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Dave Hill

King

When thinking about it, writing music that is icy in comparison to one's surrounding, which is mostly the opposite, has certain craziness in it. However, it can also be looked into with a different perspective. Whether exploration, imagination or simply wishful thinking, a new being can emerge with such a provocative way to shape thoughts into songs. Australia's long running Black Metal band, King, found the patch between their country's reality and the mask that they have been showing for some time. Following the release of their "Coldest Of Cold" album, the atmosphere heated up and it was time for Steinmetal to talk to Dave Hill of the band about it all. The interview was originally done prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Johan J.J Jonasson

Starblind

True one's self, looking sideways, yet always learning, finding the right angle, the right sound, and there you go, magic happens. Nothing forced, all in a natural. Being highly close in proximity to Iron Maiden never really bothered the Swedish folks of Starblind. Expressing their Metal image in their own way, while taking examples, has been making their work to sound divine over the years. With their gaze upon their new album, " Black Bubbling Ooze", it appears that the Swedes are in the next level. Steinmetal had a go talking to Johan J.J Jonasson of the band regarding what is that black oozing thing all about.

Jack Reynolds, Will Kerr, Tom O'Dell, Chris Beattie, Charles Lamacraft-Perrett

Battle Born

BATTLE BORN are new to the Power Metal scene back in Southampton, England. They just released their self-titled EP back at the end of June. They are taking the world by surprise with their unique blend of traditional Heavy Metal mixed with the masters of Power Metal. They are cooking up a storm and making a name for themselves in the genre. England was never really the hotbed for Power Metal but with the likes of BATTLE BORN, that will surely change in a heartbeat. They literally bring the Metal back where it should rightfully be! Writer Jean-François Poulin had the privilege of interviewing all members of the band for this in-depth interview.

Cruciatus

Lantern

Possibilities, options, dimensions, did anyone say countless? It can easily unfold to become wicked game of chance, yet also an excuse for setting off the imagination for a joyride. It can be pleasant but can also be painful. The Finnish Lantern turned their gaze upon the void and decided to act upon it. With the upcoming release of their new "Dimensions", it is about to get messy and interesting. Steinmetal talked to Cruciatus of the band regarding the happening surrounding the album, Covid-19 pandemic, the foreseeable future and more…

Mike LePond

Mike LePond's Silent Assassins

When one thinks of the bassist for Symphony X, the name Mike LePond comes immediately to mind. Many assume he is just another Progressive player. Few knew that he has also branched out with other artists like Seven Witches, Distant Thunder, Ross The Boss, and coming soon new Death Dealer. Few know about his own band Silent Assassins featuring Alan Tecchio on vocals. All three releases showcase his true talent on several instruments. He also enlisted Mike Romeo for drum programming and Mind Maze muse Sarah Teets for vocals on the enchanting "Champion". Mike LePond is truly a charming and humble gentleman who deserves to be honored for his achievements and ability to channel all his influences and create his own style of music.

Chris Black

High Spirits

Taking it lightly, fluently, smoothly, the idea to simply lay back and enjoy the fun in the sun. Even in these unusual days of Covid, which apparently is signaling of a second wave, it is still possible to appreciate a good vibe. Steinmetal found interest in the joint musical effort, crossing genres, of the American band, High Spirits. With their new album on the way, "Hard To Stop", he had a talk with the band's leader and founder, Chris Black, in order to find out about what made this album catchy, in the zone, and in the market, and more…

André Grieder

Poltergeist

When fans think of Swiss Thrash and Metal, acts like Celtic Frost, Coroner, Messiah, and Krokus all come to mind. Few recall the amazing Poltergeist who released three excellent and raging titles. They took 25 years off and returned with a monster comeback appropriately called "Back To Haunt". Now newly signed to Massacre make way for their masterpiece entitled "Feather Of Truth" due in July. Michael Francisco spoke with mainstay vocalist Ande' Grieder all about the band's history, the music on the new album, their upcoming sold-out shows with Destruction, and what it is still like to front the band, even as he has grown older, but wiser.

