Author: Chad Bowar
Tarja Interview
Tarja Turunen‘s latest release is a Christmas album. But From Spirits And Ghosts is not the typical holiday fare. Turunen …
Phinehas Interview
Dark Flag is the latest album from the California metalcore outfit Phinehas, a concept record about North Korea. Frontman Sean …
Meet The Band: Death Rattle
This week we’re shining the Meet The Band spotlight on the groove metal group Death Rattle. Their latest album is …
The Dark Element Interview
The Dark Element features former Nightwish singer Anette Olzon. The band was formed by former Sonata Arctica guitarist Jani Liimatainen, …
Meet The Band: Boson
The Minneapolis group Boson are featured in this week’s Meet The Band. The group, who blend doom, post metal and …
Meet The Band: Angel Nation
Angel Nation are in the spotlight for this week’s Meet The Band. After releasing their debut album as EnkeliNation, the …
Ne Obliviscaris Interview
The Australian extreme prog band Ne Obliviscaris just released their third album Urn. Guitarist Benjamin Baret fills us in on …
Meet The Band – Rig Time!
Every week we introduce you to a new or up-and-coming band. This week we’re featuring the Wisconsin group Rig Time! …
Meet The Band: Operus
For this week’s Meet The Band we go north of the border to feature the Canadian symphonic metal group Operus. …
Narcotic Wasteland Interview
Delirium Tremens is the second Narcotic Wasteland album and the first since frontman Dallas Toler-Wade departed Nile after being in …
Occasvs Interview
The Chilean black metal band Occasvs have been around for a while, but just released their full-length debut album Nocturnal …
Meet The Band: Thousand Below
This week’s Meet The Band features southern California’s Thousand Below. The post hardcore/post rock quintet’s debut album is The Love …
Meet The Band: Tetrarch
The L.A. based metalcore band Tetrarch have released two EPs over the past few years, and now are unleashing their …
36 Crazyfists Interview
The veteran metalcore band 36 Crazyfists are back with their latest album Lanterns. Frontman Brock Lindow tells us of the …
Act Of Defiance Interview
Old Scars, New Wounds is the second album from Act Of Defiance, the band formed by ex-Megadeth members Chris Broderick …
Meet The Band: Sinicle
The Los Angeles trio Sinicle are in the spotlight for this week’s Meet The Band. The group’s new album is …
Satyricon Interview
The legendary Norwegian black metal duo Satyricon are back with a new album. Deep Calleth Upon Deep is their first …
Meet The Band: Wayward Sons
This week, Wayward Sons are in the Meet The Band spotlight. They were formed by Toby Jepson (Little Angels, Fastway), …
Heavy Music Headquarters Reviews: Week of September 15, 2017
This week’s reviews include releases from Ace Frehley, Black Mare, Bob Kulick, Caligula’s Horse, The Contortionist, Dyscarnate, Ensiferum, Highrider, Josh …
Brian Slagel Interview
Metal Blade head honcho Brian Slagel just released the book For The Sake Of Heaviness: The History Of Metal Blade …
Meet The Band: Uncured
This week’s we’re featuring the New York progressive death metal group Uncured in Meet The Band. Their debut album Medusa …
Septicflesh Interview
Greek crushers Septicflesh recently released their latest album Codex Omega. Guitarist/keyboardist/clean vocalist Sotiris Vayenas gives us the scoop on the …
August 2017 Best Heavy Metal Albums
A bit of the summer doldrums this month, with a few anticipated albums not living up to expectations. There were …