Inteviews

Jack Starr

Guardians Of The Flame

Most people will probably have heard of Jack Starr in one way or another. After all, he was one of the founding members of Virgin Steele and afterwards had a couple of excellent albums with Burning Starr as well. The last couple of years it has become rather silent concerning Jack, untill now that is, as he is back with a new band and a lot of plans for the future, but before we delver further into that, we first ask him what exactly went wrong between him and David Defeis during the re-mastering of the first two Virgin Steele albums....

Nicolas De Dominicis, Yves Campion

Nightmare

Some of you are familiar with the sound of Nightmare. Some of you just remember them as the one being the opening band for Def Leppard's Pyromania tour. We manage to get in contact with them and learn more about their new album Cosmovision. Read here what Nicolas De Dominicis (guitars, vocals) and Yves Campion (bass, vocals) told us. Enjoy...

Marcelo Yakko, Gabriel Leopardi

Damnation

Interview with Marcelo Yakko and Gabriel Leopardi of Damnation, an Argentinean heavy metal band which I am sure someday will surprise us. Take a minute and read what Marcelo and Gabriel told us.

Dougie White

Cornerstone

Just something over a year ago, Cornerstone released their first (excellent) record Arrival and, at least in my opinion, shot straight to the top of the melodic rock scene. (wich should be no wonder, considering the fact that the band more or less revolves around the two first class musicians, Steen & White). Their second album Human Stain is certainly one of the better releases (if not the best) as of lately. More than reason enough to catch up with singer Dougie White to talk about both the album, future of the band and some of his other projects.

Alex Beyrodt

Silent Force

Silent Force's guitar player Alex Beyrodt was kind enough to answer our questions about Silent Force's new album, his fellow band member DC Cooper, their upcoming tour with Angra and U.D.O. and their future plans. Enjoy!

Antti Kokko

Kalmah

A new rising band from Finland, with a great course till now are here with their second studio album They Will Return. We were able to steal some of Antti Kokko's time, lead guitarist of Kalmah to answer some of our questions. Let's here from him then...

Andy B. Franck

Brainstorm

Before we move on to this interview, I would like to apologize to Andy B.Franck for the huge delay we had on uploading it. First, I lost it when I formatted my hard disk drive, but Andy was extremely kind and sent it to me again. Then, when everything seemed to be ok, I had to leave Greece and go to Belgium and Holland for 12 days, so the interview remained in my computer. Finally, I am back and the first thing I did is to upload this interesting and detailed interview. I would like to thank Andy B.Franck, Andreas from Metal Blade Records and Brainstorm generally for their extreme patience. Hail!

John Conley

Scar Culture

Scar Culture recently released their very good debut album Inscribe. We decided to find out a few more things about the band by interviewing their guitarist John Conley about their career, their future plans and their cooperation with Billy Milano (SOD/MOD).

Kurdt Vanderhoof

Vanderhoof

Throughout the years Kurdt Vanderhoof has always been a force to be reckoned with, be it in 80's heavy metal flagship Metal Church, Hall aflame or more recently with the excellent 70's Rock formation Vanderhoof.
Although the past year seems to have been rather quiet, he has been bussy in the studio with the recording of the second Vanderhoof album, due to be released soon. More than reason enough for me to do a quick update on the current band-situation, find out a little bit more about the record itself and of course ask about the current Metal Church situation.

Martin Persson

Sins of Omission

Sins of Omission recently released Flesh on your Bones. We interviewed their guitarist Martin Persson about their new kickass website, internet and his weird obsession with our webmaster!

Allan Tvedebrink

Withering Surface

We reviewed their new album Walking On Phantom Ice a while ago. It is time to hear from Withering Surface themselves, don't you think? We were able to make a cut into Allan Tvedebrink's heavy schedule in order to answer some of our questions.

Philipp Hanfland

Burden Of Grief

I think that every artist has to decide what should happen with his material. For […]

Wade Black

Seven Witches / Sector 9

Wade Black, Crimson Glory's former singer, tell us his latest news about both of his bands: Seven Witches and Sector 9. Read here what The War Machine told us...

Tommy Heart

Soul Doctor

The former voice of Fair Warning, Tommy Heart, handed us this curative interview that includes a complete profile of our favorite doctor, the Soul Doctor, a new band with fresh sound but with roots in late 80's bands like V2 and Bonfire (Do I have to point out again, that late 80's is the best era?).

