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Godslayers: An Interview with 1349

Demonstrating that they refuse to be boxed in by labels and classifications, 1349 can shift their sound and even take a little foray into the world of beer crafting, while still remaining a really black metal band. Seidemann (bass) tells us all about!

When Dreams Become Nightmares: A Death Angel Interview

My first interview at Hellfest 2014 was with no other than Death Angel. As a fan, I was pretty excited not just because of...

Back to Pagan Roots – An Interview with Elvenking

When Elvenking's debut Heathenreel came out it was met with tremendous praise. Their beautiful folk melodies empowered by a solid power metal foundation captivated many, and...

You Will Know Her Name – An Arch Enemy Interview

When Angela Gossow, the legendary singer of Arch Enemy, announced that she was stepping down as the singer of the band, she shook the metal community to its...

Solving An Enigma: An Interview with Simone Simons

Together with Nightwish and Within Temptation, Epica are one of the few symphonic metal bands that have made it big. Starting with their 2003 release The Phantom Agony, Epica's combination...

Hearts of Iron: An Interview With Sabaton

Sabaton were an acquired taste for me. While I had enjoyed their previous records, it wasn't until 2012's Carolus Rex that I truly started to pay attention...

Shining Through: An Interview With Anette Olzon

The former singer of Nightwish has just released her first solo album. She tells us about some of the extremes she had to deal with as part of the popular band, as well as the details of her new effort.

Tales Of Lovecraft – An Interview with Astrophobos

Astrophobos are relative newcomers to the Swedish black metal, but with the release of their debut full-length Remnants Of Forgotten Horrors they’re certainly poised...

An Interview with Caliban – the Gatekeepers of Metalcore

We recently had the chance to interview Caliban, one of the longest-lasting and most celebrated bands in metalcore today. Where many bands in the genre...

Under a Black Sun – An Interview with Marduk

When it comes to Black Metal, a genre in which the market has become increasingly saturated, few bands can claim the influence of Marduk....

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