Contents
11 . . . Five Artists You Need to Know
Buggin, Spiritworld, Taipei Houston, Brand Of Sacrifice, Narrow Head
30 . . . Metallica
The thrash titans return with their first album in seven years. Lars Ulrich unpacks 72 Seasons, and explains how four "misfits" became the biggest metal band in the world.
40 . . . Spiritbox
50 . . . Bad Omens
Noah Sebastian's chaotic childhood ignited a fire inside him, one that's driven him to the brink of star-dom. So why is he urging fans to "not make me or Bad Omens your life"?
58 . . . Dez Fafara
The Coal Chamber and DevilDriver frontman nearly died from COVID. Now he's determined to "take it all on," from new music and reunion tours to book deals and more.
66 . . . nothing,nowhere.
The emo-rap hitmaker has long teased his love for heavy music. But he's never felt "worthy" to fully express that passion until now.
74 . . . Periphery
Prog-metal luminary Misha Mansoor is adamant that "djent is not a genre." But if it were, these would be his picks for its 10 essential albums.
78 . . . Jesus Piece
Five years ago, Aaron Heard's hardcore crew dropped their vicious debut. After a couple detours - into Nothing and fatherhood - he's back with its fierce follow-up.
84 . . . Scowl
Vocalist Kat Moss leads us on a tour of her favorite Santa Cruz hotspots and shares the personal stories behind her passions
90 . . . Godsmack
On the eve of their final album, leader Sully Erna revisits three decades of hits, band therapists, hanging with Rush, dating Lady Gaga and more
