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Nocturnal Supremacy: An Interview with Dani Filth
"It's a massive industry that is being affected, and everybody is trying to deal with it in their own way."
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Accursed Creators: An Interview with Carach Angren
"You could say that I had a visit from a ghost"
Reviews
Epica – The Solace System
With their new EP, the long-running Dutch symphonic metal band of Epica are sharing some songs which had to be cut from their most...
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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...
Reviews
Sirenia – Dim Days of Dolor
When guitarist Morten Veland left celebrated gothic metal outfit Tristania in 2001, he quickly formed Sirenia. Their music went down a similar sonic path...
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Deviant Hearts: An Interview with Charlotte Wessels of Delain and Phantasma
You'd think that the people behind Serenity and Delain would have their hands full by now. With both bands touring relentlessly and releasing a constant stream of albums, you'd think...
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Amberian Dawn – Innuendo
If you prefer your metal to be in the symphonic or power metal vein, chances are you have heard, or are a fan, of Amberian...
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Leaves Eyes – King of Kings
There is always something of a pinch of excitement when a symphonic metal release lands on my desk. Growing up with Scottish traditional reels...
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Enter Ratkind: An Interview With Marco Hietala
Marco Hietala's entrance into Nightwish, before the release of their critically acclaimed 2002 album Century Child, was a turning point for the band. His...
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Nightwish – Endless Forms Most Beautiful
There is a “before” and an “after” Nightwish. Although they were not the first metal band fronted by a woman, nor were they the...
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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...