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Daniel Shaw

Aggressive Perfector

Old school Metal runs in the blood, is runs through the bones, and it inhales the spirit. Being one with the time of the golden era of the music is surely a treat, yet to actually play it and revamp it, that is another story, especially in times like these. Steinmetal had a nice chat with Daniel Shaw of the up and running Aggressive Perfector, which recently unleashed their new "Havoc at the Midnight Hour", a flashback to the past. Expect it to be dirty, rough and traditional.

Pussies on the Dance Floor

PUSSIES ON THE DANCE FLOOR is a German five-piece Glam band that recently released their self-titled album via ZoundR Records. Metal Temple writer Jo Hamilton recently caught up with the band to discuss the band, their style, and their new album. Check it out!

Simon Petersen & Bjørn Hellpig

Horned Almighty

It is hard to come up with a quality kind of artistic venture when constantly under pressure due to time restrictions. The fact that an artist has to be on time, mainly because it was written, doesn't guarantee that his next creation would be worth the trouble. However, even if you stretch it, there aren't guarantees either. Nevertheless, the chances of putting out something groundbreaking, or at least a source of renewal to an extent, are higher. Horned Almighty took their time, and they came out with the fortune, buried within their new "To Fathom the Master's Grand Design". Steinmetal had a good time chatting with Simon Petersen and Bjorn Hellpig about the future of man, evil doings, musical development, and more…

Thomas Berglie

Sarke

It has been known that artists throughout the years were pinned with being gamblers, thus meaning, doing something that is uncanny or unexpected when compared to previous, sometimes classic level, efforts. On the other hand, one might call it an evolution, or honestly an artist's will to take a dive into foreign waters. The Norwegian Sarke have always tried to surprise, creating something that would resonate a special offering. With the release of "Gastwerso", Steinmetal had a chat with Thomas Berglie, also commonly known as Sarke, about the new album, musical development, inside the album's philosophy, and more…

David Cachia

Beheaded

With ounces of motivation, swarming within a sea of talent, it is not logical that nothing would be coming out of it. Being Brutal and technical, yet in a refined manner, can be a thing of beauty, within its horrid created reality. Beheaded are back with a new offering, switching labels, maintaining their purpose to be better than before, not remaining on top the same slab. Steinmetal had a chat with longtime member, David Cachia, about their new album "Only Death Can Save You", philosophy, songwriting and more…

Hans Fyrste & Gamle Erik

Svarttjern

The hell with it they say, that is how things get done, and if you don't like it, go look elsewhere. There are bands that don't really give a rats about what people think, if they are politically correct, or prudent. They will be merciless, brutal, disgustingly sexy in their own way. Now, that is interesting. Norway's Svartjjern removed their gloves, they are all in for the fight, in their blackened minds and provocative manners. Following the upcoming release of their new album "Shame Is Just A Word", Steinmetal had a chat with Hans Fyrste and Gamle Erik about the band's dirty mind, ruthless philosophies, songwriting, their Black Metal and more…

Vanja Plavsic

In Mute

IN MUTE recently released their new album, "Chaos Breeder." Metal Temple writer Cherie Wong recently got the chance to talk with vocalist Vanja Plavsic and bassist Pedro to talk about the new album, some of their tour experiences, and other topics.

Tiago Masseti

Daydream XI

Interview with DAYDREAM XI singer & guitarist & Metal Temple Magazine Writer Tiago Masseti. DAYDREAM XI have been on the scene since 2008 releasing their EP Humanity's Prologue. Following this with a single in 2010 and their first full length album The Grand Disguise in 2014. Five years down the line, Metal Temple writer JoJo Hamilton caught up with singer and guitarist Tiago Masseti.

Dave Callier

Oath Of Cruelty

Reliving the past in the present, that is a nice way to put it. One cannot deny the powerful moments of the old days, especially while the relics of that age still walk among crowd. The once project, now a band, Oath Of Cruelty, has been celebrating the qualities of the old days, while punching it hard and nasty in the now. With their debut album out, titled "Summary Execution at Dawn", there is a fistful of Metal waiting for each listener in the back alley. Steinmetal had a talk with the veteran member, Dave Callier, about the finally released album, influences of the old school persuasion, riffs and solos and more…

Joe Lawson

Dragonlore

It was time to bring in the cavalry, to set things as they should a long time ago. The wait was worth it and it is finally over. With their debut record, "Lucifer's Decent", the Dragonlore clan, founded back in 2001, found themselves mature and ready enough to come up with an offering. Whether it is Fantasy or pure Metal devotion, it is all there. Steinmetal had a talk with the band's ultimate vocalist, Joe Lawson, about the new album, promotion, support, philosophy, music and more.

