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Tag: heavy metal

Chasing the Forbidden Truth

Film
By Nicholas Brennan | October 4, 2021
By Nicholas Brennan | October 4, 2021

Chasing the Forbidden Truth

Filmmaker Nicholas Brennan on the making of his new documentary, Los Últimos Frikis, a portrait of the Cuban heavy metal band Zeus.

The Sci-Fi That Ignited My Brain

Film
By Brendon Small | May 8, 2018
By Brendon Small | May 8, 2018

The Sci-Fi That Ignited My Brain

The comedian and animator (who loves live-action movies) explains how his childhood passion for sci-fi and fantasy fueled his latest creative project.

Capturing Reality (and Unlocking the Truth) in Documentary

Film
By Luke Meyer | June 22, 2016
By Luke Meyer | June 22, 2016

Capturing Reality (and Unlocking the Truth) in Documentary

Luke Meyer on Roberto Minervini's The Other Side, his own new film, Breaking a Monster, and ideas of documentary authenticity.

Hot Love: How to Find Love Without Tinder — and Which Smiths Song to Listen to While Doing So

Music
By Dave Hill | February 29, 2016
By Dave Hill | February 29, 2016

Hot Love: How to Find Love Without Tinder — and Which Smiths Song to Listen to While Doing So

Dave Hill dishes out love advice — and love songs — to the lovelorn.

Dave Hill Talks Danzig’s Skeletons

Music
By Dave Hill | December 4, 2015
By Dave Hill | December 4, 2015

Dave Hill Talks Danzig’s Skeletons

Danzig’s new album is totally great to listen to while porking, partying, sharpening your knife collection, or doing anything, really.

Liam Wilson (the Dillinger Escape Plan) Talks Thantifaxath’s Sacred White Noise

Music
By Liam Wilson | November 14, 2014
By Liam Wilson | November 14, 2014

Liam Wilson (the Dillinger Escape Plan) Talks Thantifaxath’s Sacred White Noise

While much of black metal is mired in the same old muck, Thantifaxath are busy breaking beastly new ground.

Trapeze Artist Alec Kossoff (Wings Denied) Talks Choosing Heavy Metal Instead of Running Away with the Circus

Music
By Alec Kossoff | August 16, 2014
By Alec Kossoff | August 16, 2014

Trapeze Artist Alec Kossoff (Wings Denied) Talks Choosing Heavy Metal Instead of Running Away with the Circus

When his band and his career as an NBA stunt dunker blew up at the same time, Wings Denied’s drummer had to make a choice.

Randy Blythe (Lamb of God) Talks Floor’s Oblation

Music
By Randy Blythe | May 1, 2014
By Randy Blythe | May 1, 2014

Randy Blythe (Lamb of God) Talks Floor’s Oblation

Up until now, I haven't written about any records for the Talkhouse that could even remotely be considered heavy metal; the main reason being that...

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