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Territory’s Edge – The Best New Metal of July 2022, featuring Krisiun, Silent Planet, and more

Peggy Clark2 years ago2 years ago123 mins

Metallica made plenty of headlines this summer. The surging popularity of their 1986 hit “Master of Puppets” – due to its inclusion in the show Stranger Things – marked a rare crossover moment, potentially introducing a vast array of listeners to heavy metal. Another familiar name returning to the spotlight is Rage Against the Machine. The…

Territory’s Edge – The Best New Metal of May 2022, featuring Oceans of Slumber, Satyr, Wake and more

Peggy Clark2 years ago2 years ago123 mins

New metal music from this month offered plenty of surprises and crossing of genres. Spiritbox, one of heavy music’s most hyped new names, dropped a collaborative single with electronic artist Illenium. Knocked Loose frontman Bryan Garris lent his signature barks on Motionless in White’s aggressive song “Slaughterhouse”. On the underground side, metal bands like Wake,…