News, Reviews & Interviews

Haggus 6/23/2025 in Hamtramck MI

Despite the nearly 3 digit heat index, Haggus brought blood-drenched mincecore and chaotic energy to their recent Michigan visit. Read (and see) our coverage!

Murder by Death Farewell Tour w/ Laura Jane Grace 6/20/2025

When I heard Laura Jane Grace was supporting Murder by Death on their farewell tour at St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, it was a no-brainer. I had to be there.

Aggressive Progressive Tour 5/27/2025 in Pontiac MI

Read (and see) our coverage of Rivers of Nihil, Holy Fawn, Inter Arma, Glacial Tomb, and Boreworm at the Pike Room in Pontiac, MI.

EXCLUSIVE COMPILATION PREMIERE: From Dreams to Living Things III – From the Plough to the Stars

We’re premiering the new animal rescue benefit compilation from Fiadh Productions. 50+ songs to support animal rights. 6+ hours of incredible music.

REVIEW: Galdr – Galdr

This is atmospheric black metal for those in pain. For those whose life is akin to the dead of winter. And with this release, you’ll no longer feel alone.

Lucerne Hammer – Demo

There is no doubt what these battle anthems stand for. Grab your preferred polearm and join in the chant!

REVIEW: Lust Hag – Irrevocably Drubbed

I’m a fan of darkness. And tales of murder. And the word “irrevocably.” The latter term I associate with The Matrix movies. But I digress. Let’s talk about Lust Hag and her new album “Irrevocably Drubbed”.

FEATURE: Wolven Daughter x Order of the Wolf – Split (Review and Interview)

“Be radical, spread joy.” ~ Order of the Wolf

Deathvoid – Live Tapestries

Band - Deathvoid Album - Live Tapestries Country of Origin - Switzerland/Italy Genre - Raw Black Metal Release Date - April 12, 2025 (cassette on April 15, 2025) Label - Realm and Ritual Author - Hayduke X Deathvoid is not for everyone. To be completely honest,...

REVIEW: Ahamkara – The Harrow of the Lost

Band - Ahamkara Album - The Harrow Of The Lost Country of Origin - United Kingdom Genre - Atmospheric Black Metal Release Date - April 25, 2025 Label - Bindrune Recordings Author - Porous Over a decade has passed since Ahamkara’s debut album and they’ve now...

EXCLUSIVE TRACK PREMIERE: Les Guillotines Délirés – Why They Fight

Band - Les Guillotines Délirés Album - Les Guillotines Délirés Country of Origin - Netherlands Genre - Experimental Black Metal Release Date - April 4, 2025 Label - Fiadh Productions Author - Hayduke X We are so proud to present “Why They Fight,” the first...

Throne – That Who Sat Upon Him, Was Death

A new creature has arisen from the DNA of these older monsters, and it won’t be stopped!

REVIEW AND INTERVIEW: Thlipsis – Thlipsis/Θλίψις and Servants of Apathy

Band - Thlipsis Album - Thlipsis/Θλίψις EP and Servants of Apathy EP Country of Origin - Greece Genre - Black Metal Release Date - January 25, 2025 Label - FYC Records Author - Hayduke X Review On January 25, FYC Records released a new special edition...

Clutch, Rival Sons, Black Stone Cherry 9/26/2024 in Grand Rapids MI

Clutch, Rival Sons and Black Stone Cherry Performed in Grand Rapids, MI at GLC Live at 20 Monroe on September 26, 2024. We were there. Please accept our photos and thoughts on the event. Thoughts on Clutch... Saying this is a concert review would be misleading. I'm...

Catching Up On A Great Year For Screamo

It was a chaotic Summer for several of the writers here at MoshPitNation, which has left a lot to catch up on - especially as the year has been a knockout for heavy music so far. Multiple of the best screamo albums in recent memory have come out within the last 12...

FEATURE: Gråt Strigoi – The Prophetic Silence (Review + Interview)

This is one of those goosebump raising albums that requires a few moments of stillness to recenter yourself when it ends.

FEATURE: Hail – Transgression (review + interview)

They remain one of the freshest boundary pushers on the edge of heavy music and are worth exploring.

EXCLUSIVE TRACK STREAM: Construct of Lethe – I am the Lionkiller/ Labyrinthine Terror

A Kindness Dealt In Venom” is what the result should have been had that band continued to evolve, innovate, and improve.

EXCLUSIVE TRACK STREAM: Malconfort – Compulsion (Ecstasy)

Band - Malconfort Album - Humanism Country of Origin - UK Genre - Experimental Black Metal Release Date - July 5, 2024 Label - Transcending Obscurity Records Author - Hayduke X Today, we are streaming the opening track from “Humanism,” the debut album from UK...