Three decades in, Aurora Borealis still sound like a band answering to nobody but themselves. That has always been part of the appeal. Across the years, Ron Vento has built Aurora Borealis into something that feels fierce, atmospheric, and deeply personal, never settling into one Read More …
New York death metal legends Immolation return with Descent, and guitarist Robert Vigna reveals why the band doesn’t try to sound evil—it just happens. Read More …
Progressive death thrash UK outfit Cryptic Shift take us on a journey through cosmic sci-fi dimensions in their latest album Overspace and Super Time. In this unhinged interview, Xander Bradley and Ryan Sheperson reveal the inspirations behind their concept-driven universe, their songwriting process, and the story of “The Recaller.” From riffs to alien worlds, dive into the extreme metal adventure that’s pushing boundaries across the galaxy. Read More …
I sat down, headphones on, a cup of lukewarm coffee in hand, and hit play on EMNW – Headbang Baby. Instantly, it was chaos in technicolor—like a Saturday morning cartoon got possessed by metal riffs and caffeine. I’m talking riffs sharp enough to shave your Read More …
There’s a rare kind of moment when an interview turns into something more — when it stops being about the questions and becomes a shared ritual, two people unspooling memories and meaning over distorted signal and digital static. That’s what happened when I sat down Read More …
