It's the most wonderful time of the year...
No, we're not talking about Christmas - that's alright, we guess - but the run-up to Halloween, where seemingly everything gets an extra lick of black paint and pure spooky vibes. Perfect for a slew of new horror movies, horror-themed videos and general tomfoolery across the heavy music spectrum. Bliss! But, we digress.
Here are the results of last week's vote! It was a tight-run race for top position, nu metal newcomers Uncured taking third place and edging out OG nu metal icon Serj Tankian. Just behind them were fellow up-and-comers Eschalon, the furious clearly striking a chord with fans. Not enough to unseat our winners however, naughty nuns Dogma taking the crown with a decidedly heavy metal version of Madonna's .
The weird and wonderful selections still keep coming this week, as we've got everything from dwarf metallers Wind Rose to disco-loving Finns Turmion Katilot, as well as new music from the likes of Lacuna Coil, Coheed And Cambria and Soilwork, among others. As ever, we need you to tell us which band excites you most, so don't forget to cast your vote in the poll below - and have a fantastic weekend! Lacuna Coil have never made a secret of their heavier inclinations, but new single will no doubt be a wake-up call to anyone who has them purely pegged as "the gothic band". In fact, while Cristina Scabbia delivers the kind of powerhouse chorus we've come to expect of the band, the verses hit with such force that you'd be f.