Vibrant Nightmares: A Conversation With Alan Robert (Life of Agony)
The art of tantalizing isn't foreign to the New York extraordinaire.
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INTERVIEWS
- Aug 20
- 14 min
Drawing the Future: Dark Tranquillity's ‘Endtime Signals’ + a conversation with Mikael Stanne
The focused phalanx of Gothenburg legends return in gloom to Melodic Death Metal.
- Aug 12
- 7 min
Dungeon Crawl & James Bousema bring D&D to electrifying life on "Maze Controller"
Roll the dice and let this thrilling new endeavor transport you to grand new lands.
- Jul 17
- 9 min
The Revival of English Romanticism in the Work of Caelan Stokkermans
Exploring the intersection between Romantic and Classical art and metal through the cover illustrations of Cleveland's own.
- Jun 10
- 11 min
Behind the Cover: Full of Hell — Coagulated Bliss
With madness through the arts introducing their latest feat, the multi-faceted ensemble hit culminating heights.
- Jun 5
- 7 min
Behind the Cover: Capstan — The Mosaic
The Floridian band's kaleidoscopic experience is more than just musical, but visual, too. "The Mosaic" is out now via Fearless Records.
- May 28
- 12 min
Poetry in Deadly Motion: A Conversation with Brendon Small of Dethklok
As "Dethalbum IV" and "Army Of The Doomstar" make their rounds across the world, we sit down with the mind behind Metalocalypse.
- May 24
- 6 min
Ambiguous Chaos: A Conversation With Wretched Blessing
Diving into the Chicago duo's latest undertaking — a multi-faceted escapade.
- May 17
- 33 min
Shadow And Myth: Ten Years of Cormorant's ‘Earth Diver’
Musings on folklore, the depths of legacy, and an avian album of musical mastery — an anniversary interview with Cormorant.
- Apr 29
- 13 min
Behind the Cover: Borknagar — Fall
A conversation with the Norwegian band's mastermind, Øystein Brun, and artist extraordinaire Eliran Kantor about the heart found on "Fall".
- Apr 8
- 8 min
The Well-Worn Trail: Lost in the Woods with Michael Korchonnoff of Alda
Lost in the woods with the Cascadian bard from Tacoma. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): It took roughly fifteen minutes after...
- Mar 12
- 33 min
Inherited Lore: An In-Depth Conversation with Alda's Michael Korchonnoff
The first of a two-part focus on the deeproot Cascadian pioneers. For many, the sounds synonymous with lush boreal forests, and the...
- Feb 5
- 2 min
The latest Slimelord album cover is a tantalizing sight
Wildly engaging, the painting is inspired by an infectious (and deadly) amphibian disease. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): England's...
- Dec 19, 2023
- 10 min
Deadly Freedom: A Conversation with Andy Marsh of Thy Art Is Murder
Celebrating and spotlighting the culminating success that is "Godlike". Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): Self-contained and brimming with...
- Dec 15, 2023
- 5 min
Newfound Madness: A Conversation With D.L. of Cruciamentum
The death metal mastermind details the band's latest masterclass. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): It's been some time since Charnel...
- Nov 20, 2023
- 7 min
Behind the Cover: Gost — Prophecy
Providing a deeper look at the Biblical apocalypse that wraps around the culminating release. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): On March 8,...
- Nov 13, 2023
- 6 min
Burning Brighter: A Conversation With Mark Whelan of Fuming Mouth
With a new outlook, new perspective, and a new album, the multi-faceted frontman aims high for a grand full-length return. Words by Luis...
- Nov 7, 2023
- 4 min
Allah-Las talk "Zuma 85" on tour
Checking in with the band mid-tour ahead of their back to back Los Angeles shows. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): On October 13, LA's...
- Oct 31, 2023
- 10 min
Death Never Rests: A Conversation With Chris Reifert of Autopsy
The latest in the legendary band's celebrated discography is a blood-curling good time. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): Death metal...
- Oct 30, 2023
- 18 min
American Gothic: A Conversation With Shane McCarthy of Wayfarer
The Denver outlaws continue blazing their own unique, dusty trail. Words by Rohan (@ManVsPlaylist): With the release of their bold new...
- Oct 18, 2023
- 16 min
Behind the Cover: Tomb Mold — The Enduring Spirit
The surprise release finds the death metal standouts on a high mark that we explore further in conversation between the musicians...
- Oct 17, 2023
- 18 min
Notes Of Woe: A Conversation with John Baizley of Baroness
The maker of wicked lullabies talks "Stone", sorrow, and stability. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): When discussing colors,...
- Oct 16, 2023
- 15 min
Behind the Cover: Dying Wish — Symptoms of Survival
Learn of the sequential cycle of pain that represents the highly anticipated record. Words by Luis (@HeaviestofArt): The consensus that...
- Oct 9, 2023
- 9 min
Not So New Beginnings: A Conversation With Michael Poulsen of Asinhell
The multi-faceted musician expands upon his latest endeavor, one that finds the Volbeat frontman treading back to his death metal origins...
- Sep 18, 2023
- 12 min
Behind the Cover: Harm's Way — Common Suffering
Highlighting the moving universality of the band's culminating release, the likes of which sports a bleak yet invigorating visual...
