Building Resilience Through Turmoil: A Conversation With Ryan Kirby of Fit For A King
The band's frontman details the emotional tapestry that is their new album's visual identity. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On October...
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- Nov 14
- 10 min
Coming To Terms Through Song: A Conversation With Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker
Speaking of dreams and exploring the heartfelt tribute that is the band's newest album. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): "I guess heaven...
- Nov 8
- 7 min
Rewriting A Narrative: A Conversation With Këkht Aräkh
New horizons exist for a Ukrainian black metal entity set only on pleasing exploring the self. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): Upon...
- Nov 4
- 10 min
Welcoming An Exuberant New Entity: A Conversation With Tucker Rule of L.S. Dunes
The Thursday drummer details the wondrous journey that is 'Past Lives'. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): Formed from boundless creative...
- Oct 21
- 7 min
Developing A Transcendent Plane: A Conversation With Ruby The Hatchet
Talking through one of this month's most mystifying records, 'Fear Is A Cruel Master'. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): It's release day...
- Oct 19
- 5 min
Celebrating An Artistic Trajectory: In Conversation With Serj Tankian
Diving into the art of the System of a Down frontman during his opening exhibition. Words + Photographs by Luis (@heaviestofart) at...
- Oct 17
- 15 min
Behind the Cover: Jesse Jo Stark — DOOMED
Trailblazing talent meets revered artistry for one alluring work of boundless qualities. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): “Follow your...
- Oct 14
- 10 min
Behind the Cover: Mortuous — Upon Desolation
Diving headfirst into the flames from the death metal unit's latest endeavor. On September 16th, Carbonized Records gave way to another...
- Sep 28
- 5 min
Existing At A Sonic Intersection: A Conversation With Rodrigo Carvalho of Irist
Checking in with the frontman amidst a transitionary period brimming with anticipation. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): For as bountiful...
- Sep 12
- 45 min
The Grand Panorama Part Two: A Conversation with Agalloch
John, Don, and Jason talk 'The Mantle' (2002), Portland, and a strange legacy. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): Additional words...
- Sep 7
- 14 min
Behind the Cover: Fallujah — Empyrean
Diving into tech-death's awe-inspiring feat via the fantasy artwork it builds a narrative on. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): Kokabiel,...
- Sep 6
- 6 min
Embracing The End: A Conversation With Mirai Kawashima of Sigh
The mastermind behind one of Japan's greatest metal offerings expands on his latest. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): “Dying is a...
- Aug 29
- 5 min
More Than Meets The Eye: A Conversation With Terence Hannum of Locrian
An ambiguous cover welcomes all to a menacing feat in the world of experimental metal. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On August 12th,...
- Jul 14
- 11 min
I’ve Cried For God: Paradise Lost - Shades of God (1992) Retrospective
On what’s often seen as the “transition album”, frontman Nick Holmes details how the Halifax quintet turned doom’s metallic girth into...
- Jul 5
- 8 min
True & Self-Contained: In Conversation With Franz Stefanik of Dead Tired
Channeling devilish dreams for an enticing sight to guide their blistering message. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): Tattoo culture and...
- Jul 1
- 8 min
Behind the Cover: Behold! The Monolith - From The Fathomless Deep
The LA trio take audiences into deep waters with a Lovecraftian undertaking. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On July 15th, California's...
- Jun 27
- 13 min
Behind the Cover: Municipal Waste - Electrified Brain
An homage to past greats that lives and breathes with the same thrill. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On July 1st, the latest from...
- Jun 15
- 14 min
Who Sings My Name? - Ten Years of ‘Into the Lair of the Sun God’ by Dawnbringer
Concept album, classical composition, and immortal tale - retold by the man himself. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): The...
- Jun 14
- 9 min
The Art of Collaboration: An Opeth Conversation With Travis Smith
The Swedish ensemble expand upon an already staggering being with a new complete edition that lights a torch to their longstanding...
- Jun 13
- 11 min
Behind the Cover: Umbra Conscientia - Nigredine Mundi
Harnessing from past teachings to inform one exquisite black metal act of understanding. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): “I have been and...