Reviews, Interviews, and Podcasts celebrating the best Extreme Metal music

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  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 46 – Streaming

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 46 – Streaming

    For our forty-sixth episode, we decided to talk about the different streaming platform options, and the recent mass-exodus from certain ones due to unsavory ads. Of course we also talk about the best albums from yet another incredibly strong two week cycle! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the English Progressive…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 45 – Theatrics

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 45 – Theatrics

    For our forty-fifth episode, we decided to talk about theatrics and the role they play in metal performances. We discuss shocking performances and some unusual things we’ve personally seen, as well as how the general population views Metal. Of course we also talk about the best albums from yet another incredibly strong two week cycle!…

  • Cemetery Moon – Dominion of Ashes Review

    Cemetery Moon – Dominion of Ashes Review

    There are times in life where you encounter something that you immediately know is special – that was my experience the first time I listened to Cemetery Moon. Based out of Connecticut and beginning as a one-man black metal project, they released their debut self-titled album in 2023 and are returning on October 24th to…

  • Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Thormesis

    Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Thormesis

    On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Konstantin and Andy from the German Post-Black Metal band, Thormesis! Currently, their latest album “Nevertheless” sits at the top of our Album of the Year list, and we are very excited to get to know the band better and learn more about what went into…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 44 – More Music

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 44 – More Music

    For our forty-fourth episode, we both got sick! Due to illness wrecking our voices, we had to postpone recording, so rather than a two week cycle of music, you’re all getting the best of three weeks instead! Due to having more music, we decided to forgo a topic on this episode, so just enjoy the…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 43 – Mainstream VS Underground

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 43 – Mainstream VS Underground

    For our forty-third episode, we decided to talk about bands crossing over into the mainstream, and some of the changes in sound that can lead to fallout. Is it natural, or forced? Has a band truly become a sellout, or are they just softening their sound and gaining mass appeal? We have thoughts! Of course,…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 42 – Band Drama

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 42 – Band Drama

    For our forty-second episode, we decided to discuss some current events, as there has been an abundance of band drama circulating on the Metal News sites over the past few weeks. Most notably with Cradle of Filth. We have some thoughts! Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible…

  • Diabolus, mecum semperterne! New single review:Gratias agamus domino infero deo nostro

    Diabolus, mecum semperterne! New single review:Gratias agamus domino infero deo nostro

    If you wanted a band which brought together musicians from the entire Trondheim black metal scene, from 1992 to the present day, then look no further. Diabolus, mecum semperterne! (roughly translated as The devil, always with me) consists of musicians who have played in some of the most important bands in the scene. On guitars/bass/synths…