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Efthimis Karadimas

Nightfall

It is a fact; NIGHTFALL have returned and since "Astron Black & the Thirty Tyrants" made a more than a good impression to METAL TEMPLE we grabbed the chance of a really nice QA with the band's mastermind Efthimis Karadimas. Read what he had to say about this pretty 'loud' comeback.

Manuel Trummer

Atlantean Kodex

Bands like ATLANTEAN KODEX and releases like "The Golden Bough" are the mere example of Metal music's everlasting magical charm. The German heavy/epic Metal outfit finally released its debut album and…what a great piece of Metal magic this is. Needless to say, devotees of early MANOWAR, 'epic' BATHORY and CANDLEMASS shall save money for this splendid piece of art (on vinyl, preferably) but –until then -let's see what kind of information guitarist Manuel Trummer provided us with.

Joel O'Keeffe, David Roads

Airbourne

It was a hot summer afternoon and there we were backstage before the 'Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival' had opened the doors with Joel O'Keeffe (JK) and David Roads (DR) from the Aussie band AIRBOURNE sitting comfortably at the band's tour bus. These were almost awkward doing an interview due to their young age and mainly due to the fact they have their feet on the earth. The success and the publicity burst that AIRBOURNE are facing haven't taken away their enthusiasm like genuine Metal fans. So, the interview went extremely smooth and was totally informal.

Jon Larsen

Volbeat

If you read my review on the new VOLBEAT album then you probably know that I am fan of this high energetic Danish act. So, a couple of hours before the triumphant performance in Chicago, we met Jon Larsen instead of Michael Poulsen who had to protect his voice since his throat was a little bit sore. But the interview turned to be really cool with the tall drummer who was in the mood to chit chat despite the hangover from the previous night…

Terry Brock

Just prior to Frontiers Records announcing a full new STRANGEWAYS album, the charismatic musician named Terry Brock had just released a beautiful second solo album, "Diamond Blue". Shortly after the review was done and published, we sent a set of questions to Terry to find out more about what (else) he's up to these days. As you will see from the interview text below, he was not rich in answers. No worries, here we go.

Frank Thorwarth, Andreas Geremia

Tankard

We had the chance to meet Frank Thorwarth (FT) and Andreas Geremia (AG) from TANKARD a few hours before their performance at this year's 'Graspop Metal Meeting'. The weather was hot as hell but this did not spoil the fun mood of the guys from the German thrash band that has connected its name with the ultimate Metal drink; BEER!!! As a side note I have to admit that there was a lot of laughing and many jokes that did not make it in the print version since this was not formal interview; it was more a like friends chatting over a beer.

Chris Naughton

Winterfylleth

The British Metal scene is in a kind of hiatus for some years now, trying to reach the glory of the old days with no huge success. WINTERFYLLETH are here to change that and show that the UK can still kick ass, even when it comes to dark and somehow atmospheric Black Metal. Let's see what the band's frontman Chris Naughton had to say about the band's new album and their plans for the future as well…

Bobby Blitz

Overkill

OVERKILL has been around for about three decades these days, they've always been a kick ass live act and even these days they swipe the younger bands off the line. There's no wonder why the love for a band grows the more you get to know them, musically and personally. Bobby Blitz seem to be a complete nutcase at times still he is so devoted to what he do that it's impossible to not be inspired and impressed by him. METAL TEMPLE met up with this chatterbox a few hours before they hit the stage at 'Getaway Rock Festival'.

Sabine, Lanvall

Edenbridge

This is a question and answer session with Arne and Sabine of the band EDENBRIDGE.They are a female-fronted Power Metal band. I recently had the opportunity to interview these two talented musicians. Below you will find the interview. I hope you enjoy it.

Mordechai Von Renvaktar

Istapp

The Swedish melodic Black Metal band ISTAPP have just recently released their impressive debut album "Blekinge". So, METAL TEMPLE grabbed the chance to speak with the vocalist of the band Mordechai Von Renvaktar who answered each question in his own unique 'cult' way.

Juho Räihä

Gloria Morti

Finnish Black Metal act GLORIA MORTI seems to be issuing a statement with the release of their third album, "Anthems Of Annihilation". Melody and brutality can get along in a Black/Death Metal album as long as the aim is clear, the work is hard and consciousness is all around the band's profile. Mainman/guitarist Juho Räihä stands up for his opinion and you'll really be convinced with his answers.

