Matt Debenedictis
Black Dots of Death Reveal ‘Rebirth’ in ‘Standing Alone’ — Song Download
Slipknot percussionists Shawn Crahan, more properly known as Clown, has always been one to veer into the strange and perplexing darkness when it comes to side projects while away from the 'Knot. 'Standing Alone' -- which is moved by a delivery reminiscent of Tom Waits -- holds Crahan to his original promise of expecting the unexpected from his newest project...
Norma Jean Announce Explosions II Tour
The almighty Norma Jean have been riding high since the release of the critically-acclaimed 'Meridional,' hitting the road on the Mayhem Fest and laying the UK to waste. But now it's time for the band's first headlining US run since the album hit shelves last year...
Magrudergrind Don’t Want to Tell Anyone What to ‘Believe’ or ‘Consume’
Grindcore and the more fertile subgenre power violence have always been rooted in a sociopolitical tradition, though it's easy to lose sight of that amid the sweat-drenched chaos of the blast beats. But there's much more to behold. In the case of Washington, D...
Lavinia Embrace the Darkness to ‘Remember Happiness’
When it was announced that Lavinia had formed, an uplifting record was expected from the stellar lineup of musicians that included some of Massachusetts' brightest and noteworthy post-rock bands. What 'There is Light Between Us' delivers, though, is a gushing wound of emptiness and dislocation...
Ozzy Osbourne: If You Lived With a Camera Crew, ‘You’d Start Drinking’
Ozzy Osbourne might be known for his debaucherous and decadent behavior just as much as for his groundbreaking contributions to metal. Despite his past reputation for being a booze hound -- some drunk nights famously ended with the Prince of Darkness in jail -- Osbourne has been fighting to stay sober for many years, even with the occasional setback...
Lazarus A.D. ‘Diversify’ for ‘Black Rivers Flow’
The influences of Lazarus A.D. have never been a well kept secret. The Wisconsin foursome's debut, 'The Onslaught,' was drenched in the speed and precision that marked thrash metal's heyday in the '80s. But for their upcoming album, 'Black Rivers Flow,' it was time to build on that foundation and not just make 'The Onslaught' part two...
Dillinger Escape Plan ‘Surprised’ Deftones Knew They Existed
The recent announcement of a spring tour featuring the Deftones and Dillinger Escape Plan was truly a welcomed surprise. It marked not only this year's first big-ticket, must-see tour, but also the burgeoning question of why these two genre-bending powerhouses haven't shared a stage before...
Ozzy Osbourne Continues Arena Tour
The first leg of Ozzy Osbourne's arena tour in support of 'Scream' ended two shows early, as an ear infection forced the Prince of Darkness to cancel the last couple of shows before the holiday break. Friday's show in St. Louis will mark the last of the rescheduled dates...
The Secret Won’t Be Drinking Outside Any Bars on US Tour
Last year saw Italy's Secret unleash their third full-length -- and first for Southern Lord. Within moments of the initial descending riff on 'Solve Et Coagula,' it's clear there is no forgiveness to be found on this record. This is chaotic hardcore out for the kill and not a trophy...
A Day to Remember Perform ‘All I Want’ on Jimmy Kimmel — Video
It's hard not to find A Day to Remember song that isn't infectiously catchy. But adding to that, the chart toppers have pushed the volume up and embraced more of their straight hardcore roots on the their latest album, 'What Separates Me From You...