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  Feb 9 Feature

  The Last Goodbyes

  As For Today wraps up their farewell tour, vocalist and author Mattie Montgomery has to figure out his next move. HM's Nathan Myrick meets with Montgomery on a cold night to talk about his new book, his final farewells as a frontman, and his new future.

  Nathan Myrick on For Today

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  Jan 14 Feature

  Healing the Killing Fields

  Sleeping Giant vocalist Tommy Green and guitarist Nelson Flores recently visited Cambodia, traveling to the Southeast Asian nation to witness, first hand, the widespread sex slavery the country is bearing. However, when they got there, it was almost too much to handle. Right there, Green decided to do something about it.

  David Stagg on Sleeping Giant

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  Jan 2 Feature

  Maiden Voyage

  Taking to the stage, youth pastor Joel Bennett sheds his Australian homeland to come Stateside with the inaugural Kingdom Youth Conference

  Danielle Martin on Joel Bennett

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  Dec 4 Feature

  Chaos into Peace

  Signal the apocalypse: Metalcore conduit Zao returns with ‘The Well-Intentioned Virus,’ their first album in seven years -- and their most expansive work to date, where eye-opening depths of life and death unfold

  Philip Trapp on Zao

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  Dec 3 Feature

  Stories in the Shadows

  Wolves at the Gate's third studio album, 'Types and Shadows,' is born of experience and shaped by story

  Nao Lewandowski on Wolves at the Gate

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  Nov 13 Feature

  I am Pariah

  Glasslands, featuring former members of Icon for Hire and Beartooth, forge a new path with their inventive blend of heavy and ambiant on their debut release, 'Pariah'

  Philip Trapp on Glasslands

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  Nov 13 Feature

  Yellowcard: A Retrospective Farewell

  As one of pop-punks greatest bids adieu, HM writer Jameson Ketchum reflects on Yellowcard's lengthy, successful and inspirational career

  Jameson Ketchum on Yellowcard

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  Nov 7 Feature

  Ghosts in the Machine

  "Sometimes the ones most people don’t see or choose to look straight through -- the ghosts of society, as it were, dead to the world -- end up having the biggest impact." Theocracy's Matt Smith expounds on the world behind the band's latest album, 'Ghost Ship.'

  Doug Van Pelt on Theocracy

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  Nov 2 Feature

  The Gray Area

  "It represents the tone of the record, in general, and the idea that the world is not as clear cut and as right-and-wrong as it was when you were a kid."

  Nao Lewandowski on Wovenwar

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  Nov 1 Feature

  Louder Than Life

  Returning for its third year, Louder Than Life listened to fan suggestions to pull off another fantastic festival in Louisville

  Lizzy Davis on Louder than Life

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  Oct 25 Feature

  Behind the Mystery

  In her second book, former Flyleaf vocalist turned chart-topping solo artist Lacey Sturm opens up about her intimate struggles with relationships, divorce and an affair. Writer Danielle Martin goes behind-the-pages of the book to find out how Sturm achieved peace, balance and fulfillment in the sharing her story.

  Danielle Martin on Lacey Sturm

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  Oct 9 Feature

  The Reality of Death

  Fit for a King’s latest album finds its home in the gap between life and death. After encountering the fresh sting of death in Paris after the Bataclan terror attacks, the band was fueled with anger and sorrow. In response, he asked his fans to send him their stories and found within them a common theme: death. The result: 'Deathgrip.'

  Nao Lewandowski on Fit For A King

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  Oct 3 Feature

  In Transit

  Transition. We're all moving; physics demands it. Nothing stays still. Everything changes. The Devil Wears Prada deftly illuminates those fixed facts of life on the artistically engaging 'Transit Blues,' their sixth album and an imperative post-metalcore masterpiece.

  Philip Trapp on The Devil Wears Prada

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  Sep 25 Feature

  To Write is to Love

  After the publication of If You Feel Too Much, To Write Love on Her Arms founder Jamie Tworkowski joins limited company on the New York Times Best Seller List. Now, after its success and an extended edition, Tworkowski opens up about what it means to him

  Jameson Ketchum on To Write Love On Her Arms

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  Sep 22 Feature

  Change Together

  On 'Passengers,' Artifex Pereo raises a lot of questions only to let them linger, a means to raise awareness, incite conversation and bring people together in search of solutions.

  Danielle Martin on Artifex Pereo

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  Sep 17 Feature

  The Toughest Words

  On Famous Last Words' latest work, a concept album called 'The Incubus,' the band tackles the brutal reality of domestic abuse, rape and emotional captivity.

  Danielle Martin on Famous Last Words

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  Sep 16 Feature

  The Working Class

  Bayside's new album: 'Vacancy.' A record about moving to Tennessee to start a business with ex-wife and family and she changes her mind. Ironically, the record feels the most fun.

  Jameson Ketchum on Bayside

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  Sep 7 Feature

  The Abused, The Abuser, The Bystander

  On Norma Jean's seventh album, the tour de force 'Polar Similar,' vocalist Cory Brandan opens up about previous abuse in his life. The result is a stunning sonic and emotional powerhouse.

  Nathan Myrick on Norma Jean

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  Sep 5 Feature

  Warped Rewind

  As the sun sets on Summer 2016, Vans Warped Tour puts an end to year 22 and looks forward to year 23. This milestone got us thinking: What does legacy mean to these bands?

  Jameson Ketchum on Warped Tour

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  Aug 16 Feature

  The Inside of Seaside

  Indie electronic band Seaside Holiday share the interplanetary vision for their new album, 'Grand Tours,' and the album's theme of human hopelessness made obsolete by unexplainable, celestial redemption.

  Philip Trapp on Seaside Holiday

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