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Dean Wells

TERAMAZE

TERAMAZE is a Progressive Metal band from Australia, a country that is a veritable hot bed for the genre. Metal Temple Editor-In-Chief Dave "That Metal Guy" Campbell" had the honor of speaking with vocalist/guitarist Dean Wells about their latest album titled "Sorella Minore," which translates in English to "little sister," along with some other topics.

Heikki Jalonen

NECRO WEASEL

In the metal world, the last 12 months has provided an organic, creative sanctuary for artists and given fistfuls of time to master their craft and get their creative juices flowing. NECRO WEASEL is no exception, with sonics straight from the fiery pits of hell, and contemporary thematic from today's societal shitstorm, NECRO WEASEL is a one-man Finnish thrash band and the brainchild of Heikki Jalonen (guitarist of Finnish hardcore punk band VAPAA MAA). The band name was born from the "affectionate" nickname "näätä" - Finnish for "weasel" - Heikki's friends refer to him as (who needs enemies with friends like that!). After over 20 years of playing in crust, grind, hardcore and punk bands, Heikki has embarked on his own solo project, and created a blistering amalgamation of crossover thrash, perfect for tackling today's messed up world with full-frontal punk-tinged aggressive brutality. Metal Temple's staff writer and interviewer, Leanne Evans, has the chance to speak with Heikki and pick his epic talented thrash brain over Necro Weasel, personal thrash influences and what's next on the agenda. Read on to find out more…

Viktoria Viren, Juha-Pekka Pusa, Ville Viren, Antti Tani, Matti Sorsa

EVIL DRIVE

EVIL DRIVE is a melodic Metal band from Finland and they released their third album "Demon's Within" in April 2021 via Reaper Entertainment. A good reason to talk to them and Metal Temple writer Thomas Jumke was very fortunate discuss with all them their new album, the style of their music, their inspirations, and their future plans.

OL Drake

EVILE

Metal Temple's staff writer and interviewer, Leanne Evans, had the opportunity to speak with OL Drake, vocalist and lead guitarist of EVILE, and possibly one of THE nicest guys in the world of metal. After an eight-year hiatus, and now signed to Napalm Records, EVILE is back with their latest release, an absolute belter if you ask us, their fifth album, "Hell Unleashed". In this interview, we cover everything from the experience of the last twelve months, through to gory details about the latest release, and some glorious bits in between… Read on to find out how Chuck Schudiner holds a place in OL's heart, weird questions from fans and which fellow metal heads OL would invite to a metal tea party…

Marko Milojević

NUMENOR

There is something deeply rousing and fulfilling to the soul when it comes to listening to a dose of power, and when you combine traditional power elements with a fistful of heavy, black and death metal – and some bits in-between - maaaan, it's mind-blowingly brilliant! Serbian power giants, Númenor, managed to create exactly that in their latest album release, "Draconian Age". Metal Temple's staff writer and interviewer, Leanne Evans, had the chance to catch-up with Marko Miranović, the man behind those EPIC vocals in Númenor, to ask him about the band's latest release, Númenor's future plans, who he'd invite to his own metal tea party and all the wonderful bits in-between…

Ralf W. Garcia

Requiem

It is about where all of this is going, what and what is coming next. Apparently, the next thing in line is bound to happen, however, it is hard to answer when it will. There are expectations for a change, something that will stir the boat to a different direction, an analogy to the course of the human social order. Too many ideas, too many predictions, a whole lot of turmoil of the mind. The Swiss Death Metal veterans, Requiem, display themselves as the constant thinkers, presenting their listeners with a sort of a bulletin of their version of the news, based on a strong brainstorming process. This time around they come in with "Collapse Into Chaos", released by Massacre Records, and the future looks grim. Steinmetal had a talk with Ralf W. Garcia about the philosophy, history and present, musical ties to the past and more…

Joseph Azzopardi

Upper Lip

Playing cover songs for classics is always great, it also contributes a lot to a band's chemistry and coordination between the members. Furthermore, it is also a developer of character. However, after a while, it is also a limiter. Even if there is a possibility to cross spheres of music, it is only learning and not actually creating. To create is an effort, and putting things into motion it is an art. The Maltese Upper Lip, which didn't have too many options in their area in the first place, always knew that including an original tune would do them good one day, and it did eventually. Coming up with a brand new original debut, there are a lot of musical directions going on, which in turn ended up as more than your usual fusion. Steinmetal had a talk with Joseph Azzopardi of the band about the experience, being from a small island and the album.

