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Markus Pfeffer

Barnabas Sky

Every album is its own journey, every song has its own identity, and every time, Markus Pfeffer, the mastermind behind the Barnabas Sky project, has a lot of ideas that he wishes to accomplish. You can call it busy bee, or rather a riff machine, or simply a person that wishes to express himself more by the sounds of new tunes. Pfeffer's will be done and his new album with Barnabas Sky, "What Comes To Light", shows just that. Steinmetal once again took the time to talk to Pfeffer about what is going on under the ruins.

Lorenzo "Otagron" Di Vincenzo

Sirrush

Holding up for the sake of freedom, few against the many without remorse or regret. Men's freedom has been challenged throughout history, and there were those that fought for it, bled and died for it. The Italian Black Metal band, Sirrush, wanted to make history remembered, in particular for the courage for the ideal. Following the release of their new "Molon Labe", Steinmetal had a talk with the band's Lorenzo Di Vincenzo, also known as Otagron, to find out more about the historical meaning and importance of freedom.

Damir Eskic

Gomorra

Self-damaging isn't a new thing, it is part of use, whether mentally or physically. Sustaining such damage for a long period of time, at times cannot be understood as a risk, only later on, growing up, and the repercussions appear in waves. Raising the notion about human damage, in various ways, there is the Heavy / Thrash Metal band, Gomorra, setting of with a heavier album titled "Dealer Of Souls". Steinmetal had a good talk with the band's guitarist, Damir Eskic about the new experience.

Dana Ortt

Mythosphere

More to consume or more than one can chew? In the modern world, where social media has a grasp that is more or less untouchable, consummation of opinions is at a mass, but does it benefit us in the long run? Creating divisions between people might give a different impression of what is to be a path forward for mankind. Concerns and a first statement comes from the newly emerging band, Mythosphere, teaming up Doom Metal heroes to create something different. Steinmetal had a good talk with Dana Ortt of the band to understand what is going proggy this time around.

Sal LoCoco

Sworn Enemy

Back in September 2022, I went to the Anthrax 40^th anniversary show at the O2 Academy in Birmingham. Shockingly, it wasn't the dulcet tones of Joey Belladonna that had me transfixed, nor was it the rambunctious charm of Municipal Waste's Tony Foresta that grabbed me; it was the glorious ferocity of Sworn Enemy and the infectious savagery of the band's vocalist Sal LoCoco that mesmerised me and left me gobsmacked. The sheer brutality that emanated from Sal's lungs could've rivalled the force of a fleet of jet engines, so being naturally drawn to the more aggressive, violent side of life, I jumped at the opportunity to interview him on behalf of Metal Temple.

With a set of pipes on him that could melt your face off quicker than acid, Sal is a gentle giant - coming in at an impressive 6ft 4" - in real life and comes across as a man of pensive thought and few words, and someone worth listening to when he's got something to say. His hardcore prowess speaks volumes without him having to say too much, and his passionate music speaks for itself. So, how does a band that cut its teeth in hardcore over twenty-five years ago continue to grow? What gets a hardcore vocalist riled up enough to metaphorically break stuff in his music? And is life always on the loud side of things? Read on to find out how the band has evolved, the influences behind the music, and to dig in to find out more about the man behind twenty-five year of Sworn Enemy's uncompromising audial violence.

Leanne "Metal Maiden" Evans, Editor

Scott, Mattie

THE MISER

What do metalheads eat for breakfast, dinner, and tea? Riffs, riffs and more RIFFFFFFS! So given we live on a diet of fat riffs, meaty riffs, and most of all, delicious riffs, you'll be pleased to discover a rather tasty band to satisfy your need metallic chunkiness. Meet THE MISER, a groovy, rock 'n' roll influenced, stoner-type, brawny band from the UK, who pack their artillery full of thick, chonky riffs. These guys manage to make misery sound fun, focusing on gloriously dark thematic to fuel their burning embers, infusing nasty hooks, and whopping melodies to get their macabre fire roaring.

Our Editor, Leanne "Metal Maiden" Evans, spoke with Scott (Guitars) and Matty (Bass) to talk about the band's recent single, "House on the Hill", and to delve into why us metalheads adore the dark and all things death, and a few other "outside the box" ideas in between.

