Extreme Metal Archives

Menacing figure with a flaming guitar in a fiery battlefield, evoking Slayer's raw energy and intense thrash metal chaos.

Now Playing: Slayer

In the dark, guttural depths of metal’s chaotic history, there stands an unshakable monolith of blood, rage, and relentless speed: Slayer. The mere mention of the name should ignite a

Dark and intense industrial metal concert with a band performing on stage under red and black lighting, surrounded by smoke and a wild crowd headbanging and raising fists.

Now Playing: Turmion Kätilöt

If you're still drooling over the same recycled metalcore breakdowns and wannabe "kvlt" black metal riffs, it's time to wake the hell up. Enter Turmion Kätilöt — Finland's industrial metal

New Release: Venomous Sin and Bathtub Butchers – Hygienic Homicide Revival

The air reeks of disinfectant and menace, the soundtrack of murder reverberates through the sterile, white-tiled confines. Yes, you read that right. Venomous Sin and Bathtub Butchers have teamed up

Dark figure with face paint screaming into microphone amidst flames and gothic symbols, embodying Behemoth's intense, rebellious energy.

Now Playing: Behemoth – Christians to the Lions

The metal world is no stranger to controversy, and Behemoth stands as the blazing torchbearer of musical rebellion and defiance against religious conservatism. In a world that seems hell-bent on

Gothic-inspired stage scene featuring a lead singer dressed in Victorian-style black attire alongside a fierce female vocalist in a leather outfit, performing amidst red lighting, swirling mist, skulls, and gothic arches, evoking the dark, intense energy of Cradle of Filth and Butcher Babies.

Cradle of Filth and Butcher Babies Live in Gothenburg: A Night of Darkness and Destruction

Metalheads of Sweden, prepare for a night that’s going to shake the foundations of Pustervik on November 16, 2024. Two of the most unrelenting forces in the metal scene, Cradle

Contrasting image of a crumbling underground metal venue overshadowed by a vibrant, corporate music festival, symbolizing the erosion of raw, authentic metal culture.

The Erosion of Underground Metal: Are Festivals to Blame?

The underground metal scene—the visceral heartbeat of rebellion, chaos, and authenticity—is dying. You can dress it up, cling to nostalgic ideas, or drown yourself in vinyl, but the harsh reality

A gothic couple dressed in black with tattoos and heavy makeup, sitting in a brooding atmosphere, channeling the dark energy of underground metal.

Best Underground Metal Bands Are Never on the Radio

Let’s get real. If you think the best metal bands are blasting from your local radio station, then you’ve been sorely misled. Mainstream radio, with its painfully predictable playlists, is

Gothic black metal woman in a dark, misty landscape with swirling shadows and ghostly figures, evoking the eerie vibe of Akhlys' album Somniloquy.

Now Playing: Akhlys – Somniloquy

In the dark, winding corridors of atmospheric black metal, few bands have carved their niche as deeply as Akhlys. A project that emanates from the very heart of darkness, Akhlys

Battledragon band playing on a massive stage during a dystopian concert with lightning striking the sky. A crowd of metal fans headbangs below as gothic skull-adorned towers rise behind the band, creating a stormy and chaotic atmosphere filled with flames and destruction.

Now Playing: Battledragon

Welcome back, freaks. Today, I’m throwing down the gauntlet and diving deep into a band that’s shaking up the scene: Battledragon. This is not your everyday metal group. No, Battledragon

« Older Articles