The latest album from Boston's Junius, 'The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist,' is a colossal affair. Musically speaking, the layered tones and textures create a vast soundscape that is as much Isis as ...

When a band gets together and writes a few songs, records a demo and plays some local shows, they are typically pretty eager to move on to the next step, like buying a van and heading out on the ...

When Junius set out to record their latest opus, 'The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist,' they went to one of the finest studios in Hollywood and got busy -- guerrilla style. Guitarist Michael ...

Over the span of four albums, as well as various EPs and splits, Pelican have established themselves as the forerunner of instrumental metal bands, but longtime fans will be surprised to hear vocals ...

The stoner rock label might be one of the corniest in all of metal. But let's face it, there are some records that are so thick with infectiously fuzzed-out grooves and spacey melodies that you can ...

"It's all gay, man, especially the breakdowns and band names like 'All That's Left ... Remains.' F--- indie wannabes who act like they're into real metal, too," Crucifist guitarist John Gallo told ...

Contrary to popular belief, playing in a touring rock band isn't all luxurious tour buses, free beer and crowded bars. For Chicago's Raise the Red Lantern, a tour bus isn't quite in the budget yet, ...