As a genre, death metal is pretty limiting in terms of creating a giant fan base, despite Jim Carrey’s best efforts at proselytizing. but there are pockets of highly invested enthusiasts all over the world. Local enthusiasts got a rare treat as the rejuvenated Florida outfit Obituary is back and touring in support of […]
THE BEST LOCAL ALBUMS OF 2018 (SO FAR)
From alternative hip-hop to chamber folk, here’s a cheat sheet to Boston’s best music of the year so far.
WHEEL OF TUNES: CODE ORANGE
The Grammy-nominated metalcore band talks Trump, practicing jujutsu, and the one item they wish they could steal from Men in Black.
THE FRESHMAN 15: RISING LOCAL MUSICIANS TO WATCH
While these artists aren’t new to making music, they’re at the early stages of their careers — and we can’t wait to see how they flourish.
WHEEL OF TUNES: POWER TRIP
The Dallas metal thrashers talk video games, recurring dreams, and what it was like to mortgage loans during the housing crisis.
WHEEL OF TUNES: WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM
The Seattle black metal band talks old-school touring methods, owl breeds, and being mistaken for Glenn Danzig and James Hetfield.
30 BEST LOCAL ALBUMS OF 2017
Pile, Hayley Thompson-King, Cousin Stizz, and Exit Order top the list in a year of incredible albums for Boston.
15 BEST LOCAL EPS OF 2017
There was no shortage of musical talent in 2017, and bite-sized EPs from Rams, Littlefoot, Haasan Barclay, Lilith, and more prove so.
WHEEL OF TUNES: MUNICIPAL WASTE
The thrash metal band talk bong water, dog shit, and the grossest meal they’ve eaten — which, fair warning, may scar you for life.
WHEEL OF TUNES: CONVERGE
Boston’s metalcore heroes talk ’80s sci-fi, bird migration, and breaking orbital bones for our interview series.
