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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…

Kevin Heier

Diabolic Night

There are times when the unwillingness to share actually works for the better, an artist needs his own freedom in order to fully express himself without interference of outside noises. It has been rather commonplace nowadays to come up with a one-man band, and there are distinct cases where it unraveled certain charms. Diabolic Night was founded as being a single effort of a single songwriter that wanted to explore. With the emerging album, "Beyond The Realm", Steinmetal had a chat with Kevin Heier, about his experience, the new album, being a single songwriter, influences and more…

Secret Chapter

In the late days of 2017, they decided to gather this crazy collection of good friends and musicians who all share the same passion for powerful music. After years in various bands and projects they finally had the time and effort to work and create a band together. They decided to call this band SECRET CHAPTER! As last year went by a lot of hours were spent to rewrite, record, produce and finalize old songs that was mostly written but has now brand new and exiting clothes. They decided to name our first album "Chapter One." Working together with Andy La Rocque (King Diamond) at Sonic Train Studios who did an amazing job producing, mixing and mastering, they couldn't be more happy with the end result. Metal Temple writer JoJo Hamilton recently caught up with the band.

Ryan Panfil

Everlit

EVERLIT is a Hard Rock outfit from Philadelphia, PA. Their powerful hard-hitting debut EP "Renovate" was released on June 23, 2015. They've since released seveb singles with new singles coming every couple months. EVERLIT will be releasing singles one by one off their full-length album "Welcome To The Show" prior to releasing the physical album in its entirety. Metal Temple writer JoJo Hamilton recently caught up with singer Ryan Panfil to talk about the band.

Dan Lorenzo

Vessel of Light

VESSEL OF LIGHT is a New Jersey based Heavy Metal/Doom band. Among its ranks is guitarist Dan Lorenzo (HADES, NON-FICTION, THE CURSE) and vocalist Nathan Opposition (ANCIENT VVISDOM). Their third album, "Thy Serpent Rise," was released digitally on October 11^th, 2019. This album expands on the band's sound. Metal Temple writer Justin Wittenmeier was able to talk to Dan himself to speak about this and other subjects.

Ken Bergeron

Abigail Williams

The power of a single mind, against a group, should not be underestimated. It is not about surprising, it is about motivation, clarity over the purpose and doing on one's own what feels right for the greater of the longtime flame. Abigail Williams is about to unleash a new album, which also presented a single songwriter that is ready for the challenge. Steinmetal had a chat with founding member, Ken Bergeron, about the new album, being the only founding member, songwriting, development and more…

Rob Tremblay

Necronomicon

Just following an instinct, when an inspiration flows in one's veins, there is something going on that might develop into wonders. There is not always good coming from unnatural process of creation, or forcing at will. When it comes to the Canadian Necronomicon, and their new album "UNUS", it is all about the experience and the quality. Steinmetal had a chat with the band's veteran, Rob Tremblay, about the new album, musical development, philosophy, what is going on in the scene today and more…

Kenny Hickey

Silvertomb

Ending something old to start something new, that is the spirit reflected from the rising of Silvertomb. With the echoes of Type O Negative still hovering from above, a special bled was set in motion, to become special, unique and personal. With their upcoming debut just around the corner, Steinmetal had a talk with guitarist / vocalist, Kenny Hickey, also known from Type O Negative and Seventh Void, about the experience of the release, where does the album leads, musical development, Type O Negative and more…

Anders Lundemark

Konkhra

Finally, out of the shadows and back to bash, obliterate and destroy. After being out of the game for quite some time, the Konhra monster returns to take the Metal scene back to the glory days of the early 90s of Death Metal. Heavy, meaty and untamed, they unleash "Alpha and The Omega". Steinmetal had a chance to talk to the band's veteran member, Anders Lundemark to comment about the new album, coming back to a whole new Metal scene, remaining true to the music, and more…

