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The Greatest Show on Earth – An Interview with Troy Donockley of Nightwish
To look at the history of Nightwish is to look at a history of maturation and change. Although it is true that some of the elements that...
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Before the Ninth Hour: An Interview with Tony Kakko of Sonata Arctica
MB: Do you feel that there is a certain expectation, perhaps based on your music or sound, that makes people expect you to be...
Interviews
Blood and Butts: An Interview with Lordi
The popularity that Lordi obtained right after their success at Eurovision 2006 has been a blessing and a course. While it catapulted them to popularity, it also made purists...
Reviews
Lordi – Monstereophonic (Theaterror v. Demonarchy)
Lordi are a divisive band for metal fans. Starting out as a shock-rock band in 2002, at least as far as their lyrics and...
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Baptism – V: The Devil’s Fire
With their latest album, the oft-changing line-up of Finnish group Baptism makes a move over to Season of Mist, something which marks a new...
Reviews
Lost Society – Braindead
At this point I feel it needs to be said: the whole "neo-thrash" thing has kind of run its course. It was a lot...
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Wolfhorde – Towards The Gates Of The North
Coming all the way from Finland, Towards the Gates of the North is Wolfhorde's first full-length (despite a series of EPs and singles released since 07), and continues...
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In the Shadows: An Interview with Apocalyptica’s Paavo Lötjönen
People can be very possessive about the art they enjoy. From the girls screaming maniacally outside of a One Direction concert to the fans arguing...
Reviews
Dark The Suns – Life Eternal
For their tenth anniversary, Dark The Suns put together this retrospective compilation, pulling from all of their singles and albums. As far as I could...
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Dreaded Past: An Interview with Tomi Joutsen of Amorphis
Amorphis are an amazing band. This isn't really up for debate. They write terrific songs, they have amazing lyrics (particularly if you're interested in Finnish mythology and...
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The Dark Side of Business: An Interview with Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex
Scott Ian Lewis on the dangerous state of live music, comics, and Necromanteum
“The songs you love, but not played well” – An Interview with Devin Townsend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RPb_jsnY2I
Get Ready for Wacken 2023
Get ready to unleash your metal power because Wacken Open Air is back with a bang for its 2023 edition! Mark your calendars for...