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 ›
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Interview: Jack Owen of SIX FEET UNDER On Hank Williams, Death Metal & The Strangest Musical Crossover
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.
Interview: From Tape Trading to Streaming: Reinventing Metal with John Ricci of POWERRAGE
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.
Interview: Forging Atmosphere and Fury: FYRDSMAN Unleashes “The Forger”
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 ›
Interview: KÜNTSQUÄD On Shock, Satire, And Weaponized Sound”
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 ›
Interview: Between the Tomb and the Bardo: Inside BARDO THODOL’s Sumerian Tragedy
By Dig Dirkler There’s a certain kind of heaviness that goes beyond distortion and down-tuned riffs—a weight that feels spiritual, cinematic, and unsettling. Bardo Thodol operate squarely in that realm. Drawing inspiration from the Tibetan Book of the Dead, Italian… Read More ›