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...
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INTERVIEWS
- Mar 10
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- Nov 8, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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...
- Jun 10, 2022
- 17 min
An Introspective Act: A Conversation with Nico Mirolla of Kardashev
Death gaze progenitors take cues from Coco Chanel. Words by Rohan (@heaviestofart): With today's release of Kardashev’s new album Liminal...
- Jun 9, 2022
- 16 min
Behind the Cover: Executioner's Mask - Winterlong
Despite a separate inception, the core elements of the band's experience exist as one. Words by Luis (@HeaviestofArt): The act of...
- Jun 8, 2022
- 10 min
Behind the Cover: Cave In - Heavy Pendulum
Looking into the band's grand return through its unique astronomical being. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): "There is a sacredness in...
- May 23, 2022
- 10 min
Dancing In Noble Courts: Hell's Heroes IV - A Conversation with Dave Arnold of TRAVELER
Tales from the man with the bass, in the States, and Behind the Iron. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): Long shadows creep down...
- May 17, 2022
- 12 min
For Those Who Walk The Night: Hell's Heroes IV - A Chat with Christian Larson
Necrofier, Night Cobra, and the new king of the Texas Metal Domain hits the site. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): The wind...
- May 13, 2022
- 21 min
Behind the Cover: Mastodon - Hushed & Grim
Decades of genuine friendship packed into a culminating work for the ages. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): “The object of art is not to...
- May 4, 2022
- 12 min
Behind the Cover: Watain - The Agony & Ecstasy of Watain
The renowned frontman expands further on the staggering scope of their latest gem. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): On April 29th,...
- Apr 19, 2022
- 10 min
Behind the Cover: Pathos & Logos - Cult
Building community through an enticing, tarot card approach that encourages immersion. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): The breadth of...
- Apr 13, 2022
- 10 min
Behind the Cover: Undeath - It's Time... To Rise From The Grave
Detailing the visual makings of a contemporary death metal force. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): For the past several years now, death...
- Apr 4, 2022
- 4 min
Embodying The Harrowing: A Trace Amount Feature
Exploring a byproduct of Brandon Gallagher's and Jesse Draxler's connection to the world. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): "To become...
- Mar 22, 2022
- 12 min
Roaming Virtuosity: A Conversation With Joshua Travis
The Emmure guitarist taps into his creative palette for one fruitful EP rooted in brotherhood. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): Just...
- Mar 18, 2022
- 17 min
Behind the Cover: Vein.fm - This World Is Going To Ruin You
An audiovisual walkthrough of harrowing nature apt for the hardcore it embodies. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): “In order to understand...
- Mar 17, 2022
- 7 min
Dissecting The Beast: A Nekrogoblikon Feature
Explore a course in the outlandish audiovisual partnership portrayed by Dr. Knudson. Words by Luis (@HeaviestofArt): "The key to living a...
- Mar 8, 2022
- 8 min
Uncovering New Layers: A Conversation With Without Waves
The Chicago band's boundless approach is led by a still from a viral video to learn from. Early in 2020, the Indian Forest Services...
- Feb 24, 2022
- 16 min
Behind the Cover: Mizmor - Wit's End
Exploring religious fanaticism through a grand audiovisual achieved by three brilliant minds. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): From...
- Feb 21, 2022
- 19 min
The Path To Oblivion: Ten Years of Pallbearer's ‘Sorrow and Extinction’
Devin Holt brings a retrospective mind to the legacy, the legend, and the path from 2012. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): We...
- Jan 31, 2022
- 9 min
Pain Well Captured: A Conversation With Johan Girardeau of Celeste
Behind the lens of Mira Nedyalkova's intense cover photograph and visuals for 'Assassine(s)'. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): Just before...
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