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

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  • Harsh Vocals –  Episode 17 – Stereotypes in Metal

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 17 – Stereotypes in Metal

    For our seventeenth episode, we decided to talk about Stereotypes in Metal. We discuss the few positive stereotypes, as well as the predominant negative ones. We even speak about our personal least favorites, and some surprising situations we’ve encountered recently that involved stereotypes. Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from…

  • Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Jim and Todd of Amiensus

    Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Jim and Todd of Amiensus

    On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Jim Benson and Todd Farnham – The guitarist, vocalist, and bassist behind progressive black metal band “Amiensus”. We talk about Amiensus’ creative process, influences, collaborations and growth. Of course we also ask some deep dive questions about their latest opus – Raclamation Pt 1 and…

  • Opeth Announce New Album: “Last Will and Testament”

    Opeth Announce New Album: “Last Will and Testament”

    OPETH returns. With a great tune, New Album, and a hidden goodbye? They’re touring the USA.. Is this the final curtain? Spawned in the early nineties, Opeth has dabbled in so many styles, from gutterals to near folk fairytales with lyrics that will have you feeling “like the most evil band” on the planet as…

  • Harsh Vocals –  Episode 16 – Metal In Pop Culture

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 16 – Metal In Pop Culture

    For our sixteenth episode, we decided to talk about Metal in Pop Culture. We discuss our favorite representations of metal in Movies, TV shows, and Video Games, as well as displays of metal on a global stage. Of course we also touch on Gojira’s amazing performance to open the 2024 Olympic games. We also discuss…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 15 – Underrated Albums

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 15 – Underrated Albums

    For our fifteenth episode, we are joined by a special guest and longtime friend – Cary Gordon from MSRcast and Metal Geeks podcasts. We discuss what makes a band underrated, our favorite underrated albums, and deep dive into what sort of vocal stylings do and don’t work for certain bands. Of course, we also discuss…

  • Harsh Vocals – An Interview with P.G. of Groza

    Harsh Vocals – An Interview with P.G. of Groza

    On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview P.G. – The Songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist behind Atmospheric black metal band “Groza”. We talk about Groza’s creative process, influences, and touring . It was a lot of fun to discuss not only their upcoming album Nadir but also one of our favorites of 2021,…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 14 – Gateway Bands

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 14 – Gateway Bands

    For our fourteenth episode, we discuss gateway bands, and the progression of our ears from their beginnings to where we can appreciate extreme metal now. We talk about the bands that were most influential to us, as well as how the era we grew up in had a big impact on the music we appreciate…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 13 – The Best of 2024 (So Far)

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 13 – The Best of 2024 (So Far)

    For our thirteenth episode, we decided to check in with our favorite albums of the year so far! We’re just past the halfway point for 2024 and it’s already easily the best year for extreme music in three decades. We have so many favorites to discuss, and even though there is some overlap, there’s a…