Steven Loftin

Latest articles by Steven Loftin

AlphaWhores half submerged in water

The Central American metal duo breaking out of their country via big, fat riffs

By Steven Loftin published

Alphawhores don't have the most SFW name but its inspiration might just surprise you

Music
Chepang/Slung/Static Dress/Idle Heirs

4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear in October 2025

By Rich Hobson published

From Chepang's philosophical grindcore to Slung's sleek doomgaze, screamo revivalists Static Dress and chaotic metalcore mob Idle Heirs, these are the bands you need to hear in October 2025

Bands & Artists
The Gloom In The Corner/Sgáile/Black Satelite/Divided

4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear in November 2024

By Rich Hobson published

From The Gloom In The Corner's cinematic metalcore to Sgáile's mountain-inspired doom, industrial goth of Black Satellite and brutal Belgian post-metallers Divided, these are the brilliant new bands you need to hear in November 2024

Bands & Artists