Matt Fields

Rotting Christ: Choir-Backed Grecian Black Metal to Illuminate Humanity’s Dark Side

For nearly 20 years, Greek black-metal band Rotting Christ has been at the forefront of underground metal in Europe. Inspired…

God of Shamisen: Metal Makeovers of Japanese Folk Traditions

Growing up on a US military base in Japan, Kevin Kmetz overcame his gaijin status to become a master of…

Boris & Ian Astbury: The Cult’s Voice in a Fist-Pounding Sludge-Rock Collaboration

Japanese sludgy drone rockers and frequent collaborators Boris teamed up with Ian Astbury of The Cult for a heavy, moody…