Chris Impellitteri Interview
In the late 1980s, Chris Impellitteri quickly established himself as one of the world’s premiere shredders: A badge of honor he proudly wears to this […]
Autopsy – Morbidity Triumphant
Those who have been reading Defenders of the Faith from day one are more than aware of my obsession with Autopsy. They are, as far […]
SpellBook – Deadly Charms
If I put the number of 80s metal worship promos I receive weekly to the number of 70s metal worship promos I receive weekly, I […]
From My Collection #48: Piledriver – Metal Inquisition
Welcome to another edition of From My Collection. Today’s essay pays tribute to one of the most larger than life characters in all of metal, […]
Venom Inc. – There’s Only Black
To say Venom revolutionized metal would be an understatement. Their early 80s output singlehandedly laid down the groundwork for all extreme metal to follow. One […]
Razor – Cycle of Contempt
Some of you might be under the impression that I enjoy ripping on classic thrash bands who release new music, and you couldn’t be more […]
Talas – 1985
Anyone with surface level knowledge of underground US metal is aware of Talas. The band, best known for featuring a young Billy Sheehan, released two […]
Brian Tatler (Diamond Head) Interview
There are few albums in metal history as iconic as Diamond Head’s Lightning to the Nations. What started as a humble DIY effort, limited to […]
Mortuous – Upon Desolation
This has been a great week for death metal. Whether you prefer it on the dark side, or perhaps slightly more technical, new bands playing […]
Top 10: Metal Albums of 1995
We’re halfway through the 90s and metal is officially a quarter of a century old! We’ve sure come a long way from the hazy, burnout […]