Christopher Krovatin
Rebel Wizard Thrives Off Heavy Metal Negativity
In a world where positivity sells, the Australian “heavy negative wizard metal” band helps us remember why we came here.
Hard Rock Is Good, Hard Rock Is Bad, Hard Rock Is Forever
As extreme metal ascends, bands like Seether, Wednesday 13, and Black Map are still out there playing turn-of-the-century hard rock to a hardcore faithful.
Why Vinnie Paul's Fun-Loving Legacy Is So Important to Metal
The former Pantera drummer may be gone, but he left an indelible mark on metal's culture and attitude.
Metalheads Are Terrible at Confronting the Grim Realities of Death
On "Resting in Power" and metal's fear of the dark.
Ghost Is The Most Try-Hard Satanic Rock Band On Earth
The Grammy-winning Swedish goth rockers' self-fed publicity machine feels corny as hell.
Thrash Metal Is Going Through Its Second Puberty
Power Trip, Slaegt, and Oozing Wound discuss how thrash has moved on from mid-2000s nostalgia to become a whole new kind of killing machine.
Let Us Rejoice in Sleep's Much Welcome Return to Stoner Metal
With 'The Sciences,' the band's first album in 15 years, the high priests of heavy metal's weed church demonstrate why they're legends.
Why I Will Always Love Rob Zombie
Every metalhead should have a spot in their cold black heart for Rob Zombie.
Can You Still Be Metal If You Cut Your Hair?
Thoughts on nervously going where every metalhead fears to tread: the hair stylist.
Can You Still Be Metal If You Cut Your Hair?
Thoughts on nervously going where every metalhead fears to tread: the hair stylist.
The Metal Barbarian Dominates the Heroic Fantasies of Metalheads Everywhere
Vikings, Druids, and pirates were actually kind of lame, but the Metal Barbarian remains pure in its brutality.
It's Time for Slayer to Die
Saying goodbye to Slayer as the thrash metal icons prepare to embark upon their final world tour is sad, but it’s the right thing to do.