Articles by Joe Smith-Engelhardt

Sinner Reveal Glitched-Out Visuals for "Wraith"

PUBLISHED Jan 23, 2020

St. Catharines metal outfit Sinner are preparing to head out across Eastern Canada, but before they tear it up on the road, the band are dr...

A$AP Ferg

Rebel, Toronto ON, December 17

PUBLISHED Dec 18, 2019

From the kick-off of his set, A$AP Ferg had Toronto in the palm of his hand. Before the Trap Lord even made his way on stage, the crowd wen...

In 2019, Metal Learned to Share and Play Well with Others

PUBLISHED Dec 12, 2019

Metal bands and fans have historically isolated themselves within their own inner circle, unlike other genres who frequently collaborate wi...

Toronto's Bad River Explore the Mundane Aspects of Life in "Wisconsin" Video

PUBLISHED Dec 6, 2019

Toronto-based three-piece grunge act Bad River bring a blend of post-punk, garage rock and noise to their sound, delicately balancing harsh...

Toronto's 5 Best Cannabis Destinations

PUBLISHED Dec 5, 2019

Toronto is a haven for cannabis enthusiasts with plenty of retail stores and pot-themed activities you can participate in across the city....

Cattle Decapitation

Death Atlas

PUBLISHED Nov 27, 2019

When it comes to death metal bands, few have built a discography as strong as Cattle Decapitation's. Their early records are captivating, b...

Despised Icon Made Their Best Album, 'Purgatory,' After Putting the Band on the Shelf

PUBLISHED Nov 14, 2019

When Montreal deathcore inventors Despised Icon made their comeback announcement in 2014, fans were satisfied to see them live again, and l...

Despised Icon

Purgatory

PUBLISHED Nov 12, 2019

After a highly successful return in 2016 with fifth studio album Beast, Despised Icon have proven they are here to stay through tight live...