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Still from Arjan van Meerten's Apex.

This Virtual Reality Film Lets You Experience Apocalypse Firsthand

Director Arjan van Meerten's VR music video 'Apex' transports viewers to a Heavy Metal End-of-the-World.
By Alanna Martinez
During a sacrifice, King Attalus presses two words into the liver of the slaughtered animal. Engraving by Bernhard Rode, ca. 1780.

What’s the Big Deal With Animal Sacrifice for Art, Really?

Animal rights activists are out for artist Hermann Nitsch's blood—specifically for that of a bull he plans to sacrifice as part of a performance for Australia's Dark Mofo festival.
By Alanna Martinez
Dysrhythmia

The 15 Best Metal Bands in NYC

These bands don't just challenge our assumptions about heavy music—they show us the future of metal.
By Brad Cohan
Dani Filth.

Dani Filth Reflects on His Black Metal Classic, ‘Dusk…And Her Embrace’

By Bryan Reesman
Scream Jay Hawkins.

Halloween Playlist: Songs That Scare You

By John Kruth
Sigur Rós @ Kings Theatre 10/06/16

Sigur Rós Can Still Elevate a Concert to a Spiritual Experience

By Justin Joffe
Kel Valhaal, a.k.a. Hunter Hunt Hendrix.

As Kel Valhaal, Liturgy’s Frontman Crafts a Mythos as Heady as His Music

By Justin Joffe
Dani Filth.

The Slow Death of Heavy Metal

By Bryan Reesman

Experimental Music Finds a New Home in Ridgewood

By Brad Cohan

The Best NY Experimental Records of 2015 (So Far)

By Eli Zeger

Bagpipes, Rap & Black Metal: Liturgy’s ‘The Ark Work’

By Eli Zeger
Mortals

Mortals: More Than Your Average ‘Brooklyn Black Metal Band’

By Eli Zeger
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