The Canadian Death Metal band Kataklysm, officially formed in 1991 and still running, released the smashing new album review.asp?id=1394 (Nuclear Blast Records) and managed to draw once again the attention of the Metal scene worldwide with their extreme and powerful sound. Here comes an informative and pleasant interview with guitarist JF Degenais, who, apart from being a musician and producer, could easily see himself as a happily married family man with children... Anyone interested?

Doc Coyle

God Forbid

I didn't really know what to expect from this interview being that I don't think I have ever read a God Forbid interview. Doc Coyke (guitar) was a very cool guy and very talkative, Christ almighty. But seriously, he was a great guy and I look forward to seeing them open for Children Of Bodom. Here are his thoughts on the new album and video shoots.

JC Dwyer

Pro-Pain

One of the most legendary and active Hardcore bands, is definitely Pro-Pain. A chance to speak with them, especially before their forthcoming Greek shows, is something that we couldn't pass... Their drummer, JC Dwyer, answered all our questions and we're really looking forward to seeing them once again performing and devastating everything in their way...

Joe Satriani

Guitar master and extraterrestrial offspring Joe Satriani strikes back with his extra colossal album Super Colossal and is ready to fill our ears with his unique melodies and style for one more time. Until you have the opportunity to listen to the album, here's a fine chance to read what Joe had to say about his new record.

Here you will read Joe talking about aliens, love, space, time and even about Metallica, Possessed and Thrash Metal! Joe was in a fine mood and proved to be very talkative and funny! Taking this interview was actually a real dream come true for me! I personally thank the powers of the galaxy for letting me speak to a musical genius and exceptional person! Enjoy!

Leo Stivala

Forsaken

Forsaken is simply one of the best Doom Metal bands in the world! No kidding, guys, these doomsters from Malta keep delivering the goods for more than fifteen years now! With their brand new album in hand, I discussed lots of interesting things with their singer Leo Stivala...

Peavy Wagner

Rage

Though I didn't like the new Rage album at all, I decided to have a chat with Peavy Wagner (vocals & bass) and see what he has to say about Speak Of The Dead (Nuclear Blast Records)...

Lord Worm

Cryptopsy

Canada's one huge country as far as geography goes, that's for sure. But how huge is Canada when it comes down to Metal? I say... quite huge! From Heavy/Thrash legends like Annihilator to Death Metal decapitators from hell like Cryptopsy, that country's more or less got it all. Here's an e-mail interview Cryptopsy's singer, Lord Worm, did with me about a month ago or so, during the Namm Trade Show in California. A big thank you goes out to the beautiful Betty Dworatschek for helping me out with this one.

Esa Holopainen

Amorphis

Time moves on whether we like it or not. Things change, we age and the song remains the same. But what about the band Amorphis? Who would have thought that in 2006 Amorphis would (of course) be around but without Pasi Koskinen (singer)? And who would have thought that they'd come up with such a prolific replacement like Mr. Tomi Joutsen? Their comeback album, Eclipse (Nuclear Blast Records), sure stunned the hell out of me - probably one of 2006's best releases - and since I was given the chance to interview longtime guitarist Esa Holopainen, here's what he confessed on the phone (a no doubt quite informative and funny interview)...

Peter Tägtgren

Hypocrisy

Before taking the stage to perform one of the most incredible concerts I've seen, Peter Tägtgren invites me on the bus to discuss with me their latest album review.asp?id=1131 (2005, Nuclear Blast Records) and future plans of Hypocrisy. And I have to admit, I was nervous as hell while conducting this interview. I wasn't even this nervous while interviewing Meshuggah. I guess it's the whole metal icon status mixed with the dark, intimidating Christopher Walken look, even though Peter was a very nice guy...

Matt Pike

High On Fire

After almost a year, I caught back up with Matt Pike to get an update on what's been going on with High On Fire since we last spoke. And even though Matt was a bit under the weather, he made himself a Hot Toddy, sat down and spoke with me to tell me about the past year and what's coming up next.

Matt Heafy & Corey Beaulieu

Trivium

About 4 months ago I hooked up with Matt Heafy (lead vocals & guitar) and Corey Beaulieu (guitar & vocals) from the band Trivuim, as they rolled through Toronto in support of their latest release, review.asp?id=875. Here's what Matt and Corey had to talk about.

Michael Rinakakis

Event Horizon X

Event Horizon X is definitely one of the best choices if you're searching for damn good Power Metal from Greece. With three albums on their backs, lots of live shows and appetite for success, I managed to interrogate the band's mastermind, Michael Rinakakis...

Jack-Roger Olsen

Highland Glory

Highland Glory strike again with their brand new review.asp?id=1258 release. This cool melodic Power Metal album will satisfy all the fans of the genre. So, I asked Jack-Roger Olsen (guitars) to tell us a couple of things about the band and well, here it is!...

The Entire Band

Jackviper

You crazy lunatics! If I'd have to sum it up to only one comment, this interview's 'spirit' is kindly summarized in the last line of the following text: JackViper's Carnival Of Sleaze 㤎 will be slithering into your town soon!. I really hope Jackviper will deal with major 'issues' in the following years because they deserve it for tryin' so hard to put sleaze back on the map! The entire band's spittin' out ideals below.

Neil Johnson

Dedicated to all the Manowar fans, an exclusive interview with Neil Johnson, director of the entire Hell On Earth saga and many other video clips for the only Warriors Of The World. Neil shared with us funny memories from the making of Manowar's latest DVD Hell On Earth Part IV and a few details from living the life on tour with Manowar. Neil is also finishing the first Rhapsody Live DVD. This is our personal gift to all the Manowar and Rhapsody fans all over the world. Enjoy it!

Darren White

Sarotonal

Former Anathema and The Blood Divine frontman Darren White is greatly revered for his work on genre-defining gothic-metal albums such as Serenades (1993, Peaceville Records) and Mystica (1997, Peaceville Records), but when The Blood Divine split up eight years ago, just as they were realising their enormous potential, little was heard from him again. Many rightfully viewed it as a sad loss for the scene, especially with the genre's subsequent explosion in popularity. However, Darren has returned in style, with a stunning new project, complete with a fantastic demo in tow. I recently caught up with him to discuss his past achievements, the present and his hopes for the future.

Yiannis of Metal Temple

Holiday Special

Every building has its architect, every painting has its artist and this world would definitely not be this world if it weren't for human creativity. Metal Temple magazine wouldn't have existed if it weren't for the infamous dark figure that lurks in the gothiest of streets of the cyberworld. Yiannis (or John if you prefer) is one incurable metalhead with a passion for what he does and we love him dearly. In fact we wouldn't change this guy for the world. Here is my rather (ridiculous) in depth interview with my favorite webmaster in the whole wide universe...

[P.S. If you're wondering why the hell we're still calling it a Holiday Special, it's because we like partying 12 months a year...I guess]

John Tsimas of Airged Lamh

Holiday Special

You'd better avoid a romantic 'home cooking' date with this guy! Greek Epic metallers Airged L'amh's 4-string monsterman John Luna Tsimas may send you to hospital with a stomachache, but you'll definitely have a good time drinking around with him! Just remember to leave your guitar pick(s) at home...