Chris Birx

Motorjesus

Of course that it matters what has been happening out there, the last thing that could be said that it is easy. However, if permitted, there are means to take a trip, not the dopy one, through the musical lane and lose one's self, just a for a bit, into the ocean of possibilities. The German Motorjesus, Covid-19 or not, have always offered a catchy in the vein kind of Metal, where you are racing against time, or yourself, right until the reply button shows. Launching their new "Hellbreaker" album, Steinmetal had a good talk with vocalist Chris Birx about the proceedings, the era, the smoothness of the music and more…

Jari Sgarlato

Helslave

One the HM-2 pedal starts scorching, it is bound to be heavy and utterly brutal and yes Swedish. But not quite, as it has been years since that infamous pedal has been swarming the world, feasting and feeding Death Metal hot blooded bands right from the get go and down to retirement. It is addictive and ever fulfilling. The Italian Helslave didn't really need to state much as their material of their new album, "From The Sulphur Depths", kicked into gear. Newly signed to the old school festering label, Pulverised Records, Helslave are bound to contribute to the old school driven Metal to be as powerful as possible. Steinmetal talked to Jari Sgarlato about the new release, new era for the band and more…

Gustav Wremer

Grand Royale

GRAND ROYALE recently released their latest album titled "Carry On," which Metal Temple writer Andrew Graham very much enjoyed. He recently got the chance to catch up with vocalist/guitarist Gustav Wremer, to talk about the latest album, and other topics.

Nik Olsson, Rob Sörling, Jon Rismbo

Spelljammer

Swedish Heavy Stoner Doom trio SPELLJAMMER are back to take us on the deepest of trips with their sophomore album, "Abyssal Trip". Metal Temple writer Leanne Evans recently reviewed the band's deliciously dark album, scoring the masterpiece a firm 10/10. Now, we have the opportunity to delve into the creative minds of Nik, Rob and Jon, and understand more about the creative genius behind "Abyssal Trip", discuss their experience of the last 12 months and also, find out how Lemmy fits into the SPELLJAMMER equation…

Reinier Schenk

Saille

Dark times meet darker expectations and measures to have those expectations fulfilled. However, it was a just means to get you to read it. A completely different story here and it opened up a small debate, when is it the right time to change things in one's music? How can it be expected that a fan will stop appreciate a band's music? It is a tough issue, but there are those that will not submit to the audience's wishes and simply continue going. Nonetheless, they less there are those who will darken things around, take a different turn but in their own identity. The running Black meets Death Metal Saille started a new chapter of darkness and it dwells within their new "V" album. Steinmetal had a good talk with guitarist Reinier Schenk about the changes, his vision of the music, new prospects and more…

Magnus Jarl

Axewitch

As if a sleeping bear awakened for a very long slumber. And yes, it was that long, a little more than two and a half decades. One has to question how does a group can retrace its own steps as a unit after so long. People are people, at times predictable and at times not. The story of the Swedish Heavy Metal Axewitch has been that different of other bands from the 80s that made a return recently. However, as always, each band has its own anecdotes for its story and how it shall be continued. Releasing their new album, "Out of the Ashes into the Fire", through the German label Pure Steel Records, Axewitch bring what they know best, as most of the time, old dogs deny new tricks. Steinmetal had the pleasure to have a chat with Magnus Jarl about the return, the early end, new music and more…

Northmaan

With his shotgun greeting to the music world, NORTHMAAN is off to a phenomenal start with a self-titled release. His work captures the best of many styles, to bring commercial success back to the alternative world. Metal Temple writer Patrick McMahan had the pleasure of asking key questions about the process, pandemic, and the future of NORTHMAAN.

