Monzer Darwish's Syrian Metal Is War film review By Tom O' Boyle Six years in the making, Monzer Darwish's debut documentary Syrian Metal Is War gives a voice to the voiceless
High-security prison, interrogation and solitary confinement: The harsh reality of being a metalhead in Iran By Tom O' Boyle Under Iran’s oppressive regime, metal bands are at risk of being arrested, jailed or forced into exile. But they’re determined not to give up on their cause
What happened when Devin Townsend interviewed Steve Vai? By Tom O' Boyle Steve Vai is one of the most influential guitarists in history. So what happened when we got fellow legend and Vai fanboy Devin Townsend to interview him?
Wiegedood – De Doden Hebben Het Goed III album review By Tom O' Boyle A blistering black metal lament from the Church Of Ra's Wiegedood
Watain: "We're going to war for the Devil" By Tom O' Boyle It’s not a threat. It’s a promise. As Watain unleash their most ferocious album in a decade, Erik Danielsson unveils their new mission statement
Have Avatar just written 2016's freakiest metal album? By Tom O' Boyle Wolves, owls, ravens and, er, grasshoppers. It's all here.
From post-metal to old school hardcore in one nasty step By Tom O' Boyle How Cult Of Luna's Johannes transcended into the world of breakdowns
