Grim
Extreme Metal Writer
Grim covers the end of the spectrum that most outlets treat as a footnote. Death metal, black metal, doom, sludge, grindcore, prog, tech — the bands that built the genre's heaviest corners and the ones still pushing further into them. If the album requires a certain threshold of commitment to appreciate, that’s exactly where Grim lives.
The approach is simple: write about this music the way it deserves to be written about. No condescension toward the listener, no apology to the mainstream. Genre literacy matters here. The difference between a tremolo-picked black metal riff and a death metal riff matters. Production choices matter. Lineup changes matter. Grim covers all of it with the same seriousness the artists bring to making it.
The beat runs from legacy acts — bands that defined the genre decades ago and are still making records — to underground acts that haven’t broken through yet but will. Grim doesn’t wait for a press release to decide something matters.
Articles by Grim
Ingested Drop 'Watch You Fold' Feat. John Gallagher — New Album 'Denigration' Due May 8
Ingested's new single 'Watch You Fold' features John Gallagher of Dying Fetus and is a preview of 'Denigration,' due May 8 on Metal Blade Records.
Jack Owen: 'Butchered at Birth' Is His Least Favorite Early Cannibal Corpse Record — Here's Why
Former Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen says Butchered at Birth ranks last among his early records — and the reasons are genuinely interesting.
Death Metal vs Black Metal: What's the Difference?
Death metal and black metal are both extreme — but they're built from different DNA. Here's what separates them, band by band and riff by riff.
Shane Embury Announces 'Bridge To Resolution' Solo Album — Full Tracklist and Details
Napalm Death's Shane Embury announces his debut solo album Bridge To Resolution — out June 5 via Dissonance Productions. Full tracklist inside.
Dimmu Borgir Announce New Album 'Grand Serpent Rising' — Out May 22 via Nuclear Blast
Dimmu Borgir end an eight-year silence with 'Grand Serpent Rising,' a 13-track beast dropping May 22 via Nuclear Blast.
Corrosion of Conformity July 2026 Tour: Full Dates, Tickets & Support Acts
Corrosion of Conformity announce a 14-date July 2026 North American headlining run with Whores and Crobot in support. Tickets go on sale March 27.
Moonspell Announce 'Far From God' Album: Tracklist, Release Date & First Single
Moonspell announce 'Far From God,' out July 3 via Napalm Records. Eight tracks, Eliran Kantor art, and a title single that puts vampires back in gothic metal.
Darkthrone Announce 22nd Album 'Pre-Historic Metal' — Out May 8 on Peaceville
Darkthrone announce their 22nd album 'Pre-Historic Metal' arriving May 8 on Peaceville. Eight tracks. Fenriz: 'frightfully barbaric but not without finesse.'
Pallbearer Expand North American Tour with Knoll and Blood Vulture — Full Dates
Pallbearer expand their 2026 North American run into two legs — April with Knoll, May/June with Blood Vulture — performing Foundations of Burden in full.
Suffocation Announce Headlining US Dates Around Cradle of Filth Tour
Suffocation are hitting select US cities solo ahead of joining Cradle of Filth's Majestic In Death Tour this spring. Tickets go on sale now.
The HU Drop 'The Men' Video + 'Warrior Chant' Double Single
The HU are back with a double shot of new music: 'The Men' arrives with a full video, and 'Warrior Chant' follows right behind it. Both out now.
Dirk Verbeuren: Playing With Dave Mustaine Is 'Surreal' a Decade In
Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren opens up about a decade behind the kit — and the strange surreality of backing a legend every night.
Andi Deris Says Now Would Be the Right Time for Keeper of the Seven Keys Part Four
Andi Deris says the current political climate makes a fourth Keeper of the Seven Keys album feel inevitable — though Helloween has a new record out.
Fit For An Autopsy Drop 'The Wretch' — A B-Side That Hits Harder Than Most Bands' Singles
Fit For An Autopsy dropped 'The Wretch' — a b-side from The Nothing That Is sessions that sounds anything but leftover. Will Putney produced. It rips.
Jinjer Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour With Crystal Lake & Entheos
Jinjer announce a 35-date summer 2026 North American tour with Crystal Lake and Entheos. Presale live today; general on-sale Friday, March 20.
Brendon Small on Why Dethklok Is Still Going After 20 Years: 'I Love the Challenge'
Brendon Small reflects on 20 years of Metalocalypse and why Dethklok's live show — with Gene Hoglan and an Amon Amarth co-headline — is the franchise's peak.
Devin Townsend's 'The Moth' Arrives May 29 — A Decade in the Making
Devin Townsend's most ambitious record — a 24-track orchestral opus a decade in the making — lands May 29 via InsideOut. Lead single out now.
Fit For An Autopsy Drop 'The Wretch' Ahead of the Heaviest Tour of the Year
Fit For An Autopsy premieres brutal new single The Wretch ahead of the Heaviest Tour of the Year with Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX, and Sanguisugabogg.
Paul Mazurkiewicz on 38 Years of Cannibal Corpse: 'Who Would Have Ever Thought?'
Cannibal Corpse's Paul Mazurkiewicz reflects on nearly four decades of death metal and why the band is still doing better than ever.
Soulfly Robbed Before Gwar Tour: Band Loses Backdrops, Crew Equipment Stolen in Albuquerque
Soulfly had their U-Haul broken into overnight in Albuquerque just before joining GWAR on tour. Backdrops and personal crew gear were taken.