Leander Kills, the melodic metal band from Hungary, left the biggest impression on our writers in 2016. Discover why we can't get enough!
METAL MOMENTS 2016
Kai's most memorable moments
Need to restore your faith in the heavy metal scene? Revisit the most uplifting news of 2016 with this top 5 best heavy metal moments.
DAY OF THE GUSANO
Maskfull of Maggots
Slipknot is releasing a new documentary called "Day of the Gusano" filmed at Knotfest Mexico 2015. Here's what you can expect!
WELICORUSS
Discovery of the year
Welicoruss is a symphonic pagan black metal band from the dark icy depths of Siberia. Are you intrigued yet?
LAURI ÕUNAPUU
70000 Tons of Metal 2017 highlight
Lauri Õunapuu (Metsatöll) is one of the most interesting metal musicians in the world. On 70000 Tons of Metal 2018, he held a clinic to discuss his traditional instruments and Estonian folklore. Wish you were there?
BLOODYWOOD
Discovery of the year — Kai's pick
This year, Kai discovered a band that makes her dance, sing, and make her wish her cats didn’t scream when she plays the tin whistle. Discover Bloodywood!
CRESCENT
Discovery of the year — Sagan's pick
Like Indiana Jones finding the entrance to the Well of Souls, Sagan made her discovery of the year: Egyptian blackened death metal band Crescent.
ALL HAIL THE FUN TUB
70000 Tons of Metal 2019 Highlight
Ever wondered what seeing a show from a hot tub is like? Kai recounts her experience from seeing Kalmah and Ensiferum on 70,000 Tons of Metal 2019!
GHOST SHIP OCTAVIUS
Sagan's Discovery of the Year
Ghost Ship Octavius' is garnering praises left and right from metal publications all over the world. Find out why they're our discovery of 2016!
METAL MOMENTS 2016
Sagan's most memorable moments
Rediscover some of the best and worst heavy metal news of 2016 with Sagan's Top 5 Most Memorable Moments featuring Carach Angren, Belphegor, and more.
7 CLASSICAL PIECES
EVERY METALHEAD CAN ENJOY
Studies have shown that fans of classical music and metalheads have very similar traits. Want to give classical a shot but don't know where to start (or are worried about your metal cred)? Try these 7 brutal classical tracks!
METAL MOMENTS 2017
This year's most memorable moments
See what caught Sagan's attention in the metal scene and community in 2017; here are her top 5 most memorable moments in metal for the year.
MERCUREAN RHAPSODY
The success of an anachronistic biopic
Who doesn’t want to live in a world where Freddie Mercury still lives, even for just 2 hours?
GRIMNER
Discovery of the year — Didrik's pick
With so much new music thrust upon him, what stood out for Didrik? Our Slovenian writer has fallen for the charm of a Swedish folk metal band. Discover Grimner!
METAL MOMENTS 2018
This year's most memorable moments
Catch up on all the good that music has done in 2018! Kai writes her top 5 best moments, all of them including charitable efforts from musicians you know and love.