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Alex Bouks

Incantation

Six years of a long wait ended with the reemergence of the US Death Metal veterans, INCANTATION. Evading the modern trends of their played genre, the band issue their comeback release of "Vanquish In Vengeance", via Listenable Records. One of the band's latest additions, Alex Bouks, with the role on the guitars, talked to Steinmetal about the new album, band's beliefs and more…

Morte McAdaver

Blacksoul Seraphim

CJ "Music God" had been tasked with conducting an interview with the nefarious Mr. Morte McAdaver, a task that is not as simple as one might expect. McAdaver is a man of many hats, so to speak. So, without further ado, here's Morte.

Guilherme De Alvarenga

D.A.M.

Always great to know newcomer bands, and helping them out to garner additional spotlight. D.AM. from Brazil are fairly new to the world scene, production a chunk load of melodic Death Metal. Due to their EP release of "Possessed", Kati had a chance to talk with their vocalist, Guilherme De Alvarenga, about the band's history, their music and more…

Diddi Kastenholt

Bai Bang

The Swedish BAI BANG, one of the many Hard Rock figures of the 80s, comes out, with no surprise, with another hit machine of an album called "All Round The Worlds", via AOR Heaven. Kati had a chance to talk with Diddi Kastenholt about the band, himself and more…

Alessandro Bissa

Labyrinth

It was an honor to get to interview Alessandro Bissa. Not only is he a fantastic drummer for some of the most well-known Italian metal bands, but he is also very personable. Such great talent and no ego, is a hard combination to find. Mary as a drummer has a great appreciation for this instrument and the underrated people who play it. While this interview mostly focuses on his work with LABYRINTH, please also check out his work with VISION DIVINE, MASTERCASTLE and most recently A PERFECT DAY.

Junior Figueroa

42 Decibel

Hard crushing Rock N' Roll, and from Argentina and in English, how about that kick? Only three years old, and now signed to SPV Germany, 42 DECIBEL, the new message of Hard Rock music, are out on a prowl with a debut "Hard Rock N' Roll". Blacknasa had a chance to conduct an interview with Junior Figueroa of the band about their origins, music and new album.

Morgan Berthet & Devy Diadema

The Mars Chronicles

THE MARS CHRONICLES are a Post Metal band from France that have just laid foot on the Metal ground by releasing an EP, which you will be able to witness its review on the website. Tuosku had the chance to talk with their drummer Morgan Bethet and the mastermind / guitarist / vocalist Devy Diadema, in a fun conversation about their efforts.

Lyla D'Souza

Kill For Eden

A proof that you don't have to be signed in order to shine, there you have the multinational KILL FOR EDEN, playing modern Hard Rock. For the release of their self-titled album, Kati had a chance to talk with the band's vocalist, Lyla D'Souza, about the band, new album and more…

Lord Tim

Lord

Just recently the Australian LORD released its fourth album, "Digital Lies", via Dominus Records. With the interest of know more about the band's music, promote the new album and more, YngwieViking talked with Lord Tim Grose, vocalist / guitarist, about the new album, his various projects and current LORD band. Stay tuned for something long and interesting.

Anton Kabanen

Battle Beast

Since the band's debut album, the Finnish BATTLE BEAST underwent slight changes, especially with the replacement of their lead vocalist. Recently the band released its second album, a bit darker the previous, under a self-titled name, once again via Nuclear Blast Records. Angela "The Hunter" talked with the band's leader, Anton Kabanen, regarding the new album, his personal history and perceptions and more…

Morg

Nebelkrahe

German Black Metal from the blackest pits, yet with an aura of progression, contradiction has its advantages. NEBELKRAHE from Berlin just released their second album, "Lebensweisen", via Mighty Music. Dorothy had the opportunity to chat with Morg, the band's guitarist, about the newfound album, the band's work ethics and more.

Sakis Tolis

Rotting Christ

Counting 25 years of existence, 11 full length albums and more than 1000 lives around the globe, Greek Black Metal legends ROTTING CHRIST is one of the most respectable bands in their genre and one of the pioneers of extreme music. With their latest album, "Kata Ton Daimona Eaytoy" via Seasons Of Mist, they have broaden even more their creative horizons making a difficult to digest album bathed in apocrypha and darkness yet much rewarding as the listener dives into it. Vasilis, on behalf of Metal Temple, had the honors to talk with their mastermind Sakis Tolis about their new record, tour and plans, BLACK SABBATH and the Greek Metal scene that Sakis has so much faith in it. In the end Sakis Tolis is one of the grandfathers of the Greek Metal scene but most of all a very friendly, talkative and down to earth person.

