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In his latest column, Kez Whelan salutes the brilliance that occurs at the intersection of black metal and hardcore punk, the ongoing boom in death metal, and reviews new releases from Scarcity, Harvestman, Krallice and many more
In his latest column, Kez Whelan salutes the brilliance that occurs at the intersection of black metal and hardcore punk, the ongoing boom in death metal, and reviews new releases from Scarcity, Harvestman, Krallice and many more
Kez Whelan turns his Sauronic eye on the lazy use of AI in metal design this month and praises bands – Judas Priest, High On Fire, Coffins, Inter Arma & more – still using their organic intelligence. Coffin Storm portrait by Christian Kickan Holm
Kez Whelan turns his Sauronic eye on the lazy use of AI in metal design this month and praises bands – Judas Priest, High On Fire, Coffins, Inter Arma & more – still using their organic intelligence. Coffin Storm portrait by Christian Kickan Holm
A month out from the 20th anniversary edition of Birmingham’s Supersonic Festival, Kez Whelan reflects on how two decades of eclectic programming, a staunch DIY ethos and forward-thinking and inclusive politics have made it the British underground’s best-loved annual event
A month out from the 20th anniversary edition of Birmingham’s Supersonic Festival, Kez Whelan reflects on how two decades of eclectic programming, a staunch DIY ethos and forward-thinking and inclusive politics have made it the British underground’s best-loved annual event
Wayne Adams, one half of extreme noise-pummellers Petbrick (with former Sepultura drummer Igor Cavalera) speaks to Kez Whelan about their behemoth of a new single recorded just for Quietus subscribers, and the joys of working with limited resources
Wayne Adams, one half of extreme noise-pummellers Petbrick (with former Sepultura drummer Igor Cavalera) speaks to Kez Whelan about their behemoth of a new single recorded just for Quietus subscribers, and the joys of working with limited resources
Kez Whelan hails the return of two of Europe’s best heavy music festivals, and delivers your regular buyer’s guide to the very best in brand new metal, reviewing new albums by Mizmor & Thou, Vile Creature & Bismuth, Cave In and more
Kez Whelan hails the return of two of Europe’s best heavy music festivals, and delivers your regular buyer’s guide to the very best in brand new metal, reviewing new albums by Mizmor & Thou, Vile Creature & Bismuth, Cave In and more