“Tattoo is not art” Although this is no longer the caption line on Valerio Cancellier’s Instagram profile, it was when I started wondering about this article. And, to be honest, I found those four words far more meaningful and explanatory than anything I saw or read about Brutal Black Project

One of the most important and creative metal/hardcore bands on the last two decades, Cave In recently released its sixth full-length, Final Transmission (Hydra Head), that features the final recordings of bassist/vocalist Caleb Scofield (Zozobra and Old Man Gloom), who tragically died in an auto accident in March 2018. The

We’re stoked to release Episode 2 of CVLT Cast 2019, our interview with the authors of the riveting book Compliments of Chicagohoodz: Chicago Street Gang Art & Culture. Sean goes in-depth with authors Jinx and Mr. C about the history of Chicago’s street gangs spanning generations and communities. You need

Swedish anarcho-black metal punks TRESPASSER have recently unleashed their incinerating debut album Чому не вийшло? AKA Why Didn’t It Happen?, a firestorm of anarcho-punk and black metal annihilation that sounds the alarm of the apocalypse, bringing back to mind the glory days of bands like Iskra, while also packing in

All photos by Pablo Vigueras Arizona has one of the most passionate, unique music scenes in the country, a fact I’ve been waxing affectionate about for years. Everyone involved, bands, fans, photographers, venues, all bring their abilities together to ensure each show, each event, is a work of love. There

Dead Register’s 2018 album Captive made some of my top ten lists and is still in regular rotation. Today we’re lucky to be premiering the video for the song “Ender” from that album. To coincide with this premiere, I caught up with the band to gain insight into the making