MxPx - "Far Away" [Free Download]

If you're a fan of MxPx then they really need no introduction at all. The band is celebrating its twentieth anniversary together this year and in that time have developed and maintained a massive following of highly dedicated punk rock fans. The last few years have been somewhat…

Korpiklaani and Unexpect interviewed on The Governor's Ball

The Governor takes on bassist Jarkko of the Finnish folk-metal masters Korpiklaani, plus guitarist Syriak and bassist ChaotH of Montreal’s avant-garde metallers Unexpect.

Gear Review: Teramaze guitarist Dean Wells on his Ernie Ball Mus…

Dean Wells, guitarist for the Australian progressive metal act Teramaze, sat down to chat with me about the gear (including his Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars) he used to hone in on his unique and signature sound for the band's newest disc, AnhedoniA. Here's how the conversation we…

Six Feet Under: "The Curious Case Of Extreme Metal, Pettiness (?…

Even in the largely-ignored-by-mainstream-press realm of extreme metal, certain bands have gone through what major bands frequently experience: that major bitch of a lineup shakeup called LSC (Lead Singer Change). While most certainly turning the heads of self-respecting metalhea…

Zombie Inc.: "Old School Death Metal for Zombie Lovers"

What’s not to love? Zombie Inc. has an uber-intense sound that is in large thanks to the band's line up of awesome musicians, plus the music's old-school nature, flair and zombie-rich theme. Old school death metal and/or zombie culture enthusiasts would be very keen to check this…