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Now Thats What I Call Melodic Death Metal

Melodic death metal has evolved from a mere subgenre of death metal into a distinct and influential movement. Bands like At the Gates and In Flames paved the way with seminal albums like Slaughter of the Soul, Colony, and Clayman, infusing the genre with their unique vibe, atmosphere, and energy. Originating in Gothenburg, Sweden, this…

NYC’s WEEK OF DEATH

Last week was an absolute week of death, which is why it was the time of our lives. From the main stages at Gramercy Theater, Irving Plaza and the Palladium Times Square to the underground shows at The Kingsland and Lucky 13 Saloon, intense riffs, blast beats and guttural growls echoed through the 5 boroughs…

Black/Death Metal band logo’s too hard to read for Instafest

If you were looking for the most Kvlt and trve and most evil Instafestifal lineup of your dreams (or nightmares) unfortunately you got another thing coming. Due to Spotify’s software not being able to make sense of unreadable logos from certain black and death metal fans, many of the true metal-heads will not be able…

THE TOP 15 ALBUMS OF 2022

After two years of some rather interesting experiences, we are now witnessing some of the creative results that the isolation and uncertainty created. So many albums were written during the times of the pandemic combined with civil unrest, times of war and sheer division, which further proves the rather sad truth of the duality of…

Putin has to Pay to Invade the USA

We all know how Pay to Play is a killer for local and touring bands, but it can also be a killer for dictators.  With Putin continuing to escalate tensions, the USA department of defense is using the same tactics promoters use to fend off shitty bands. They are calling it Pay to Invade. With…

Aftershock 2022

With concerts and festivals coming back full swing in 2022, it is beyond exciting to see legends of rock and heavy metal decimate the stage again and touch all of our hearts in a time when the catharsis music provides is needed more than ever. Regardless of what our taste is, all music will have…

Bands to Require Negative Punisher Test at Meet & Greets

Venues and tour managers are now requiring fans to provide a Negative Punisher Test in order to meet their favorite artists. This is to prevent fans from taking too long and talking the artists to death every time they meet them. If this Punisher test comes back positive, the fans will be asked to leave,…

The CDC Strongly Recommends Deodorant at Shows

New guidance from the CDC strongly suggests that people should wear deodorant at shows regardless of mask mandates or vaccination status. They have been urging governors to pass deodorant mandates on its people to prevent the horrendous odors of concert goers, mainly at metal shows.  CDC director Rochelle Walensky has stated “No mask or vaccine…

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The New York City Metal Scene has been exploding more than ever, despite gentrification and the closing of many venues. Awesome vibes and phenomenal experiences that came with attending shows and places like Duffs, Lucky 13 or St Vitus have served as an inspiration for my art and person. With that, I created Heavy New York to expose the NYC Rock/Metal Scene.

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