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Bringer Of Light : 5 Songs That Made Me A Metalhead

Bringer of Light unleash their inner “dark passengers” on Dexter…And the Code of Harry, their concept EP based on the hit show, Dexter. The band’s sophomore effort keeps things as brutal as the plot line in the Showtime series itself about a serial killer of serial killers. It opens with the brutal “My Dark…Whatever”, which immediately sets the scene with its pulse pounding drums, chainsaw style guitars, and vicious vocal roars. And don’t worry, Bringer of Light takes the sheer...

Top Metal Albums of 2021

As the year draws even more to a close, join me in celebrating some of the amazingly heavy albums released this year! My list of the top metal albums of 2021 includes my 10 favorite albums of the year. But in today’s YouTube video, you’ll also get some additional insight on my top 5. Watch the video below to see which albums made the cut! More About the Best Releases of 2021 End 2021 with a (head)bang by jamming along...

Top 5 Underground Metal EPs of 2021: EPOTY

There’s so much music out there. But we metalheads love to discover bands before anyone else. That idea of supporting artists early on that are working so hard to create great music is part of what makes the heavy music community so special. Underground metal is one of those things that is very near and dear to my heart. That’s a big part of why I wanted to focus on more underground related pieces like Unsigned & Unleashed. And since...

Best Heavy Songs of 2021

2021 has been a whirlwind in every sense of the word. There’s been plenty of uncertain times we’ve had to push through. But heavy musicians from across the globe always gave us something to look forward to in the form of new music. So as the year winds down to a close, it’s time for us to celebrate the Best Heavy Songs of 2021. This year, a voting system was added to both New Music Monthly and Unsigned & Unleashed,...

Best Metal Songs of December 2021 [NMM]

Can you believe it’s almost the end of the year already? Which means we’re getting closer to our annual list of the Best Heavy Songs of the Year. That list, though, couldn’t be complete without including some of these heavy new releases. So which ones will be considered the best metal songs of December 2021? It’s time for you to decide. And if you’re wondering which upcoming, underground releases you should be keeping an eye out for in 2022, then...

Metal Christmas Songs Playlist

Metal Christmas Songs For The 2022 Holidays

Can you believe it’s that time of year again already? If you’re someone that works in any type of service industry, ESPECIALLY retail, then the answer is probably yes. But only because you’re being tortured with the same Christmas Carols we hear every year on a constant loop. Don’t let that turn you into a Scrooge! My Heavy Holiday playlist is full of metal Christmas songs to help get you in the spirit! I’m also giving you my top 5...

Inside Exhorder’s 2021 Tour with Kyle Thomas

Exhorder’s 2021 Slaughter In The Vatican tour isn’t just another concert coming to a venue near you. Instead, it’s an unforgettable music experience that fans will be talking about for years to come. But what makes it so special you ask? Vocalist Kyle Thomas sat down with me to discuss the band’s current tour, as well as the album itself, and of course, food! Not Just Another Concert: An Inside Look at Exhorder’s 2021 Slaughter In The Vatican Tour with...

Best Metal Songs of November 2021: NMM

November was filled with tons of heavy new music ranging from metal heavyweights to bands emerging from the underground. There was highly anticipated music that dropped this month from bands like Korn and Slipknot. And we can’t forget the mind-blowing masterpieces that came from bands like Converge and Chelsea Wolfe. In this edition of New Music Monthly we’re celebrating it all while headbanging along to the playlist filled with the best metal songs of November 2021. Listen to my New Music...

Nordic Hamster: 5 Songs That Made Me A Metalhead

Central Florida’s Nordic Hamster quickly caught my attention with their debut, self-titled EP. On this mid October release, the band explores a variety of different genres, flowing seamlessly between them. It’s almost like a trip through the musical universe. Nordic Hamster takes the listener on a headbanging journey filled with hooks, melodies, and soaring guitar solos. You’ll hear everything from progressive metal, to djent, deathcore, and so much more, so there’s something in here for heavy music fans of all...

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