Heavy metal writing
Albums, bands and the nights that made them
Label-style writing on heavy metal: album guides, band histories, record collecting and the live shows where all of it gets loud.
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How to Run a Band Crowdfunding Campaign (October 2026)
How to run a band crowdfunding campaign: set a realistic goal, pick the right platform, design rewards fans want, and promote it…
How to Ship Vinyl Safely to Fans (2026): The Complete Packing Guide
Learn how to ship vinyl safely to fans in : the right mailer, record protection, double-boxing, labeling, insurance and carrier handoff, step…
How to Grow a Metal Band Following Online: 9 Proven Steps 2026
Learn how to grow a metal band following online with 9 practical steps for content, community, streaming discovery, press pitching and steady…
How to Get Your Band Reviewed by Blogs: Proven Playbook 2026
Learn how to get your band reviewed by blogs in : build a targeted blogger list, prepare a press kit, write a…
How to Price Band Merch Fairly: A Smart Guide (2026)
How to price band merch fairly: build true unit costs, add a healthy margin, compare the market and price bundles. Typical US…
How to Get Your Band on Streaming Platforms: The Guide (2026)
Learn how to get your band on streaming platforms in : clear rights, pick a distributor, prep masters and artwork, pitch playlists,…
How to Record Drums in a Small Room: 6 Proven Steps (2026)
Learn how to record drums in a small room in : practical room treatment, microphone placement, gain staging, and tracking steps for…
How to Master a Track for Streaming: Practical Steps (October 2026)
How to master a track for streaming in : loudness targets, true peak ceilings, EQ and dynamics moves, plus the export settings…
How to Mix Metal Guitars at Home: Amp, Pedals & Tone 2026
Learn how to mix metal guitars at home in : amp settings, pedal order, tone shaping, noise control and recording checks for…
House style
What the writing owes the record
Pressings are not interchangeable
A reissue is not the record its first pressing was, so a guide here says which cut it is talking about.
Subgenres are signposts
Thrash, doom, death and black metal are here to lead you to the next record, never to rank the people listening.
Loud music, legible page
The music can be heavy without the page being a mess: the words carry the noise, nothing on screen shouts over them.
Inside the sleeve
Why Mausoleum Records exists
Mausoleum Records is a writing project about heavy metal records, the bands who made them and the rooms where those songs are played loud. It keeps album guides, band histories, collecting notes and live-music writing in one calm place, laid out like a catalogue rather than a fan page.