Marianna & Ody

Project Renegade

PROJECT RENEGADE is a Metal band from Athens, Greece, who recently released their newest album, "Order if the Minus." Metal Temple writer JoJo Hamilton recently had the chance to catch up with vocalist Marianna and drummer Ody to talk a little about the new album and a few other things.

Jesse Jolly

BlightMass

It might be possible that most would skip an opportunity for them to shine, even if it involves an off show offering. However, those who do rise for the challenge, they are granted with a chance that could may as well go big time. BlightMass, based in France, are currently an underground level Death Metal band, yet they are being fronted by an American vocalist, that has been involved in the legendary Tampa Death Metal scene. Together, they are a powerful unit that go forward strong. Steinmetal had a talk with Jesse Jolly of the band, going spiritual on their new album "Severed From Your Soul", lyrical, old school Death Metal, perceptions and more...

Sandra Oliveria & Ricardo Silveria

Blame Zeus

BLAME ZEUS is a band, from Oporto, Portugal, which began in December 2010. With influences that range from blues to metal, progressive and alternative rock, their music does not belong to only one style. Their main objective is to create excellent and innovative music and, above all, that appeals to the inner most profound core of our selves. Inspired by the old school of rock and metal, but focused on doing something new, they intertwine rich melodies with interesting lyrics, creating intimate surroundings with a strong rock sound, and combining heavy guitars with the raw tone of a raspy and powerful female voice. Metal Temple writer JoJo Hamilton recently had the chance to catch up with Ricardo Silveria and Sandra Oliveria.

Yenz Leonhardt

Stormwarrior

Back in the fold, finally to get back in to the rhythm, the pleasure of making hard edged music, graced by the powers above. It took a single person to get the Stormwarrior horde back in full swing, such energized motivation to create and come up with a potential hitter, is impressive. Releasing "Norsemen", the Stormwarrior set themselves a higher purpose and achievable goal. Steinmetal had a talk with Yenz Leonhardt, about the new album, getting back into the groove, sound, musical direction and more…

Babis Paleogeorgos

Dreamlord

Time, what is time? It is the timing that matters, even if decades pass by. Unfortunate events are a part of any band out there, whether it is personalities, obligations, you name it. It is there, and will always be an obstacle. Nonetheless, finding that leeway to get back to business, that is the trick. Greece's Thrash Metal band, Dreamlord, have been around for a little more than two decades, yet only recently they were able to find the angle. Steinmetal had a talk with Babis Paleogeorgos about the debut album after so many years, " Disciples Of War", signing to a local label, being part of the modern Metal scene, philosophies and more…

Tom "Angelripper" Such

Sodom

Constantly busy, not letting time pass without anything to show for, to let everyone know that there are things done behind the curtain, knee deep in the shadows, later to be unleashed in a furious way possible. Following the path of their previous release's agenda, Sodom issues their new EP, "Out of the Frontline Trench", as a token for the fans and collectors, yet also to show that they are working on something bigger. Steinmetal had a chat with Tom Angelripper about the new EP, its concept, back to the roots, memories of the past, and more…

Gavin Kerr

Dying Desolation

DYING DESOLATION are a young four piece band from Cleveland, Ohio. The members are all between 16 & 19 years old and have released their debut self titled album, "Dying Desolation". Between school, work and writing, Gavin Kerr performed this interview with writer Jo Hamilton for Metal Temple Magazine.

John Kevill

Warbringer

Forged from the timeless discipline of abandon and steeled by a decade and a half of holding the line for Thrash Metal, Warbringer, proves themselves day in and day out; from their grassroots mentality to their in-your-face performance theirs is a mannerism shared equally between all members, unvexed by any adversity that they may come across they continue their pursuit of pure honest metal baring no compromise. Quinten Serna caught up with singer, John Kevill, after an unforgettable performance.