Jon Oliva

Jon Oliva's Pain

This is the reason why I like being a part of a Metal webzine; to get the chance to meet wonderful people like Jon Oliva. Believe guys he is the most down-to-earth persons you will ever know despite his enormous music reputation. On top of that he is nice to have a nice discuss. And this is exactly what we had that hot and humid evening at 'Graspop Metal Meeting' a most interesting discussion where many news surfaced up. So, let's see what the Mountain King had to say…

Steve "Lips" Kudlow, Robb Reiner "Robbo", G5

Anvil

We have done many interviews but we have both to admit that this one was at least special. I mean, meeting three guys totally dedicated to music and talking them just like old friends is simply gold. So, after their impressive appearance to this year's 'Graspop Metal Meeting' we met Steve "Lips" Kudlow (SK), Robb Reiner "Robbo" (RR) and G5 at the artists' lounge and had a really nice conversation with an atmosphere that is impossible to be put in words. So, the least you can do is read what these guys had to tell us. And if you are in a new band, please write down some notes…

(all photos taken from www.MySpace.Com/AnvilMetal)

Andreas Kourtidis

Wolfcry

Albums like WOLFCRY's newest "Glorious" CD is what's probably missing from the Heavy/Power Metal school of today: inspirational, honest, well-worked but not over-polished and – most of all – both powerful and melodic with a personal identity. A simple but yet a complex principle… Founding member and longtime drummer Andreas Kourtidis has a lot to say in regards to the band's ideals and we're here to listen. Catch your breath!

Dave Meniketti

Y&T

You, the American Hard Rock fan, owe a lot to this band…whether you just like, passionately love or indefensibly don't know them, to say the least. Y&T paved the way for countless bands storming arenas in the US in the 80s and their 35-year musical legacy is a solid ball of rock. "Facemelter" – the band's newest CD – probably sounds better than any loyal Y&T fan would ever imagine and mainman and living legend Dave Meniketti was kind enough to give us some short of insight regarding the band's latest and current activities.

Derrick Green

Musica Diablo

There was a time when he was just a fan, years after he became the vocalist of one of the greatest Metal bands from Brazil, SEPULTURA. I am sure you know who he is, but if you do not, hear it for Derrick Green. After being SEPULTURA's frontman for so long, along came MUSICA DIABLO to offer Green a chance to thrash your asses off. Take a look at what he had to say.

Krzysztof "Krizz" Maryniewski

Armagedon

Bands formed years and years ago that return ready to kick some ass is always good news! ARMAGEDON is one of the oldest Polish extreme Metal outfits (older metlahads may recall their leading "Invisible Circle" 1993 album) and – judging by the quality of their fresh "Death Then Nothing" CD – they still have a lot to say with their music. Krzysztof "Krizz" Maryniewski shares enough of his thoughts regarding the band's savage past, ruthless present and mean future.

Kerry King

Slayer

When we were preparing the questions for this interview we faced the "editor's block" and we couldn't write a single one. I mean what can you possible ask to one of the most important riff machine like Kerry King? And on top of that to have an introductory chat with Mr. nice Dave Lombardo?The good thing was that the METAL TEMPLE editors manage to hide the fan inside them and ask some cool questions that you can find below.

Roland Grapow

Masterplan

MASTERPLAN have just recently released their critically acclaimed 4^th studio album which also marked the return of their original singer Jorn Lande.So, Metal Templegrabbed the chance to speak with the founding member and leader of the band Roland Grapow about the new album , the return of Jorn Lande , future plans and lots of other interesting stuff.

Johan

Brutus

When the inspiration in lyrics comes between demons and women lyrically and the riff guitars are colored with some nice heavy bluesy 70 hard rock melodies, then it's time to talk about BRUTUS; the Scandinavian quintet that rocked our world out for good a couple of months ago with the self-titled debut album. So, this was some good timing to hook up with Johan (the one of the two guitarists of the band) and ask him a few questions regarding this debut album, the contract with Transbustans Records, plus some general info for the band to know them a little bit better. Here's what he had to say.

Rob Oswald

Karma To Burn

It is always a pleasure to have the opportunity to ask a couple of questions to a band that you really like. So, I was happy when I was told me to do an interview with KARMA TO BURN, even via mail. During the last interviews I made, many times I was told who will answer, but at the end is another member of the band.This time it was Rich to answer my questions, but as you will see bellow, it was Rob Oswald (drums) that did the job. Not that this spoils something, on the contrary! So, let's see what he has to say about KARMA TO BURN last album "Appalachian Incantation", the reason they split up in 2002 and the future of the band. Oh! And are they going to release a non instrumental album?

Yiannis

Decemberance

DECEMBERANCE come from Greece and recently released their debut album "Inside" through I For an I records. This album did a very good impression to METAL TEMPLE and hence the following in depth interview.

Mark Tornillo, Wolf Hoffman

Accept

ACCEPT announced Mark Tornillo (ex-TT QUICK) as their new singer about a year ago. Now they're more than ready to release their new album "Blood Of The Nations", the great mass has to wait a couple of months still though. A couple of reporters got the opportunity to sit down and listen to the major part of the album and then talk about all and nothing with the guys from ACCEPT. Apart from the extremely pleasant hour listen to the new album it was amazing to just sit down and talk to the guys. To get to hear their version of what's going on the last years, why they're here now and how it really went. Below is basically the same interview twice, with the new guy, Mark and the founder, Wolf Hoffman. It was really exciting to hear both their views of what's been going on the last couple of months.

