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Contributed by Robert Williams
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July 23, 2009 |
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Interview with guitarist Scott Waldrop of Twisted Tower Dire
Conducted by Robert Williams
There are very few American metal acts that play the style of traditional heavy metal that Twisted Tower Dire have so long embraced. It could be argued that the band's influences lean more towards classic British metal than anything. Formed in 1995 in West Virginia; Twisted Tower Dire has survived lineup changes, seen record labels come and go and beared witness to an ever shifting musical climate and has still managed to steadily release quality classic metal albums throughout the years. First with "The Curse Of Twisted Tower" in 1999 followed shortly there after with 2001's "The Isla Of Hydra" Piet Sielck of Iron Savior fame lent his producer skills to "Crest of The Martyr's" in 2005, while the 2007 release "Netherworlds" marked the swansong of longtime vocalist Tony Taylor.
Now relocated to North Carolina, the band is enjoying playing as a reinvigorated unit; given their second wind so to speak, with the addition of new vocalist Johnny Aune. Founding member and lead guitarist Scott Waldrop recently took the time to fill me in on all things Twisted Tower Dire.
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Last Updated ( July 24, 2009 )
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Written by Arto Lehtinen
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July 20, 2009 |
Interview and pics by Arto Lehtinen
Transcription by David Groves
When Helstar formed in Texas in 1982, no-one knew in advance what kind of adventure this five piece would travel through up to 2009. Helstar have undergone a few line-up changes and even broke-up in the middle of the 90's. The band released several highly appreciated metal albums in the 80's which are now hailed as great masterpieces. The Texas metal group has an entire era and great opportunities of playing and touring in Europe. The band's guitarist Robert Trevino talks about the most recent album THE KING OF HELL, their best of album SINS OF THE PAST, and of course recalls the 80's heyday as well.
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Last Updated ( July 22, 2009 )
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Written by Arto Lehtinen
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July 18, 2009 |
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Guitarist Craig Locicero and vocalist Russ Andersson
Interview and pics by Arto Lehtinen
Transcription by Duke
The legendary Forbidden from the SF Bay Area did a European tour consisting of several metal festivals including Sweden Rock 2009. I had the great opportunity of speaking to both guitarist Craig Locicero and vocalist Russ Andersson. Forbidden had undergone some line-up changes as Steve Smyth has stepped in to replace Glen Alvelais. However, both Locicero and Andersson recalled a little bit about the heyday of Forbidden over 20 years ago and of course talked about their future plans.
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Last Updated ( July 20, 2009 )
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Written by Arto Lehtinen and Marko Syrjälä
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July 15, 2009 |
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SWEDENROCK FESTIVAL
Solvesborg 4-7.07 2008
REPORT AND PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ AND ARTO LEHTINEN
ADDITIONAL REVIEWS BY JARNO HUOVILA
Sjutton också... The summer has arrived, hasn't it?! Sunny, rainy, and even ice cold weather all together at Sweden Rock
However, it is time for the annual march to Sweden Rock. This is the ninth time in a row that Metal-Rules.com has made a vist to the mighty Sweden Rock festival! All in all over 70 bands had been booked for the Sweden Rock festival that turned out to be nothing but an utter blast from the beginning to the end! The bill of Sweden Rock 2009 covered everything from extreme metal ala Immortal to classic rock ala Journey and of course everything between. Therefore, there was at least something for everyone who attended. As a tradition the whole festival was once again sold out when approximately 35,200 people and all the bands and crews etc at the area every day. As mentioned in the first sentence, this is the ninth time in a row when Sweden Rock has been featured on the site Metal-Rules.com, so it is quite logical for us to give a real in-depth article of several bands performing at Sweden Rock. We are not able to cover every bloody band, but hopefully you will have a pleasant reading experience… Enjoy or die !!! |
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Last Updated ( July 17, 2009 )
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Contributed by Anders Sandvall
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July 07, 2009 |
Tim Owens
Play My Game European Tour
The Rock
Copenhagen
Denmark
5/6 – 2009
Reviewed and live pictures by: Anders Sandvall
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Last Updated ( September 01, 2009 )
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Written by Marko Syrjälä and Jarno Huovila
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July 07, 2009 |
MARK REALE
Although the New York based band RIOT was formed in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale, they reached their biggest success in the early ‘80s with the classic release FIRE DOWN UNDER. The band then went on to release a number of albums before releasing the landmark disc THUNDERSTEEL . The now reunited, classic THUNDERSTEEL lineup consists of, in addition to founder Mark Reale, Tony Moore on vocals, Don Van Stavern on bass, Bobby Jarzombek on drums, with Mike Flyntz on second guitar. We caught up with Mark backstage at the Sweden Rock Festival to discuss some of the happenings in the past, present and future of RIOT, as well as his side venture, WESTWORLD.
INTERVIEW BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ AND JARNO HUOVILA
LIVE AND INTERVIEW PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ
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Last Updated ( July 08, 2009 )
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