Kris Driver, Dave Payne, Joanna Thorn

Jimmy B & The Death Rattles

JIMMY B & THE DEATH RATTLES are a 5 piece hard rock band from Southampton and Gosport, who became established in 2018. While lead guitarist & songwriter Aneurin Graystock and drummer & songwriter Kris Driver are absent rocking around elsewhere for this interview, present today is rhythm guitarist & songwriter Dave Payne, along with keyboard/synth/piano player & songwriter Joanna Thorn, and lead vocalist & songwriter Adam Humphries who join Metal Temple's Co-Editor In Chief Jojo "Rocket Queen" Hamilton to shed some light on the band.

Swan

Blackrain

Aspiring to be more than the regular, to be thunderous and explosive, to be a little provocative and not politically correct, that is more or less Heavy Metal. It is true that times changed, and the rebellious nature of the genre faded, and it got a somewhat in line with the times, nevertheless, the spirit never really died, and is there, still kicking, even in lower octaves. Stating the fact that there are thrills, kicks and screams, there is Blackrain. Their nature is that being wild and free can cross decades, and even centuries. Recently coming up with "Untamed", the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal flames burn bright with each chord and chorus. Steinmetal had a great talk with Swan of the band about the nature of the music, what is going on now and there is digestion involved too.

Tomas Wäppling

Freternia

The phrase out of the darkness and into the light isn't merely by Kreator, it has a much deeper meaning when a person attempts to overcome hardship. It is not about escaping from a certain fate, but challenging one's self in order not to have a written future. Finding ways out of the dark, there is the positivity that lies within the Swedish Freternia Metallers. Recently releasing their new "The Final Stand", they proved that their conviction is might and their Metal is just. Steinmetal had a nice chat with the band's Tomas Wäppling about the album, coming back after Covid and more…

Dean Roberts

Leatherwolf

Getting back together as a band doesn't always mean that the whole pack is going for it. Like everything in our lives, there are these inner politics within people, at times resulting into partnerships to be dissolved. The legendary old schoolers Leatherwolf, similar to a handful of bands that have been coming back, suffered from the same thing, but eventually returned. Luckily for the world of Metal that their music triumphed. Recently releasing their new "Kill The Hunted", the knives are sharper then even, as well as the band's precision. Steinmetal had a good talk with the veteran Dean Roberts about the new record.

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Michael Stavrakakis

Doomocracy

Think about this way, about nowadays being persecuted by being fresh with a brand new idea, a kind of idea with a potential to break borders and create new waves. When it comes to mankind's history, especially in a religious aspect, new ideas were never a cup of tea, or liked to be blunt about it. Shaping up a story about being unorthodox, there is the Greek Doomocracy, a Metal band that enough Doom its fists that they also harbour more than meets the ear. With the release of their new album, "Unorthodox", Steinmetal had a good talk with Michael Stavrakakis to tell the story of the record and more…

Simon Bibby

Thy Listless Heart

Take the chance today or else regret it tomorrow. Why not start something that the heart years for so long? That is a big question, as life are unexpected, at least not always like that, so maybe that question is in order. Seventh Angel's Simon Bibby, which is also the sole creator of the new Doom Metal project, Thy Listless Heart, thought that it was about time to take that step, and fulfil a vision. He did that quite well by releasing the latter's debut record, "Pilgrims on the Path of No Return". With the echoes of the musical past not as an influence, Bibby was able to create his own new universe, and it comes in an interesting shape. Steinmetal had to know more…

Alexander Julien

Triskalyon

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Sebastian Chabot

Galderia

Unlike a lot that have been stating that mankind has to be saved, redeemed, or rather to succumb to its own fate of destruction and chaos, there is another perspective that is in need of a thought. To think that people can unite under a single banner, and restore their future, as a world, as a whole, now that is extraordinary. To have faith in people isn't something that can be bought, it has to be believed in. Circling around the latest Galderia band, which recently returned, and their new "Endless Horizon" album, Steinmetal took a shot and talked with the band's veteran, Sebastian Chabot.

