Kim Kelly
kimkellywrites@gmail.comThe contributor responsible for most of Noisey's coverage of blastbeats, black metal, and bad vibes.
What Does a Metalhead Wear to a Funeral?
Sometimes an all-black wardrobe is more of a curse than a blessing (plus new tunes from Blackrat, High Cost, Dropdead, and more).
A Fake Band Using Facebook to Scam Europe Is as 2018 as It Gets
In an era of "FAKE NEWS," does a great rock 'n' roll swindle matter? (Plus, new tunes from Ulthar, 1914, Necrowitches, and more).
This New Compilation Wants to Share Mongolian Folk Metal With the World
Stream 'Sound of the Raging Steppe,' a new compilation of five Mongolian and Kazakh folk-influenced heavy metal bands.
Electoral Politics Are Still Bad, But Metal Is Still Good
The post-midterms glow isn't doing much for me, but Völur, Eye of Nix, and new tunes from Sarparast, Snot Goblin, Arête, and Bog Body sure are.
Icelandic Post-Punks Kaelan Mikla Go Dark on Their New LP
Stream the otherworldly trio's euphoric, Cure-approved new album, 'Nótt eftir nótt'
Japanese Black Metal Icon Vivian Slaughter Is Resurrected as Viviankrist
The former Gallhammer vocalist opens up about moving to Norway and launching her chilling new solo electronic project.
German Label Prophecy Productions Wants to Conquer the American Metal Scene
The extreme metal-focused label just opened a new U.S. office, a daring move in a changing industry. Will their gamble pay off?
Halloween Is for Heavy Metal Lovers
Whether you're gore-obsessed or looking to haunt a London dungeon, Halloween belongs to the heshers (also, check out new tunes from Without, Northumbria, Integrity, Druj, and more!).
Ursa's Members Went from DIY Darlings to Doom Dragonslayers
The trio behind prog-black metallers Cormorant started a new traditional doom band. Stream their wizard-bearded debut ‘Abyss Between the Stars’ now.
Fuck Nazi Metal Sympathy
On North Jersey's Nazi metal problem, and those fighting for a better scene (plus new tunes from Holy Grove, Glacial Tomb, Pijn, and more).
Country Outlaw Whitey Morgan's New LP Is Steeped in Bourbon and the Blues
Stream the honky-tonk hellraiser's latest album, 'Hard Times and White Lines,' out October 26 via via Thirty Tigers
Amigo the Devil's Murder Folk Mixes Southern Gothic with Doom Vibes
Stream 'Everything Is Fine,' the spine-chilling new album from the hard-drinking backcountry dark folk project.