Scott Taysom

Cloak

Exploring the dark side of everything can only be guessed as something that can be equaled to anything that is out of this world. The journey could be endless, and there is nothing to expect other than being shocked along the way. The wicked blend of extreme Metal, bred in the US, Cloak, may as well be on the right path to excite and surprise its listeners, with every album out. Steinmetal had a talk with Scott Taysom of the band, regarding the new album "The Burning Dawn", recently finished local tour, vision of darkness and more…

Ekaterina Kapshuck

Scarleth

Scarleth were formed in Ukraine in 2005 and now bring us their 3rd studio album "Vortex". This week Ekaterina Kapshuck, the band's vocalist, took the time from her busy schedule to perform an interview for Metal Temple Magazine's Jo Hamilton

Justin Foley

Killswitch Engage

Justin Foley joined Killswitch Engage back in 2003. 16 years on and still going strong. He took the time to perform an interview with JoJo Hamilton, just before going on stage to perform the first leg of the tour for the new album "Atonement".

Bob Ballinger

Power Theory

Setting a new standard to one's self is always important, trying to become better over time, to slowly mutate into the next in line. Such motivation and desire is also crucial to make a great album. It pretty much happened for the long running US Metal outfit, Power Theory, sliding in with their new album, "Force Of Will". Steinmetal had a talk with veteran guitarist, Bob Ballinger, about the lineup changes that made it happen for the band, the new album, songwriting, modern perspectives towards music and sound and more…

Vincent Crowley

Infidel Reich

The truth is right there in the face. We are a changed society that doesn't really notice that it has become endangered, from itself. Someone has to be stay guard, be on alert, let the people know that they are making a mistake, taking wrong turns, and ruining their lives over self-pity. The could considered supergroup, Infidel Reich rose on the idea that there has to be a balance within society and banish extremism, for our sake. Steinmetal had a good talk with Vincent Crowley, about the philosophy that has been leading the band, Death Metal in its primitive form, concepts and more…

Liv Jagrell

Liv Sin

LIV SIN is led by the charismatic singer Liv Jagrell (ex-Sister Sin), the band now aims to conquer the world. After 13 years of touring, supporting bands like Slayer, King Diamond, Motörhead, Doro and U.D.O. - gathering a major fan following - Livs previous band, Sister Sin, called it quits in 2015.
In 2016 singer Liv Jagrell let the world know that she had formed a new band - Liv Sin. With a heavier sound, driven by furious guitar riffs, the band released their debut album "Follow Me" in 2017. The quintet followed up the release with immense touring during the festival summer and the fall in Europe, and later releasing the acoustic EP "Inverted". Metal Temple writer Jo Jo Hamilton recently caught up with Liv to see what she has been up to.

Pavel Popov

Pavel Popov was a former member of the Finnish band SANTA CRUZ. But, as we are about to discover, he is a lot more than just a former member of that band. Metal temple writer Caio Botrel recently had he chance to catch up with him, and see what he has been up to since his departure from SANTA CRUZ.

Francesco Lattes

New Disorder

Italian Metal is a reality on worldwide scene, because from old Metal genres to the new ones, from the most melodic Metal form you can think of to the ultimate brutal Death Metal, you can find bands there. And NEW DISORDER is another very good name from there. Coming from Rome, the quintet unleashes its fury with a strong, heavy and modern Metalcore, and their latest album, "Mind Pollution", is a mighty blow in the ears. The prolific "Metal Mark" Marcos Garcia recently had the opportunity to talk with them, so past, present and future of the band is shown on these words.

Florian Schadhauser

Dissorted

Loosened up, already willing to go out of the ordinary methods and formulas in order to become above the average Thrasher, and it is with assurance that there is no risk involved. With being labeled as progressive, the Thrash Metal export of Dissorted from Germany, is off to taken on Europe with its version of Thrash Metal with melodies. Steinmetal had a talk with the band's veteran, Florian Schadhauser about the formation of the band, debut album "The Final Divide", being signed to a label, songwriting and more…

Mike Stark

Stormburner

Devotion for the past may look to various folks as a weakness, not really getting into the groove of the new age. Well, sometimes entrusting one's soul in the glorious past, may bring out fortune, talent depended of course. The Swedish Stormburner, which recently made themselves known in the underground, are slowly rising to fulfill their destiny as a tough traditional Heavy Metal band without limitations of power. Steinmetal had a great talk with Mike Stark, the band's vocalist, about the new album "Shadow Rising", signing with Pure Steel Records, Manowar, Heavy Metal and more…

