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Billy Rowe

JetBoy

Sure, you've heard of POISON, GUNS N ROSES, and MOTLEY CRUE. But what separates the hardcore, die-hard fans from the posers of the 80's rock scene? In a time when it was all about who you know, and who heard of who first, I'd like to bring you to speed on a band that pioneered a genre, JETBOY. Delivering their own unique brand of a more bluesy rock but still sporting the glam look they owned the club scene. Their career plays out like a made for TV drama. Label changes, line up changes, tragedy, and the implications of an evolving industry. Rather than exist to recapture their glory days JETBOY has a new album "Born to Fly" that will be available January 25th, 2019 via Frontiers Music. To give credit where credit is due and to learn a thing or two that I can share with you, check out the interview conducted by Metal-Temple writer Kayla Hutton with guitarist Billy Rowe of JETBOY.

Andreas "Lacky" Lakaw

Darkness

One of the earlier Thrash Metal bands, which hasn't always been under the radar, in the rather vast German Metal scene, is Darkness. Obliterating the 80s with two strong albums to the pantheon, coming and going later on but recently blasted through with "First Class Violence", via Massacre Records. Steinmetal had a small chat with longtime member, Andreas Lakaw, aka Lacky, regarding the new album, coming back, long lost friend and more.

Luca Micioni

Infinita Symphonia

The Italian progressive-powerhouse INFINITA SYMPHONIA return with eleven-tracks of symphonic goodness in "Liberation". This release and, only their third long-player lives up to the expectations already garnished from previous offerings. Frontman Luca Micioni took time out to give Metal Temple's Kevin Burke a further insight into the band, the writing process and where Metal is heading.

Michel Gambini

Seita

Making a strong move in their promising career, the Dutch SEITA unleash their local scene's aggressive manner in a second record, "Maledictus Mundi, newly signed to the German Massacre Records label. Head on attitude can bring results and it sure did. Steinmetal had a chat with the band's Michel Gambini regarding the new album, new signing and what is their attitude is all about.

Dave Hunt

Anaal Nathrakh

Today, Metal Temple writer Brian Morton has the luxury of Interviewing Dave Hunt from ANAAL NATHRAKH. They recently released their latest album "A New Kind of Horror" which has gotten a ton of well-deserved praise. He personally gave the album a 10/10 and would have given it a higher score if it was possible. He has been a huge fan since he first heard "More Fire Than Blood" off the album "In Constellation of the Black Widow" which was released in 2009.

Dave Davidson

Revocation

If there is one thing that can be said about Boston's REVOCATION, it's that they have been able to mature as songwriters, while never losing that edge of precision that has set them apart from their peers. I don't think I know anyone who would say REVOCATION hasn't improved over time even though we all have our favorite releases in their discography. This year's "The Outer Ones" is no exception, becoming much heavier than 2016's "Great Is Our Sin," while being overall more progressive than Revocation has ever been before. It is therefore the pleasure of Metal Temple's writer Logan Newbanks to interview Dave Davidson and share with you today!

Andy Tillison

The Tangent

Progressive Rock has had a storied past and hasn't really been in the limelight these last few years but certain bands keep on getting new material out and putting out some excellent stuff. We lost a number of great Progressive Bands in the last few years but some are alive and well including, THE TANGENT. Formed in 2012, they are releasing their tenth album called ''Proxy'' and Metal Temple writer Jean-Francois Poulin had the pleasure to interview Andy Tillison, leader of the long-standing band.

Ben Beddick

Stellar Circuits

Progressive Metallers STELLAR CIRCUITS are about to release their newest full-length album, titled "Ways We Haunt." Metal Temple Editor-In-Chief Dave "That Metal Guy" Campbell was recently able to chat with vocalist Ben Beddick to talk about the album, their influences (we share an equal love of RUSH), and how the band finds inspiration.

Thimios Krikos

InnerWish

There is always time for everything. Although timing in the music business may be a crucial factor once making a move, but if a time slot is missed, it doesn't mean that an idea is lost forever. After being around since the late 90s, and going strong nowadays, the Greek Power Metal band InnerWish decided it was time to set another wave of their old legacy by reissuing their first three albums. Steinmetal took the chance to talk to Thimios Krikos, the band's guitarist and co-founder, regarding the new reissues, his appreciation and some old memories

Blaze Bayley

One has to have the utmost respect for people that are genuinely nice in real life, that don't take anything for granted. All of musicians in Metal are really nice people and I the Metal Community in a sense is one big happy family and most musicians in other genres aren't as nice with their fans. Metal Temple writer Jean-Francois Poulin had the pleasure of meeting Blaze Bayley in 2013 in a small venue in Downtown Montreal, he had accepted an invitation by a small unknown band that were doing a record launch and asked him if he wanted to do an acoustic set and then a covers set and he accepted wholeheartedly. That shows the man he is and he was able to get his ''X-Factor'' CD signed and had a small chat and a picture taken with Blaze and he was the nicest musician he has ever met.

