Relapse Launches Free 2019 Label Sampler
Relapse Records is proud to offer our annual FREE label sampler highlighting another year of incredible music from our eclectic roster, featuring the best dark and heavy music from around the […]
Tag Archives: doom
Atmospheric Avant-garde Doom Outfit THE OTOLITH Rises from the Ashes of SUBROSA
Earlier this year, forward-looking doom juggernaut SubRosa announced its dissolution after a 13-year run, a surprise to many in light of the band’s acclaimed albums and high-profile tours and festival appearances. Few […]
BMG to Publish New Book, ‘For the Sake of Heaviness: the History of Metal Blade Records’
Metal Blade Records and BMG are proud to announce the upcoming release of For the Sake of Heaviness: the History of Metal Blade Records on August 29th. Written by label founder and CEO […]
PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2017: Day-To-Day Lineups Announced + Single Day Tickets On Sale Now
In less than three months, the 2017 edition of PSYCHO LAS VEGAS will make its descent upon the Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. Set […]
AMORPHIS to tour North America with SWALLOW THE SUN
The masters of melancholic progressive metal, AMORPHIS, will return to North America next March/April for a long overdue headlining tour. Support will come from fellow Fin’s and melodic doom/death merchants […]
Atmosphere Announces New Album ‘Fishing Blues’ – Listen to ‘Ringo’
Minneapolis hip hop heroes Atmosphere have announced their seventh studio album Fishing Blues, out August 12th on Rhymesayers Entertainment. Producer Ant and lyricist / rapper Slug have been making music […]
#throwbackthursday: Interview – Poses of Power An Interview With Author & Punisher
Musician, sculptor, inventor, mad scientist. Tristan Shone, better known as Author & Punisher, has earned these titles and then some by creating an elaborate series of heavy, mechanical instruments and voice-modulating masks, surrounding himself […]
December 2015 Vandala Magazine – Blind Guardian, Good Riddance, Barenaked Ladies and More
The cold has set in and we have hit some of the hottest events and venues this month. On the cover we have Blind Guardian who is on their current […]
Festival Diary – Maryland Deathfest 2015
Described as the American Death Metal Mecca I was of course curious to check out what Maryland Deathfest was all about – even if I only could go to the […]
Live Coverage: Uninvited Fest 2014 – Doom and Gloom on a Beautiful Day in New York City
Another night, another show, I’m going to three this week, and it’s time for me to step up and deliver. Tonight’s show saw me getting to check out Mount Salem and Bl’ast for the first time as well as seeing my favorite band in the world, SubRosa, yet again. As I ride home back to college and class in less than 10 hours, I’m trying to take a moment to reflect on the glory of what I have seen and the magic that was unveiled to me.
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