As the Palaces Burn documents metal’s clash with the law.
Aris Hunter Wales
Aris Hunter Wales is the Mercury's resident, denim-clad rocker and Blazers beat writer. If he's not clenching a fist while lauding the loud and heavy, he can be found sitting on press row at a Trail Blazers' game wearing a crisp suit with neatly combed hair.
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The Great Anselmo Trendkill
Phil Anselmo Talks Solo Record and Inspiration
The Mercury Q&A with Phil Anselmo of Pantera and Down.
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Poisoned, Blessed, and Burned
In Solitude Crack Their Mold
In Solitude break free of their cage.
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The Church of Heavy Metal
Saxon Defends the Faith
NWOBHM pioneers Saxon defend the faith.
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Double Drummers
Hot Victory Have No Strings Attached
The dueling drummers of Hot Victory turn their backs on frets.
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What a Peach!
The Glenn Danzig Interview
Our surprisingly rage-less Q&A with Glenn Danzig.
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Debate Club
Rush’s Pointy-Headed Canadian Prog
Mercury music writers tackle Rush’s greatest achievements.
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Séance Rock
Blood Ceremony Conjures Spirits of Old
Toronto’s Blood Ceremony conjures the spirits of old.
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Burn, Baby, Burn!
Witchburn Works Hard
The hard-working Witchburn is going all the way.
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Do You Believe in Magick?
The Mythological Occult Metal of Absu
Absu play “mythological occult metal.”