Interview: Kerrigan

If you like fresh classic metal, you can’t miss Kerrigan this year. Of course, we talked to the guys about their full-length debut Bloodmoon and all kinds of other topics. André: Thank you very much for taking the time for us. How are you? Jonas: Hey! Thank you, we’re fine and excited for our upcoming […]

Road to Turock: A Metal Diary (Part IV)

We have already presented you with some shots of Biwo in our special. Thanks to Jochen Riese, we can now show you some excellent band pictures that will be used as PR material in the future. The working class attitude typical of the Ruhr area, coupled with a reference to traditions that still shape our […]

LIVE REPORT: STORMBRINGER II (PART VI)

Today we continue our coverage of the Stormbringer Metal Festival (14/15 July 2023) – featuring Knight and Gallow. The guys can even tell you about two sets they played. André: Where are you from? And how long did you travel to get to the festival location? Was it your first time there? Nick: We’re from […]

Interview: Atlantean Kodex

The Epic Metal Blog has been around for almost three years now – and we still haven’t published an interview with the best epic metal band of today: Atlantean Kodex. Thanks to our writers Anna and Igor (Dreamslain), that’s changing now: the two of them spoke to Manuel Trummer. As expected, the result is a […]

Road to Turock: A Metal Diary (Part III)

German version below In the third part of our special, Finley (guitar), Hanno (drums) and Justus (bass) have their say, mainly to talk about the upcoming Turock Fest and their live experiences so far. André: At the end of October, your greatest gig so far will be happening at the Turock Fest. What is predominant […]

Interview: Meurtrières

If you like classic metal in French, you can look forward to the debut album by Meurtrières. The band from Lyon serves up a real treat with Ronde de Nuit (“night patrol“). Against this background, we talked to guitarist Olivier Voyou. André: Thank you very much for taking the time for us. How are you? […]

Road to Turock: A Metal Diary (Part II)

German version below As already mentioned in the first part of our special, Biwo played an extremely entertaining gig in their packed rehearsal room in the heavy metal mecca Castrop-Rauxel on 29.07.2023. For this reason we had a chat with band founder Sven (vocals, lead guitar), who on this occasion also announced a new release […]

Interview: Protean Shield

Epic heavy metal fans are always spoiled by No Remorse Records. Regarding Protean Shield, this is no different: With their self-titled debut album, the Greeks have recorded a sophisticated, varied and captivating album that every fan of the genre must buy. But before that, please read this interview with the newcomers from Hellas. André: Thank […]

Live report: Stormbringer II (Part V)

Today we continue our coverage of the second edition of the Stormbringer Metal Festival. We spoke to a regular guest who has often answered our questions: Tucker Thomasson from Throne of Iron. André: Where are you from? And how long did you travel to get to the festival location? Was it your first time there? […]