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Ministry’s Seattle performance was more than a nostalgic trip; it was a vital resurrection. By fearlessly embracing and powerfully re-contextualizing their synth-pop roots, Jourgensen and crew delivered a night of immense fun, cathartic energy, and undeniable relevance.
Ministry • My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult • Die KruppsShowbox SoDo, Seattle WA, 28 May.2025Photos by John Donovan Malley
J. Donovan Malley caught up with Cryptopsy frontman Matt McGachy to talk about their new album An Insatiable Violence, nightmares and more.
Testament • Kreator • Possessed Showbox SoDo, Seattle, 16 September, 2024 Photos by John Donovan Malley
J. Donovan Malley had a chance to sit down with the members of Inter Arma to discuss their latest album New Heaven and their recent tour.
Disemboweled God Fest 2024March 28–31 2024 • Belltown Yacht Club, Seattle WA Photos by John Donovan Malley
Seattle’s Michael Freiberger (owner of Satanik Royalty Records and director/booker for Disemboweled God Fest) pulled off an incredible feat for the second consecutive year: packing an intimate venue with top-notch national and regional purveyors of death metal to celebrate the genre in all its glorious forms.
To say Brian Rush is always working on music is an understatement. He recently discussed several topics with J. Donovan Malley, including managing multiple projects, his label Pale Magus Productions, some of his influences and favorite gigs, and much more.
Eric Stucke spoke with J. Donovan Malley recently about Dripping Decay, his other musical projects, influences, being a synth freak, and more.
Ministry • Gary Numan • FLAShowbox SoDo, Seattle • March 2, 2024Photos by John Donovan Malley
Putting on this album is like entering a time machine and returning to the chaotic beer-soaked gigs that have become legendary and continue to influence bands across the globe.
With this new album, Hulder has thrown down the gauntlet, proving she is, without question, the real deal.
Through 46 minutes of rousing Hellenic black metal, often soaring in scope and solidly melodic throughout, listeners are reminded why Varathron are still packing venues across the globe.
American Gothic stands as a testament to Wayfarer’s unique ability to push the genre’s boundaries, making it a compelling addition to their discography.
J. Donovan Malley caught up with Vastum guitarist and vocalist Leila Abdul-Rauf to discover more about the new record ‘Inward to Gethsemane’, a new member, the creative process, and more.
Baroness • KenMode • HoaxedThe Crocodile, Seattle WA, 3.11.2023Photos by John Donovan Malley
The joyous 2-day showcase of Satanik Royalty Records artists was a testament to the vibrancy of the Seattle music scene and the importance of one of its most important members, Michael Freiburger.
Vastum has managed to create another powerful and thought-provoking death metal masterpiece.
On ‘Atrocity Machine’ we are plunged by Body Void headlong into a thorough examination of the hellscape that is our current world.
The Keening • S.E.R.P.E.N.T.E.N.T • Tiny VipersClock-Out Lounge, Seattle WA, 16.09.2023 Photos by John Donovan Malley
