It is one of those rare cases where an artist, even a traditionalist, would say what many have been keeping under wraps, down in the darkest pits of resolution. Metal music needs to continue growing and influencing, maintaining tradition is a tough break, but spicing it up makes it relevant for the next generation. Sure, nothing is perfect, it is a process like any other, patience and a lot of work are needed. On the other hand, if one's snooze, the others might lose. The US Metal band Pharaoh, and yes it is stated, surprised with their new album, "The Powers That Be", letting everyone in the new age of Traditional Metal born and raised in the US. Steinmetal had an amazing conversation about it with guitarist Matt Johnsen.
