Neon Nightmare’s debut album, Faded Dream, is a raw and emotional blend of heavy metal, goth, and psychedelic sounds. Drawing inspiration from the industrial grit of Birmingham and ...
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Archives by: Melissa Meier
Melissa Meier
About the author
As a passionate devotee of heavy, psychedelic, avant-garde and progressive sounds, my enthusiasm for music journalism has been steadily building since 2020. My writing has encompassed a broad spectrum, ranging from in-depth analyses of album releases to illuminating interviews with exciting new artists on the scene. During my leisure hours, I relish attending live concerts and delving into the thriving local music scene in my Zurich community.
Melissa Meier Posts
What does Crimson Veil represent for you after Birdeatsbaby? Crimson Veil was the next musical evolution of our sound. It made more sense to break free into this ...
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Can you describe how your experiences in Naraka influenced the development of VESTIGE’s sound and the direction of Janis? First thing to know is that I’ve never been ...
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Can you talk about the inspiration behind the eclectic mix of sounds on “Psychobulb”? We just like varied songs and sounds and don’t want to limit ourselves too ...
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Hi! How do you navigate contrasting themes to create a harmonious and immersive experience for your listeners? – As a listener of music myself, I’ve always very much ...
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How did the myth of SARAJAH begin? What moment marked the true birth of the band? J.H. founded the band in the early 2010s and recorded the first ...
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Can you explain the themes of transformation and change explored in ‘Haunted Dreams’, and how they influenced your music? (Maria) – Hi all! We like to imagine our ...
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How did ORIGOD come together, and who were your early musical influences? Origod was born in 2007 in Turin, Italy, from the ashes of a 1990s Turin band ...
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What inspired the themes of dissolution and reconstruction explored in your new album “Dissolve”? The songs on this album were written at a time in my life where ...
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What’s the story behind DISLIMN’s formation? How did you three meet? Basile: The project is the result of a wish from Florent (guitar) and I, Basile (drums) to ...
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Previously this year, I did an interview with the Dutch band Thorndale, and now I finally have some time to tell you about their debut album, Lightning Spawn. ...
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Finland’s BYRON returns with their second full-length album early this year. I had heard about this band before but never listened to their music, so this is my ...
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The US band Ancient Vvisdom returned with a new album in January this year, released via Argonauta Records, and hit the stage with their kick-ass music. First of ...
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Greengoat is a psychedelic doom metal duo from Spain, formed in 2021. A.I. is their debut full-length album, released two years after their debut EP in 2022. The ...
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How did the creative process for “Legend” differ from your previous albums, considering your evolution as musicians and as a band? We still have the same process, we ...
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What inspired your new album “Human Farm,” and how does it show Rhino’s growth? Human Farm has a core element, but it doesn’t revolve exclusively only around it, ...
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Congrats on ‘Sacrifice’! How does it differ from ‘Ritual’? Jerry – Thank you, Antichrist Magazine – it’s an honor to do this interview! In my opinion, they are ...
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What inspired the album title “Ljud i tysta rum,” and how does it connect to the music’s essence? The title of the album, “Ljud i tysta rum”, translates ...
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What’s the story behind the title “In the Realm”? The title is a reference to both ‘being in the realm’, i.e. in the kingdom, and the saying ‘in ...
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What inspired “III” and how did it shape your creative process? The main inspiration came from a story we heard back in the 90s, about three South African ...
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