Jason Hook

Bullet Boys

The 80's was the greatest era in Hard Rock music (I don't want any disagreements on that) and almost every band that comes from there became legendary. One of the bands that survived the misery of 90's (Thank God!!!) is Bullet Boys. Their guitarist, Jason Hook, handed us this pleasurable interview and we are obliged to thank him for spending his precious time on these questions and for being so friendly with us.

Glenn Tipton

Judas Priest

They're many who tried to prove that they're faster, but they didn't last and they died as they tried. That's how it goes in Hell Bent For Leather but it certainly does not represent one of Metal's oldest guitar players, Glenn Tipton, as he seems to have lasted for more than three decades and will surely continue on giving us the best Heavy Metal hymns.

Judas Priest is a Metal monster and Glenn is standing right in the core of its existence, right in the center of its brain. During Rockwave Festival, here in Athens, while I was occupied taking photos of Cradle of Filth's live performance (just after Savatage and just before Megadeth) my cell phone started ringing like mad! I answered it and then I grabbed Manolis and we both started running like hell! We headed backstage, way backstage, full of anxiety and anticipation. After a sort time of getting lost (and found), finally we were there the door cracked open and there he was, sitting on the couch, holding one of his oldest guitars, smiling at us! Glenn Tipton, one of the finest guitar players in Heavy Metal (ever) was ready to give us a quite exclusive Interview!

[Note: Interview taken on July 1st, 2001 at Rockwave Festival in Athens, Greece]

W.Tsamis & M.Zonder & J.Cans

Warlord

After so many years the legendary Warlord are officially back with Joacim Cans on vocals. We all missed them so much that's why Metal Temple run to ask William J. Tsamis, Mark Zonder and Joacim Cans a few questions about the past, the present and the future of Warlord. Some Interviews you can't afford to miss! Don't forget to visit their official website: www.Warlord.ws

Thommas Youngblood

Kamelot

Kamelot's latest album, Karma, made a worldwide success climbing up charts and bringing the band's finest work to our ears. Guitarist Thommas Youngblood talked to Metal-Temple.Com Magazine about Karma, the band and more!

N.Holmes & G.Mackintosh

Paradise Lost

The best treat a Paradise Lost fan could have is the following extensive interview with their leading members, Nick Holmes and Greg McIntosh. Read our chat about the internet, mainstream music, their future plans, their past memories and their point of view about the past and future of this band.

Lost Horizon

It took us some time but here it is. An interview with Lost Horizon, one of the most promising bands around. Enjoy!

Luther Beltz

Wytchfynde

The New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends are back, with tones of energy and a heart always dedicated to Metal. What else can we say? Thanks, Luther Beltz for his prompt answer and his enlightening and delectable interview.

Kai Hansen & Dirk Schlachter

Gamma Ray

Gamma Ray came in Greece for Interviews and we were there! Kai Hansen and Dirk Schlachter speak for their new album in one of the most recent interviews of Gamma Ray. Learn before everyone else about No World Order and enjoy one of our best interviews. Kai and Dirk are great guys and this interview will prove it once more. Have fun as we did! Thanks a lot Kai and Dirk. You guys rock!

Oyvind Osa

El Caco

Ever saw a man but found out later that it was a woman with a beard? Ever saw an elephant and thought it was a mouse? Well, from the land of Black Metal comes a Hard Rock band with a tricky name and a tricky album! Singer and bass player of El Caco, Oyvind Osa, spoke to us about this weird situation!

Lion's Share

Just a review is not enough! That's what we believe that's why we came in touch with Lion Share in order to make an interview with them. They talk about their new album, their new singer and stuff. Enjoy! I have to mention that they replied really fast to my questions ( the day after ) so I have to thank them!

Eduardo

Dragonheart

DragonHeart is a Brazilian Heavy Metal band which I am sure someday will surprise us. Read what Eduardo (vocalist / guitarist) told us and you will understand what I am saying.

Beelzebub

Mystic Circle

I think it's the thing for the future. We have a website, which is very […]

Mahavatar

Mahavatar is a new doom / gothic band from New York, USA, with a very unique sound. We know how difficult is for a US metal band to release a CD with so many extreme elements. Meet Mahavatar and read what they told us. Extreme music makes your head banging.

Tim The Ripper Owens

Judas Priest

After a period of absence due to various problems THE PRIEST IS BACK! Judas Priest are preparing to release their comeback album called Demolition. We had the honor to be among the first people to interview Tim The Ripper Owens here in Greece, just a couple of hours after his delayed arrival (due to his flight) at the Metropolitan Hotel.