Ritti Danger

Satanica

It is no secret that nearly every band that is outside Europe, wishes to make it big in the small, yet Metalized, continent. Delivering music from the Eastern part of the world, may also be quite a hard task, and achieving influential stance, now that is even harder. Hailing from Japan, Satanica, which has been long running, are starting their first steps in Europe by signing with a German label for the release of the old school spirited, "Resurrection of Devil's Spirit". Steinmetal talked to Ritti Danger, the band's founder and leader, a skinman on vocals, about the new album, signing with a European label, new music and more…

Seregor

Carach Angren

The creation of the monster is still relevant. What could also be rendered as a story of a created being wishing for affection, parenthood, only to be rendered hazardous by society, became a bloody massacre, a twisted mind at work, unleashing the reek of vengeance and pure evil. Who is Conrad Dipple? Who is Dr. Frankenstein really? A lot of questions regarding stories that have a measure of truth but also man's bewildered imagination. With the new Carach Angren album "Franckensteina Strataemontanus" out there, Steinmetal felt that it was the right time to talk to the band's Seregor, about the concept, thoughts, musical experience, the making of and more…

Sami Hinkka

Ensiferum

One of the basis of Metal music, and there are many that are somewhat of suckers, is the guitar, and along with it the sounds and riffs. However, Metal music has also been known for the compelling, and diverse, vocal styles. Finding that perfect balance between harsh and clean, velvet and crude steel, now that is art. Ensiferum, even though their vast experience, found their edge on their new album, "Thalassic". Steinmetal took the opportunity to talk with long time bass player, Sami Hinkka, about this balance of vocals, aspects of the new album, surviving Covid-19 and more…

Carl Canedy

Canedy

Drummer Carl Canedy is a living legend. Whether it be his longevity with The Rods, his history having worked with so many great early Megaforce artists, or his ability to somehow have his hands (and sticks), in so many dynamic projects. He is truly a Metal icon and inspiration. His new band is simply called Canedy and Michael Francisco had a chance to chat with him about their album "Warrior" and how this "Solo" effort evolved into a real group with true potential and unresolved mettle.

Greg Diener

Pale Divine

Time, what is time? It is a factor of life, part of the circle, perhaps the manager of things, the hand in hand with fate. Tomorrow isn't certain, and there is no idea what it will lead. So much mystery and we carry on, most of the time without asking why and how. For Pale Divine, nothing was set, as for all of us, but after 25 years, there is a sense of satisfaction no matter if things didn't really go as planned, yet the future may hold a fortune for the band. With the release of "Consequence Of Time", Steinmetal had a chance to talk to Greg Diener of the band regarding the things to come, a little bit about the past, new album, new additions and more…

Bjorn Strid

The Night Flight Orchestra

Björn Strid is the vocalist for THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA and SIOLWORK, both Swedish Metal and Rock institutions that took part on being one of the greatest acts from Sweden. Metal Temple writer Caio Botrel had a nice opportunity to chat with him a little bit.

Markus Leitner

Irdorath

The Austrian Black/Thrash Metal band IRDORATH formed in 2005. Over the last 15 years they have put out one demo and five full-length albums. On May 1, 2020 they released "The Final Sin," the final chapter of the trilogy that began with "I Am Risen." Gary Hernandez, writer for Metal Temple, caught up with founder, Markus Leitner (guitars, vocals) to discuss the band's latest album, their history, evolution, and future.

Rhett Davis

Stygian Crown

This is not one of those cases of out of the dark and into the light. It has that darker picture of doom leading it, yet inside looking in, it is quite compelling, even enlightening to a certain point. Out of the try outs to come with the best possible Doom Metal band, Rhett Davis finally made it happen with the formation of Stygian Crown. It is a name to be heard of in the coming years. With the self-titled out and about, Steinmetal had a chance to catch a glimpse of this wonderful discovery and talk to Mr. Davis about it.

Schmier

Destruction

Schmier is one of the Fathers of Thrash Metal and he's being leading Destruction since the 80's. Caio Botrel had the opportunity to chat with him a little bit about their newest live, "Born To Thrash - Live In Germany", and studio album and also about life and Thrash Metal.

Stefan Weinerhall

Falconer

It is sad to see something amazing end, yet not all good things last. It was hard to believe at first, but after a little than 20 years, here comes the end of the Swedish Falconer. A band that had the formula to connect intense Power Metal and Folk, created with passion and delivered with devotion. At least they left a final token, titled "From A Dying Ember", released via Metal Blade Records. Steinmetal had the honors to speak to the creator of Falconer, Stefan Weinerhall, about the end of the band's days, the new album, looking forward and more…

Ronnie Atkins

Pretty Maids

With a career spanning close to four decades, Pretty Maids are truly one of the originators of Power Metal. It was Michael Francisco's privilege to converse with Ronnie Atkins about their new Live Anniversary release celebrating 30+ years of their best selling album: "Future World". Michael enjoyed discussing the longevity of the band and their perseverance through tough times. Their sonic evolution proves to be a key involvement in the early Scandinavian movement.

