Marilyn Manson - Heaven Upside Down

Shock rock legend Marilyn Manson returns with his 10th album, Heaven Upside Down.

Chelsea Wolfe - Hiss Spun

Chelsea Wolfe's foray into the slow and heavy sounds of doom/atmospheric sludge metal is admirable and mostly successful, but does come with some growing pains.

Chelsea Wolfe - "Vex"

Here's the second single from Chelsea Wolfe's heavy new album Hiss Spun. "Vex" has pretty much all the qualities I liked about "16 Psyche," but I especially love the grim, growled vocals lent by Aaron Turner this time. Hiss Spun is out September 22 through Sargent House.

Chelsea Wolfe - "16 Psyche"

In 2015, Chelsea Wolfe released her heaviest record to date, Abyss, and judging from "16 Psyche" here, it seems things are only going to get heavier and darker on her next record, Hiss Spun. A doom metal album recorded by Chelsea Wolfe and Kurt Ballou? That's a wet nightmare come true! Hiss Spun will drop September 22 via Sargent House.

Marilyn Manson - "Third Day Of A Seven Day Binge"

Dark and dramatic, the new Marilyn Manson track isn't bad at all, surprisingly. Considering how much of a let-down his last album was, I--like many--thought Manson's best moments were well behind him on albums like Antichrist Superstar. However, with this new single of his, there's a glimmer of hope that he might pull through on his upcoming full-length titled The Pale Emperor.

What makes "Third Day Of A Seven Day Binge" so appealing is its dreary melody and organic rock instrumentation. The guitars sound and feel much more natural and dynamic than they did on much of Manson's 00s output, and it really enhances his relentlessly depressing moans.

Some of the song's top comments on YouTube liken the music to that of Bowie and Nick Cave, and I have to wholeheartedly agree. It's nice to see Manson wearing his influences on his sleeve a bit more at this point in his career. If I recall correctly, Born Villain even had a few post-punk-y moments on it, which I dug a lot.

All I'm saying is we've got a pretty good song here, and a reason to have faith in rock's last major figure of controversy again.

Iceage - Plowing Into the Field of Love

Danish post-punkers Iceage plow into the field of love with full force, backing up their longest set of songs yet with pianos, strings, and horns.

Idre - Self-Titled

Try out this new, two-song album from Oklahoma rock outfit Idre. Yeah, the first song is 26 minutes, but it's an entertaining combo of various rock styles: gothic, experimental, post. There's even a bit of doom mixed in there for good measure. Vocalist Ryan Davis doesn't sound too unlike a young Michael Gira as well.

Have A Nice Life - "Burial Society"

I just told you Have A Nice Life has a new album on the way? Are you listening to me? If not, listen now to this new track that just dropped from the duo's forthcoming album, The Unnatural World. It's coming February 4th.

While "Burial Society" isn't as outwardly aggressive as "Defenestration Song," its atmosphere just swallows the song whole. There's an unnerving dissonance to roaring phantom bass notes that obscure the vocals, guitar, and especially the drums. It's like listening to an incredibly haunting ballad being performed at the bottom of a well. I'm stuck here above ground, peering into a darkness I can't see beyond.

Dramatic, right?