Jochen Blumenthal

Midnight Rider

The far future may look bleak, but there is no guarantee to that. Sci-Fi has been teaching us that the possibilities are endless, and not always under the control of the populace. And that what brings in The German vintage Metal, say Hard Rock, say Heavy Rock, Midnight Rider. With the disbandment of Metal Inquisitor, guitarist, Jochen Blumenthal, turned his full attention to the former, a band that already started something that is a little different than usual. The band's latest album "Beyond the Blood Red Horizon" is already out, and it was important for Steinmetal to know more…

Kiernan Robertson

Operation Mindcrime

Kieran Robertson is the brilliant and charismatic lead guitarist for one of the most legendary voices in metal history, Geoff Tate and his solo band OPERATION MINDCRIME. Kieran hails from the beautiful country of Scotland where he first picked up a guitar and found his calling in life, entertaining the world with his music. Being fortunate enough to know Kieran on a personal level, Metal Temple writer Fred Bonanno was able to spend some time with him while on his holiday break from his hectic touring schedule and answer a few questions.

Mark Daly

Mark Daly and The Ravens

Irish rocker Mark Daly, thanks to supporting acts such as GEOFF TATE and CANDLEBOX, appearing on the MONSTERS OF ROCK cruise and releasing his four song EP, understandably has been getting noticed. Mark's sound is raw, energetic rock music that has influences from classic rock bands, but also appreciates a modern rock sound with a blend of both. METAL TEMPLE writer Fred Bonanno had the opportunity to let our readers get to know a little more about Mark, his band and what lies ahead.

Geoff Tate

Operation Mindcrime

The word "genius" is probably tossed around too easily in describing musicians and their work, but in this case, it's a perfect fit, GEOFF TATE, the gifted singer and songwriter that has helped create some of the most ICONIC work in heavy metal while a member of QUEENSRYCHE and now his solo band OPERATION MINCRIME. Metal Temple writer Fred Bonanno was able to sit down over a few glasses of wine from Geoff's own wine company INSANIA and talk about his remarkable career and a few off-the- wall topics as well.

Luke Lethal

Acid Blade

ACID BLADE is a power metal band hailing from Dresden, Germany, that delivers old school NWOBHM on the release of their debut album "Power Dive". Metal Temple writer Fred Bonanno was able to interview the bands guitar player Luke Lethal on the album and where the band is headed in 2023 and beyond.

Jens Faber

Legions Of The Night

Without any contemplation, the negative side of life has been part of the Legions Of The Night band. As if on an exploration, it appears that there is a lot to be covered by the band's leaders, Jens Faber, and Henning Basse. Out with the second album, "Hell", and things are getting intense, darker and with a Savatage homage in mind. Steinmetal had a great pleasure to talk with Faber once again about the album experience, a little bit about Covid and more…

Sandro Giampietro

Starchild

As a band's founder, it is never easy to have beside you the right people that will go with you to the ends of the Earth in order for your baby to succeed. Nevertheless, and other than trusting only yourself, things can happen, and the die-harders can be found and become one with the vision. The German Metallers, Starchild, led by Sandro Giampietro, have a challenge over the years, yet the dream never stopped. Coming up with the new album, "Battle Of Eternity", things started to heat up, with a lot of a to put out for the public to digest. Steinmetal had a good talk with Sandro about the experience.

Michael Lashinsky

Incursion

As if they never really left, never really disbanded, just went into a deep slumber and just knew when to return. Timing is everything as it seems, and right when Traditional Metal is back to its rightful recognition, among the many sub-genres under Metal music. The US Heavy Metal band Incursion, hasn't been around much since their disbandment in 1986, returning just before Covid in 2020, was the flick of the switch the lit match to restart everything. With the release of their debut album, "Blinding Force", Steinmetal had to find out more from the band's veteran, Michael Lashinsky.

Andrea Serra

Infantry

Dutch death-influenced thrash band INFANTRY dropped their second-full length album "Terminal Society" back in August. It's a slab of militant, aggressive no-holds-barred metal that questions man's ability to live without death, hatred and destruction and finds that the answer is a resounding NO. Metal Temple writer SJ Loschi had the opportunity to discuss INFANTRY's quest for world domination with their bass player Andrea Serra.

Martin Furia:

Bark

Every aspect of life can be written into becoming a song, well that is pretty much a known fact, and there shouldn't always be a fine line that unites the songs. When it comes to the band Bark, and their new album, "Rambler Of Aeons", it is about a memorial, remembering people that were dear and passed away. Nonetheless, there is enough dealing with present troubles to have one digesting bit by bit. Steinmetal had a chance to talk with Martin Furia of the band, also part of the German Thrashers, Destruction, about the new album, signing with a label, musical development and more…

Riccardo Toni & Ivan Adami

Stranger Vision

When the dust settles, there is a light that shines through, with the capability to banish the leftover damage and inflict hope on those in need. That can be rendered as a utopian state of mind, or thought, but it is rather logical. Hope was never for sale, nor will it ever be, it has to be longed for and believed in. The Italian Power Metallers of Stranger Vision find comfort in the notion that hope exists and it can be reached. Inspired to create their new album "Wasteland", another journey is underway, with a lot to discover about mankind and more. Steinmetal had another talk with Riccardo Toni and Ivan Adami about the nature of the new album and how Stranger Vision changed.