Stefan Arnold

Wallop

Simply out of nowhere, after three and half decades, a comeback is issued. People that haven't played with each other for years, return with might to reshape the past for a better future. Wallop may as well be a sort of a miss, something that the German Metal scene left off, and it is positive that not on purpose. Following the release of its comeback album, "Alps On Fire", Steinmetal had a chat with the ex-Grave Digger drummer, Stefan Arnold, about the comeback, Grave Digger, new material and more…

Thodoros Doulamis

Northwind

It takes a spark of motivation, and plenty of will to get started again. Sound familiar right? Like every story of a comeback that is pure out of the love for the music rather than running for financials and selling out. At times, there are bands that channel a kind of integrity to the whole thing, as if they were just looking for the right time and place, and from there on, magic happens. Renowned in Greece, the 80s Metal band Northwind returns and in full. Coming up with a new album, "History", a long overdue offering is now revealed. For the occasion, Steinmetal had a chance to talk with vocalist, Thodoros Doulamis, about the band's return, the new album of course, musical direction, new generation and more…

Ron Heikens & David Marcelis

Black Knight

They were always there, never really left, just waiting for the right time to return, to strike, and right at the edge of the face. The Dutch Metal scene was probably not ready to receive an echo from the not too far past, yet bounded by the scene's legacy. Similar to the veterans of the scene, Black Knight had its way in various versions. However, recently, they made an impact with a stellar lineup that could easily take them to the front of the scene's classic Metal spirit. With the coming of the new album, "Road To Victory", Steinmetal had a chance to chat with Bassist, Ron Heikens, and vocalist David Marcelis, about the regrouping, newfound spirit in the songwriting, what is the road to victory, songs and more…

Dennis Brown

Ninth Circle

It is not about being brave, yet on the other hand, not surrendering to the industry and its demands, bur simply out of heart and what it thought to be right. After being in the shadows for a while due to life's reasons, Ninth Circle, out of California, return to the pedestal with their brand new "Echo Black", showing that there is more to them than what meets the eye. Due to the release of the new album, Steinmetal talked to Dennis Brown of the band regarding the Covid-19 situation, coming back with force, new skinman, and more…

Adrie" Aad" Kloosterwaard

Sinister

Consistency, patience and hard work, it is pretty much all that one needs in order to maintain one's self in the music business. Of course there is daring, but why ruin it for traditionalists? The brutal Death Metal engine of Sinister is still active, beating hard, always read for the next pounding. Mixing a pure old school assault along with various of modern elements, Sinister draws in the coming their next definitive strike, "Deformation of the Holy Realm". Steinmetal had a chance to talk to the band's leader, Adrie Kloosterwaard, aka Aad, about the new record, the band's sense of purpose and songwriting abilities, pitching in members taking initiative and more…

Trevor Strnad

The Black Dahlia Murder

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER recently released their latest album, titled "Verminous." Metal Temple writer Caio Botrel recently caught up with vocalist Trevor Strnad to talk about the latest release, and other topics. Check it out here!

Helge Stang

Wolves Den

Just keeping it simple, low key, waiting for the heat wave to be over with in order to get back to slaying and doing one's best abilities at displaying powerful material right at the face of every fan that wants to experience an awesome show. It is understandable that some of the new motifs, or trends, since the Pandemic, have been found distasteful for the old school majority, especially those that give a damn about a good live, energetic show, with an audience that is actually there. However, time demands a little change, at least for now. With the coming new Wolves Den release, "Miserere", Steinmetal had a good chat with vocalist, Helge Stang, about the new album, and its music, a little past trip, covid-19 stuff and more…

Kenneth Henriksen

Course of Fate

COURSE OF FATE is a Norwegian Progressive Metal band often compared to such greats as QUEENSRYCHE, DREAM THEATER, EVERGREY and PINK FLOYD. With dual guitars accompanied by synthesizer Course of Fate's sound is massive, layered with harmonies and highly dynamic song structures, accented by eerie lyrics often touching on mental illness and the darker corners of the human condition. Metal Temple Editor Santiago Puyol recently had the chance to talk with guitarist/vocalist Kenneth Henriksen. Check it out here!

Alex Von Poschinger

Voodoo Gods

Alex von Poschinger is a very skilled drummer, songwriter and lyricist. He has recently released the newest VOODOO GODS album "The Divinity Of Blood" on May 15th and Metal Temple writer Caio Botrel had the honor to talk to him a little bit about everything regarding the new album and the bands career, including working with the mighty Andy LaRocque.

