This Monday, while the attention of many was on the Metrodome, the devoted fans who ventured out to the Triple Rock were treated to a intimate and dramatic presentation from two bands who are the cream of the crop.

Music video by Salem, Massachusetts’ Converge for “Axe to Fall” from the album of the same name.

3 Inches of Blood will play Minneapolis’ Triple Rock Social Club in late-November as one of the band’s 9 recently announced US tour dates.

The best (and worst) of the month of September (including “Backspacer,” “Pussy,” Woods, Sufjan and Dizzee) as chosen by Culture Bully contributors.

Under Siege: A weekly recap of the noteworthy riffage from the wicked world of metal and hardcore… this week: Slayer, Immortal, Baronness, deaths in the metal community, and much more!

While Kings of Leon were busy enchanting thousands of googly eyed 20-somethings and tweenage hipsters at the Target Center, the triple-bill featuring Children of Bodom, the Black Dahlia Murder, and Skeletonwitch played to several hundred at Epic and earned the title of possessing the more interesting marquee on Fifth Street on Monday night.

Music video for “Black Hole” by Switzerland’s Samael from the album “Above.”

Music video for “Tempest” by New York City’s A Storm of Light from the album “Forgive Us Our Trespasses.”

Music video for “The Mountain” by Athens, Georgia’s Jucifer from the album “L’Autrichienne.”

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Music video for “Ignorance is This” by Minneapolis’ Ambassador Gun from the album “When in Hell.”

Music video for Children of Bodom’s rendition of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” (the video itself is a remake of CCR’s as well).