Heaviest of Art

25/09/2025

Gautier Serre, mastermind behind the musical collective that is Igorrr, delivered a masterclass in the form of "AMEN" (Metal Blade Records) — a grand body of work that strays far from a linear, conventional path. Illustrator Adrian Baxter, who was tasked with putting art to music, compiled it all digitally using separate traditional illustrations, rather than being one full original piece. In short, it's a compelling audiovisual experience.

There's much to uncover in "AMEN", and to dive deeper into the madness of it all, we welcome Igorrr to an insightful Q&A that expands on his compositional direction, working with Baxter, and more.

The multi-instrumentalist has reached his highest point (yet).

22/09/2025

ICYMI: SPEED HC are continuing their momentum with their "ALL MY ANGELS" EP (Flatspot Records) – a 3-track homage to loved ones lost, narrated by raw hardcore.

An homage to loved ones lost, narrated by raw hardcore.

22/09/2025

Lamp of Murmuur's ethereal black metal meets Burney's Renaissance-esque artistry for one glorious endeavor. The band's new album, "The Dreaming Prince in Ecstasy", arrives this fall via Wolves Of Hades.

Ethereal black metal meets Burney's Renaissance-esque artistry for one glorious endeavor.

02/09/2025

Scenes from Acid Bath's second sold-out LA showing at The Hollywood Palladium📍

The band's reunion tour continues in Syracuse, NY on September 13th before a landmark performance at this year's Louder Than Life 🎶

📸 Ekaterina Gorbacheva / Heaviest of Art

30/08/2025

Amidst the many releases arriving this Halloween, SPITE are among the top. The band are set to release their new album, "New World Killer", via Rise Records and complete with blood-curling artwork by way of Necro Devourer.

Arriving this Halloween with wicked artwork to boast this equally gruesome listen.

30/08/2025

Underground black metal standouts, One of Nine, will release their new album, "Dawn of the Iron Shadow", via Profound Lore Records, guiding listeners through a Tolkien tale beautifully narrated by a soundtrack of epic proportions. Like the vibrant Ted Nasmith cover it sports, "Dawn of the Iron Shadow" is an engaging body of work that bridges serenity with burning aggression.

As grand as black metal gets, with artwork just as majestic.

30/08/2025

Korn at MetLife Stadium 📍🏟️

Tens of thousands showing up strong for Jonathan Davis and co. The band's big sound was met by an even greater response fitting for the musicianship on display.

📸 Dutch Doscher / Heaviest of Art

29/08/2025

Night 2 of System Of A Down at MetLife Stadium📍🏟️

Back to back sold-out nights celebrating Glendale's own and the landmark discography that backs them. The band hit Soldier Field in Chicago this Sunday, but until then, look back at last night's massive undertaking in New Jersey.

📸 Dutch Doscher / Heaviest of Art

26/08/2025

It's time for "Para Bellum". The latest from Testament is arriving this fall via Nuclear Blast and comes adorned with another grand Eliran Kantor cover, alongside a thrill of a listen that is their new single, "Infanticide A.I.".

The Bay Area thrash titans set the date for their fourteenth studio recording.

25/08/2025

The Devil Wears Prada are set to release their ninth album, "Flowers", via Solid State Records continuing their ambitious compositional exploration in ways more joyous, fulfilling, and universal. There's plenty of connotations to be had of its album title and the accompanying cover photograph, but each experience is unique, and The Devil Wears Prada invested themselves entirely to a raw and vulnerable record.

Introduced by a short film fitting to its overarching themes, courtesy of Wyatt Clough.

25/08/2025

Hudson Valley's Soul Blind are among the select few bands bringing 90's and early 2000's alt-rock back the right way, a group that includes Bleed, Split Chain, Static Dress, and Narrow Head among others. Their new album, "Red Sky Mourning", is a byproduct of it all — a culmination of influence, camaraderie, and emotions that run through its lyricism. It arrives via Closed Casket Activities.

Channeling Helmet and "Adrenaline"-era Deftones for one driving (and nostalgic) record.

25/08/2025

With 2024's "Coma" continuing its victory lap through the end of this year, GAEREA are expanding on successes in ways that set the stage for an already highly anticipated next move. Said move comes in the form of a big signing to Century Media Records and an accompanying single, "Submerged", which could very well be among the best tracks the band has released this far.

The masked Portuguese ensemble usher in the next phase of their ascension.