Jukka Pelkonen & Markus Vanhala

Omnium Gatherum

On Sept 7th, at the Gramercy Theater in New York, OMNIUM GATHERUM started their North American tour with fellow Fins, AMORPHIS, Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY, and Portugal's MOONSPELL. One of the last half dozen or so shows left was at the Diamond Hall Pub in Louisville, Kentucky where Metal Temple writer Justin Wittenmeier saw all four bands tear up the stage. Prior to the show, he was lucky enough to sit down with guitarist Markus Vanhala and vocalist Jukka Pelkonen and interview them.

Bob Baghchus

Siege of Power

SIEGE OF POWER recently released their newest album "Warning Blast." Following a 9/10 review from Editor Christopher Hawkins, he got the chance to speak with drummer Bob Bagchus about the band, the album, and some other topics.

Necroskull

Witchsorrow

Smoldering away in the dark corners of metal since BLACK SABBATH birthed it with that immortal tritone, doom has lurked in the shadows for decades, waiting for the earth's lost souls to find their solace in it. Following in the footsteps of SABBATH, SAINT VITUS, CANDLEMASS, TROUBLE, CATHEDRAL, REVERED BIZZARE, and countless other greats who have carried the torch for this genre are Hampshire doom disciples WITCHSORROW – a triumvirate for whom this music is a calling, an obsession.

Formed by singer/guitarist Necroskull and bassist Emily Witch to embody their love for the form, from their first embers in 2006, WITCHSORROW's puritanical devotion to doom has become their life's work. Armed with riffs forged in the same Iommian fires as their doom metal forebears, they have fanatically explored the genre for new sparks to stoke the fire – all the time biting their thumb at the world they hate. And with the riffs, misanthropy and pure doom worship of 2010's self-titled debut, 2012's Armageddon-invoking "God Curse Us," and the heavy metal thunder of 2015's "No Light, Only Fire," WITCHSORROW have earned a reputation as one of the UK's finest underground doom outfits. They recently released their latest offering "Hexenhammer," and Metal Temple's own editor Chris Hawkins recently had the chance to speak with Necroskull.

Lee Harrison

Monstrosity

Gone or just been there silent? Hidden or in a deep slumber? The question now has an answer. One of the true powers of Floridian Death Metal, Monstrosity, is back in business and heavily armed with a brand new album that is bound to split bodies in half, "The Passage Of Existence". Steinmetal had a little one on one with the band's veteran drummer Lee Harrison about how is it to be back in the fold and of course, the new release.

Steve Ramsey

Satan

Being a source of an inspiration almost four decades and still telling the tale about it, it is a jewel. The British NWOBHM band Satan, has been as such. Even if not in the same scale as juggernauts of the British Metal scene, they still a hold a special place in countless of Metal fans worldwide. Coming in with "Cruel Magic", Steinmetal had a little chat with veteran guitarist Steve Ramsey about the new release, his perception of what is going on and his judgement.

Marios Petropoulo / Dimitris Kartaloglou

Sacral Rage

If there is something that has a pain in a neck for plenty of bands decades over decades is how to sound original enough to standout. No just mere playing quality, but material wise, something different. Steinmetal sat down with members of the Greek Heavy / Speed Metal band Sacral Rage, due to their new release "Beyond Celestial Echoes", in order to understand their side of the story.

Chris Machin & Sam Heffernan

Cranial Separation

Jagermeister stage at Bloodstock Open Air festival is full of hidden gems, usually with bands playing in between main stage acts you can expect to see the weird and the ridiculously heavy.
CRANIAL SEPARATION took over the stage with their adult toys and gnarly tracks on the second day. METAL TEMPLE photographer and writer Emily Coulter speaks to Chris Machin and Sam Heffernan about their set and plans for the future.

Chris Machin - Bass
Sam Heffernan – Drums

Haruna

Love Bites

Hailing from Japan, all girl metal group LOVEBITES play Bloodstock Open Air this weekend. They may look adorable but this group are all fire and power, a force not to be messed with. Taking influences from bands such as IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST but adding a feminine and personal touch. Metal Temple photographer and writer Emily Coulter caught up with bassist Miho and drummer Haruna to discuss festival details and musical influences.

Ali Richardson & Steven Jones

Bleed From Within

Scottish metal tyrants, BLEED FROM WITHIN, sub headline the S.O.P.H.I.E Lancaster Stage tonight at Bloodstock Open Air 2018 and are about to rip the place apart. Running on the highs of their latest release, ''Era'', the band is touring various festivals and venues around the world bringing their rage and riffs. Metal Temple's Emily Coulter speaks to Ali Richardson and Steven Jones from the band about their new release and beers.

