I suppose it’s possible that we’ve just gotten really lucky here at the Vault, but the overwhelming majority of the people we’ve come in contact with thus far in our history have been pretty fucking cool. Of course, there are always [...]
Indy Metal Vault hasn’t always been the massive, globe-spanning, faceless corporation that it proudly is today [ed. note: Reese’s views do not necessarily reflect those of Indy Metal Vault or its regional subsidiaries]. As hard as it is to [...]
If you’ve been paying attention to our reviews lately, you’ll have noticed that we’re big fans of Arizona-based label Fólkvangr Records. A boutique label specializing in cassette reissues of black metal albums, they’ve already put [...]
If you’re part of the Indy metal scene then you should know about Kuma’s Corner. Kuma’s is a metal themed restaurant that has been around since 2005. It first began as a contemporary American bistro opened by old-school metalhead Mike Cain. On the brink [...]
We’re continuing our Behind the Scene column, highlighting the people behind the shows that we love, with a look at another one of Indianapolis’s amazing artists. Chances are if you’re a metal fan living in Indianapolis, you’ve seen one of Bob Peele’s [...]
We all have those places where we really like to go to hang out with friends or enjoy a good evening. With the metal music scene, it is no different. Most of us have one or two certain bars or venues we like to go see shows at, and the Midwest has an [...]
The Headquarters, located on the South East side of Indianapolis, is one of the few all-age metal venues that Indy has to offer. Unlike other venues around town that cater to towards the metalcore crowd, The Headquarters books bands ranging from death, [...]
Shawn Bates has been an integral part of the Indianapolis music scene for the past seven years, fronting the hardcore band ASD and starting the independent record label Haunted Records. We were lucky enough to catch up with Shawn to discuss his band, his [...]