Ross Oliver

Risen Prophecy

Mankind, on its inner conflicts and battles with itself, is not even closer to learn the magnitude of its actions until it is too late. There is a never a thought what the deeds would do the little person, an example for people that care, yet are powerless at times to act upon their wishful thinking. Risen Prophecy, hailing from the UK, made sure that the world would know the truth about mankind's self-destructive nature with their new album, "Voices from the Dust". Steinmetal talked to guitarist, Ross Oliver, about the diverseness within Traditional Metal of the new album, songwriting, philosophy, Manowar, Metal music and more…

Frida Ohlin & Cristofer Svensson

Rexoria

REXORIA is a Melodic Metal band with Folk influences located in Sweden. They recently released their latest album, "Ice Breaker," and Metal Temple Editor Guy "Kai" Nauman caught up with vocalist Frida Ohlin and guitarist Cristofer Svensson to talk about the band and their new album, Check out the interview here!

Jaakko Metsapelto & Aarni Metsapelto

Block Buster

Block Buster are an up & coming 4-piece Rock Metal band from Finland. The band are under the umbrella of Frontiers Music Srl. The band are currently touring Finland after the release of the release of their debut album "Losing Gravity". The band are indeed busy at the moment however, in between their busy schedule, drummer Jaakko Metsapelto & his brother, singer Aarni Metsapelto have took some time out to be interviewed by Jojo "Rocket Queen" Hamilton.

David

Ketzer

At least from here, when a band reissues early discography, it is not merely just because there are no copies left, or business venture of the label. There is something deep inside that desires to relive, even for a bit, old memories. Some of them to be thought off fondly, and some less. The German Ketzer are no different, they have come a long way, matured in their songwriting and created new grounds for themselves. Steinmetal talked to longtime bass player, David, about the early album reissues, memories of the past, current state of the band and more…

Stefano Benfante

ShadowThrone

Far beyond just being extreme, it appears that it is not enough to plainly create an atmosphere, but an essence that is undergoing evolution, yet without losing sight or feel of songwriting and soul of the creation. ShadowThrone came a way in their style under the Black Metal flag, and with "Elements' Blackest Legacy", they struck a new level. Steinmetal had talk with Stefano Benfante of the band, about the philosophy of the new album, the development of their style and more…

John Gallo & Mike Puleo

Orodruin

It has been said before, yet it is always right to mention it time and time again, timing is everything, it is key, no matter the cost or how much time it takes to reach it. Being absent for nearly sixteen years didn't stop the American Doom Metal band, Orodruin, to go forward and produce a sophomore album, and they did it under their own guidance and rule. Steinmetal had a chat with John Gallo and Mike Puleo, two of the band's veterans, about the feel to come back, the new album, whether its songwriting and musical development, and more…

Nicklas Rudolfsson

Runemagick

Surging with a flow of motivation and inspiration, comes Runemagick to what seems to be as covering for some of the loss time due to their last breakup. After a back to the roots old school album in 2018, the work continues, yet with a rather graceful touch, even if murky and dirty in the image of "Into Desolate Realms" and the EP, "The Opening of Dead Gates". Steinmetal talked to the band's leader, Nicklas Rudolfsson, about his vision of the new album, signing with High Roller Records, perception of the new kind of Metal, and more…

Vidarr

Legendry

Sometimes, when listening to an album, one doesn't not really think of the hard work that was made in order to achieve what the ears are heeding. Nothing is ever commonplace or easy to come by. Listening to the new album of Legendry, "The Wizard and The Tower Keep", serves as one of the proofs that it is not mainly the thought behind an album, it is the concept and its integration with the music. Steinmetal had a chat with the mysterious Vidarr, leader of Legendry, about conceptual meaning of the new album, literature, Epic Metal in nowadays scene, Mark Shelton (R.I.P.) and more…

David Gillespie

Terminus

Leaving an offering and then off, back to the shadows. Some acts just simply don't wish to step out into the public without being truly prepared. However, when that offering is out and about, it is no less than amazing, worth waiting for. Terminus, the long running Epic Metal, isn't always there, yet it is working, cloaked by a grey cloud, and when they strike, it is hard to fierce. Steinmetal had talked to David Gillespie of the Terminus duo, about the new album's music and lyricism, Sci-Fi, Heavy Metal and more...

