Canadian heavy metal torchbearers Iron Kingdom are charging forward with Shadows and Dust, a record steeped in mortality, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of modern life. But despite listeners finding a powerful conceptual thread running through the album, the band… Read More ›
When a band talks about a “distilled” version of their sound, it often means refinement—but for Restless Spirit, it’s something more instinctive. No overthinking, no chasing trends—just plugging in, jamming, and letting the music speak. With their new, self titled… Read More ›
By Dig Dirkler If your taste runs from Hank Williams Sr. to death metal, you’re not alone. Jack Owen grew up on classic country but built his career on crushing riffs—and somewhere in between, those worlds unexpectedly collide.
By Dig Dirkler The heavy metal landscape has transformed dramatically over the decades—from underground tape trading circles to a global, always-on streaming ecosystem. For veterans of the scene, that evolution brings both opportunity and challenge.
By Dig Dirkler Emerging from the shadows with both intent and atmosphere, Fyrdsman returns with “The Forger,” a gripping first glimpse into the forthcoming album The Free Man (due May 1). Rooted in black metal yet unafraid to wander through… Read More ›
By Dig Dirkler Shock isn’t just a tactic for KÜNTSQUÄD — it’s the language. Since their debut detonated across the underground in 2022, the band has weaponised satire, extreme sonics, and unapologetic provocation to interrogate power, control, and collective complacency…. Read More ›