Andrew Voigt

Andrew currently lives in the Charlotte, NC area with his wife Beth, their son Declan, their daughter Sophia, and their orange cat, Pumpkin. He is also a self-renowned root beer and coffee enthusiast who has a slight addiction to Star Wars.

Andrew Voigt

Andrew currently lives in the Charlotte, NC area with his wife Beth, their son Declan, their daughter Sophia, and their orange cat, Pumpkin. He is also a self-renowned root beer and coffee enthusiast who has a slight addiction to Star Wars.

BlackBraid's Native Voice

Featuring BlackBraid

Rising artist, BlackBraid, ties their indigenous roots to the mystical themes foundational to black metal in their new album, 'BlackBraid I,' connecting both legacies through the power of music.

Kutless' Refining Fire

Featuring Kutless

In the wake of the deconstruction movement, Kutless guitarist James Mead talks to us about the band's hiatus, their return to heavy music, and shares what tested his faith and brought him back to the heart of the Gospel.

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Givre

Destin Messianique

It could be argued that without suffering, great art would be hard to distinguish from the nonsensical. Suffering reminds us that there must be a good, and art reminds...

HM Album Reviews

Imperial Triumphant

Spirit of Ecstasy

Avant-garde black metal act Imperial Triumphant has unearthed a masterful new feat in their latest album, Spirit of Ecstasy. Hailing from New York City, the band has infused jazz,...

Anberlin's Silver Lining

Featuring Anberlin

Eight years since their last album, Anberlin is back with a brand new EP, Silverline. In celebration of the release, vocalist Stephen Christian shares more about the band's revival and what it means to be an artist in the golden era of alternative rock.

The Highlander

Featuring Saor

The juxtaposition of metal and folk music has deeply personal roots for Scottish artist, Saor. HM contributing writer Andrew Voigt sits down with the mind behind Saor, Andy Marshall, to discuss the evolution of his music and the meaning behind his self-proclaimed genre identity.

The Forest Beyond Iniquity

Featuring Within Thy Wounds

Among the themes of black metal are tenets that span the entire spectrum of belief, including, in the case of Within Thy Wounds, Catholicism. Andrew Voigt, a contributing writer at HM, sat down with the anonymous artist to talk about theology's place in the genre and the mystery of music.

Through The Eyes of Fascination

Featuring The Birthday Massacre

A fantastical force in rock, The Birthday Massacre keeps imagination and nostalgia alive in their new record, 'Fascination.' Long-time fan and HM contributing writer, Andrew Voigt, spoke with vocalist Chibi about the band's newest album, the current tour, and the mystical significance of The Rabbit.

Existential Clarity

Featuring MØL

True savants of their art, Denmark blackgaze force MØL capture the fullness of existence both on and off the stage. Andrew Voigt sits down with vocalist Kim Song Sternkopf to discuss the band, their recent release, the band’s ethos, and what comes next.

The Sound of Winter

Featuring Unreqvited

With a sound not-so-different than their home in icy Ontario, blackgaze act Unreqvited sits down with Andrew Voigt to discuss their history, new music on the horizon, and who they are beyond the sounds of winter.

A Haunted Refrain

Featuring Uada

HM writer and black metal super fan Andrew Voigt sits down with Uada vocalist Jake Superchi to discuss the intrinsic details about the band members, their main inspiration, and what life looks like outside of the music.

On the Edge of Darkness and Light

Featuring Daygraves

From the mind of Travis Estes, Daygraves has garnered a quality fanbase throughout its brief existence in a niche musical community. Andrew Voigt sat down with Estes to learn more about his origins as a blackgaze artist, his main motivation, and who he is outside of music.

Heartache, Loss, and the Beauty of Life

Featuring Sylvaine

Melodic black metal artist, Sylvaine's kind demeanor and bubbly personality are quite the contrast to her music. Andrew Voigt learns more about her upcoming album, her inspiration as an artist, and what it's like to be human during seasons of brokenness and loss.

Eventide

Featuring A Hill To Die Upon

Through the evolution of black metal, A Hill to Die Upon has stood the test of time. Andrew Voigt spoke with drummer and vocalist Michael Cook about the band's history, upcoming releases, and cats vs. dogs.

Black Metal Mystic

Featuring Woods of Desolation

Woods of Desolation is returning to the scene with new inspiration, 7+ years since his last release. Andrew Voigt got to know the man behind the mystical forest of black metal, talking about his work, the recent signing to Season of Mist, and what inspires him as an artist.

