The Last Laugh – An Interview with Avatar
Last year, as always, I was trying to find something new to listen. While I have a pretty big collection of music, most of which is composed of bands I love, I’m always trying to fight against the...
View ArticleBring in the Doom: An Avatarium/Candlemass Interview
Candlemass are the alpha and the omega of doom metal, and Leif Edling is the alpha and the omega of Candlemass. As the band’s chief songwriter and sole remaining original member, Edling has helped to...
View ArticleEncountering The Divine: An Interview with Grave
Having been one of the mighty forefathers of Swedish death metal, there haven’t been too many things that a band like Grave has not accomplished. They have toured the world over, released a plethora of...
View ArticleBattle Born: A 5 Finger Death Punch Interview Part I
Sometimes life surprises you. If anybody had told me that I’d spend over two hours sitting in a dressing room with Zoltan Bathory discussing gun control, politics and, of course, music, I would have...
View ArticleYippee-Ki-Yay Motherfucker: A 5 Finger Death Punch Interview Pt. 2
Zoltan Bathory (yes, Quorthon fans, that’s his actual name) is not shy when it comes to his opinions. Unlike many people in show business, he is not afraid of saying what he thinks, even if those...
View ArticleUnder a Black Sun – An Interview with Marduk
When it comes to Black Metal, a genre in which the market has become increasingly saturated, few bands can claim the influence of Marduk. “Despite” being from Sweden (as opposed to Norway, where most...
View ArticleAn Interview with Caliban – the Gatekeepers of Metalcore
We recently had the chance to interview Caliban, one of the longest-lasting and most celebrated bands in metalcore today. Where many bands in the genre have either faltered or outright quit and...
View ArticleTales Of Lovecraft – An Interview with Astrophobos
Astrophobos are relative newcomers to the Swedish black metal, but with the release of their debut full-length Remnants Of Forgotten Horrors they’re certainly poised to make a real name for themselves...
View ArticleShining Through: An Interview Anette Olzon
The former singer of Nightwish has just released her first solo album. She tells us about some of the extremes she had to deal with as part of the popular band, as well as the details of her new effort.
View ArticleHearts of Iron: An Interview With Sabaton
Sabaton were an acquired taste for me. While I had enjoyed their previous records, it wasn’t until 2012′s Carolus Rex that I truly started to pay attention to them. Just as we prepare for the release...
View ArticleSolving An Enigma: An Interview with Simone Simons
Together with Nightwish and Within Temptation, Epica are one of the few symphonic metal bands that have made it big. Starting with their 2003 release The Phantom Agony, Epica’s combination of operatic...
View ArticleYou Will Know Her Name – An Arch Enemy Interview
When Angela Gossow, the legendary singer of Arch Enemy, announced that she was stepping down as the singer of the band, she shook the metal community to its core. Although Arch Enemy had established...
View ArticleBack to Pagan Roots – An Interview with Elvenking
When Elvenking’s debut Heathenreel came out it was met with tremendous praise. Their beautiful folk melodies empowered by a solid power metal foundation captivated many, and they received overnight...
View ArticleWhen Dreams Become Nightmares: A Death Angel Interview
My first interview at Hellfest 2014 was with no other than Death Angel. As a fan, I was pretty excited not just because of the interview, but for a chance of seeing these guys for a second time. Still...
View ArticleGodslayers: An Interview with 1349
Demonstrating that they refuse to be boxed in by labels and classifications, 1349 can shift their sound and even take a little foray into the world of beer crafting, while still remaining a really...
View ArticleNever Satisfied: An interview with Ian Hill of Judas Priest
Judas Priest are, to me, the first definitive metal band. While Sabbath invented the genre, Priest gave it its aesthetic and pushed it out of the blues and away from everything that had come before....
View ArticleGhost Stories: An Interview With We Have A Ghost
Delivering one of the most astonishing debuts of the year, We Have A Ghost is a project which draws elements from contemporary cinema, fused with gritty indie authenticity. Orchestrating from behind a...
View ArticleAs Torches Rise: An Interview with Turisas
Few would question the fact that folk metal is doing pretty well right now. Not only are there a lot of bands to choose from, catering to all tastes, but also a wide array of festivals and concerts...
View ArticleSacred & Wild: An Interview with Powerwolf
In 2013 Powerwolf shook the world with the release of their critically acclaimed Preachers of the Night. Despite always appearing as an underdog in metal circles (you’d be surprised at the amount of...
View ArticleSoul Killers: An Interview with Hellyeah
What can be said about Vinnie Paul, the legendary drummer of Pantera, that hasn’t been said before? Whether you love them or hate them, it is undeniable that Pantera are nothing short of a tremendous...
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