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Ihsahn Wraps Up ‘A’ Trilogy With Experimental Wasteland
Ihsahn Wraps Up ‘A’ Trilogy With Experimental Wasteland
Ihsahn Wraps Up ‘A’ Trilogy With Experimental Wasteland
If the first two adventurous solo albums by ex-Emperor frontman Ihsahn's -- 2006's 'The Adversary' and 2008's 'angL' -- were the sounds of endless turmoil, shattering conflict and interminable aggression, the final part of his 'A' trilogy, 'After,' is a desolate portrait of the end of ...
Rob Halford Interview — ”Creep Show’
Rob Halford Interview — ”Creep Show’
Rob Halford Interview — ”Creep Show’
Everyone knows multifaceted metal icon Rob Halford has launched a clothing line, Metal God Apparel, and has a new Christmas album out, 'Winter Songs.' But who knew the music industry veteran has been throwing around the idea of working on a black metal side project with ex-Emperor vocalist and guitarist Ihsahn...
Ihsahn to Deliver ‘After’ in Early 2010
Ihsahn to Deliver ‘After’ in Early 2010
Ihsahn to Deliver ‘After’ in Early 2010
Former Emperor frontman Ihsahn has announced the U.S. release date for the third installment in his solo trilogy, 'After.' Set to drop on Jan. 26, the upcoming Candlelight Records release was recorded earlier this year and features the Norwegian icon alongside drummer Asgeir Mickelson and bassist Lars K...
Bastard Sapling Delve Into the Heart of Winter
Bastard Sapling Delve Into the Heart of Winter
Bastard Sapling Delve Into the Heart of Winter
There's something rotten in the state of Virginia. The unassuming burgh of Richmond, Va. is home to such modern metal monsters as Lamb of God, Municipal Waste, and Gwar. It boasts a thriving underground scene that has proven to be one of the most interesting and potent on the East Coast...
Gwynbleidd ‘Stormcalling’ — Song Premiere
Gwynbleidd ‘Stormcalling’ — Song Premiere
Gwynbleidd ‘Stormcalling’ — Song Premiere
On Oct. 27, Gwynbleidd, a band that formed back in 2002, will issue its debut LP, 'Nostalgia,' an impressive, punishing collection of progressive black metal that's imbued with slight black and folk metal elements. The album is a real monster, and Noisecreep is proud to be able to bring you an exclusive first listen of the forthcoming disc...
Mudrian Gives a Little Insight on What Makes ‘Precious Metal’ so Precious
Mudrian Gives a Little Insight on What Makes ‘Precious Metal’ so Precious
Mudrian Gives a Little Insight on What Makes ‘Precious Metal’ so Precious
For about five years, Decibel magazine Editor-in-Chief Albert Mudrian and his staff of writers collected the stories behind metal's genre-defining landmark albums through the publication's 'Hall of Fame' interview series. Now, the best stories have been compiled into the book 'Precious Metal: Decibel Presents the Stories Behind 25 Extreme Metal Masterpieces' (DaCapo Press)...