opeth

These 10 songs inspired Whitechapel as they were working on 'Kin'

Whitechapel helped the spookiest time of the year draw to a close with their latest album, Kin, released October 29. Prior to the album’s release, the band also dropped a music video for the single “Orphan,” preceded by “A Bloodsoaked Symphony” and “Lost Boy.” While the Halloween season is officially being over, Whitechapel still have […]

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 […]

These 10 metal songs will seriously intensify your next yoga session

We understand your skepticism completely. Yoga is a discipline that strives for the physical and mental well-being of its practicioners. It is the complete antithesis of hard rock and heavy metal, a music and culture that readily embraces headbanging and moshing. However, this APTV clip suggests that some forward-thinking metal artists can be used for […]

15 metal songs to soundtrack your next yoga session

Metal has always been an aggressive genre. However, over the past few years, people have discovered how many songs within the genre are suitable for yoga. Whether it’s droned-out doom metal, ambient black metal or progressive sounds kicking off a session, there are plenty of songs that are a perfect match for yoga.  Take a […]

10 metal bands who drastically changed their sound successfully

Changing up your sound as a band can be really hit or miss with how the results turn out. Some acts have seen huge success from doing so, while others have been completely trashed by not only their fanbase but the music community as a whole. Still, bands making a big adjustment to their sound […]

12 metal albums you’re going to need in the second half of 2016

This year has already been a whirlwind of great metal releases but the second half of 2016 looks like it’s going to pack just as much of a punch as the first. Here are a few albums you should be looking forward to throughout the coming months. 16 — Lifespan Of A Moth July 15 […]

Opeth - Pale Communion

Opeth Pale Communion On 2011’s Heritage, the 10th full-length of a career dating back to 1990, Opeth stepped away from their metallic origins and strode into the prog-rock territory they had flirted with over their preceding releases. While it had some solid songs and was at heart still an Opeth record, it was hard to […]

Mastodon announce co-headlining dates with Opeth

Mastodon has announced a run of co-headlining tour dates with Opeth, with Ghost tapped to open all shows. Check out the dates below. (M) Indicates Mastodon closes the show (O) Indicates Opeth closes the show 04/04                Portland, ME                 State Theater (M) 04/05                Boston, MA                   Orpheum Theater (O) 04/06                Montreal, QC                 Metropolis (O) 04/07                Toronto, ON                   […]