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May 3, 2020
Black Stone Wielders: PARADISE LOST - Obsidian Review
The kings of gothic doom return to meld all eras of their vast catalog into a defining statement that complements an already immortal...


May 3, 2020
Shrouded In Malevolent Elegance: SECRETS OF THE MOON - Black House Review
The four-piece taps into the dark for a composition that further cements their evolution. Layered between an ambitious, multi-pronged...

Apr 22, 2020
Lark's Tongues in Ozma's Topographic Oceans: ELDER - Omens Review
On album number five, the kings of progressive stoner doom offer up their most ambitious work to date. In the immortal words of PRINCE,...


Apr 19, 2020
Serenades of Division: KATATONIA - City Burials Review
The Swedes bring a ray of light amidst the doom and gloom of 2020. There are a great many groups that stand tall in the metal community....


Apr 14, 2020
Total War: ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE - Filth of the World Review
A full-fledged war metal raid from the American South. 2019’s Schism Perpetration was easily one of my favorite records of the year, due...


Apr 14, 2020
The Mind Melting Five: ORANSSI PAZUZU - Mestarin Kynsi Review
The group plunge further into even more deranged sonic caverns. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): The masters of some of the most thought...


Apr 9, 2020
A Sonic Spectacle: DOOL - Summerlands Review
The Dutch quintet further cement themselves as one of today's standout acts. The ability to merge musical elements in a seamless manner...


Apr 8, 2020
Horrific Symphonies of Obliteration: CAUSTIC WOUND - Death Posture Review
After an extremely impressive demo, the Seattle grinding supergroup go Super Saiyan on all who dare oppose them. From its very inception,...


Mar 31, 2020
A Beast Unfolding: An Interview with Chad Petit (ANGEROT)
Recapping the monstrous The Divine Apostate and exploring the mind that made it so. Words by @MoMetalTrax: A few years ago in the...


Mar 29, 2020
Exploring An Agonizing Account of Grief: An Interview with Mike DiSalvo (AKURION, ex-CRYPTOPSY)
Diving deep into the frontman's latest and most heartfelt effort. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): Come Forth To Me is the name of the...


Mar 17, 2020
Decadence and Symmetry: HEXVESSEL - Kindred Review
The Finnish Folk-Rockers return just over a year later with the follow-up to All Tree. Prog rock has been a pillar of the metal community...


Mar 13, 2020
OPETH radiate wonder on the 'In Cauda Venenum' tour closer (Photos + Recap)
The progressive giants soared at the mecca of the entertainment industry. Photos by Heaviest of Art at the Hollywood Palladium - March 4,...


Mar 11, 2020
CULT OF LUNA brought the thunderous nature of 'A Dawn to Fear' to Los Angeles (Photos + Recap)
The theatre walls trembled to the resounding sound of the Swedish ensemble. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist), photos by Heaviest of Art at...


Feb 27, 2020
MACHINE HEAD closed the 'Burn My Eyes' 25th Anniversary Tour in explosive fashion (Photos + Recap)
The quarter century-old record still reigns among the thousands. Photos by Heaviest of Art at the House of Blues in Anaheim - February...


Feb 24, 2020
Enlightened Darkness: AARA - En Ergô Einai Review
The Swiss newcomers unveil a tapestry woven with Enlightenment principles and profound tenebrosity. Words by Ryan McCarthy: Every so...

Feb 20, 2020
Relaying Supreme Silver in Blood: INTRONAUT - Fluid Existential Inversions Review
The LA based jazz fusion/sludge metal unit return after five years with their most accomplished work yet. “Ya like jazz?” It’s a simple...


Feb 17, 2020
PERIPHERY brought the brilliance of 'Hail Stan' to Los Angeles (Photos + Recap)
As high octane as a live progressive act gets. Photographs taken by Heaviest of Art at The Wiltern on January 31st, 2020. Following the...


Feb 12, 2020
Impenetrable Sorrow: GODTHRYMM - Reflections Review
The trio harness the greatness of yesteryear for a modern achievement in one of metal's gloomiest subgenres. Words by Mo Metal Trax: When...


Feb 12, 2020
On Frozen Horizons: TURIA - Degen van Licht Review
The Dutch trio scale the summit of their third full-length, with plenty of twists. Not unlike the celestial bodies of our galaxy, musical...


Feb 7, 2020
CEREMONY's Home Sick Festival welcomed an array of musical excellence: Photos + Review
Pomona welcomed all with open arms. Photos by Heaviest of Art at The Glass House in Pomona on January 17th, 2020. Friday evenings in...
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