INTERVIEWS
FABIAN HILDEBRANDT of Deserted Fear Discusses the Band’s Newest Studio LP and Their Evolutionary Journey from a Rugged Old School Death Metal Sound to a More Atmospheric and Melodic Approach: “We Understand Our Instruments Better and Have Learned Much From Our Experience in and Outside the Studio.”
Many names have come and gone in the European death metal scene over the years, but Deserted Fear is one that has had some clear…
ISAAC LAMB of KUBLAI KHAN TX Dives into New EP “Lowest Form of Animal”: “We’re Just Four Guys Who Try and Do Everything We Can on Our Own. We Like Things as Real as They Can Be.”
Texan heavy hitters Kublai Khan have been around for over 10 years now, and since their inception, they’ve grabbed the throats of listeners, refusing to…
Drummer JONATHAN MOVER Discusses His Love of Progressive Rock and Why He Decided to Put Together PROGJECT: “The Ultimate Prog Rock Experience”
PROGJECT also dubbed “The Ultimate Prog Rock Experience” is the brainchild of drummer extraordinaire Jonathan Mover. Jonathan is not only a session drummer to the…
TRENCH Put Metal World on Notice, Dive into Their Destructive New EP “Encased in Chrome”: “We Are a Band That Isn’t Constricted by Genre Rules or Traditions. We Create the Music That We Want to Hear Without Hesitation or The Feeling of Needing to Seek Approval from Others.”
Trench just dropped their latest EP “Encased In Chrome”, and the sheer immensity of its heaviness and rawness is something that can’t be overlooked. At 11…
PHIL X and KURT DEIMER Talk About KURT’S recently released solo EP, Their Experiences in the Film and Music Industry over the Years and Forging a New and Unique Sound within the Long-Running and Established Hard Rock Paradigm: “We Like To Present It Just The Way It Comes Out And Make It Catchy For Our Fan Base.”
There is no such thing as being too late to the party when it comes to hard rock, and few know this better than Kurt…
MEMPHIS MAY FIRE’s Front-man MATTY MULLINS Talks Upcoming Album “Remade In Misery” and Creative Process Behind It: “The Pandemic Silver Lining is That It Allowed for Many Musicians to Be Quiet, Reflect and Hone In Their Craft, Coming Up with Incredible Music”
Memphis May Fire need no introduction whatsoever. Their genre-defining take on metalcore that has spanned 16 years still has a grip on the metal world,…
ENVY OF NONE’s ANDY CURRAN Reflects on The Band’s Debut Record: “There’s A Broad Spectrum of Styles on The Album and We’re Really Proud of It”
ENVY OF NONE, the new band from Alex Lifeson (RUSH), Andy Curran (CONEY HATCH), Alfio Annibalini and singer Maiah Wynne, will release its self-titled debut…
SEAN PECK Discusses the New DEATH DEALER EP, Keeping Busy by Writing Two LPs Worth of Material during the Covid Lockdowns and Staying Relevant During the Decline and Resurgence of Metal in the 90s: “When I Make Records, I’m Always Worried About It Being As Good As The Last One.”
There is something to be said for sticking to one’s proverbial guns when times get tough, and few know that better than Cage and Death…
ASH GRAY of VENOM PRISON Talks “Erebos” Album’s Creation, from Mythology to Musical Evolution: “Everything Seems to Link Around This Idea of Being Born From Chaos And Darkness…”
It’s been just over a month since Venom Prison dropped their widely-lauded album “Erebos”. 10 tracks of intelligent and powerful death metal take the listener…
SYMPHONY X Guitarist MICHAEL ROMEO On The Writing Process Of New Album “War Of The Worlds Part II”: “I Gave Each Musician My Basic Ideas, And Asked Them To Make Them Their Own”
Michael Romeo is back! Four years after his first proper solo album, “War of the Worlds, Pt. 1” was released, the sequel is finally among…
STEVE ROTHERY on MARILLION’s New Album “An Hour Before It’s Dark”: ‘The Lyrics at Times Can Be Dark, But There’s an Incredible Joy in the Music’
With 43 years of music under their belts and a demanding yet extremely dedicated fan base, MARILLION’s approach to making music remains fresh to this…
ANDY TIMMONS Reflects About Upcoming Studio “Electric Truth” Album: ‘All My Collective Experiences Have Been Leading Up to This Record’
Andy Timmons is gearing up to add another highlight to his storied career by releasing his newest solo album “Electric Truth” on April 1st as…
Bedroom Electronic Artist PATRICK CORTES aka ANIMALWEAPON On His Evolution as An Artist: ” I’ve Doubled Down on Hating the Idea That You Have to Suffer to Make Good Art”
In an age where stagnation and the status quo are king, bedroom electronic artist, Patrick Cortes, has chosen a road less traveled. Operating under his…
DUST CITY OPERA Keep Things Fresh with “Angie”, Shed Light on Upcoming Album “Alien Summer”: “The Vision As I See It Is Just Writing Songs and See What They Want to Grow Into”
Dust City Opera are gearing up for the release of their sophomore album, “Alien Summer” this Friday, March 4th. The 6-piece from New Mexico brings…
HAKEN’S Vocalist ROSS JENNINGS Discusses “Troika” Debut Album: “A Lot Of The Music And Lyrics I’ve Written In The Past Have Come From An Intellectual Place, And I Just Had The Urge To Write From An Emotional Place.”
When the collaboration between Neal Morse, Nick D’Virgilio, and Ross Jennings was announced, prog fans worldwide received the unexpected association with great excitement. Even though we already know the…