‘Heavy Metal Parking Lot,’ 30 Years Later: Still Viral, But All Grown Up
In the ’80s, if you wanted to capture your friends or yourself being drunk and stupid, you had to work…
Tag: Metal
President Obama Is Familiar With Finland’s Heavy Metal Scene. Are You?
Obama commended the country’s prolific metal scene while speaking with European Nordic leaders. “Finland is making the weirdest heavy metal imaginable,” Decibel editor-in-chief Albert Mudrian says.
Meet Satan’s Satyrs, Virginia’s Saviors Of ’70s Metal
If it’s possible for an album about vampires and creepy teens to be considered delightfully old school, then Don’t Deliver…
It Took A Few Drummers, But Shumaun’s Debut Album Is Finally Here
Plenty of bands have problems securing a permanent drummer, but Shumaun‘s quest for one has almost been Spinal Tap-like. Unlike…
First Listen: Deafheaven, ‘New Bermuda’
After the crossover success of 2013’s Sunbather, New Bermuda is a resounding rebuttal to complacency. Entrenched in dark and decidedly classic metal moves, it’s got a seeking spirit that rages.
First Listen: Windhand, ‘Grief’s Infernal Flower’
The Virginia metal band’s third album transcends era and genre, thanks to the group’s ear for deceptively infectious songwriting — not to mention Dorthia Cottrell’s gutsy, hypnotic voice.
Slayer Is In The Smithsonian, Folks
The newest addition to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is called the Lemelson Hall of Invention and Innovation, and…
Tragedy And Broken Bones Can’t Dethrone King Giant, Virginia’s Monarchs Of Southern Metal
Black Ocean Waves, the third LP from Northern Virginia’s masters of Southern metal, sounds cloaked in darkness to begin with….
Teen Metal Band Unlocking The Truth: We Want To Be Huge ‘Not Just Because Of Race’
It’s any musician’s dream to have a video on YouTube lead to a record deal and performances with some of…
First Listen: High On Fire, ‘Luminiferous’
Now 17 years and seven albums into its existence, Luminiferous reaffirms High On Fire’s consistent mastery of heavy metal.
Listen: WAMU’s Metro Connection Covers D.C. Music
WAMU’s Friday/Saturday newsmagazine Metro Connection recently dedicated an hour to D.C. music culture. On last Friday’s show, host Rebecca Sheir…
Empire, The Springfield Music Venue Formerly Called Jaxx, Is Closing
Springfield, Virginia, music venue Empire — formerly Jaxx — is closing on May 5, according to a Facebook post from co-owner Jason Malhoyt. “Today,…
10 Favorite Metal Albums Of 2014
In 2014, metal still believes in traditions and keeps the faith, but recognizes that evolution is inevitable — with some of its defenders kicking and screaming.
Viking’s Choice: Cretin, ‘Ghost Of Teeth And Hair’
Cretin returns with a ferocious grindcore chug-a-lug that hits like a steel-toe boot to the shins, complete with guitar and bass solos that blast it wide open.
First Listen: Godflesh, ‘A World Lit Only By Fire’
In the late ’80s, the Birmingham duo made guitar-pounding, drum-machine-and-bass industrial metal capable of melting Terminators. This is classic Godflesh, unadorned and even flayed in its rage.
Photos: Windhand, Citadel, And Disciples Of Christ At Black Cat
During last night’s three-band bill on Black Cat Backstage, each performance roared with more volume and fury than the last….
October 31 Frontman King Fowley: ‘Websites Are A Thing Of The Past’
King Fowley started metal band Deceased in Arlington in 1985 and October 31 as a side project 10 years later….
Viking’s Choice: Accept, ‘Final Journey’
Could Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg have guessed that, one day, a cocksure German heavy metal band — now 40 years strong — would pay tribute to his “Morning Mood” melody?
‘Welcome To Deathfest’ Goes Behind The Scenes At Baltimore’s Annual Metal Festival
Metalheads love rituals, and Maryland Deathfest is the best one this side of goat sacrifice. Held in Baltimore every Memorial…
Casa Fiesta Puts A Stop To Punk And Metal Shows
Hardcore punk and metal shows have been happening at Tenleytown restaurant Casa Fiesta for more than two years, but tonight,…