Armin Zelzer

Hammerschmitt

Going side by side, no matter what, friendship may as well triumph over the core of the business. If you would like it or not, no matter how others will deny it, a band is a business right from the first chunk change inserting either one of the members' bank accounts. When it is related to the German Hammerschmitt, they may as well found the way to get along, continue their close relations and maintain a pretty good band. Steinmetal had a chance to talk to the band's veteran, Armin Zelzer, about the new album "Dr. Evil", the album's creation, Metal music, Austin Powers, promotion and more…

Kenn Nardi

Anacrusis

There is a strange vibe, wanting to not be in the pit, even though there is legacy to maintain. It can be understandable, and it is positive that being inside the pit can be frustrating or unsatisfactory at times up to the verge of simply wishing it will all end, leaving it behind. However, there is something special about the past, which is part of the reason why there is an itch to stick around, even for a little while. Metal Blade Records, collaborated with the band, are reissuing the entire early Anacrusis albums, right before their disbandment. Steinmetal had a talk in depth with Kenn Nardi about what is behind the reissues, evolution of Anacrusis, why this process isn't permanent, listening formats and more…

Phil Horner

Conjuring Fate

Another brick in the wall, another step forward for the home team. Coming from a rather small Metal scene, yet neighboring one of the largest on the planet, has its advantages, especially when it comes to opportunities. The Norther Irish, Conjuring Fate, never lost sight of what is in front of them, always trying to capitalize on their previous efforts, taking every challenge in order to be relevant, and out there taking chances. Due to the release of their new album, "Curse Of The Fallen", Steinmetal had a chance to talk to Phil Horner of the band about the fresh material, songwriting, being a Northern Irish band and more…

Michael Denner

Denner's Inferno

There is no place like I home. It is not just a catch phrase or a line from a movie, but an actual feeling to a journey that apparently, was never brought to a close. Michael Denner, ex-MercyFul Fate, already established himself as a pioneer, yet there have been always something itching, that inner will to head back to the roots, before everything started to shape up big time. Starting a new band, under the moniker, Denner's Inferno, Michael was ready to hit with the big guns, all when MercyFul Fate makes a comeback. Steinmetal talked to Mr. Denner about the new album, "In Amber", teaming with a powerful vocalist, his influences and song ideas, and what happened with MercyFul Fate…

Mark Duffy

Millennium

There is no time to waste, no time to just sit there and relax. There is no better time than keep up the good work, continue creating, writing and unleashing Metal. As mentioned, for the British Metal old schoolers, Millennium, time appears to be precious, and why not use it to capitalize their efforts if it is possible? Therefore, they marched forward, signed with a label, and released their new album, "A New World". Steinmetal had a chance to talk with longtime vocalist, Mark Duffy, about the new album, the band's approach towards NWOBHM, the Metal scene around them and more…

Empyreal Vault

EMPYREAL VAULT is a rising Tech-Death band based out of France. They recently released their debut self-titled album. Metal Temple writer Jack Harding recently had a chance to talk to the band, and explore their new sound.

Thomas Hvisel

Kurgan

There was no intention to deal with Vikings to begin with, however, I guess it is unavoidable when one has the artwork, and direction of music. Not that it mattered to the new Danish band, Kurgan, and their debut album "Yggdrasil Burns". Whether it was on Viking blood or merely Death Metal usual themes, it didn't matter. As long as it involves friendship, Metal and alcohol, that's a party. Steinmetal had a chance to catch Thomas Hvisel of the band for a talk about the debut album, signing with Massacre Records, how did it all start and more…

Malcolm Lacrouts & Phil Jordain

The Inspector Cluzo

Metal-Temple Editor David Nowels recently interviewed Laurent 'Malcom' Lacrouts (Vocals, Guitars) and Mathieu 'Phil' Jourdain (Drums) of THE INSPECTOR CLUZO, a French Blues Rock power duo. The interview was done just in advance of their Oklahoma City appearance on 9/25 supporting AVATAR's Country World Tour.

Moran Magal

From their Facebook Page, MORAN MAGAL is Piano Based Folk Rock with a Gothic Metal edge. Romantic, Dark, Melodic and Powerful. Dark signature voice and passionate piano, Story telling Folk Rock with a Gothic Metal edge. Metal Temple Writer Sergio Ponce got a chance to catch up with the vocalist of the same name.

