Kim Kelly
Atlas Moth Covers EP Was Inspired by the Radio — and Metallica
The Atlas Moth have had a busy couple of years. Their Candlelight debut, 'A Glorified Piece of Blue Sky,' was recently released to an immensely positive response from press and doomheads alike, and the perpetually-moving quintet have notched quite a few high-profile tours under their belts since then, sharing dates with EyeHateGod, Harvey Milk, Coalesce and more...
Devourment Ripped Off Van Halen and Don’t Care About Deathcore
Recent Relapse signees and veteran brutal death metallers Devourment are one of the most well-known examples of the style, and have undoubtedly inspired countless others within the ranks of the slam nation. It's not much of a stretch to assume that many of the modern deathcore bands have taken some cues from their trademark ultra brutal approach...
Ramming Speed’s Van Broken Into in Italy
Life as a touring musician is far from easy. Forget the endless drives, stomach-destroying fast food and scummy promoters -- one of the most constant, looming fears of anyone who tours for a living -- or at all -- is getting equipment or a vehicle stolen...
A Forest of Stars, ‘Opportunistic Thieves of Spring’ — New Album
A Forest of Stars are about as far from 'ordinary' as you can get before turning into Lady Gaga. This U.K. quintuplet have been raising eyebrows and banging heads in equal measure throughout their short career; though the band itself came to life in 2007, its members seem wholly stuck in the past, with a decidedly Victorian take on aesthetics...
Hostile City Deathfest Death Metal to Philadelphia
As soon as we'd recovered from the metal mayhem of Maryland Deathfest, a new presence has risen to darken the horizon. Hostile City Deathfest has entered its second year of existence, after last year's baptism in blood from Absu, Deicide, Anal C---, Master and more...
Christian Mistress, ‘Agony & Opium’ — New Album
When both Fenriz of Darkthrone and the Yob guys are flipping out about your band, odds are you're doing something right. Endorsements from cult album artist Dennis Dread and, uh, NPR can't hurt, either. Extreme tastemakers 20 Buck Spin clearly agree, singing a deal in blood to release Christian Mistress' highly-anticipated new opus...
Enthroned Tour Dates With Destroyer 666
There's more to Belgium than great beer and mouth-watering chocolate -- a lot more -- and some of it is a great deal scarier than the price of a pilsner. Legendary black metal horde Enthroned also rose from the soil of this peaceful nation and are now returning to North America to reap what they have sown...
Blood Revolt Unite Members of Primordial, Revenge, Axis of Advance
There are supergroups, and there are supergroups. When this writer first heard tell of a project that was to feature members of Revenge, Conqueror, Axis of Advance and Primordial into one entity known as Blood Revolt, the initial reaction was, "Whoa, awesome...
Cough Sign to Relapse Records, Prepare to Unleash ‘Ritual Abuse’
This writer is incredibly excited to see that Richmond, Va.'s heaviest psychedelic doom lords, Cough, have announced a new partnership with Relapse Records to unleash the band's next negative opus, entitled 'Ritual Abuse.' Their first two releases (2007's 'The Kingdom' EP and 2008's 'Sigillum Luciferi' LP) were unleashed by Forcefield Records, and those of us that walk the doomed path have been an
Nux Vomica Try to Focus on ‘Big Picture’ in New Songs
"We have a ton of music ready to record, and we're touring Europe in November!" Nux Vomica drummer tells Noisecreep excitedly. The Portland, Ore.-based experimental melodic death/crust punk band have been keeping busy bumming out genre purists and making themselves at home in their adopted city -- and they're clearly excited for whatever's coming next...