Along with openers Windhand, post-metal instrumental band Russian Circles’ recent concert at Toronto’s Lee’s Palace was utterly impressive. Their stark lighting effectively amplified the mood and menace of the material they were performing.

Gatecreeper’s Deserted (Relapse Records) is 100% classic death metal from a modern band bursting with both talent and balls.

Playing their first Connecticut show in years at Hamden’s The Space Ballroom, indie rock band Ceremony delivered an incredibly engaging performance, with support from Choir Boy and Ned Russin’s Glitterer.

Out July 12th via Relapse Records, Admission is the Torche album that will finally get a criminally underrated band the recognition they sorely deserve. It makes you feel all cuddly and snug and still kicks your ass. Like a Care Bear with a bad attitude.

Due July 26th via Relapse Records, Austin, Texas noise rockers Cherubs return with Immaculada High, an album which holds some of the trio’s most potent songwriting to date. You will experience this record, not just listen to it.

Full of Hell return with their new full-length, Weeping Choir, via Relapse Records and it is genuinely terrifying. Weeping Choir is an absolute nightmare, and that’s what makes it so brilliant.

On November 5th, at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern, Richmond Virginia doom giants Windhand stepped on stage to send Toronto into the deepest realms of stoned-out psych-doom goodness.

Drummer Trey Williams elaborates on Dying Fetus’ latest Relapse Records release, Wrong One to Fuck With, branching off towards audiences of other heavy music, and differences in North American and European heavy metal scenes.

We delve deep into the story and history behind one of today’s premier death metal acts Gruesome through an exclusive chat with lead vocalist and guitarist Matt Harvey.

While recently in Los Angeles on tour with Weedeater, we caught up with speedy hardcore punks Zeke to chat about their reformation, touring and new release via Relapse Records, Hellbender.

Relapse Records labelmates Full of Hell and Gatecreeper have announced a co-headlining North American summer tour.