Guitarist Lars Döring – Squealer Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Birgitt Schwanke at GerMusica PR for setting up the interview. Thanks to Pride and Joy Music for the promo pictures of the band. From Germany comes the band Squealer that have been around since 1984 and their debut album…
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Alien – Singer Jim Jidhed
Singer Jim Jidhed – Alien Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Birgitt Schwanke at GerMusica PR for setting up the interview. Thanks to AOR Heaven for the promo pictures of the band. Promo pictures taken by: Anders Fästader The legendary Swedish AOR/Melodic rock act Alien is back with a fresh…
Interview with Empyrean Fire
Interview with Tricia Myers (vocals) of EMPYREAN FIRE Interview by Lee Carter www.youtube.com/channel/UCya0242W32bKGm4WrC2K4ew www.instagram.com/empyreanfire666/ www.facebook.com/empyreanfire666 empyreanfire666.bandcamp.com/album/deliverance Hey and thank you for your time. Please state your name and position in the band. Tricia Myers, vocals. How did the band come into existence? How did you all get into music and…
Interview with Lie In Ruins
Interview with Roni S. (vocals and bass) & Tuomas K. (vocals and guitar) Interview by Demitri Levantis Follow the band: www.facebook.com/lieinruins/ lieinruins.bandcamp.com/ With the release of their third studio album, “Floating in Timeless Streams” coming this month, I caught up with Finnish death metal group, Lie In Ruins to…
Diamond Chazer – bandleader/singer/keyboard player Stiven Giraldo
Bandleader/singer/keyboard player Stiven Giraldo – Diamond Chazer Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Cátia Cunha at Against PR for setting up the interview Thanks to Fighter Records for the promo pictures of the band. Promo pictures taken by: Diego Gutierrez Vivas (IG: Dragondesign) From Colombia South America comes the young…
Escarion – Interview with Rhys McKenzie
Interview with Rhys McKenzie of Escarion Interview by: Beandog Bandcamp / Facebook Austrailian thrash metal newcomers Escarion are preparing for the release of their upcoming concept album, Pillars OF The Faith. We spoke with the band’s bass player and self confessed, “band idiot,” Rhys McKensie to find out how they…
Spectacularly Majestic! Heavy Metal Collectors: An interview series Part 25: Thomas Brogli
Spectacularly Majestic! Heavy Metal Collectors: An interview series Part 25: Thomas Brogli (Switzerland) by JP Inspiration can come from a number of unique sources. The concept behind this interview series was developed over time but recently crystallized in my mind. As the owner of a large library I’ve often pondered…
Interview with Jaded Star
Interview with Maxi Nil (Singer/songwriter) Interview by Demitri Levantis Follow the band: www.facebook.com/jadedstarofficial www.instagram.com/jadedstarofficial/ jadedstar.bandcamp.com/ With the release of their second album “Realign” on the horizon, I caught up with Greek melodic metal group, Jaded Star to discuss what the band has been up to this year.
Nacarbide – Bass player Hassy
Bassist Hassy – Nacarbide Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks Michael at Black-Roos Entertainment for setting up the interview. Thanks to Black-Roos Entertainment for the promo pictures of the band. Promo pictures of the band taken by: Aan Khaos It’s not every day we read and hear about metal acts from…
Interview – Hearts and Hand Grenades
Interview with Stephanie Wlosinski (Lead vocals and bass) Interview by: Rebecca Bush Hearts and Hand Grenades: Website / Facebook Hearts and Hand Grenades are a new hard rock band from Buffalo, New York. We talk to singer Stephanie Wlosinski about the band’s journey thus far and debut album ‘Turning…
Interview with Eleine
Interview with Madeleine Liljestam – lead vocalist Interview by: Svetlana Likhacheva Eleine Facebook / Youtube Off the back of Eleine’s powerful new album, Metal Rules tracked down the band’s central figure, Madeleine Liljestam, and spoke to her about the inspirations and the meanings of the new record. You are…
Interview with Kneel
Interview with Pedro Mau (drums, bass, guitar) Interview by: Beandog Kneel: Bandcamp / Facebook Off the back of KNEEL’s powerful new album – Ailment – Metal Rules tracked down the band’s central figure, Pedro Mau and spoke to him about his inspirations and the creation of the new record… Hi there,…
Spectacularly Majestic! Heavy Metal Collectors: An interview series Part 24: Jason Borton
Spectacularly Majestic! Heavy Metal Collectors: An interview series Part 24: Jason Borton (Oregon, USA) by JP Inspiration can come from a number of unique sources. The concept behind this interview series was developed over time but recently crystallized in my mind. As the owner of a large library I’ve often…
L.A. Guns – Drummer Steve Riley
Drummer Steve Riley – L.A. Guns Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Judith Fisher at BJF Media PR for setting up the interview. Thanks to Golden Robot Records for the promo pictures of the band. Promo pictures are taken by: Mike Pont Steve Riley is a man that maybe doesn’t…
Bobby Jarzombek of Fates Warning Discusses the New Album, the Pandemic and His Favorite Fates Warning Albums
Interviewed by Erich Heintzelman Friday, October 30, 2020 One of the premier progressive metal bands has returned with their thirteenth album, LONG DAY GOOD NIGHT. I had a chance to speak with drummer Bobby Jarzombek about the new album, the challenges the music industry faces during the pandemic, and his…