Stephen Gebedi

Thanatos

As a part of their newfound emergence back to the Metal scene, the Dutch THANATOS has been reissuing its earlier albums. Signing with Century Media provided the grounds for another re-release of their album "Angelic Encounters". To celebrate the event, Angela "The Hunter", had a chance to talk with the band's founder, Stephen Gebedi, regarding the re-release, the band and more…

Brian O'Connor

Deadlands

After leaving VICIOUS RUMORS years ago, vocalist Brian O'Connor took part into two Power / Thrash bands, following the paths of the old school US Metal along with modern harshness. DEADLANDS is one of them. Signed to Massacre Records, the band issued its debut, "Evilution". YngwieViking talked with Brian about the new band, some history and more…

Bruno Kraler

Laneslide

Another Hard Rock entity born in the vein of the classic acts of the 80s and profound 70s, under the name of LANESLIDE. Featuring several brightest stars of the age, there is Bruno Kraler, the project's found, YngwieViking had a chance to have a chat with Bruno regarding the band's new album, "Flying High", his perception of it, background and more…

Daniel

Hailstone

Hailing from Germany, the future of Death Metal lies, in some part, by the hands of the band HAILSTONE with their debut album endeavor of "The Greater Counterfeit" as an independent release. Manel had a chance to discuss about the band's status, and their new album with Daniel.

Tomi Koivussari

Amorphis

For many years AMORPHIS has been one of Metal's most influential bands, stretching their music from extreme through Folk to Gothic Metal, they have been almost everywhere. Recently the band released their new album, "Circle", via Nuclear Blast Records. Angela "The Hunter" had the chance to talk with one of the band's founders and guitarists, Tomi Koivussari, for a talk about the new album, the band and future.

Markus A. Bader

Dante

Recently signed to the German Massacre Records, the Progressive Metal band DANTE, elevated their journey into newfound boundaries with the release of their new, and third, album "November Red". Cameron had a chance to talk with the band's guitarist, Markus Bader, about the new album, the band's history and more…

Dave Matrise

Jungle Rot

Destroying the death metal genre since 1994, Wisconsin's JUNGLE ROT are finally seeing bestowed upon them the credit they rightfully deserve. One of the most consistent and crushing death metal bands since their inception they are here to terrorize the scene with the release of their latest brain crushing assault "Terror Regime." Spyros had the opportunity to speak with founder, vocalist and guitarist Dave Matrise about all things JUNGLE ROT.

Olof Wikstrand

Enforcer

In 2008 ENFORCER took the Metal world by storm with their debut release "Into the Night". A throwback to the classic NWOBHM sound they were one of the few modern bands that captured the essence of the original movement. They are now back with their latest Speed Metal attack, "Death By Fire". Steinmetal had a chance to speak with guitarist and vocalist Olaf Wikstrand about the process of writing and recording the new record.

Per Fredrik Pellek Asly

Damnation Angels

Symphonic Power Metal is a genre that is growing by leaps and bounds. There have been some amazing releases in 2013 by SERENITY, AVANTASIA and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. Add newcomers DAMNATION ANGELS to the list, as their new debut record is mind-blowing. YngwieViking was honoured to speak with vocalist PelleK about their new release and their future plans.

Band

Atomic Blast

Formed back in 2011, Italy's ATOMIC BLAST have undergone some band member changes. Solidifying their lineup when drummer Ale was brought in the band was official. With the release of their first EP "Noise of Revolution", CJ talked with the new band about their ambitions and plans for their future.

Fenriz

Darkthrone

When you are the Drummer, co-songwriter and co-vocalist for one of the most important bands in metal history that is an incredibly heavy burden to carry. Fenriz is a rare breed as DARKTHRONE are legends in the metal world but he seems content to make music for himself and is not bothered with fame and his place in the metal pantheon.

When your resume includes "Transylvania Hunger", "A Blaze in the Northern Sky", and "Under a Funeral Moon" you have a band that has personally created the blueprint for every black metal release that has existed since. With 2006s "The Cult Is Alive" the band shifted its sound and embraced more influences from CELTIC FROST, MOTORHEAD and added undeniable punk elements. To the dismay of some, the band has not looked back since and have left their black metal beginnings behind.

DARKTHRONE'S latest opus, "The Underground Resistance" released through Britain's Peaceville Records is a step further away from their original sound. Adapting even more influences from CELTIC FROST and now bringing in some early speed metal leanings like early AGENT STEEL. The hardcore fans of their early material that are holding out a return to the glory days can look elsewhere as DARKTHRONE are remaining true to themselves and are playing a style of metal that they prefer and what a glorious style it is.

Matt Lawson

The Prophecy

Vocalist Matt Lawson has an emotional powerful voice and his performance on THE PROPHECY'S latest release "Salvation" is the highlight of his career. Full of hooks, crushing guitar riffs and captivating melodies. Steinmetal had a chance to sit down with Matt to discuss the thought process behind "Salvation".