Heilander

Fatal Embrace

From the pits of the German Metal grounds comes the fiery hell of FATAL EMBRACE. Well now I will stop because these guys are no kids. Since 1993, FATAL EMBRACE has been thrashing in their darkest way while worshiping the gods of the old school. I talked to Heilander, the band's vocalist, about the new album through Metal Blade Records, the band, the music and more…

Roibeard O Bogail

Mael Mordha

MAEL MORDHA – the Gaelic Doom Metal act – has just released a new CD entitled "Manannan" and this was some good timing to come in contact with Roibeard O Bogail (the voice and the mastermind of the band) and ask him a few questions regarding this new album plus some general info about their future plans. Here's what he had to say.

Peter

Skyforger

They may be not one of the biggest names in the folk metal scene. They actually may never be. But SKYFORGER is a band with both feet down to earth, writing great music and they deserve to have a brighter future. Peter, one of the most talkative guys that I've interviewed until now, talks about everyone and everything (from music 'till politics in a way) without any hesitation, and of course about their new concept album "Kurbads". Hope to see you somewhere, sometime and drink a couple of beers.

Rick Black

A Tortured Soul

Damn! What a weird guy A TORTURED SOUL's Rick Black is! Pfff, there are not words to describe the outcome of this interview. Just read it and you'll understand…

Ed Archer

Fifth Angel

Seeing FIFTH ANGEL onstage? A dream come true and nothing less! The reactivated legendary American band – fingers crossed – shall probably spread new music in the near future and that's alone exciting news for all fans of this impressive outfit. Ed Archer was kind enough to answer to METALTEMPLE's high-pressure questionnaire and here's all the info you need to know on FIFTH ANGEL's whereabouts.

Aphelian

The Eternal Suffering

I got to know THE ETERNAL SUFFERING a couple of years ago, when they released their self financed EP "APOGNΩSIS". Armed with a brand new full-length album and for the first time through a label, the band is ready to deliver some high quality Black Metal. Here's what the band's drummer Assyrion had to say…

Justin Murr

Liberty N' Justice

LIBERTY N' JUSTICE – the brainchild of Justin Murr – has just released a new CD entitled "Light it Up" and this was some good timing to hook up with Justin and ask a few questions regarding this new album plus some general info regarding this unique American Hard Rock act. Here's what he had to say.

Pierpaolo "Zorro 11" Monti

Shining Line

The occasion to find down-to-earth people ready to unveil each and every aspect of their creation gets isn't (thankfully) rare when talking for 'unknown' names of the Music industry. SHINING LINE is the ambitious (and excellent) project of the Italian musician Pierpaolo "Zorro 11" Monti and – as you will have the chance to read in our interview below – the security of true love and honest loyalty towards music is the basic ingredient for the making of a collection of songs; the names participating in this collaboration (Robin Beck, Michael Voss, Michael Bormann, Brunorock, Carsten "Lizard" Schulz, Vinny Burns, Harry Hess etc) speak for themselves, too!

Pierre Chauty

Era Nova

ERA NOVA's debut album "Children Of Alcyone" shall probably remind you of the genuine soul Euro Power Metal music had in the 90s, before this sound got over-zipped and lacking fantasy and clear will. Keyboardist Pierre represents the French outfit in their first interview across their country's borders and – while preparing the text for uploading – I'm pretty sure I should have asked more for this notable release, haha!

Francesco Sosto

The Foreshadowing

The Italian gothic/doom metal band THE FORESHADOWING have just recently released their impressive 2^nd studio album "Oionos". So we grabbed the chance to speak with the keyboardist and one of the founding members of the band Francesco Sosto about the new album, it's concept, future plans and various other stuff.

Rob Urbinati

Sacrifice

"If you listen to Metal to put yourself into a trance or something, stay away from "The Ones I Condemn" because it might make you kill yourself". Should I say more? SACRIFICE's new album is already out and "The One I Condemn" is a good reason for you to spill some blood around. After 25 years of existence, the Canadian Thrash Metal masters strike back and…why is it 'ruthless' the first word coming to mind???

Daniel Mikaelsson

Syn:drom

When a fresh talented brutal Death Metal band appears out of the blue you just can't miss the chance to interview its members (its drummer in the specific case) and find out what they are all about. Meet SYN: DROM…

Daniel Zimmermann

Gamma Ray

GAMMA RAY released "To The Metal" under a new record deal and then hit the road all over the world to support. Daniel Zimmermann was eager enough to talk to METALTEMPLEreaders and give them some additional info for the band's recent whereabouts.

(many thanks to MariaV)

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Volbeat

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