- Aug 28, 2023
- 7 min
Making Punk Rock Is Fun: A Conversation With Tom Rowley of Geld
The drumming visual artist expands on how the band (and their new album) found commonality with a painting crafted years prior. Words by...
- Aug 21, 2023
- 19 min
Ever Still The Wild Colonial Boy: A Conversation With Devin Townsend
Talking at great lengths with the musical mastermind just prior to a Dreamsonic tour stop. Words by Rohan (@ManVsPlaylist), Photos by...
- Aug 17, 2023
- 8 min
Days That Never End — A Conversation with Jacob Montgomery of Freeways
In the Houstonian heat of Hell's Heroes V, the rocker from Brampton tells all. Text by Jacob Sanders (@themetalscholar): When I first see...
- Aug 9, 2023
- 10 min
Behind the Cover: Ov Sulfur — The Burden Ov Faith
Exploring the striking craftsmanship that combats an ideology and comprises the entirety of the Las Vegas band's debut album. Words by...
- Jul 17, 2023
- 17 min
Behind the Cover: Incendiary — Change The Way You Think About Pain
Shifting the narrative through bombastic sound and destructive visuals. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): The contemporary hardcore arena...
- Jul 5, 2023
- 9 min
Immersive Bloom: A Conversation With Otrebor of Botanist
Diving into a special chapter of an ever-growing powerhouse driven by nature. Words by Luis (@HeaviestOfArt): World-building as an avenue...
- Jun 12, 2023
- 12 min
Behind the Cover: White Reaper — Asking For A Ride
Deciphering one of this year's most standout music illustrations yet. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On January 27th, White Reaper's...
- May 3, 2023
- 9 min
Forever Burning: Hell's Heroes V — A Conversation with Christian Larson
The yearly migration of metalheads to Houston goes off with a triumph of death. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar), Photographs by...
- May 3, 2023
- 7 min
Jeromes Dream: Jeff Smith and Erik Ratensperger expand upon "The Gray In Between"
The band's next full-length chapter is an engrossing endeavor that astounds and informs. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): It's release...
- Apr 20, 2023
- 8 min
A Conversation With Colin Crane: Counterparts — A Eulogy For Those Still Here
The mixed media specialist uncovers the creation of one of last year's best albums. Text by Luis (@HeaviestofArt), Photos by Joshua...
- Mar 20, 2023
- 12 min
Behind the Cover: Mork — Dypet
Lovecraft reimagined through a Norwegian folk lens. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): From Behemoth to Primordial and Gorgoroth, there's no...
- Mar 10, 2023
- 7 min
Behind the Cover: Big | Brave — nature morte
Mathieu Bernard Ball & Robin Wattie elaborate on the band's latest arrangement. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): "It all started with the...
- Feb 28, 2023
- 15 min
Behind the Cover: Zulu — A New Tomorrow
Boundless and together as one, the hardcore ensemble signal a bright time ahead. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): A New Tomorrow is coming...
- Feb 27, 2023
- 10 min
The Art Of 'Atropos': A Conversation With Misha Mansoor (Periphery) and Rod Chong (Race Service)
We take a deeper look at the band's compelling, forward thinking new video. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On March 10th, Periphery will...
- Feb 27, 2023
- 9 min
Behind the Cover: Entheos — Time Will Take Us All
Traversing a tale of reflection and introspection through its confounding artistry. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): It's release week for...
- Feb 22, 2023
- 11 min
Suspended Reality: Messa Discusses Their Turbulent 2022
Diving into one of last year's best records as the band hits the road. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): Italian avant-doomsters Messa...
- Feb 20, 2023
- 4 min
Writing One's Own Narrative: A Conversation With Fvnerals
The German outfit detail the moving ambience of their latest dark endeavor. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On February 3rd, the doom...
- Feb 14, 2023
- 15 min
Tales of Iniquity: A Conversation with James McBain of Hellripper
Humble beginnings, lore of old, warlocks grim, and diehard fandom. Words by Jacob Sanders (@themetalscholar): Looking down the timeline...
- Feb 6, 2023
- 7 min
Behind the Cover: In Flames — Foregone
The band's fourteenth studio album is all-encompassing and ripe for immersion. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): It's release week for...
- Jan 10, 2023
- 7 min
Artist Profile: Charli Aldrighi
Shining a light on the work of Italy's determined creative. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): The world of music artwork, and metal artwork...
- Dec 21, 2022
- 11 min
Behind the Cover: Becoming the Archetype — Children of the Great Extinction
Bringing Jason Wisdom and Dan Seagrave together for a dive into a sci-fi audiovisual feat. Words by Aaron (@heaviestofart): Much like the...
- Dec 16, 2022
- 4 min
Inside The Art of Fell Ruin — Cast In Oil The Dressed Wrought
Visual mastermind LGRDMN walks us through the nightmare that fronts the band's latest. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On November 11,...
- Dec 6, 2022
- 7 min
Lessons Learned Through Detachment: A Conversation With Imaad Wasif
Looking back at a profound body of work by way of the introspective musician. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On August 9th, Imaad Wasif...
- Nov 21, 2022
- 7 min
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...
- Nov 14, 2022
- 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...
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