Extended Reading

Features

Nov 21 Feature

The Future Echoes

Two decades in a band is unheard of, and vocalist and founding member Andrew Schwab and his Project 86 cohorts show now signs of stopping.

Jordan Gonzalez on Project 86
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Nov 21 Feature

Hottest Names in Metal

The Butcher Babies are the hottest thing in metal, and for once it’s not about their gender. David Stagg sets out to discover more about the one-two-punch of Butcher Babies’ frontwomen, a duo who just so happen to love wearing spikes, drinking beer and raising hell

David Stagg on Butcher Babies
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Nov 21 Feature

A Symbol of Art

Justin Symbol is a self-proclaimed embodiment of Yin and Yang, and his debut album, 'Voidhead,' shows off his dark side. It doesn't mean all hope is lost

David Stagg on Justin Symbol
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Oct 20 Feature

G.

There’s a ‘G’ everywhere these days. Every show I go to, I see the bold mark, stark white on Black vinyl windbreakers. Online, the hashtag is unabashedly local: #GideonAL. Roll tide.

Jordan Gonzalez on Gideon
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Oct 20 Feature

Third time’s a charm

Just ask frontman Kevin Young, the only remaining member of the first iteration of Disciple. But now, on the third go ‘round, he may have found the best combination yet.

Jordan Gonzalez on Disciple
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Oct 20 Feature

For the glory of the King

Vocalist Ryan Kirby opens up about the band’s sophomore effort, ‘slave to nothing,’ their Warped Tour experience and the outpouring of love fans have shown for his wedding

Sean Huncherick on Fit For A King
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Oct 20 Feature

Voice of the Voiceless

For Today's Mattie Montgomery and Remedy Drive's David Zach have committed albums to fight the silence of the voiceless. Editor David Stagg leads them in a roundtable discussion of Zach's undercover work overseas, Montgomery's mission Stateside and how you can help combat human trafficking starting immediately.

David Stagg on David Zach
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Oct 20 Feature

States and Empires

The former Attack! Attack! (UK) changed their name and are now out with revolution on their minds.

Sean Huncherick on States and Empires
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Oct 6 Feature

From Mountains to Mainstream

HM’s Sean Huncherick takes an honest look at the band, From Indian Lakes, and its brainchild, songwriter Joey Vannucchi

Sean Huncherick on From Indian Lakes
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Sep 13 Feature

Kingdom at Hand

Code Orange drops the ‘kids’ and begins their aesthetic ascent with ‘I Am King'

Collin Simula on Code Orange
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Sep 13 Feature

TFK is ready for this moment

HM’s Chad Sides Talks with TFK’s Trevor McNevan on the heels of the band’s latest release, ‘Oxygen:Inhale.’ From the sound of things, the band is just hitting their stride.

Chad Sides on Thousand Foot Krutch
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Sep 13 Feature

The Siren Sounds of In Flames

The Inventors return. This time, with 'Charms.'

David Stagg on In Flames
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Sep 13 Feature

A Life of Hope

Last Year, The Color Morale almost gave up. It was right before ‘Know Hope’s release, and vocalist Garret Rapp was wrought with overwhelming depression and thinking about dying. He recounts the band’s journey, from those rough unforgiving times to playing Warped Tour’s main stage this summer and openly fighting off his demons. It’s also how the band found hope, And they want to share it with you.

David Stagg on The Color Morale
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Sep 13 Feature

Blood Brothers

Darkness Divided dropped their debut album, ‘Written in Blood,’ and quickly realized it was about more than just music. They were in a fight for their respect, their faith and their spot on stage.

Sean Huncherick on Darkness Divided
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Sep 13 Feature

Flyleaf version 2014

Flyleaf kicks off a new era with a new singer and high expectations

Sean Huncherick on Flyleaf
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Sep 13 Feature

Colossus Takes Their Swing

Getting personal with their struggles, Colossus opens up a deeper connection with their fans

Jordan Gonzalez on Colossus
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Sep 1 Feature

The Red Badge of Chelsea Grin

Chelsea Grin vocalist Alex Koehler spent a lot of time writing the most twisted stuff they could come up with. The problem was? It's not them. 'Ashes to Ashes,' the band's latest realease, Koehler says it's all about one thing: reality.

David Stagg on Chelsea Grin
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Aug 16 Feature

UGLYTWIN

Counting the Cost

Sarah Dos Santos on UGLYTWIN
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Aug 13 Feature

Anchors Down

After burying himself under the tutelage of greats, Colton Dixon is ready to carry his weight

David Stagg on Colton Dixon
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Aug 13 Feature

Our War

Nick Hipa and the rest of Wovenwar have risen from the ashes of As I Lay Dying. He has new life, a new perspective and the old scars to prove it.

Collin Simula on Wovenwar
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