death metal
Spencer Charnas on what drives Ice Nine Kills to new heights—interview
Ice Nine Kills are the ultimate musical incarnation of a slasher flick. Their dedication to horror allows them to construct music that truly reflects the genre’s unique blend of tight concepts, explorations of the grotesque things lurking in our world and playful escapism. More than that, the band have found ways to do this creative […]
Bring Me The Horizon, beabadoobee and more share their favorite music from 2021
Are the winter blues getting you down? Don’t worry, Alternative Press’ end-of-the-year celebration is here to bring you some holiday cheer. If you haven’t heard already, we asked each artist we interviewed for our December 2021 issue of AltPress magazine to answer two specific questions: what was the best thing you heard in 2021, and […]
From DEVO to Le Tigre and more, these artists defined synth-punk
One of punk rock’s original goals was “the destruction of rock ‘n’ roll.” While that didn’t happen, most early punk musicians were rock fans, in spite of their espoused rhetoric. Hence why most early pogo soundtracks were basically Chuck Berry with a Marshall amp. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But this is hardly […]
11 bands and genres that prove Black Flag are a continued influence
“When Damaged came out, it perfectly represented the depths and darkness of my particular teen angst,” Adam Grossman, guitarist for Angkor Wat, Skrew and Ministry, tells Alternative Press. “It was the soundtrack of my life at that point in time.” Any musician involved in the most extreme forms of musical expression owes their existence and […]
12 artists who got their names from other alternative songs
For as long as music has existed, artists have been inspiring other artists. Right here within our own beloved scene, we’ve witnessed many examples of newer-era bands drawing inspiration from the OGs. What’s especially endearing is that not only have bands influenced each other in terms of musical style; they’ve also taken from the lyrics […]
24 metal and metalcore bands who changed vocalists and then switched back
Being in a band ain’t easy. You’ve got many creative personalities in a massive tug of war. Oh yeah, then you have to live with each other and those decisions on the road for months on end. Lineup changes aren’t uncommon, though a vocalist switch-up has the possibility to be the most debilitating. Some bands […]
30 deathcore albums from the 2000s that define the genre
Deathcore was a defining force of the 2000s metal scene. While polarizing at the time, it’s gained more respect in recent years through a new era of the genre. Still, the origins of the genre were filled with great releases that stand strong over a decade later. While bands used to fight against metal elitists […]
20 debut albums that took metalcore to the next level in 2020
This year, blessing show-deprived fans with longer releases was a much-needed effort. And metalcore bands made far-reaching full-length debuts. They opened a new era by bringing it back to hardcore punk, putting a fresh spin on the golden years or shaking it up with contemporary influences. Here are 20 metalcore debuts from 2020 that are […]
No one was more surprised by the reaction to ‘Doom’ than Job For A Cowboy
Fifteen years ago, Job For A Cowboy marked their arrival on the extreme-metal scene not with a bang but with a squeal. The Doom EP was a breakdown-laden statement, and extreme music would never be the same—for better or worse. And you better believe that everyone had their opinion on that, something that was easily […]
These cannabis strains would go great with these 10 music genres
Cannabis and music have had a long, fruitful history on both sides of the aisle, with the plant inspiring musicians and listeners using it to enhance appreciation. From the early days of jazz to the ’60s hippie movement and beyond, nearly every type of music has felt its hazy influence. Now, with cannabis increasingly being […]
10 times Ghostemane completely redefined trap metal
While eagerly awaiting Ghostemane’s forthcoming album, ANTI-ICON, let’s recap some of the defining points in his discography so far. These are the picks from Ghostemane’s creative timeline that reflect his ability to take the elements from trap, metal and industrial worlds and mix them in genre-defying ways that redefine the framework of trap metal and […]
This ice cream truck serves up heavy metal instead of sweet treats
As the summer starts to roll in, plenty of kids will be running towards ice cream trucks when those classic jingles start blaring through the street but a viral company is going to be leaving a lot of kids disappointed if they aren’t into heavy metal. The Hell General is an ice cream truck that’s […]
Can you figure out what these death-metal band logos say?
Death-metal bands have long held the tradition of having nearly unreadable logos. Capturing scratchy, drippy, gore-obsessed designs, they immediately make you think, “What the hell does that say?” In the years since pioneers such as Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel or Deicide have crafted vile-looking logos that were semi-readable, death-metal bands have gone to the absolute […]
10 rising metal bands you need to bang your head to right now
Probably more than any other genre, the world of heavy metal has grown in both scope and vision. And nothing quite epitomizes that sentiment as these 10 rising metal bands you need to bang your head to right now. These groups have taken cues from existing subgenres to make their aural dreams (OK, and nightmares) […]
Behemoth frontman Nergal admits to lying about YMCA T-shirt controversy
Behemoth was in the news in August over a controversy involving frontman Nergal a t-shirt, religion and a YMCA. Now, the black-metal outfit says the incident was all fabricated. The admission came in an interview over Behemoth’s most recent controversy involving Nergal wearing a ‘Black Metal Against Antifa’ t-shirt and posting about it online. Read […]
Jason Momoa taps Vancouver death metal band for roles in his show ‘See’
If you’ve taken time to look into the personal life of actor Jason Momoa, you should know he’s super into metal and he’s taking his passions a step further than most with his new show See. After making his way out to see Vancouver tech death band Archspire last year, Momoa has tapped members of the […]
Billie Eilish merch drop includes death metal font beanie
Fashion-forward pop star Billie Eilish has created a new beanie that uses a death metal style of font in an epic way. The hat is available at her Blohsh store that features her name in the death metal font and the logo for Blohsh on the back. Read more: Dance Gavin Dance drop bloodthirsty “Blood […]
Greta Thunberg responds to viral death metal speech remix
UPDATE: OCT. 1, 2019, 1:48 P.M ET The viral metal take on the impassioned speech from teen activist Greta Thunberg is setting out to do some good as well. Receiving an official release today, All of the proceeds for the single will benefit Greenpeace, an international activist group fighting for climate action and educating people about […]
Death metal generated by artificial intelligence actually rocks
Death metal fans might want to check out this YouTube channel that streams music created in a very high-tech way. The Dadabots channel has been live streaming death metal created by artificial intelligence 24/7 for the past month. CJ Carr and Zack Zukowski founded the technology. The two met in Berklee College of Music. Read […]
Metal band involuntary cancels shows amid religious authority backlash
The debate between death-metal fans and contrasting religious officials continues to heat up amid a band’s recent forced cancelation. According to Loudwire, Defiled involuntarily canceled their shows in Miri and Sibu this weekend due to Christian authorities in Malaysia contesting the band’s lyrical components. Furthermore, the Council of Churches Malaysia suggested their scheduled appearance would […]
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