Inside Orthodox’s Sonic Descent: A Conversation with Bassist Austin Evans

 With their latest record A Door Left Open, Orthodox plunges listeners into a world of dread, chaos, and emotional dissonance. The Nashville-based band has always defied genre labels, but on this release, the fusion of nu-metal aggression and hardcore vulnerability feels particularly sharp and deliberate. We caught up with bassist Austin Evans to unpack the emotional weight behind the record, the calculated madness of their sound, and what happens when the band finally nails the energy of their live show—on record.

 

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Metallica: Beyond Thrash—The Evolution Behind the Black Album

 

With a new album on the horizon and years of musical growth behind them, Metallica sat down in a candid interview to reflect on the journey that brought them here—and where they might be headed next.

The Tragic Story of Ray Gillen: Black Sabbath and Badlands Vocalist

 

Ray Gillen, the powerful voice behind Black Sabbath and Badlands, passed away tragically young in December 1993 at just 34 years old. He died in a New York hospital from an AIDS-related illness—a fate shared by many in the music scene during that era.

From Camp Crystal Lake to Center Stage: How Ari Lehman’s Global Roots Gave Rise to FIRST JASON

 

 

It’s not every day that the original Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th shows up with a keytar in hand, leading a high-octane synth-metal band that blends horror, world music, and punk energy. But Ari Lehman—yes, that Jason—has carved out a unique musical identity that goes way beyond his legendary film role.

Horror Metal Titans First Jason Sign with CDN Records Ushering in a New Era of Mayhem

 

First Jason, the unrelenting horror metal force fronted by Friday the 13th icon Ari Lehman, has officially joined the roster of CDN Records, marking a major milestone in their ascent through the heavy music underground.

Blind Guardian Unleashes Epic Fall 2025 North American Tour With ENSIFERUM and SEVEN KINGDOMS in Tow

 

Prepare for an unforgettable night of myth, metal, and musical mastery as BLIND GUARDIAN storms across North America this fall, joined by fellow power metal warriors ENSIFERUM and SEVEN KINGDOMS. This epic tour promises to be a legendary journey through soundscapes forged in fire and fantasy.

Ophiolatry’s Serpent’s Verdict: Death Metal as Ritual, Resistance, and Rebirth

 

Brazilian brutal death metal veterans Ophiolatry have officially signed with WormHoleDeath Records, marking a powerful new chapter in the band’s legacy. Alongside the signing, they’ve announced the release of their long-awaited album, Serpent’s Verdict, set to drop on June 6, 2025.