Axel Ritt

Hellryder

No matter if there is a heaven or a hell, an opportunity is an opportunity. Once the the pandemic hit the world, a whole lot simply stopped, delayed, cancelled, plans fallen apart. On the other hand, time began to be quite a frequent commodoty, so schedule dependent plans could have a fair chance of actually happening. Grave Digger's Chris Boltendahl and Axel Ritt saw their entire setting put on ice, since it was not possible to tour, therefore, an old idea slowly became a reality, and Hellryder was reforged from paper to the studio. About to unleash the fires of hell with their debut, "The Devil Is A Gambler", Steinnetal had a talk with Axel Ritt about the new prospect in hand, taking the foot off the Grave Digger pedal, and the new band identity.

Berserk

Minas Morgul

Progress is something but is certainly not everything. Getting back to the basics, where the old spirit was generated, it can be harder than making an actual step forward time and time again. What has been rendered by many as a natural phase, have been a rather intense stage. Some artists that became bigger, at times long to the old days, several refer to these period of times, the hungry days. Minas Morgul returned home, in a long journey back and it is evident on their new album, "Heimkehr". Steinmetal had a chance to talk with the band's drummer, Berserk, about this return to the roots, new band members coming in, the experience of the making and more…

Vasilis Kouvelis

Zero 2 Nothing

Coming from Athens, Greece, the talented Prog Rockers from ZERO 2 NOTHING released their debut album on February 21^st, "Limits Of Temptation." This wonderful album should definitely not be slept on. Editor Santiago Puyol had a chance to interview Vasilis Kouvelis about their debut album, inspiration, their time as a cover band and the band themselves.

Adrienne Cowan

Heart Healer

In 2020 and 2021 you can pretty much expect the unexpected, the world of Metal was hit with the hurricane called HEART HEALER…another project from one of the hardest working musicians in all of Metal, the highly underrated Magnus Karlsson. In 2020 he put out albums with PRIMAL FEAR and FREE FALL and now you have this ensemble cast. This is the metal opera of the 21^st century, Magnus is surrounded by some of the best female voices from all around the globe. The Heart Healer is portrayed by the magnificent Adrienne Cowan and Metal Temple writer Jean-Francois Poulin had the great opportunity of chatting with the SEVEN SPIRES siren about this exciting new project.

Robert Meliksetyan

Ildaruni

Enriching the ties between Metal music and history has been done in various of ways throughout the years. Band learned the arts of storytelling through their music, and it appears that the only way is up. Each culture on Earth has its own point of view and a story to tell that people would realize how reach is this world we are living in. No doubt, once again, that Metal music serves as the plate for the occasion, because let's face it, the mainstream can never comprehend a heritage of a legacy of a people. Ildaruni, hailing from Armenia, one of the new players in extreme Metal, unchained their wits to create a stellar story, unveiling the mystery of their past as a folk. Due to the newly released "Beyond Unseen Gateways", Steinmetal had a chance to talk to Robert Meliksetyan of the band for a talk about the band, the new album coming out, signing, a little history lesson in a one intriguing interview

Mauro Paietta

My Refuge

Is this a classic case of out of the dark and into the light? It could be referred to as such, however, like every band or project out there, the passion of one can conquer all, not letting go, always trying to keep the fire alive. To say that it works like magic every time would be a wrong assumption, however, it is important to at least try. My Refuge, led by Mauro Paietta, was closer to disbandment than continue. Maruo's perseverance kept it alive and it actually mutated into a different being than before. With the release of the new album, "The Anger Is Never Over", it turned out to be more than a story of yet another phoenix. Steinmetal had a talk with Paietta about the experience, the new album, turning things around and more…

Dan Baune

Lost Sanctuary

There is a time when a person feels that he has something to say or show others, such a voice that has to be heard, and its echoes spread upwards in the cold night air. Some will call it breaking the chains that holds, others will call it artistic freedom. The latter sounds so much better. Monument's Dan Baune returned home to Germany from the UK with a burning ambition to put to work his personal view and admiration of Heavy Metal and therefore, Lost Sanctuary was given life. His self-titled debut, signed to Rock Of Angels Records, depicts his variety of Metal, sending him back to his youth days. Steinmetal had a talk with Dan of how does it feel to be on your own, the new album, singing, philosophy, direction of the music and more..

