Manilla Road Special (13): Phil Ross (Manilla Road)

We’re very happy to present to you the first interview with a Manilla Road member. Many thanks for your contribution to our special, Phil Ross! When did you meet Mark Shelton for the first time? I first met Mark at a Manilla Road show in Wichita at The Port, a local venue that was around […]

Manilla Road Special (12): Midnight Force

Today, we present to you part 12 of our huge Manilla Road Special. We talked to Ansgar Burke (guitars) and John Gunn (vocals) of Scottish/German epic heavy metal band Midnight Force. Enjoy reading. Would you classify Manilla Road as an important source of inspiration for your music?  Ansgar Burke: I think the general atmosphere and […]

Manilla Road Special (11): Chris Dagenhart (Mind of Evil)

Today, Chris Dagenhart, founder of US American epic doom metal band Mind of Evil, answers our questions about Manilla Road, Mark Shelton and their legacy for our scene. Have a good read! Would you classify Manilla Road as an important source of inspiraton for your music? Inspiration, I feel is the best term for it. […]

Manilla Road Special (10): Elusive God

We’re very glad to present to you this very special contribution to our series about Manilla Road. No more words needed, enjoy reading – and check out Elusive God, of course! After months of persuading myself that I should actually write this text, I’ve finally decided to give it a try. Why? I was under […]

Manilla Road Special (9): Pete Salatellis (Zodiak)

No Manilla Road Special without our highly talented friend Pete Salatellis from NWOTHM band Zodiak who is really very dedicated to our music. We’re sure that he’ll create some great epic stuff in the near future – no doubt about it. Enjoy reading! Would you classify Manilla Road as an important source of inspiraton for your […]

Manilla Road Special (8): Jeff Black (Gatekeeper)

It’s time for the next part of our huge Manilla Road Special. We’re glad that Jeff Black, founder and guitarist of Canadian epic heavy metal band Gatekeeper, was available for an interview. Enjoy reading! Would you classify Manilla Road as an important source of inspiraton for your music?  Definitely, yeah. I would never say that anything […]

Playlist: Tell a Tale of Avalon

Today, we’ve got an extremely epic playlist for you: My colleague Aidan (Divine Victim) chose the topic «Tell a Tale of Avalon». Enjoy listening! Iron Void – Lancelot of the Lake Seven Sisters – Once and Future King Iron Maiden – Isle of Avalon Enchanter – Isle of Avalon Rainbow – Lady of the Lake […]

Manilla Road Special (7): Mark Anderson

Part 7 of our Manilla Road Special is quite special (haha…): Today we present to you an interview with Mark Anderson – not the former bass player of Wichita’s finest, but one of the most passionate Manilla Road fans out there. And a nice guy, too! Fortunately, he sent us some wonderful pics that we’d […]

Manilla Road Special (6): Tucker Thomasson (Throne of Iron)

Part 6 of our Manilla Road Special: We’re glad to present to you the answers of Tucker Thomasson, vocalist and guitarist of epic heavy metal band Throne of Iron from Bloomington, Indiana. Have a good read! Would you classify Manilla Road as an important source of inspiration for your music? Tucker Thomasson: Manilla Road is the […]

My Top 5: Little Hole Filled

Today, Philipp Diesenreiter from Austrian doom metal band Little Hole Filled presents to us his five favourite albums of all time. 40 Watt Sun – Wider Than The Sky Death The Leveller – II Dautha – Brethren Of The Black Soil YOB – Our Raw Heart Katatonia – The Great Cold Distance