Ali Richardson - Drums
Steven Jones (newest member) - Guitar, Vocals

Thomas V Jäger

Monolord

MONOLORD formed in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2013. The Stoner/Doom Metal trio have released three full-length albums to date, the most recent being "Rust." They deal in lyrical themes including horror, the supernatural, and the manifestations of evil, among others. Metal Temple writer Martin "Doomed" Desbois recently got the chance to interview vocalist & guitarist Thomas V Jäger, to talk about the band.

Alex Wank

Pungent Stench

PUNGENT STENCH, an Austrian rape rock influenced extreme metal band that formed in the late 80's and saw their success throughout the 90's. They disband temporarily in 1995, reformed in 1999, and recorded their last album in 2004. PUNGENT STENCH were pioneers in their day pushing the envelope with violent and grotesque sexually explicit lyrical content in songs such as, "Embalmed In Sulphuric Acid," "Choked Just For A Joke," and "Got MILF?" Unfortunately, they called it quits in 2007. However, we now get their last recording that never saw the light of day. "Smut Kingdom" was released in 2018, as well as all the old albums being re-issued. Metal-Temple writer Kayla Hutton had a chance to sit and chat with Alex Wank about the release, his new endeavors, and his time in PUNGENT STENCH.

Graham Oliver

Playing an integral part in the inception of the NWOBHM titans SAXON in the 70's, including its early incarnation SON OF A BITCH, Graham Oliver, the band's previous axeman, was the one of the band's sound markers and image. Since his departure from the band in 1995, he has been running with his fellow bandmate, Steve Dawson, their perspective of SAXON as Oliver/Dawson Saxon. Following the the series of reissues made by BMG of the 80's SAXON era, Steinmetal sat down to talk to Mr. Oliver of his perception of the new reissues along with early memories of a glorious era.

Walid Wolflust

Kaoteon

Recently at the Golden Gods Awards 2018, Black Metal band KAOTEON won an award, presented by Jamey Jasta. Metal Temple Writer Gareth Beams has shared many a conversation With Walid since he wrote a review of the newest album (link below), and have become friends on Facebook. So, when he saw that the band had won the award he congratulated him and had a chance to ask some questions on the award and ceremony.

Jen Majura

Evanescence

EVANESCENCE is a very well known band that doesn't need much of an introduction to the Rock and Metal Community. Metal Temple writer Jean-Francois Poulin recently had the chance to interview guitarist Jen Majura.

Nikki Robson

Shadowkeep

The UK Progressive Power metal band SHADOWKEEP is back with a vengeance with an all new album. The band is vastly underrated and has consistently brought to the front some really awesome albums. They are back after 10 years and no harm done. Metal Temple writer Jean-Francois Poulin recently chatted with guitarist Nikki Robson on how things are for the band after the hiatus.

Jonny Petterson & Hakan Stuvemark

Wombbath

WOMBBATH is a Swedish Death Metal band who just released their newest album, "The Great Desolation," to much critical acclaim. They have been stomping thru the scene since the early 90's and have returned with a vengeance! We at Metal Temple recently awarded it with a perfect 10, as we felt it represented the best in Death Metal currently. Metal Temple writer Justin "Witty City" Wittenmeier, Alex Sutton, and Said El Hirech recently had the chance to ask the band a few questions, speaking with Hakan Stuvemark (Guitars, Bass), and Jonny Pettersson (Vocals, Guitars). They offered insight on the Swedish Metal scene and what makes it so great, in addition to their thoughts on mixing different elements into Death Metal and the possibility of it ever becoming mainstream.

Torsten Kinsella

God Is An Astronaut

GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT was founded by twin brothers Niels and Torsten Kinsella. Their powerfully-atmospheric and emotive new album 'Epitaph' is their ninth and comes a decade and a half into a journey that began with 2002's 'The End Of The Beginning'. 'Epitaph' marks the band's debut on independent label Napalm Records and is a record that both sees a progression in their sound while still remaining true to their ethos that helped define the band. Metal Temple Writer Jean-Francois Poulin recently chatted with Torsten about the band and the newest album.

Arno Menses

Subsignal

Originally intended as a side-project, SUBSIGNAL were founded back in 2007 by former SIEGES EVEN members Arno Menses (Vocals) and Markus Steffen (Guitars). To date, the band has released four studio albums, including a full-blown concept album at over 70 minutes in length. On May 25, 2018, they released their fifth, titled "La Muerta," Editor-In-Chief Dave "That Metal Guy" Campbell was recently given the opportunity to review the album, calling it a "masterpiece," and chat with singer Arno Menses.