Hakan Stuvemark

Skineater

Keeping in form with the classic Swedish Death Metal Scene, SKINEATER'S debut "Dermal Harvest" is the perfect combination of aggressive riffs and mind-blowing vocals. Coming off the breakup of IN THY DREAMS and a short stint in VICIOUS, Steinmetal had a chance to talk with guitarist Hakan Stuvemark about their latest release and how the band was able to come together.

Markus Frost

Adorned Brood

Germany's ADORNED BROOD was formed back in 1993 and has just released their either studio album "Kunngaz" through Massacre Records. Their style of folk metal is drenched in German folklore. It is an important part of their sound and vision. Dorothy was able to talk with Vocalist and Bassist Markus Frost about the inspiration behind ADORNED BROOD.

Chaos Heidi

Asylum Pyre

France's female fronted progressive Power Metal band ASYLUM PYRE has just released their sophomore record "Fifty Years Later" through Massacre Records. In the process of writing the follow up record they changed lead vocalists and have brought in Chaos Heidi to take over that role. Her voice is the perfect fit, as "Fifty Years Later" is an excellent way to unleash her voice on the Metal community. Kati had the chance to sit down and speak with Heidi about how she is adapting to her new role as lead vocalist of ASYLUM PYRE.

Chewy

Voivod

Replacing a legendary guitar player like Piggy in the infamous VOIVOD would seem to be a daunting task. It is with astonishment how MARTYR's Chewy has stepped into irreplaceable shoes and taken over the guitar duties. On the release of their latest album "Target Earth", the first to feature Chewy, is a return to the glory days of the band when they blended Science Fiction and Thrash Metal with a poignant intelligence. It is with great pleasure that Angela "The Hunter" had the chance to talk to Chewy on his role within VOIVOD.

Leve Laiter

Red Rose

"On the Cusp of Change" is the dynamic and powerful new album by melodic Power Metal upstarts RED ROSE. The musicianship is outstanding and top notch. Vocalist Leve Laiter has an incredible range and plays off the music perfect. CJ had the chance to speak with him about the new album, which is now available through Scarlet Records.

Mattias Barjed

Free Fall

Swedish rockers FREE FALL have just released their debut album "Power & Volume" through Nuclear Blast Records. The album is the perfect throw back to when bands cared more about jamming than how loud and fast they can play. Filled with catchy songwriting, infectious melodies and dirty guitar licks, Blacknasa had the chance to speak with guitarist Mattias Bärjed about all things FREE FALL.

Konstantin Papavassilou

Head Of The Demon

Combining black, death and doom metal with H.P. Lovecraft inspired lyrics, Sweden's HEAD OF THE DEMON have just released their self-titled debut record through America's The Ajna Offensive record label. In fact, their name is taken direct from Lovecraft-ian lore. Their impressive debut is filled with raw cold riffs that would make CELTIC FROST, DARKTHRONE and BLACK SABBATH proud. Spyros had a chance to speak with Konstantin Papavassilou about his latest venture.

Juliya Lerner

Spiteful

SPITEFUL is an emerging Gothic Metal band from Israel that was recently introduced. Tuosku had the opportunity to have a chat with their talented and nice-looking vocalist Juliya Lerner and ask her a couple of questions

Oscar Dronjak

Ceremonial Oath

CEREMONIAL OATH have re-released their cult and influential concept album "The Book Of Truth" both on vinyl and CD through Century Media with a bunch of bonus extras including the DESECRATOR demos. MettleAngel spoke with Oscar Dronjak all about this, living the life of HAMMERFALL for 20 years, and making his mark on the history of Swedish Metal.

Davide Calisse

Ivory Moon

Italian symphonic metallers IVORY MOON are following the path of metal that combines powerful male vocals and ethereal operatic female vocals with heavy riffing and epic atmospheres and they are doing it pretty well. On a course of a constant improvement the new record, "Dark Time" released via Ulterium Records bears no exception. Metal Temple's Kati and Davide Calisse had an interesting discussion about the band and their brand new record.

Troy Norr

Coldsteel

American Thrashers COLDSTEEL have been in the scene since 1986 and yet they have only released one album, "Freakboy", way back in 1992. However, it did made quite a sense back then. Fast-forward almost twenty years afterwards and they are back again with new material in the form of the "America Idle" EP. Steinmetal had a long and extending talk with long standing vocalist Troy Norr about COLDSTEEL, his other band THEM and a hell of other interesting stuff.

Mariusz Duda

Riverside

Since their debut album "Out of Myself", the Polish progsters RIVERSIDE, have come a long way albums of the highest quality of Progressive Metal. Never repeating themselves and yet always sounding as RIVERSIDE, but better and better, they have released in 2013, their new record "Shrine of New Generation Slaves" which has left us astounded. Mariusz Duda, bassist and singer of RIVERSIDE had a chat with Sal about all things you need to know their brand new record.

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