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MP3 Premiere: Rock cellist Helen Money’s “Shrapnel,” featuring Jason Roeder of Sleep

Rock cellist Helen Money’s new album, Arriving Angels, contains raw, emotion-filled songs. "Shrapnel," her new single, is a slow burn…

Review: Om’s Advaitic Songs

Borne from the rhythm section of stoner-metal trio Sleep, Om has spent nearly 10 years combining drone and sludge with…

Q&A: High on Fire

With each new chapter in High on Fire’s scorching legacy, the sludge trio further challenges what a power trio can…

Review: Sleep’s Dopesmoker

Since its adulterated release and subsequent reissue, Sleep’s Dopesmoker (also released as Jerusalem) has stood as a monolith of metal.…

Roadburn Festival 2012

Holland's annual Roadburn Festival begins today, featuring some of the most adventurous names in metal (and beyond) from across the…

Video: Om’s Advaitic Songs album teaser

This summer, the hypnotic drum/bass duo Om (featuring Al Cisneros of Sleep and Shrinebuilder) will release its followup to God…

Label Q&A: Fieldwerk Recordings

Fieldwerk Recordings Location: Chicago, IL Year founded: 2009 Releases to date: 8 Website: www.fieldwerk.com Maker & Joe Beats: Falcon by…

Scott “Wino” Weinrich: The Dogged Determination of an Underexposed Rock Legend

Saint Vitus, Probot, Warhorse/The Obsessed, Spirit Caravan, The Hidden Hand, Shrinebuilder — you name it, heavy-rock legend Scott "Wino" Weinrich…

Sleep to play three North American dates in June

After reuniting last year for the Marijuanaut's Return tour, seminal stoner-rock band Sleep has announced three North American tour dates…

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: Exploring Identity with Massive Sonic Chameleon Smile

Japanese experimental psych band speaks with Frank Parisi about exploring new sounds and embracing “life after Pink.”

Weekly Music News Roundup

More details emerge about the upcoming Supermachiner release; the Shrinebuilder super-group begins recording; Mono announces a new album; Orange Tulip…