Unfortunately, the whole interview schedule got a bit messy so we interviewed Ripper together with a Radio Station representative, Tommy, so this Interview is a sort of a collaboration. Read what Tim had to say about the new album, the problems they had during the past years, the rumors about Rob Halford and more than you could ever imagine! The Priest is back. Enjoy!

Jorg Michael

Stratovarius

Former Running Wild and Axel Rudi Pell drummer and current member of Stratovarius, Jorg Michael, talked to us about their new Release, Intermission. Read what Jorg has to say and point out about this album; find out why Stratovarius are going to take a break and for how long it will be. Also read Jorg's opinion on the Internet, their Web Site, other bands and more!

Rick Mythiasin

Steel Prophet

Book of the Dead, a strong indication that the band is always alive (for almost more than a decade now) and kickin'! We interviewed Steel Prophet's singer, Rick Mythiasin, a very looney guy! Behold the madness revealed before your very own eyes! (Oh...yeah and all the info about the band and the new album hehe)

Stefano

Highlord

Highlord is a power metal band from Italy. We managed to talk with Stefano,a really kind guy, via. mail and here you can read what he told us.

Alex Michael Ksydas

Into The Gore

Starting a death/grind band is an easy thing to do in these dark days...To accomplish success and stay in the circle it's hard...Into the gore, a short of new d/g band from Thessalonikh/Greece has already released their cd and are ready to sign a contract...and believe me...they have what it takes to stay around...

La Rocque & Patino & Thompson

King Diamond

King Diamond performed live in Athens at April 8th, 2001 and we managed to talk with Andy La Rocque, Hal Patino and Matt Thompson (King Diamond's new drummer). Of course, 10 minutes aren't enough to interview Andy La Rocque but we did our best and here you can read what he told us...

Simen Hestnaes (ICS Vortex)

Dimmu Borgir

Dimmu Borgir, the world famous Black-Metal Band from Norway, released their new Album called PURITANICAL EUPHORIC MISANTHROPIA. We spoke with Bass player Simen Hestnaes on the phone and he told us all about the new Album. Here's what the Norwegian Leaders in Black-Metal these days have to say...

Christian Liljegren

Narnia

Internet is very good and people can reach you in a very fast way. You […]

Dave Mustaine and Al Pitrelli

Megadeth

Megadeth are releasing their new Album The World Needs a Hero soon, so they had this Press tour for the promotion of the album. One of their stops was in Greece. Christoforos Kotsonis spoke with Megadeth's leading man, Dave Mustaine and new guitar player Al Pitrelli. Here's what they said about the new album, Megadeth, Metallica, Nu Metal and more!

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Jack Starr

Guardians Of The Flame

Nicolas De Dominicis, Yves Campion

Nightmare

Marcelo Yakko, Gabriel Leopardi

Damnation

Dougie White

Cornerstone

Alex Beyrodt

Silent Force

Antti Kokko

Kalmah

Andy B. Franck

Brainstorm

John Conley

Scar Culture

Kurdt Vanderhoof

Vanderhoof

Martin Persson

Sins of Omission

Allan Tvedebrink

Withering Surface

Philipp Hanfland

Burden Of Grief

Wade Black

Seven Witches / Sector 9

Tommy Heart

Soul Doctor

Jason Hook

Bullet Boys

Glenn Tipton

Judas Priest

W.Tsamis & M.Zonder & J.Cans

Warlord

Thommas Youngblood

Kamelot

N.Holmes & G.Mackintosh

Paradise Lost

Lost Horizon

Lost Horizon

Luther Beltz

Wytchfynde

Kai Hansen & Dirk Schlachter

Gamma Ray

Oyvind Osa

El Caco

Lion's Share

Lion's Share

Eduardo

Dragonheart

Beelzebub

Mystic Circle

Mahavatar

Mahavatar

Tim The Ripper Owens

Judas Priest

Jorg Michael

Stratovarius

Rick Mythiasin

Steel Prophet

Stefano

Highlord

Alex Michael Ksydas

Into The Gore

La Rocque & Patino & Thompson

King Diamond

Simen Hestnaes (ICS Vortex)

Dimmu Borgir

Christian Liljegren

Narnia

Dave Mustaine and Al Pitrelli

Megadeth

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