Ben Harris-Hayes

Oceanica

Hello, Ben, and greetings from Metal Temple! Dave "That Metal Guy" Campbell is talking today with Ben Harris-Hayes, the sole composer and mastermind behind his newest musical project OCEANICA.

Giulio Moschini & Paolo Pieri

Hour Of Penance

It is not about a matter of professionalism, but rather a matter of credibility and the pursuit after the hooks that would inspire greatness and the motivation to become better. The Italian Death Metal doctorates of Hour Of Penance, step by step, album after album, becoming highly skilled, with a sense of purpose, type of musicians. They never looked sideways, only striving for an impact. With their eighth album, "Misotheism" just around the corner, signed to a new label, Steinmetal had a chance to talk with two of the band's veterans, Giulio Moschini & Paolo Pieri about their meaning of hatred on the album, aspects of musical development, the band in the market and more…

Avienne

Vintersea

There is the top, and there is over the top. Basically, there is no certainty that this term "over the top" is accurately distinguished by anybody. However, with albums such as Vintersea's " Illuminated", you might be getting closer to understanding this complex term. Signing with a new label, getting more attention, as they rightfully deserve, Vintersea are only in the beginning of a new chapter in their career. Steinmetal had a talk with Avienne, the band's vocalist, about the new album, changes, raising the music bar, and more…

Paul Johansson

Sorcery

It has been over and over with bands that remain true to their roots, playing the same direction of Metal time after time, without hesitating or really giving a damn about what is going on around them. Once again, you can call it true or ignorance, but you can't argue with passion right? Sweden's Death Metal Sorcery band released their new album "Necessary Excess of Violence", via Xtreem Music, showing that brutality can be refined and tuned, like a fine piece of machinery. Steinmetal had a talk with Paul Johansson of the band about the new release, Death Metal of the old kind, new band member and more…

Jimmy Lundqvist

Entrails

Consistency is a virtue, and also not giving a damn about what one's surrounding is thinking about it. So, everyone else can just shove it and be gone if it is not to their liking. Other than being a virtue, being consistent, which to many would be another word for ignorance, is also being true to one's values. The Swedish Death Metal Entrails, which have seen action and battles across decades, returns with "Rise Of The Reaper", and that they don't give a damn, Death Metal is supposed to be old school. Steinmetal was able to catch once again the band's leading chip, Jimmy Lundqvist, for a talk about the new album, being old school as they come, songwriting, and more…

Magnus Winterwild

Axenstar

For some people, the period of five years sounds like forever, for others, like a blink of an eye and poof, here we are again. For the Swedish Power Metal band, Axenstar, it was a time to reform with a lineup change, and of course work on a new release that will return them swiftly back to the Metal scene. It took them some time, yet that is the part of the deal. Steinmetal had a chance to talk to Magnus Winterwild, one of the band's veteran members, about the new album, where the hell have they been, and more…

Daniel "Dod" Oliasen

Blood Red Throne

BLOOD RED THRONE is a Death Metal act that truly needs no introduction. After now nine full-lengths being released, the band have fine tuned their sound into a lean, brutal, killing machine. Their latest, "Fit to Kill," is the apex of hard work and dedication to providing as much slamming groove and crushing riffs into nine total songs as possible. Metal-Temple Editor Christopher Hawkins had the pleasure of interviewing guitarist Død, recently who provides some deeper into the creation of the new album as well as both his personal history and the history of this crushingly killer Death Metal act.

Scorpios Androctonus

Crimson Moon

Dealing with Death, or the acceptance of Death, might be a plausible matter in our daily lives, yet it is never easy or simple to go through it. There have been various of expressions by artists of their journey through the experience, some tender, some harsher, others malevolent. Crimson Moon's Scorpios Androctonus went through quite a lot in the band's career, yet also in his personal life. With the recent release of the band's "Mors Vincit Omnia", Steinmetal had a talk with the veteran band leader about the new album, its effect on him, songwriting process, scene talk and more…

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