Dave Starr & London Wilde

WildeStarr

It's always a treat to have this renaissance of older bands that start new ones. They say long live rock and roll and that you are never too old for this. Well, it's a treat to see that some veterans still have fun and make music for themselves, for the love of the music. Metal Temple writer Jean-Francois Poulin was recently able to interview the members of WILDESTARR. They are formed by the very underrated Dave Starr, he has been in numerous bands like CHASTAIN, LAAZ ROCKIT and the acclaimed VICIOUS RUMORS. He is joined by his wife London Wilde to form this Melodic Power Metal outfit!

Henry de Jong

Alien Weaponry

Teenage thrash metal band ALIEN WEAPONRY are New Zealand's rising musical stars. With a career that started when the band members were just 10 and 12 years old, they supported hard rock icons DEVILSKIN when they were 12 and 14, opened for the legendary SHIHAD a year later, and in 2016 took the top prize in two of the country's major music competitions – Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Pacifica Beats. Metal Temple Writer Kyle Scott recently had a chance to catch up with the band in an interview.

Justin Symbol

The God Bombs

Justin Symbol has joined forces with Edrick Subervi and Jabbath Roa to form THE GOD BOMBS, touring this Spring nation-wide with Industrial metal godfathers MINISTRY and CHELSEA WOLFE. On debut EP 'Hex' (March 2018) the trio forges a bold new sound that combines elements of electronic, alternative metal, hip hop and punk. Heavy beats collide with haunting analog synths and 90s alt rock attitude to create a compelling soundtrack for the new dark age. Metal Temple writer Kyle Scott sat down with Justin Symbol after his epic set with THE GOD BOMBS at the Paramount Theatre in Huntington, NY on April 19th.

Lex Mincolla

3Teeth

3TEETH is an industrial rock band from Los Angeles, CA. Formed in 2013, they are known for their unique brand of industrial metal, thought provoking imagery and incredible stage show. Comprised of Alexis Mincolla (vocals), Xavier Swafford (keys), Andrew Means (modular synth), Chase Brawner (guitars) and Justin Hanson (drums), 3TEETH was hand selected by TOOL's Adam Jones in 2015 to open for TOOL's first North American tour in over two years. 3TEETH has also toured with RAMMSTIEN, DANZIG, HIM, and MINISTRY to name a few. Now signed to Century Media Records, the band is readying the release their third studio album in late 2018. Metal Temple writer Kyle Scott caught up with singer Lex Mincolla following a live show in Brooklyn, New York.

Kobra And The Lotus

Launched in 2009, KOBRA AND THE LOTUS is the lifeblood and passion of Canadian vocalist Kobra Paige. Eight years into their journey, the band has gone through significant changes in sound and personnel to the point that they were able evolve and create what is easily the strongest album in the KOBRA AND THE LOTUS catalogue. In fact, the aptly titled "Prevail" is such a show of strength that Kobra and her bandmates chose to make a double album to be released in two parts over the next year; a venture very few artists have the backbone to attempt. Metal Temple Writer Brad Karr recently had the chance to interview the band.

Arkadius Antonik & Sascha Aßbach

Fall of Carthage

So what's in store for 2018, we already have three months done and we have a lot of new bands making their mark and a lot of Album of the Year candidates. 2018 has been persay a year of discoveries and younger bands are etching their marks in the scene and one of these bands is FALL OF CARTHAGE. This band is considered as the future of Groove Metal and have taken flight in 2018. Metal Temple writer Jean-Francois Poulin had the pleasure to interview with guitarist Arkadius Antonik and vocalist Sascha Aßbach from this up and coming band.

Joost & Jacco

Heidevolk

In the three years since the release of their "Velua" album, Dutch Folk/Pagan Metal band HEIDEVOLK have gone through numerous changes, including a drastic change in line-up, with half of the band being replaced. However, 2018 sees them back, with the release of their new album "Vuur Van Verzet". Recently, Metal Temple Writer Erika Kuenstler had the chance to chat to drummer Joost and vocalist Jacco during the Leipzig let of their "Folk Metal Superstars" tour along with bands such as KORPIKLAANI, ARKONA, and TROLLFEST among others, and got to hear all about their bombastic new album. If you haven't had the chance to listen to "Vuur Van Verzet" yet, do yourself the favour of checking out this awesome new album!

Leather Leone

It's always a treat to be able to interview some really influential people in Heavy Metal…people who have stood…and although some may have been a bit forgotten but their impact is still there. In the early 80's, you had the creation of a number of female fronted Metal bands. You had a sonic boom of bands that came out like THE PLASMATICS, VIXEN, GIRLSCHOOL, BITCH and another very important band called RUDE GIRL. All these bands laid the foundation to the uprising of women in the genre. Metal Temple writer Jean-Francois Poulin recently had the pleasure to interview the one and only LEATHER LEONE.

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