Technical ecstasy! Lorcan Archer talks to two of the most creatively daring bands in the underground: first Sam and Keith from Artificial Brain, about their critically acclaimed "Infrared Horizon" - then Chthe'ilist's Philippe Tougas about his own journey into the netherscapes of extreme metal.
Two classic metal bands who've turned to much younger members to revitalise their lineups: we talk to Brendan Radigan, the vocalist who's stepped into Pagan Altar's shoes - and to Jarvis Leatherby who's now playing bass with the mighty Cirith Ungol.
Who makes the decision to sign a band - how do you deal with conflict - and should Slayer retire? We ask Metal Blade's boss!
He's the swivel eyed metalcore motormouth - whose new album's like an episode of Jeremy Kyle
Type O's drummer Johnny Kelly reflects on life without Peter Steele, the writing of "October Rust" and "Dead Again" and his later bands.
Alan Averill wanted another outlet from Primordial - and for Dread Sovereign he had to find a guitarist steeped in rock. Meet Bones. And hear how their new album has changed from dirge to fist banging metal.
He's taken years of criticism just for his look - yet he's a black metal original.
Early sneak listen to Akercocke's new album, the suits, the riffs and... an apple pie?
The people, the personalities, the music and the mystery
Johnny 'Christ' Seward from A7X on the fantastic playing of the new album
Mike Scheidt from Yob on his depression, creativity and art
Claire Percival from Dead Label on playing Japan, drum triggers, merch choices and industry attitudes
Keeping the music and style of one of metal's greatest legends alive
They're the supergroup from Crue, Dio, 'Snake and Ozzy - meet The Dead Daisies
Chris Reifert laughs at German gore worries and reveals he has an Irish underground band's tshirt that he still wears!