Heaviest of Art

06/10/2026

We Present The Top Albums of 2026 (So Far): The hardest among the elite, featuring standout releases defined by variety, intensity, and creative resurgence 🔥

Artwork by Hudiny Tattoo for Heaviest.

The best albums of 2026 so far, featuring standout releases defined by variety, intensity, and creative resurgence.

05/28/2026

As Everything Unfolds are riding high on the heels of their latest album, "Did You Ask To Be Set Free?" (Century Media Records), and we sat down with frontwoman Charlie Rolfe to talk about the album covers that inspired her artistic trajectory.

In celebration of the sharp, emotionally charged blend of post-hardcore intensity and melodic vulnerability. Out now via Century Media.

05/28/2026

NO CURE are set to release their debut album, "It Is Going To Get Dark", via SharpTone Records and much like the album title suggests, lead single "Convulsing In The Dark" introduces a downright punishing listen of Alabama hardcore.

Alabama hardcore coming straight for your neck.On July 10th, No Cure will release their debut album, It Is Going To Get Dark, via SharpTone Records, and much like the album title suggests, lead single Convulsing In The Dark introduces a downright punishing, emotionally charged listen rooted in harro...

05/05/2026

Bloodywood's performance at The Belasco wasn’t just a successful LA tour stop — it was a statement. In a scene often saturated with repetition, Bloodywood stands tall as a necessity. If this show is any indication, their trajectory in the global metal scene is only accelerating.

Here's a look back at the momentous showing with photos by our own Ekaterina Gorbacheva.

Lighting up The Belasco prior to Sick New World, all the while continuing a thrilling run.

05/04/2026

From Connecticut to the world, 100 Demons defined hardcore and metal on a global scale, serving as a key influence to the strengths of the genre today. ICYMI, the band is back with "Embrace The Black Light", to be released via Closed Casket Activities this June 🔥

Stream the ripping lead single, "Meat For The Beast" and dive into the 100+ demons that James Bousema painted for this masterclass!

The era-defining band mark their return in grand fashion, adorned by the art of James Bousema.

04/15/2026

Thank you for having us Testament 🎸

04/09/2026

A look back at Opeth's monumental North American Tour stop in Southern California earlier this year. Few times has the Riverside Municipal Auditorium seen a performance this grand📍

Catch the band across the world later this summer, including stops in Italy, UK, Belgium, Ireland, and India to name a few.

📸 Ekaterina Gorbacheva / Heaviest of Art