of this year's monthly features before the big one. Halloween is nigh and we're back at it again with another monthly collection...

Oct 21, 2020
14 min

Behind the Cover: PALLBEARER - Forgotten Days

Diving into the illustrious heart of the group's ongoing audiovisual partnership. Genuine connections are sometimes looming in the midst ...

Oct 15, 2020
1 min

Premiere: TRACE AMOUNT - Gloss Of Life (Episode 1)

Shedding light on yet another endeavor by the multidisciplinary musician. Coming together with composer BTKGOD is Brooklyn's Brandon Gall...

Oct 12, 2020
2 min

Beauty Among The Abyss: The Art of Timo Ketola

A celebration of his works as he leaves behind a legacy with his passing. The year that keeps on taking has taken one more. This time, it...

Oct 5, 2020
10 min

Behind the Cover: BEDSORE - Hypnagogic Hallucinations

Immerse yourself into the turbulent streams of Ketola's deadly waters. With age comes growth and death metal has made leaps in experiment...

Oct 2, 2020
18 min

The Will To Reach: A Conversation with Aaron Turner of SUMAC

With the imminent release of SUMAC's fourth studio album, May You Be Held, we had the chance to speak with Aaron Turner about the new alb...

Oct 1, 2020
2 min

The best metal album covers of September 2020

Entering the final quarter of the year with a vibrant display of excellence. October is here and so is our recap of last month's best vis...

Sep 25, 2020
15 min

Whispers on the Wind: A Conversation with Jake Superchi of UADA

The visionary artist from the PNW talks adversity, home, and adapting to change. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): After a succes...

Sep 21, 2020
5 min

Heavy Gems Reimagined: A Conversation with Micheal Heaton (Represent Clothing)

A look inside the British brand's collaboration with metal's great icons. From the illustrious album covers to the stage presence and bol...

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