
Hellish Islands: The Extreme Metal of the Caribbean – Part one
Contrary to popular belief, the Caribbean islands have developed rich and vibrant music scenes, now well-established within socio-cultural contexts that vary from country to country.

Contrary to popular belief, the Caribbean islands have developed rich and vibrant music scenes, now well-established within socio-cultural contexts that vary from country to country.

In recent years, Scotland has built a strong extreme music scene, spawning a new wave in the process.

With their third album, the New Jersey metallers had to fully prove themselves—and they hit the mark, staying true to everything they’ve built in the past.

The Tennessee trio returns to the fray after two decades, delivering one of the most extreme—and finest—albums of the year.

The heavy metal legends return with a new album that channels a revivalist mood, yet remains thoroughly engaging.

The Romans have reached their fifth studio album, showing themselves in remarkable form.

Whether this marks the band’s ultimate evolution is hard to say, but it is undoubtedly their most polished and elaborate work yet.

Even one of Italy’s smallest and least populous regions has its own extreme music scene, featuring some truly remarkable acts.

The Greeks are back with a powerful new chapter—not drastically different from their previous work, but featuring more dynamic structures.

Could it be that, besides the Slayer we all know, there were others with the same name? Yes—and it didn’t just happen to them, but to many other famous bands as well.

Contrary to popular belief, the Caribbean islands have developed rich and vibrant music scenes, now well-established within socio-cultural contexts that vary from country to country.

In recent years, Scotland has built a strong extreme music scene, spawning a new wave in the process.

With their third album, the New Jersey metallers had to fully prove themselves—and they hit the mark, staying true to everything they’ve built in the past.

The Tennessee trio returns to the fray after two decades, delivering one of the most extreme—and finest—albums of the year.

The heavy metal legends return with a new album that channels a revivalist mood, yet remains thoroughly engaging.

The Romans have reached their fifth studio album, showing themselves in remarkable form.

Whether this marks the band’s ultimate evolution is hard to say, but it is undoubtedly their most polished and elaborate work yet.

Even one of Italy’s smallest and least populous regions has its own extreme music scene, featuring some truly remarkable acts.

The Greeks are back with a powerful new chapter—not drastically different from their previous work, but featuring more dynamic structures.

Could it be that, besides the Slayer we all know, there were others with the same name? Yes—and it didn’t just happen to them, but to many other famous bands as well.