The Dallas band Creeping Death has perfected a stormy, hammering take on old-school death metal. Last year, I saw them absolutely wreck a DIY space that’s mostly dedicated to hardcore shows, and their straightforward energy and catchiness makes them a great entry point to those of us who aren’t dyed-in-the-wool death metal ty...

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As they prepare to release their new album Death Below and celebrate their 20th year as a band, August Burns Red's guitarist reflects on the albums that have had the biggest impact on him

Depeche Mode are a band who’ve existed at extremes. On their journey from squeaky-clean popsters to alternative titans they’ve lived a fast, hard life. Lead singer Dave Gahan’s brushes with death are infamous, including a drug-induced episode in 1996 where his heart stopped beating for two minutes. Similarly dramatic has been their creativ...