Ryan Weibust

Natur

It is beyond agreement that in Metal music no one does it better than Mercyful Fate, or King Diamond, when introducing a mystery, in particular when it is a horrific one. One of the strongest elements of Metal music is certainly how to shock people, make them realize things that after a second thought would converge as rather sick and even disturbing. The American Metallers, Natur, didn't go for the sick and disturbing narratives, yet crafted their own atmosphere, based on the Danish lords of darkness, within their sophomore record, "Afternoon Nightmare", creating a kind of fantasy that is little bit more of what it seems. Steinmetal had a talk with Ryan Weibust about the new album, signing with a German label, delivering the goods of the old school and more…

Jvo "Jay Jay" Julmy

Distant Past

It was the right time to get back in the saddle. Even in a rather complex reality where finding the motivation to get back into it, find the right people for the vision at hand, it is possible simply by saying yes to it. From there on, it is simply putting the plan into action and making it happen. When it came down to the Swiss Distant Past, it was more of the same. Pursuing the right people to take their project vision forward and make it a full time band. The first export of that effort is the new album, "The Final Stage", where energies were combined to make something vigorous and straightforward. Steinmetal had a chance to talk with vocalist Jvo Julmy, aka Jay Jay, about the new release, the forged lineup, experiences of the making and more…

Estefania Aledo & V

Mind Driller

Even today, with its commercial success, Industrial Metal and in all its formats still have some rejection from Old Metalheads. But in the wake of the last decade, one very good name appeared in Spain: MIND DRILLER. And now that the sextet is releasing "InBolution", Metal Temple writer Marcos Garcia had the opportunity to talk with them about the new album, their past and their future plans.

Jury Kowalczyk

Endseeker

With mankind coming closer into a crossroad, a threshold where a decision will have to be made about the future. A kind of mutual decision making of the great powers, whether to try to coexist or slowly perish, as they take the rest of us with them down below. There has always been the balance between so-called good and evil, however, it became a never-ending cycle that has to be stopped with the end of hostilities. People need to understand that compassion and reaching out to one another would prolong their future existence. However, that time has yet to come, perhaps in the coming future, let's hope for that. Germany's Death Metal export, Endseeker, became determined even more on their new record, "Mount Carcass", stating their anguish. Steinmetal talked to Jury Kowalczyk of the band, in regards to his perceptions and perspective of the new record, musical development and a little Kurt Russell.

Kristian Hermanson & Jonathan Sameulsson

Starmen

With three full albums worth of great material released within the last year, perhaps no band has been more productive through the Covid 19 pandemic than the soon to be Swedish giants STARMEN. Metal Temple writer Mike McMahan caught up with them recently, on the heels of their latest release "By The Grace Of Rock 'N' Roll", to chat for a bit about different aspects of working through such an ordeal, songwriting and chances for some live tour dates upcoming.

Benjamin Homberger

Wheel

Time, what is time? Yes, that Blind Guardian song never gets old, but it is also a matter conception. When thinking about it, it is hard to digest the true meaning of time as a major factor in our everyday life. It is obvious, can be called treacherous, predictable, unpredictable, you name it. The thing is, it is there, and here to stay. Exploring the after all, and meaning, the passing and all the surrounds it, the German Doom Metal band, Wheel, are back into recognition, exploring, without experimenting, through "Preserved In Time". Steinmetal had a great chat with Benjamin Homberger of the band in regards to the new album, being there in the shadows, new material and more…

Torbjörn Andersson

Ironbourne

Forged in the fires, bread by those that are true and strive for glory. There is no cliché' here, only honesty, but yes, Metal music already proved itself to be more natural than where swords are forged. It comes from the heart, and it delivers sounds and spirituality that only people with a burning mind can deliver. The Swedish Heavy Metal, Ironbourne, as if left behind, or simply due to a mutual decision to raise its head later on in time, became a fact in the newly presentation of old school Metal. Signed to Pure Steel Records, the band issued their self-titled debut. Steinmetal had a talk with vocalist, Torbjörn Andersson, about how this band was created, the material, the spirit of the songs and more…

Varjo

Wolves of Perdition

Finnish Black Metal scene has a long and glorious history that comes from the last years of the 80's, and spreads its talons until today. And even when things seem to calm down, there comes another fine piece of the genre from Finland. And this time, Metal Temple writer Marcos Garcia had the opportunity to interview WOLVES OF PERDITION, a ferocious quintet that is releasing their first album "Ferocious Blasphemic Warfare".