Martin

Timor Et Tremor

To rise up again, and to become stronger, not every person can do it, needless to say, survive what lies ahead. It is a matter of will, the motivation to become better even if there is chance to falter. Taking on the pagan approach towards the extremity of the blackened arts of Metal music, there is Timor Et Tremor. There is a variety of things that can be experienced through their music, and their new album "Realm Of Ashes" is a pure reflection of what is going on in a lot of people's lives, the fall, and the rise from the ashes. Steinmetal had a nice chat with Martin of the band, stay tuned.

Alex Rossi

Konquest

Alex Rossi is a one man, musical machine from Tuscany, Italy. His latest band KONQUEST released their second album "Time and Tyranny" in October of 2022 (see Metal Temple revew from November 7, rated 9/10) where Alex wrote and sings all the songs, plays all the instruments as well as all studio mixing. Despite his hectic schedule, Alex was able to take some time and answer a few questions for writer Fred Bonanno.

Christophe Depree

After All

Everything goes in today's world, in particular in music, as long as a song sounds good, there would be nothing in its path, other than joining a long picket line of competition for people's ears. Hailing to a new era of their careers, the Belgium Thrash Metal band, After All, returns with a new skinman and one heck of a singer. The release of "Eos" just came through, with a lot of positivity going on the After All camp. Steinmetal had a good talk with guitarist Christophe Depree about the new album, recruiting of the needed musicians and more…

Victoria Knight

Victoria K

VICTORIA K is a symphonic Metal band formed in 2019 by Australian vocalist and songwriter Victoria Knight. After having a successful start with releasing the debut album "Essentia" and subsequently signing to Italian Metal label Rockshots Records, the pandemic did not stop Victoria in writing new music, and in October 2022 the concept album "Kore" has been released which is built around the Greek mythology. Good reasons for Metal Temple writer Thomas Kumke to talk to Victoria about the beginnings of VICTORIA K, the new album and the concept behind, and many more topics.

Andreas Huber

Vermocracy

The end is nigh, deterioration is at work, perhaps not at its peak, but it is there, smiling with an evil grimace. Whether true or not, mankind is walking the plank, yet nobody really knows how long is that fragile wooden plank. It is up to the people to wake up and smell the roses, or the bad smell in order to wake up. Hailing from Vienna, Austria, the Melodic Death Metal band, Vermocracy, aren't really optimistic, and their new album, "Age Of Dysphoria", shows just that. Steinmetal had to know more and had a talk with the band's Andreas Huber, stay tuned.

Ramiur Sekh

Blind The Eye

Imperialism in the sign of the times. The Roman Empire might have always been represented as a totem to what defines imperialism, its iconic nature and vision has been serving as a statement and a learning foundation. Today, things are different, democracy is there, yet at times fragile. The Portuguese Metallers, Blind The Eye, have been circling around the idea within their new album, "The Lion Of Lions", exploring and referring to the present. Steinmetal had a good talk with Ramiur Sekh about his side of the story and more…

Leather Leone

Leather

Shock Waves will vibrate through dark days as the Ruler Of The Wasteland herself, Leather Leone releases her third, and best Solo effort November 25th. She takes back control of her band by using her voice of the cult to deliver a diversified album full of melodic inspiration. For those who dare partake in the Mystery Of Illusion, join Michael Francisco and Leather in a very engaging conversation.

Kåre André Sletteberg

In The Woods…

Being different, making a difference in being different than earlier, channeling something new to the world in order to show change. Whether it is for the better or worse, that is for every listener to decide and reflect upon. It appears that the ego element dropped when the Norwegian In The Woods… is concerned. A changing of the guard can actually do that. With the release of their new album, "Diversum", there are a lot of emotions bursting, enough to empty from a darkened soul. Steinmetal was able to chat with guitarist Kåre André Sletteberg about the new record and the experience.

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