Jeff Treppel
Features
In 2016, 80s Thrash Metal Still Reigned
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine, Anthrax's Charlie Benante, Testament's Chuck Billy, and Death Angel's Rob Cavestany explain why killing is still their business... and why business is still good.
Jeff Treppel
12.23.16
Interviews
'XX' Is Dawnbringer's Final Gift to the World
Stream the EP and read our interview with the heavy metal institution's "Professor" Chris Black about their swansong, High Spirits, and staying hungry.
Jeff Treppel
12.5.16
we saw this
Turn on the Power: Traditional Heavy Metal Ruled at Frost and Fire Festival
We journeyed out to Ventura, CA to find out why people are still so obsessed with old-school heavy metal thunder
Jeff Treppel
10.11.16
Interviews
Fall From Grace Into GosT's New Slasherwave Epic, 'Non Paradisi'
Stream the Texan artist's latest slew of synthwave bangers and read our interview with Ba’alber-ith.
Jeff Treppel
9.29.16
Interviews
Synthwave Overlord Perturbator Is the Real Neon Icon
Welcome to the retro future.
Jeff Treppel
5.2.16
Op-Eds
Bowie Influenced Heavy Metal's Style and Aesthetic Without Even Trying
Bowie was the patron saint of outsiders.
Jeff Treppel
1.14.16
brief histories
When Nerds Collide: A Brief History of Metal and Comics
From 'Heavy Metal' to Ghoul, the strong connection between comics and metal comes down to fandom—and the power of genre.
Jeff Treppel
10.13.15
Premieres
PREMIERE: Obey Your "Master" and Stream a New Track from GoST, the New King of New Synthwave
Ride the synthwave down to Hell.
Jeff Treppel
2.4.15