INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY FESTY SHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY Spawned from the badlands of Virginia Beach, OF TYRANTS sound like a deathcore band that should have been part of the late 90’s to early 2000’s metalcore scene. This, however, is… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS AND VIDEO BY DIGITAL THUNDERDOME AND PROVIDED BY WNOR FM99 Once known as WITNESS FOR HOPE, which was formerly led by vocalist Benjamin Green, LIFEWALKER has risen from the metaphorical ashes of that band and… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY IAN WOODS PHOTOS BY AMBERLEY EDINGTON AND TIGRAN KAPINOS With nearly eight years and several releases under their collective belts, the Northern Virginia-based band GRETHOR has long been a staple of the local metal scene. Combining the bleak… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY KNIAL SAUNDERS PHOTOS BY THROUGH IT ALL PHOTOGRAPHY Since their inception in 2014, Richmond-born metal band HERE AFTER has been honing their skills to rival the talents of Richmond’s best. It’s safe to say that after playing with… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY TREVOR SORIANO Following the breakup of CALL IT COURAGE, a Virginia Beach based metalcore band, the members reunited to form INHERITOR to create a raw sound with a positive message. Currently, the band lineup includes… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY KNIAL SAUNDERS PHOTOS BY BRYAN KIRKS Virginia-born heavy metal outfit NAUTILUS has accomplished more than most bands have in the short time that they have been together. The band’s current lineup includes guitarist Clark Leeuwrik, vocalist Michael Kearney, drummer… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY RELAPSE RECORDS AND ROBERT ESCUE What do you get when you combine the punk and metal influences of vocalist Tony Foresta and guitarist Phil “Landphil” Hall of MUNICIPAL WASTE, as well as drummer Ryan… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY JOSHUA FITZWATER Known as one of the sludgiest, grittiest bands in the Hampton Roads area, MAMMOTH BLACK is on track to blow up, especially because they are taking on unfamiliar territory compared to most… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SUFFER NO GUILT Though the origins of SUFFER NO GUILT were a bit “freaky,” the new face of the band, which includes vocalist Neil Rice-Johnston, drummer Bobby Roman, bassist Chris Emerson, and guitarist… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW BY JOE FITZPATRICK PHOTOS BY BRANDON HAMBRIGHT AND PAUL SOMERS Since the early 2000’s American metal has seen the rise and fall of many bands, but since forming in 2009 WITHIN OUR GATES from Harrisonburg has not only stood the… Continue Reading