Author: The Anarchist

Behölder’s Epic Debut: In the Temple of the Tyrant Little of my adult life has held up to the joy I felt initially getting into fantasy as a child — from reading Forgotten Realms paperbacks to rolling a twenty-sided die for the first time, the genre has always been a comfort of mine in every form. Heavy metal has drawn from the genre since its infancy for inspiration, and although it can be a cliché, unabashedly embracing what you love is never a recipe for disappointment. So it goes for Behölder, a US epic doom metal group whose debut album…

Matt Pinfield’s Remarkable Recovery and Upcoming Role at Green Day’s Hollywood Ceremony Earlier this year, Matt Pinfield, the iconic rock personality and former MTV VJ, faced a life-altering health crisis when he suffered a stroke that led to a coma. Fortunately, he has emerged from this challenging period with a renewed sense of hope and positivity regarding his recovery. Recently, Pinfield shared exciting news that he will host Green Day’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on May 1. Pinfield’s Recovery Journey This past Friday (April 25), Pinfield took to social media to share a screencap of Q104.3 FM’s announcement about…

Sammy Hagar and Kirk Hammett: A Cosmic Collaboration in the Works Sammy Hagar, the iconic Red Rocker, and Kirk Hammett, the legendary guitarist of Metallica, are exploring the exciting prospect of a musical collaboration that promises to delve into the supernatural and extraterrestrial realms. The duo has even conceptualized a title for their potential song, “The Seven Sisters,” inspired by the Pleiades star cluster, often associated with alien lore. In a recent interview on the UCR Podcast, Hagar shared insights into their discussions and the thematic direction of the song. The Vision Behind “The Seven Sisters” During the interview, Hagar…

Joey Jordison’s Family Announces Fundraiser for VIMIC’s Debut Album Celebrating a Legacy To commemorate what would have been Joey Jordison’s 50th birthday on April 26, his family has unveiled plans for a fundraiser dedicated to the late drummer’s debut album with his band VIMIC. This initiative aims to honor Jordison’s musical legacy while bringing his long-awaited project to life. The VIMIC Project VIMIC, formed in 2015, features a talented lineup that includes vocalist Kalen Chase, guitarists Jed Simon and Steve Marshall, bassist Kyle Konkiel, and keyboardist Matthew Tarach. After several singles released over the years, the band is finally set…

PinkPantheress Unveils New Single “Stateside” from Upcoming Mixtape About the New Release British musician PinkPantheress has dropped her latest single, “Stateside,” which serves as the second release from her highly-anticipated second mixtape, Fancy That. The track is co-produced by PinkPantheress herself and the producer known as the Dare, showcasing her evolving artistry. Artist’s Reflection In a recent statement, PinkPantheress expressed her excitement about “Stateside,” calling it her favorite song on the upcoming mixtape. She described the track as a reflection of her growth as an artist, stating, “It explores my growth as an artist, and I hope everyone enjoys it…

Def Leppard’s Hysteria: A Masterclass in Pop Metal Taglines for a Blockbuster Every moment of Hysteria resonates at an epic scale. The opening lines of its first three tracks—“In the beginning,” “White lights,” “A wild ride”—serve as captivating taglines reminiscent of blockbuster movie trailers. While many singles from Hysteria could have benefited from a minute being trimmed off their run time, these “single edits” often stripped away essential elements like backmasked intros, pitch-shifted narration, and extended guitar harmonies. Such edits reduced the album to mere rock, ignoring its operatic and symphonic qualities that appealed to a broader audience, even those…

Kerry King Reflects on Jeff Hanneman’s Impact on Slayer and His Relationship with Tom Araya Grieving a Bandmate In a recent interview with Luiz Cesar Pimentel from Brazil’s Cucamonga, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King opened up about the profound impact that founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman’s death in 2013 had on his relationship with bassist and vocalist Tom Araya. King noted, “I think Jeff’s passing weighed harder on Tom than it did on me. It’s just my take; it wasn’t as bad for me as it was for Tom.” He acknowledged the shared grief over Hanneman’s untimely passing but emphasized that Araya…

CYHRA Unleashes a New Anthem: “Mark of My Sins” Swedish melodic metal supergroup CYHRA, featuring legendary musicians such as Jake E (co-founder of AMARANTHE) and members from THE HALO EFFECT, KAMELOT, and THE CROWN, is making waves in the metal scene with their latest digital single, “Mark of My Sins.” This track is a testament to the band’s evolution, showcasing their ability to produce music that rivals their previous work, marked by massive riffs, memorable hooks, and an infectious chorus designed for maximum impact. The Power Behind “Mark of My Sins” Frontman Jake E describes the new single as one…

Rediscovering Gorement: The Cult Classic of Swedish Death Metal The Unlikely Rise of Gorement In the mid-1990s, the Swedish metal scene was brimming with talent, producing legendary bands like Entombed and At the Gates. Amidst this musical renaissance, another group of musicians from Nyköping emerged, albeit with a unique twist. Gorement, formed by a few friends in 1994, found themselves on a path that was as accidental as it was extraordinary. Their debut album, The Ending Quest, released in 1994, remains a poignant example of an overlooked gem in the annals of heavy metal history. A Cult Classic Emerges Gorement’s…

The Origins of Deathcore: A Deep Dive into Its First Album The Rise of Deathcore in the Early 2000s Deathcore, a heavy subgenre of metal, began to flourish in the early to mid-2000s. Bands such as Antagony, The Red Chord, Despised Icon, and All Shall Perish emerged during this period, releasing their debut albums and establishing themselves as pivotal players in the deathcore scene. Many consider these bands to be the architects of deathcore, credited with shaping its sound and style, which has arguably become more popular than ever over two decades later. Antagony: A Pioneering Force in Deathcore Among…