Martin Gerloff

Horrizon

It is always a pain to maintain a steady band lineup, especially when one is heavily keen to move forward, write songs, record and put out for the folks for grabs, and of course to perform live and tear some stages. However, there are those that aren't that lucky and have to struggle in order to keep everyone in line. Cases showed that it is sustainable, and every conflict can be resolved. Possibly it happened for the German Melodic Death Metal band Horrizon passing 2014. Now, signed to a new label, motivated with a new album, they are off to conquer. Steinmetal talked with the band's vocalist Martin Gerloff on the new effort, "World Of Pain", line up matters, songwriting, being traditional and more…

Adrian Jenkinson

Salem UK

A band career can turn out to be quite a gamble, its fate relies on so many things, and it needs only a single negative flair to show the road down spiral. However, making an effort to save a foundation on the basis of an endless struggle is certainly worth it. After a difficult year, Salem UK is on the rise, paving a new path in their career, in their upcoming 40^th anniversary year (well at least in one version). Steinmetal talked with longtime member Adrian Jenkinson due to the band's new album "Win Lose Or Draw", the happenings of last year, songwriting, inspiration and more…

Mikael Dahl

Crystal Eyes

It really doesn't matter what is currently trendy, what works financially and what can get more folks to appreciate one's efforts, the only thing that does matter is where the heart is. For the past two decades, Crystal Eyes have been drawn into the marvellous pits of 80s Heavy Metal. Whether they crush with speed or sweat in ballads, the golden age of Metal is always there for them. With the upcoming release of "Starbourne Traveler", and 20^th anniversary, Steinmetal talked with the band's veteran, Mikael Dahl, about inspirations, the 80s, new band members, changes and more…

Steve Marbs

Negator

Complete something new only in order to come into a final step in a long journey. It is possible that others may simply wrap things up and say goodbye, yet there is that feeling that the hunger for more will triumph eventually. Negator closed a chapter in its career, yet there is still a lot to hear from them. "Vnitas Pvritas Existentia" just hit the streets and it lived up to be a powerful ending. Steinmetal talked to Steve Marbs of the band about the feeling of ending things, contemplations, new label, songwriting, lyricism and more…

Marco Di Bartolo

Abythic

There are artists that believe that making changes every now and then helps them go forward, or at least to enjoy their created art even more than being constant. It is never easy to just let go of a path and switch to another, it is possible that hesitation takes its place in the process of decision making. For Abythic, it seems natural to just pack up and move on, therefore, maintain a policy of changes. Steinmetal talked to the band's founder and main man, Marco Di Bartolo about the band's new album, "Conjuring The Obscure" and its role in the band's development, encircling the band's musical form and more…

Gabriel Castro

Yurei

YUREI is a Brazilian guitarist who recently released an instrumental album titled "Saudade." Metal Temple writer Jo Jo Hamilton recently caught up with him to talk about the album and the creative process behind it.

Jutta Weinhold & Holger Marx

Velvet Viper

Louder, heavier and stronger. No matter time, the spirit to create honest Heavy Metal is generated in one's veins, with plenty of motivation and an endless will to take the ultimate music forward. Stepping up to the plate, after their comeback, Velvet Viper unleashes "The Pale Man Is Holding A Broken Heart", a strong emblem of pure German Metal fire that doesn't show signs of weariness. Steinmetal had a chance to talk with the vocal mistress, Jutta Weinhold and guitarist Holger Marx, about the album, being a part of nowadays Metal scene, songwriting and more…

Sunny Faris

Blackwater Holylight

Hazy, laid deep inside a fog that never seems to end, like a mystery ever dwelling, it keeps going and going. Encrusting the music with the echoes and sounds of Winter, yet not merely to be regarded as the season, yet also what goes on in one's heart and mindset. Blackwater Holylight is back with their sophomore album, "Veils Of Winter", showing a beautiful kind of darkness and spirituality. Steinmetal had a chance with Sunny Faris of the band about the new release, musical development, songwriting, sound, going spiritual, and more…

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