RAM – Vocalist Oscar Carlquist Interviewed by Alan Gilkeson Formed because they were sick of the misinterpretation of Metal, Ram stand tall against the tide, ‘wolves in a world of sheep.’ Influenced by all the classic Metal bands, writhing with power and muscle, screeching vocals and classy old school…
Behemoth – Nergal
Behemoth – Nergal Interview by Alan Gilkeson Soon to be released on Metal Blade records in North America, Behemoth’s EVANGELION attempts to further ensconce them in the Western Hemisphere’s Extreme Metal scene. One of only a handful of Polish band’s to ever make a name for themselves outside their…
NXNE 2009 – Toronto
NXNE C’mon @ The Courthouse The Novaks @ The Courthouse Street Pharmacy @ The Kathederal West Memphis Suicide @ Hard Rock Café The Sonics @ Dundas Square The Dogs @ Bovine Sex Club
Saga – The Human Condition
Saga The Human Condition 2009, Inside Out Music/SPV Rating: 4/5
From Hell’s Heart – THE WORST ALBUMS FROM MY FAVORITE BANDS (July 2009)
From Hell’s Heart: July 2009 "THE WORST ALBUMS FROM MY FAVORITE BANDS" We’ve all got our favorite bands that we’ll defend to the ends, and usually no matter how great those bands are – there’s usually at least one stinker in the catalog. The ones that are just so bad,…
TWISTED TOWER DIRE – Scott Waldrop
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…
Helstar – Robert Trevino
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.…
Forbidden – Guitarist Craig Locicero and vocalist Russ Andersson
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…
The Beach Boys – Summer Love Songs
The Beach Boys Summer Love Songs 2009, Capitol Records Rating: 3.5/5
SWEDENROCK 2009
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…
RIOT – Mark Reale discusses the rebirth of the “Thundersteel” -lineup and more.
MARK REALE INTERVIEW AND LIVE PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ Although the New York-based band RIOT was formed in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale, the band reached its most significant success in the early ‘80s with the classic release FIRE DOWN UNDER. The band then went on to release several albums…
Susperia – Bassist Memnock
Susperia – Bassist Memnock Interviewed by Alan Gilkeson Just three months ago Susperia were riding high, preparing to release their new album ATTITUDE, and anticipating UK tour dates. Then the unthinkable happened. Their singer Athera (Pål Mathisen) fell victim to a massive heart attack and had to undergo a triple…
July 2009
George Thorogood Confirms Exclusive Guitar Center Sessions Event; New Album Out Tuesday On July 27, guitar legend George Thorogood will perform and speak about his career at an exclusive Guitar Center Sessions event at Guitar Center Hollywood. He will also sign CD copies of his new Capitol/EMI album, The Dirty…
LEATHERWOLF – Michael Olivieri and Carey Howe
Interview with Michael Olivieri and Carey Howe Conducted by Robert Williams Videography Courtesy of Sandra Torres Since the early eighties vocalist/guitarist Michael Olivieri, guitarist Carey Howe and drummer Dean Roberts have been cranking out a triple axe attack of melodic metal under the banner of Leatherwolf. Currently rounded out by…
Hirax – Thrash and Destroy (DVD)
Reviewed: July 2009 Released: 2009, Kill Again RecordsRating: 4.0/5 Reviewer: Robert Williams Preamble/Intro –