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Top New Metal Songs of February 2022

February 2022 may have been an intense ride. But thankfully we had intensely heavy music released to give us some comfort along the way. This month’s list of the top new metal songs of February 2022 sums it up in the best way possible. And I have to admit, this edition of New Music Monthly includes so many personal favorites of mine.  For starters, Extinction A.D. is quickly working their way to becoming one of my new favorite bands. They’ve...

Mondo Fiction: Track By Track With Opensight’s Ivan Amaya

Notoriously known for spicing up their songs with cinematic flair, Opensight doesn’t waste a single second in filling the listener with suspense and excitement. The band invites you into a brand new world where spy themes, hard-boiled action and thriller sequences, enigmatic horror passages, and more are fueled by the power of metal. This unique way of, not just songwriting, but storytelling, is what makes their new album, Mondo Fiction, so captivating.  That fun, exhilarating thrill you get from a...

Best New Metal Songs of January 2022

Top New Metal Songs Of January 2022: NMM

Another year means another year of New Music Monthly! And man, did January start off strong! Between the new albums from Fit For A King and Shadow of Intent, + a bunch of solid single releases from other bands, January 2022 proved to be a good time to be a Deathcore fan. But if you’ve been here for a while, you know my list of the top new metal songs of January 2022 doesn’t stop with just Deathcore.  This month...

Best Metal Songs of October 2021 [NMM]

As the spookiest month of the year comes to a close, it’s time we celebrate the best metal songs of October 2021! This edition of New Music Monthly has everything from death metal to cinematic metal. And while not all of the songs included this month have a spooky theme, this edition could almost be considered a 2.0 version of my Heavy Halloween playlist. Listen to my New Music Monthly playlist and check out the Monthly Highlights below for details...

Anchors When Hell Feels Like Home

Anchors: 5 Songs That Made Me A Metalhead

Norway may be known for its black metal, but Anchors are on mission to make sure it has a good reputation for metalcore, too. After dealing with 2 years worth of production and Covid related delays, the Oslo based band has finally dropped their debut album, When Hell Feels Like Home. It’s a crushingly heavy depiction of rising from the ashes that will have fans singing, screaming, and of course, headbanging along. How could you not? The album is full...

Dead Slow Interview about Crude Landscape

Dead Slow’s Crude Landscape [Interview & Review]

After their formation in February 2019 and only just a few months of writing, the UK’s Dead Slow began playing for growing audiences in their live music scene. However, just as things were picking up, the pandemic brought the world to a grinding halt. But this bunch of headbangers wasn’t going to let that stop them. In 2020, Dead Slow released 2 singles and a 3 track EP, while simultaneously reflecting on what really matters to them. The result? Their...

NMM Featuring "The Witch"

Get HEAVY with “The Witch” & More!: NMM 4/19/21

Another week, another New Music Monday! This week’s set list is full of songs for you to headbang to including Nocturnal Pestilence’s “The Witch”. I’ve also got new Cannibal Corpse for you and more! New Music Monday Set List For The Week of 4/19/21 Don’t forget to listen along with today’s episode of The Versatile Virgo Podcast. It’s also the only place you’ll be able to hear today’s Mystery Bonus Track From The Past, so make sure to tune in to find...