Dieter Daems & Stefan Van Bael

Fractured Insanity

The name of the game is no pressure, working in an own schedule in order to come up with the best possible results. It is true that the clock is ticking, especially if the label is on top of business and there is a product to show for. Nonetheless, it has been proven, time and time again that when an artist is focused, has time to breathe, he or they have more motivation and ambition with a chance to end up with a stellar end result. Steinmetal had a chance to talk to two of the technical minds of Fractured Insanity, Dieter Daems and Stefan Van Bael, about the band's new album, "Massive Human Failure", delivering their morbid vision upon us, along with technical Death Metal madness.

Lee Payne

Cloven Hoof

For most artists, it is tough to stay away from trends. No doubt about it that to remain isolated from the scene, to be sterile, is more than tough, it is nearly impossible, in particular in the age of the fast lane information. However, if passion has a way with it, and a true sense of purpose, even this impeccable task can be done. Lee Payne, founder of Cloven Hoof, has been isolating himself musically, not because of Covid-19, yet due to the fact that he wanted to be natural, to sound like his guiding brain waves, and not like others. With the release of "Age Of Steel", Cloven Hoof made yet another important step with a profound result. Steinmetal had the honors to talk to Lee about the new album, virus matters, a little bit of Maiden, purpose and more…

Matt Ries

Traveler

Sometimes it doesn't worth the wait, just fire it and expect it to hit. There is no time for second thoughts, just keep at it. When the mojo is there and the foundation already formed, the stage is set to release yet another promise to the midnight air. The speeding bullet of Traveler, from Canada, pierced the skin once again with an impressive outcome, only a year after the self-titled debut was bred to life. Titled "Termination Shock", classic Metal on speeds has something to be proud of. Steinmetal had a chat with Matt Ries, founder and main songwriter, about the fast coming up with a new album, influences, musical progress, expectations and more…

Vic Hix

Shok Paris

It is just like riding a bike, it is nearly impossible to forget how do it. It is possible that being a musician never leaves the person even after a long hiatus, it is a quality, a talent, that remains dormant until suddenly, out of nowhere, it is awakened, seeking and hungry. That quality could be referred to any artist out there. But let's face it people, in Metal you have more passion. The comeback Shok Paris, which recently announced their return, are in their element with a new album, "Full Metal Jacket", letting everyone know that their old school spirit has never really dimmed but rather flourished. Steinmetal had the opportunity to talk to long time vocalist Vic Hix about what happened earlier on, the comeback, signing in Greece, new album and more…

Anders Engberg

Sorcerer

Mankind has always been fearful of what it can't see, however, when the Church back in the day hunted down young women, accusing them of being witches, fear took over sense, logic, everything. One of Sweden's Doom Metal pride, Sorcerer, took an impressive step in their way to generate big time dramatic events with a new album, "Lamenting Of The Innocent", released via Metal Blade Records. For the occasion, Steinmetal chatted with lead vocalist, Anders Engberg, concerning the new album, religion, lyrical concept, sound and more…

Ronnie Parks

Bonfire

It takes a lot to be a Rock N' Roll hero, the road is tough and not many of them can handle it. But fortunately, that is not the case for Bonfire. The masters of Rock are with their fists full of fire and Mr. Ronnie Parkes had a chat with us and taught us some knowledge as being a Rock N' Roll Survivor.

Florian Reimann

Goblin's Blade

It landed from out of nowhere, yet it was surprising to see a great return to action. Years after the end of the German Destillery, nothing was heard nor nothing was posted or advertised or talked about. Just recently a recognizable voice returned to the scene, slow and easy, little by little. The rise of Goblin's Blade, which apparently was a sort of by chance, raised up an interest with the fronting of ex-Destillery's Florian Reimann, and that nearly Dickinsonian voice pattern. Steinmetal had a chance to talk to Mr. Reimann about the end of his past endeavor, new beginnings, new album of Goblin's Blade, perspectives towards songwriting and more…

Harris Sopovic

Sodomisery

At times, without really knowing it, we think that we can trust the ones who lead us. However, there are occasions where the truth is actually blackened, and slowly, yet too late, there are some dark discoveries, which can create horrible realities. The newly approaching Sodomisery, which started out as a one-man project, now turned into a band, are telling an overall story within their debut album, "The Great Demise". Steinmetal had chatted with the band's founder and leader, Harris Sopovic on the turn of events that led to the band, personal views on lyricism, looking forward and into the present and more…

Gus G.

Firewind

The premonition rings true as Firewind return with a scorching comeback that embraces all the elements of their previous efforts, while sounding allegiance to their trademark style and songwriting. With the absence of Bob Katsionis, there are less keyboards, and with the addition of new vocalist Herbie Langhans, the lyrical content truly resonates with a pure and powerful punch. Michael Francisco had the chance to talk with the band's main man Gus G., the ultra shred guitarist and founder, about the new album, lineup changes, material, a little time for memories and more…

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King

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