HM Album Reviews

Daygraves

Imperishable

Shoegaze staples like My Bloody Valentine, M83, or even Hundredth have forged the path for ethereal soundscapes, obscured vocals, redefined guitar distortion, and volume. Bands like Uada, Vials of...

Into the Heartland

Featuring Last Year's Model

For Last Year's Model, every song starts with a story. Andrew Voigt sat down with vocalist Brendan Gallagher to talk about the band’s history, their influences, the essence of their music, and why storytelling still matters.

Alphaville’s Metal Renaissance

Featuring Imperial Triumphant

With influences that span Miles Davis and Stravinsky to Geddy Lee and Les Claypool, jazz metal force Imperial Triumphant is the epitome of genre-bending. HM contributing writer Andrew Voigt spoke with the band about their unique style, the massive bass presence in their music, and the rise and fall of civilization.

Five Death Metal Bands You Need to Know Now

Featuring In-Conquered, Incarnate Deity, Mangled Carpenter, Pantokrator, Symphony of Heaven

Death metal is no longer strictly a one-kind-of-sound genre but a cloud under which many elements have formed. We have assembled five must-hear death metal acts you should be listening to now, each distinctly set apart from another in form, yet still brethren in the death metal community.

Heaven's Metal

Featuring Guardian, Holy Soldier, Stryper, Tourniquet, Whitecross

When rock emerged from blues and 'heavy metal' began to surface, faith-based metal acts also rose to start their own journeys. Initially shunned by both believers and non-believers, they were fighting for their spot at the table, ultimately building a legacy that would go on to change the genre forever. HM presents an oral history of the beginning of Christian metal music, featuring Guardian, Tourniquet, Holy Soldier, Whitecross, and, of course, Stryper.

Trapped in Limbo

Featuring Gaerea

Black metal may not be the first thing on your mind when you think of Portugal, but GAEREA is here to change that. HM contributing writer Andrew Voigt sat down with GAEREA to discuss the band’s music, their mysterious name and image, and how office work can be art.

HM Album Reviews

Mangled Carpenter

Under The Shadow

Deathgrind is the only possible sub-genre that can properly claim the first full-length release from Mangled Carpenter. Fans of the deathgrind stylistic approach to extreme metal are going to...

HM Album Reviews

Convictions

I Won't Survive

Editor’s note: This review could be potentially triggering to people with suicidal thoughts, PTSD, addiction, and other mental health concerns. We believe hope is real and life is worth...

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Quite The Undertaking

Featuring The Undertaking

Frenzied. Chaotic. Punk. The Undertaking!, San Diego's newest wild bunch, is about to release their debut album, and, if their live show is a premonition of any kind, the world will be opening up to one heck of a party with them. Contributing writer Andrew Voigt talks to vocalist Austin Visser about the band's new album, the reality of their music, and how they've been able to embrace their creative freedom.

The Top 10 Faith-Based Black Metal Bands to Listen to Right Now

Featuring A Hill To Die Upon, Crimson Moonlight, Dawnbreaker, Daygraves, Exortta, Frosthardr, Since the Death, Skald In Veum, Vials of Wrath, Within Thy Wounds

Often referred to as “unblack” in the Christian world, it can be difficult to find your way around when you're first getting started with the genre. We're here to help. Already a fan? Great: We're here to take you deeper. These are the best faith-based black metal artists to listen to right now.

Drowning The Sound

Featuring The Drowned God

Andrew Voigt, a contributing writer to HM Magazine, sat down with Cody Golob, the lead vocalist and one of the original two members of The Drowned God, to discuss their as-yet-unnamed upcoming record, the inspiration behind its writing, and a mutual love for sparkling water.

Marching Onward

Featuring Pantokrator

After being together for a quarter of a century, they've been called Illuminati, fundamentalists, and even fascists. Now, with their first new album in seven years, 'Marching Out of Babylon,' they're honed in more than ever, a steadfast and evolved version of themselves. Andrew Voigt digs a little deeper into the Swedish band's roots, uncovers the narratives on the new release, and finds out how a little playground spat brought the band together.

The Industrial Revolution

Featuring ODDKO

Italian creative Giovanni Bucci, otherwise known as ODDKO, has spent a professional career pushing the limits of some of the world's largest brands. HM contributor Andrew Voigt talks with the man behind the curtain to find out what it looks like when he pushes the limits of his own creativity.

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