Volker Walsemann & Heiko Spaarmann

Poverty's No Crime

On March 22^nd 2020, Eric got to sit down and chat with two of the members from the German progressive rock/metal band POVERTY's NO CRIME (Volker Walsemaan and Heiko Spaarmann) who are releasing their new album and 8^th full-length record "Secret To Hide" on April 30^th, 2020, through Metalville. They got a chance to talk about the production and writing process of the new album, their influences, music labels, the progressive metal scene in Germany, how the band differs or compares to other bands in the genre, the touring history of the band, as well as what the future holds for the next album, and a few other topics as well. Enjoy the chat Eric had with these 2 gentlemen, hopefully as much as Eric did.

Lisa Lystam & Matte Gustafsson

Heavy Feather

Kebnekaise, or Cauldron Crest, located way up past the Arctic Circle, is the highest elevation in Sweden. But as of April 2021, the highest thing in Sweden just might be "Mountain Of Sugar", the second album by retro rockers HEAVY FEATHER. By the time you're done listening to it, you might pick up some altitude yourself. The band was nice enough to answer a few questions from Metal Temple writer Matt Bozenda.

Thorben Rathje

Cambion

Taking it up to the next level and not letting go, to go above and beyond, and there you have the technical stuff that has been right there but without too much notice. Thorben Rathje, the guitarist, and awesome shredder, of Cambion unraveled the story of their new album "Conflagrate The Celestial Refugium" and even gave a few explanations about the new prospect. Cambion is about to set off with its new release and it was the right time to ask the questions, some of them are harder than others. Steinmetal had a great conversation with Thorben Rathje about the new album, what is holds and how did it shape the band.

Bill Zobolas & Stefan Necroabyssious

Zaratus

Why break it if it is not broken? Why change it if it works? These questions, and similar others, must have been part of the brainstorming period of every artist out there. To be unique, to be out of the box, to be different than others and by heavens not even slightly sound as a copycat. It is true that the chances to make something new are slim, even less than that. However, there is still that stuck notion that everything has to be different in order to become the picture perfect of the next new thing. The Greek Black Metallers Zaratus is a duo that tells a lot of stories of the past but largely looking forward to the future. Their new album, "In the Days of Whore", proves that there is something there. Steinmetal had a talk with Bill Zobolas & Stefan Necroabyssious about the new album, the concept and more…

Isabelle Croft

Flame or Redemption

Isabelle Croft is a French vocalist who founded the German melodic Death Metal band Flame or Redemption in 2018. The band had a successful start to their career until the pandemic and are currently working on their debut album. Metal Temple writer Thomas Kumke was fortunate to speak to Isabelle about her development to a Metal vocalist, her band Flame or Redemption, and about social distancing shows.

George Tsalikis

Tolerance is the name of the game, to know that everyone may think differently and there is no way in the world that an opinion would be torn asunder. Sometimes people think they know best and what would be better for them than impose themselves on others. But it doesn't work easy as no man is a sheep to be dealt with, people have their say and their right to sound their voice. Creating a bridge between reality and imagination, Zandelle's main man, George Tsalikis returns to power, back to his roots, with his second solo album, "Return To Power", stating a fact that he is with Heavy Metal, one with the genre that made him. Steinmetal had a good talk with Geroge in regards to the new record, Zandelle, what kept him busy, how the album takes him forward.

Holger Berger & Ferdinand Panknin

Aeonblack

Living as if there is not tomorrow, or rather partying as if tomorrow doesn't really matter, there are so many possibilities. Perhaps never fear what tomorrow holds as it might always try to just at you. Therefore, be cautious, yet don't live fear. Optimism is a direct result of lot of fighting of each person against his or her own negativity, and this struggle is endless. There is always something to worry about, yet there is still something to hope for. Coming in from the South of Germany with their Heavy Metal delivery, there is Aeonblack. Recently signing to MDD Records / Black Sunset Records, the band explored with the new "The Time Will Come". Steinmetal had a talk with vocalist Holger Berger and Bass player Ferdinand Panknin about the new album, how is the world observed through the record and more…

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