Norwegian one-man band MINNERIKET celebrates 10 years of existence in 2024 and will prepare a special limited release to mark the anniversary. However, thee cauldron of creativity is bubbling, and there are still whispers in the wind and screams beneath the skin. The band’s mastermind Stein Akslen posts on social media that “I’m not even…
Introduce your band, and describe your latest release: My name is Alex. I’m from Melbourne, Australia. Although I was learning drumming as a teenager, music was not originally my first choice. I started as an actor at the age of 12. I did quite a bit of theatre, TV and even a film over a…
PHOTOGRAPHER: John Hesse.Photos copyrights belong to the photographer. No unauthorized usage allowed. Please contact photographer if you wish to reuse images in any context. About a month ago I happily stumbled on a ferocious and relentlessly intense 2-track EP on Bandcamp appropriately titled Entropic, which blew me away and instantly turned into a bit…
BAND URL: https://housecorerecords.bandcamp.com/music The massive joy of seeing the legendary name that is Pantera pop up on various festival posters and tour itineraries and whatnot these past few years cannot be overstated. The two icons and legends that are Philip H. Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) teamed up with the inimitable Zakk Wylde (guitar)…
Photo: Richard Bloom Introduce your band, and describe your latest release: We are the Chuck Norris Experiment from Gothenburg, Sweden, we are a five-piece, action packed, kick ass, hard rock band! We have just released our new record called “20” which celebrates the band turning 20 years this year. This is an awesome record with…
Introduce your band, and describe your latest release: We’re Ventures from Manchester, England. We are a 4 piece metalcore band made up of Ollie May on vocals, Richard Taylor on guitar, Jordan Etches on bass and Jon Burrows on Drums. Our latest release “Melt with Me” is about embracing and nurturing your inner child. What’s…
The twisted Norwegian ensemble known as Koldbrann is undoubtedly one of the most interesting and morbidly engaging black metal acts out there today, and their impressive back catalogue as well as their intensely aggressive and perfectly maniacal live shows speak for themselves and have garnered them a reputation that many of their peers would die…
I found myself wandering the streets of Oslo one dismal afternoon before Easter this year as I had a bit of time on my hands before traveling abroad later that same day. This was literally hours before the renowned and long-running Inferno festival kicked off, and everywhere I went there were black metal adherents,…
Introduce your band, and describe your latest release: We are called A Permanent Shadow, and we’ve just released a new album called No Leaf Clover. What’s the hardest part about being a band in this day and age? I think getting yourself heard and standing out among such a wealth of new releases can be…
Arjen Lucassen has announced two special releases for 17 May 2024, via Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group. One of them is about an Ayreon live event, which, usually, is not just any concert. It’s a monumental occasion where the highest-calibre musicians and an enormous production come together to forge a bombastic spectacle. The…
PHOTOGRAPHER: Oliver HaremsaPhotos copyrights belong to the photographer. No unauthorized usage allowed. Please contact photographer if you wish to reuse images in any context. Conducting an interview with the great Doogie White is always a pleasure and a real treat; not only is he a true gentleman but his discography is also utterly impressive…
Photo credit: Adéla Zlámalová Introduce your band, and describe your latest release:I’m 4ra 4ra (reads Ara Ara), and I’m all about making music, singing, and creating digital art. I dive into everything because I love expressing myself in every way possible, bringing complex audio-visual realms to life.My latest single is Need for drift, which is…
Interview with Julius (guitarist) from the German act Sanity. Introduce your band, and describe your latest release: We are Sanity from Berlin, Germany. Our latest release is titled ‘Revelation’ and begins our lyrical and musical journey through the biblical Book of Revelation. What’s the hardest part about being a band in this day and age?…
Introduce your band, and describe your latest release:We’re Ultimatium, progpower band from Finland. We’ve been founded by keyboardist Matti Pulkkinen, 2001, in small town called Suomussalmi. Our latest release is progpower opera, Virtuality, featuring five lead vocalists in story about virtual world gaming in near future setting. What’s the hardest part about being a band…
Introduce your band, and describe your latest release: The Abstraction is a one man metalcore project by Will Martin (ex Rise Of Athena) based in Rotherham, UK, which started in summer 2023. The song all feature SIME from Italian band SEVENSENT on vocals for the EP ‘Projet I’ which features singles such at Phoenix, released…
Introduce your band, and describe your latest release: We are The Noble Front, a hard rock band from the west coast of Ireland. Our latest release is a 9-track, debut album which came out on January 4. What’s the hardest part about being a band in this day and age? Getting your music to potential…
Introduce your band, and describe your latest release: We have Mark who does heavy vocals and keys/synths, Noreen Who does the clean melodic vocals, Joe on the guitar, Drew on the bass, and me on the drums. Our latest release is a cover of Motley Crue’s “Red Hot” and our single Unraveling Sanity. What’s the…
Introduce your band, and describe your latest release: We are the Non Talkers, a Pop-Folk duo from Portugal. Our latest release, “Roots,” is an album deeply rooted in our personal experiences and emotions. It explores themes ranging from love and life’s challenges to personal growth, all conveyed through a blend of emotive storytelling and melodic…
Interview with CHAD JENSEN, vocalist of BRIDGE THE GAP, a garage punk group from St. George, Utah Introduce your band, and describe your latest release: Bridge The Gap dropped our debut album Secret Kombinations last March on People of Punk Rock Records. We followed that up with a new single Revenant in October. What’s the…
Introduce your band, and describe your latest release: Illusions of Grandeur “I.O.G.”, is a Theatrical Hard Rock/Fantasy Metal band based in York, PA. I.O.G. has been touring in both the United States as well as across the UK, Germany, France, and the Ukraine since 2015. I.O.G. have made appearances at various festivals including Sav Fest,…
