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Interview with ALL FOR METAL

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Hi! What inspired the bold title “Gods of Metal,” and how does it reflect who you are as a band? Hello! Well, if you start your journey into ...
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Interview with Demiser

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Hi! What was the most unexpected challenge you faced while recording “Slave to the Scythe”? The heat in the studio proved to be a pretty difficult challenge to ...
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Interview with Christian of Portrait

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Hi! “The Host” marks your first concept album. What inspired you to take this narrative approach, and how did it alter your songwriting and recording process? I have ...
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Interview with Jacob of KVAEN

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Hi! The Formless Fires is your third album and the first one with Metal Blade Records. How did teaming up with them affect how you approached making this ...
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Interview with BLACK LAVA

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Hi! In what ways did you evolve your approach for The Savage Winds to Wisdom compared to Soul Furnace? I think it was time, Soul Furnace was very ...
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Interview with DEFILED

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Hi! What’s the story or inspiration behind “Horror Beyond Horror” album title, and how does it reflect the vibe of the album? Hi there. First, let me introduce ...
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Interview with SEVERE TORTURE

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Hi guys! You’ve been crushing it for 25 years now. How have you guys kept your sound so brutal and fresh over all these years? Hello Stanley! I ...
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Interview with Paul Riedl of BLOOD INCANTATION

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Hi Paul! Your sound has evolved a lot. How do you mix your death metal roots with your new, more experimental directions on Absolute Elsewhere? Hi Stanley, thanks ...
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Interview with Nihilo Machina

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Hi James! What inspired the title “The Black River”? Is there a story behind it? Well, there are a few things interesting around the title. First off, I ...
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Interview with SHADOW WITCH

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‘Eschaton’ is a significant chapter for SHADOW WITCH. What sets this album apart from your previous releases? We always begin with me editing rehearsals; I cut and paste ...
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Interview with Spiral Grave

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Hi! How did the end of Iron Man and Lord influence the formation and musical identity of Spiral Grave? It was kind of by accident. I (Dee) was ...
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Interview with King Fowley of DECEASED

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Hi! “Children of the Morgue” dives deep into the theme of death. Can you share some personal experiences or societal observations that shaped the concept of this album? ...
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Interview with DD Verni

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Hi! Reflecting on your journey from OVERKILL to ‘Dreadful Company’, how have you evolved creatively? I’m probably not so stuck in my lane ya know. I kinda feel ...
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Interview with Katachthon

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Hi! Congrats on “Raw Manifestation”! How did you get from your early demos to this full album? Hello Stanley! Thanks for your kind words! I thought ten years ...
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Review: Lodestar “Polaris” [Sliptrick Records]

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Lodestar is a Canadian gothic rock/doom metal band, formed in 2021. Polaris is their third album, recorded in 2023 but will be released in July this year. An ...
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Review: Royal Rage “Evolve” [Sliptrick Records]

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The Brazilian metal scene has always been intriguing and overwhelmed by a plethora of great bands. To me, the Brazilian metal scene is a metal community of people ...
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Review: Ordalie “Indifferent Universe” [Paragon Records]

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When it comes to the French black metal scene, I’m always curious whether I will like the material or not; the French black metal scene is very powerful, ...
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Interview with Matt of Lost in Exile

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Hi! How did the members of Lost in Exile come together to form the band? All of us have played together in projects over the years, but Lost ...
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Interview with VLTIMAS

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Hi! What inspired the themes of strength and honor in EPIC? Hi. Well, first off I’d like to address the fact that all lyrics and themes related to ...
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Interview with Deathblow

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Hi! What’s the significance of the “Rotten Trajectory” title in relation to the album’s themes and sound? The title ‘Rotten Trajectory’ was chosen as it is loosely about ...
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