Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveller of the metal world, rest a while here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine alive and turning. Support them with a simple listen, and discover the future. This issue features music from Marrasmieli[, Apognosis, Cryptic Hymn, Killer Victim, Plaguestorm & Void Rot.

By now, I have published two separate lists of covers I love - and not just any covers, but specifically renditions of nonmetal songs performed by metal bands. There are so many expert homages out there that I can fill two lists even without allowing for metal on metal. But that's not entirely fair, now is it? After all, music isn't that great. Some covers out there suck, and metal bands are responsible for a lot of them. You people have been loving life for too long. It's time I sat you down and slapped you in the face with a cold dose of reality: ten of the worst covers ever to...

Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveller of the metal world, rest a while here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine alive and turning. Support them with a simple listen, and discover the future. This issue features music from Eriphion, Dionysiaque, Nornes, Strauss, Aeviterne & Phoenix Nebula.

Still a little over 4 months to go, and yes, I am stoked for the 9th edition of 70000 Tons Of Metal, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise.