PESTILENCE – Interview with Patrick Mameli (vocal & guitar)
PESTILENCE! The band that at the turn of the 1980s and 1990s undoubtedly set the canons of Technical Death Metal (along with DEATH, ATHEIST and CYNIC). Patrick Mameli is the heart and the brain of PESTILENCE from the beginning, and he does not give up and continues to spread the pestilence. Literally a few weeks […]
SLAVES OF FASHION – Interview with guitarist Torfinn Sirnes
SLAVES OF FASHION has recorded a brilliant album! “The History of Heavy Metal” is like a musical audiobook about the history of Metal music, in which you will hear arrangements characteristic of many genres of Metal music from the 50 years of existence this music. This album is “must have” for young Metal fans who […]
TOMORROW’S RAIN – Interview with vocalist Yishai Sweartz
The album created by the musicians of TOMORROW’S RAIN is a dream of many fans of doom-death-metal sounds. What’s more, their compositions evoke memories of the giants of this genre, whose albums from the 90s crushed the hearts of many fans of extreme Metal. They also invited distinguished guests to cooperation, namely the vocalists from […]
THRONE – Interview with Nathan Barnes (guitar, vocals)
Nathan Barnes plays in two fast-rising bands in Michigan’s underground death metal scene, THRONE (guitar, vocals) and JESUS WEPT (bass). Although both bands encompass a death metal sound, both bands sound quite different from each other. Both have released Eps—JESUS WEPT released “Crushing Apartheid” in 2017 and THRONE issued “Altar of the Dying” a year […]
Fucking Your Creation Records & Distro / DODSFERD – Interview with Wrath (vocalist / guitarist)
Wrath is best known for masterminding the Greek black metal band, DODSFERD where he fronts the band, plays guitar and writes lyrics. DODSFERD is going on twenty years as a band. Last year, Wrath started a record label, Fucking Your Creation Records. He uses the label to release a variety of heavy music on limited […]
RON COOLEN – Interview
“The album is basically a solo project. (…) I had to invite singers and solo guitarists to fill the musical gaps. (…) it may feel like listening to different bands (…) I am very proud to have such an incredible line-up of guest musicians on “Rise”…” – Ron Coolen
DEAD ON MARS – Interview with the band
Dead On Mars is a German One Man band spearheaded by the multi-instrumentalist, T Winter. Blending the sound of Death Metal and punishing Symphonic Black metal, Winter likes his music heavy and instrumental. Following his 2020 release, I had a chance to converse with him to discuss on various topics.
FAUSTTOPHEL – Interview with Alexandr „Adams” Savinykh
Norway has DIMMU BORGIR, Great Britain – CRADLE OF FILTH, and Ukraine has FAUSTTOPHEL !!!
UNDER THE BED – Interview with the band
Under the Bed is not your average rock band. This Italian group is known for their bizarre yet wise combination of Math Rock and Pop, while ensuring that none of their fans will be left unsatisfied. Their latest album “Controlled Filth” was released this year, which perfectly encompasses their definitive style. Under the Bed were […]
DIABOLICAL – Interview with Sverker Widgren (guitar & vocals)
Once upon time there was Swedish King – Karol Gustaw X, who wanted to enslave our country. For 5 years the king wandered and returned with nothing… Today we have DIABOLICAL. I think certainly it would take them less time to achieved what he failed. The dudes produce a piece of good music. I bet […]
CHUD – Interview with the band (Mat, Nick, Chris)
Well, the boys from Oceania have cool music, rich, technically advanced. I think they somehow break through more than just vast areas of Australia. Maybe we didn’t quite understand each other because of my twisted questions, as in the matter of Kosciuszko, but this is a detail. Important is that they already have plans for […]
R.U.S.T.X.- Interview with the band
Blasting old school rock since 2003, the band released their third album, entitled “Center of the Universe” on November 15. R.U.S.T.X is one among the oldest Cypriot rock bands and this album is surely a treat for all those who have been following this band. R.U.S.T.X primarily focusses on retaining their loyal fans as well […]
MORTEM ATRA – Interview with the band
Amidst their busy schedule ahead of their much-awaited forthcoming release through Pitch Black Records, we were fortunate enough to get hold of Mortem Atra to answer a few questions. Mortem Atra play a compelling take on Melodic Death Metal, and are, no doubt one among the best Cyprus Death Metal Acts.
FRIJGARD – Interview with Sandro (vocal & bass)
“Our name actually suggests Pagan Metal. (…) We often deal with dark topics (…) We got some really good reviews… ” – Sandro
NECRONOMICON – Interview with Rob “The Witch” Tremblay (vocals/guitar)
“Unus” is a monumental release for NECRONOMICON. The sixth full-length recording by the Canadian band marks their 31st anniversary. “Unus” follows their 2016 release “Advent of the Human God.” Again the group have created a stunning exhibition of symphonic death metal that invites comparisons to a cast of international bands including DIMMU BORGIR, BEHEMOTH and […]
TYGERS OF PAN TANG – Interview with Craig Ellis (drummer / lyricist)
According to Wikipedia – The new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) is a trend in Metal music initiated in the late 70s by British bands. NWOBHM allowed to revive Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Representatives of this species are, among others JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, DEF LEPPARD, ANGEL WITCH, DIAMOND HEAD, SAXON and […]