For the final installment in our coverage of the October 8, 2008, Watain, Withered, Krallice show at the Knitting Factory, we’re pleased to present to you four brutal songs from Seattle black metal group Book of Black Earth.

Book of Black Earth were touring behind their 2008 release, Horoskopus (Prosthetic Records).

Below, check out the crew as they play “2160” into “May Your God Deny You” and “Death of the Sun,” “Total Control” and “Clamor Beneath.” (more…)

On October 8, 2008, we went down to NY’s Knitting Factory to catch up with Sweden’s Watain. Before the black metallers hit the stage, we were treated to a good crop of opening bands, including extreme virtuosos, Krallice, Seattle heavies Book of Black Earth and Atlanta, GA, black metal crew Withered.

Below, check out Withered as they play “Drawn Black Drapes” into “Reveal the Essence of Suffering” and “Clamor Beneath” from their 2008 release Folie Circulaire (Prosthetic Records). (more…)

MetalKult is pleased to bring you some more coverage from the Relapse Records tenth consecutive South By Southwest showcase at Emo’s Annex, March 13, 2008.

As one of the main sponsors of the showcase, MetalKult was there to capture all the chaos brought about by the crushing bill, which featured High On Fire (Oakland, CA), Genghis Tron (Philadelphia, PA), Coliseum (Louisville, KY), Vverevvolf Grehv (Omaha, NE) and special guests Municipal Waste (Richmond, VA).

Below, check out the brutal set by Coliseum, where they tear through some tracks from their 2007 release, No Salvation.

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On October 8, 2008, MetalKult trekked down to the Knitting Factory to catch the live actions of the mighty Watain. Before the Swedes’ scorched-earth attack began, we were treated to a good crop of opening bands, including NY’s own black metal virtuosos, Krallice.

The brainchild of guitar wizards Mick Barr (Ocrilim, Orthrelm) and Colin Marston (Behold…The Arctopus, Dysrhythmia), Krallice blends blazing guitar histrionics with seasick atmospherics and seriously vicious vocals. The result, as heard on their self-titled debut (released on Profound Lore earlier this year), is truly intoxicating. And as we found out that night, Krallice’s live show is not to be missed.

Below, check out Krallice as they play “Wretched Wisdom” and “Timehusk” from their debut: (more…)

On March 13, 2008, in Austin, TX, Relapse Records held their tenth consecutive South By Southwest showcase at Emo’s Annex.

As one of the main sponsors of the showcase, MetalKult was there to capture all the chaos brought about by the crushing bill, which featured High On Fire (Oakland, CA), Genghis Tron (Philadelphia, PA), Coliseum (Louisville, KY), Vverevvolf Grehv (Omaha, NE) and special guests Municipal Waste (Richmond, VA).

Over the next few weeks we’ll be posting the full sets from each of these artists. First we gave you Municipal Waste, then came Genghis Tron and now prepare yourself for the mighty High On Fire. Enjoy all the brutality below! (more…)

On March 13, 2008, in Austin, TX, Relapse Records held their tenth consecutive South By Southwest showcase at Emo’s Annex.

As one of the main sponsors of the showcase, MetalKult was there to capture all the chaos brought about by the crushing bill, which featured High On Fire (Oakland, CA), Genghis Tron (Philadelphia, PA), Coliseum (Louisville, KY), Vverevvolf Grehv (Omaha, NE) and special guests Municipal Waste (Richmond, VA).

Over the next few weeks we’ll be posting the full sets from each of these artists. First we gave you Municipal Waste, and now check out extreme-noise shredders Genghis Tron!

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On March 13, 2008, in Austin, TX, Relapse Records held their tenth consecutive South By Southwest showcase at Emo’s Annex. As one of the main sponsors of the showcase, MetalKult was there to capture all the hot, metallic action.

The 2008 showcase boasted a crushing bill that featured High On Fire (Oakland, CA), Genghis Tron (Philadelphia, PA), Coliseum (Louisville, KY), Vverevvolf Grehv (Omaha, NE) and special guests Municipal Waste (Richmond, VA).

Over the next few weeks we’ll be posting the full sets from each of these artists. First in line: neo-thrash hooligans Municipal Waste!

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Back on April 28, 2008, MetalKult grabbed our cameras and headed uptown to Times Square’s BB King Blues Club & Grille to catch the brutality being administered by Hate Eternal, Soilent Green and Skeletonwitch. Not surprisingly, all three bands delivered ass-kicking sets.

Starting the carnage were none other than Athens, OH’s favorite sons, Skeletonwitch. By the time the five-piece—led by the dual-guitar assault of Nate Garnette and Scott Hedrick and the growls of singer Chance Garnette—left the stage, the crowd was sufficiently frenzied and more than a few new fans were gained.

Below, we’ve got footage of Skeletonwitch performing six tunes from their new CD, Beyond the Permafrost, including “Sacrifice for the Slaughtergod,” “Fire From the Sky,” “Limb From Limb,” “Cast Into the Open Sea,” “Vengeance Will Be Mine,” and “Within My Blood.” We’ve also got a Q&A session with the guys available here.

But, before you watch that live footage, check out some more of our friend and crack photographer Angela Boatwright’s amazing photos of the band:

Now on to the footage! (more…)

On March 4, 2008, Japanese doom-psych-drone trio Boris played before an excited crowd at New York’s Knitting Factory. The band was in town to support its latest release, Smile (Southern Lord).

In the clips below, watch Boris unleash a torrent of distortion, cries and ripping rock and roll as the play “Statement,” “Laser Beam” “Buzz-In” and “Pink.” (more…)

When Sweden’s Disfear hit NY’s Knitting Factory on April 16 in support of their latest record, Live the Storm (Relapse), MetalKult grabbed our cameras and raced downtown to catch a heavy D-beating from Tomas Lindberg (At the Gates) and crew.

Below, check out the guys rip through “Get It Off,” “Phantom” and “The Cage” from Live the Storm. (more…)