There’s a decent chance you’ve had an existentialist thought or two in life. Why do humans act as cruel as they do? What’s the point of existence? What happens when we die? These huge thoughts that involve layers and layers of thought and have gone through decades of examination are but a small taste of […]
Author: Michael Pementel
[Review] Cradle of Filth Bring Spectacular Thrill and Despair on ‘Existence Is Futile’
Within black metal, Cradle of Filth has always been an (ahem), black sheep of sorts. Yet in taking parts of the genre’s conventional sound, they’ve carved out an exciting path for their material. In providing a symphonic edge to their blackened speed, the band’s exploration of the occult and fantastical is nothing short of theatrically […]
Behind the Music That Kills: An Interview With the Master of Horror, John Carpenter
For over 40 years, Michael Myers has existed as one of the greatest icons in horror. Coming into existence in 1978’s Halloween, Michael’s violence and terror have only been rivaled by few slashers in the genre. “He is supposed to be the boogeyman, a force of evil,” says director, writer, and music composer John Carpenter. […]
The Mind Behind ‘The Guardians of Justice’: An Interview With Adi Shankar – Part 2
Welcome back to part-two of my interview with Adi Shankar, creator, producer, writer, and director on The Guardians of Justice (which made its debut at Cannes this week and will release on Netflix next year). Though the show takes shape in the form of a superhero narrative, its scope goes beyond that of generic superhero […]
The Mind Behind ‘The Guardians of Justice’: An Interview With Adi Shankar – Part 1
Adi Shankar is a remixer of media. While the producer/showrunner/storyteller has had his name attached to several films, it is that of his Bootleg Universe that stands out among his work. In taking iconic characters throughout pop culture, Shankar crafts narratives around them that subvert their source material. His Power/Rangers short, one of his most […]
Of Lonely Hells: Looking Back On ‘Silent Hill 2’ Through The Lens Of OCD
*Author note: Given the subject matter of this article, I would like to state that I absolutely acknowledge everyone has their own experiences with mental illness. What I go through may not be what you go through and vice versa. Please note that the personal experiences below are my own, and do not necessarily reflect […]
Iconic Villains, Atmospheric Darkness, and Horror Lyricism: An Interview With Aborted’s Sven de Caluwé
For two and a half decades, Aborted have been a constant force of death metal ferocity. With their 11th studio album ManiaCult having released last week, the band once again delivers a visceral presentation of bloodthirsty riffs, skull annihilating blast beats, and soul-splitting shrieks. Among their contemporaries, Aborted not only stands as one of the […]
For All the Poetic Rage, Carnifex’s ‘Graveside Confessions’ Plays It Too Safe [Haunted Riffs]
The trajectory of Carnifex’s musical growth has been both promising and odd over the years. Always a band to count on when it comes to vicious sounding music, a major component that has set them apart from other deathcore acts is their approach to atmosphere. With their past few records, Carnifex has woven elements of […]
Into the Madness of Space With Blood Incantation: Looking Back on ‘Starspawn’ [Haunted Riffs]
The 2010s saw a great amount of growth for the death metal genre. Among the acts to rise during this time is the extraterrestrial death metal force known as Blood Incantation. On today’s installment of Haunted Riffs, let’s venture into the cosmos, confront its horrors, and soak in the filthy brutality that is Blood Incantation’s […]
Records From the Dark: Six Under-the-Radar Albums to Check Out Immediately! [Haunted Riffs]
Sub-columns in columns are a thing, right? Well whether they are or aren’t, I’m introducing Haunted Riffs‘ Records From the Dark. From time to time, I’m going to highlight six records from bands you may not be aware of. For these six records featured on Records From the Dark, it’s my goal to help raise […]
Over 20 New Horror Movies and Shows Releasing in August 2021!
Autumn may be around the corner, but the summer isn’t going to end without a bang. August is packing a great variety of horror, covering every nightmare one can imagine. When a journalist returns to her ancestral home to research a story, a group of locals capture her and accuse her of being the devil. […]
Netflix’s “Godzilla: Singular Point” Makes for a Bloated, Disappointing Experience [Anime Horrors]
Welcome back to Anime Horrors – a column dedicated to exploring new and classic works of anime and manga. Godzilla adapted into an anime – animated by studio Bones nonetheless- sounds like an excellent idea. Given the release of Godzilla vs. Kong earlier this year, Godzilla: Singular Point comes at a perfect time to satiate the need […]
[Review] King Woman Venture Into Rebellious Doom on Emotionally Crushing ‘Celestial Blues’
John Milton’s 1667 epic poem Paradise Lost holds a legendary status in the literary world. It not only revisits the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, but provides an added focus to that of Satan – his descent into Hell and rebellion against God. For centuries, Paradise Lost has been a work studied and […]
10 Killer Records From the First Half of 2021; Introducing Bloody Disgusting’s New Metal Column “Haunted Riffs”
For a long time, I’ve had an idea that I’ve wanted to bring to Bloody Disgusting; something a little different than what you may typically find on the site. You may notice from time to time we like to bring you bits of music news and reviews; well, with this new column – Haunted Riffs […]