Interview with PIA ISA
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...
Melissa Meier 58 articles
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.
Interview with DISLIMN
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,...
Review: Thorndale “Lightning Spawn” [Grand Sounds Promotion]
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...
Review: Byron “Chapter II: The Lotus Covenant” [The Goatmancer Records]
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...
Review: Ancient Vvisdom “Master of the Stone” [Argonauta Records]
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...
Review: Greengoat “A.I.” [Argonauta Records]
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...
Interview with Exocrine
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...
Interview with Rhino
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...
Interview with Hellgrimm
Congrats on ‘Sacrifice’! How does it differ from ‘Ritual’? Jerry – Thank you, Antichrist Magazine – it’s an honor to do this interview! In my...
Interview with Bottenhavet
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...
Interview with King of None
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...
Interview with Sonic Wolves
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...
Interview with Frank Never Dies
How has the switch to Argonauta Records influenced “Red Moon Rising”? We started to compose Red Moon Rising at the beginning of the 2020 and...
Interview with Moonin Down
How did Moonin Down form, and what inspired “The Third Planet” album? How has your musical journey from Blues so Bad to Moonin Down influenced...
Interview with Antoine of Witchorious
“3 AM” and “Evil Creature” were your first singles, released in 2020. How has your sound evolved since then, and what can listeners expect from...
Interview with Vipassi
How does it feel to release your second full-length? I feel really relieved. This took quite a lot of energy and time to get done,...
Interview with The Great Alone
Answered by Murielle Can you tell us about how The Great Alone came together and the journey you’ve been on as a band? Vinc had...
Interview with Greengoat
How did Greengoat come together, and what inspired the focus on Psychedelic Stoner/Doom music? We have always had a tendency towards this type of sound,...
Interview with Thorndale
How did Thorndale form in 2021, and what brought the band members together? Gus: Zigor and I cooked up another sonic adventure called Adarrak back...
Interview with Orbiter
How do you balance different elements in your songwriting process, and what do you think each element brings to your overall sound? Tuomas Talka (Bass...