Interview: Mountain Throne

Today we are happy to present you an interview with the German metal band Mountain Throne. We hope you enjoy reading it! André: Hi, thanks for spending time on our blog. How are you? Andreas: Hi, thank you for your interest in our band! At least I know your blog and have looked at it […]

Interview: Sacred Outcry

On the occasion of today’s release of their amazing second album Towers of Gold, we present you an interview with Sacred Outcry songwriter and bassist George Apalodimas. Enjoy reading it. André: Thank you very much for taking the time for us. How are you? George: Hello André and thank you for the invitation! I’m great, […]

Interview: Nova Skellis

If you like classic heavy metal and US power metal with outstanding vocals, you should not miss Nova Skellis this year. To introduce you to the band and their debut Life Amongst the Damned, I talked to singer/bassist “Falcon” Eddie Green, who some readers might know from Phantom. André: Thank you very much for taking […]

Live report: Northern Darkness II – ‘Brominion’ (Part II, Riot City, High Spirits, Visigoth)

written by Daniel Leons-Marder Canadian speed metallers Riot City were a band I was not hugely familiar with prior to this show. They and Seven Sisters are currently touring together and had played another show in Newcastle, also promoted by Byker Grave, the night before. Despite the two bands having played in the city so recently, there was still huge […]

Live report: Northern Darkness II – ‘Brominion’ (Part I, Spartan Warrior, Seven Sisters)

written by Daniel Leons-Marder A few weeks ago, the UK metal community was in a gloomy mood following the announcement that the debutant Dominion Festival had been cancelled following an initial postponement from last year due to low ticket sales. Following that cancellation, another newer UK metalfest, ManorFest, was also cancelled having been similarly postponed in 2022. There […]

Interview: Heathen Kings

There aren’t many bands that have been featured on our blog as often as the Heathen Kings – their first three singles have been reviewed separately. With their debut album Fealty to None finally out in just over 2 weeks, we spoke to Joel Kurta (drums, songwriting) to heighten your anticipation for this year’s highlight […]

Interview: Midnight Force

On Friday, 12 May 2023, everyone who can make it in terms of time and organisation should drop by the Helvete in Oberhausen. Find out why in the following interview with Ansgar, guitarist of Midnight Force and head of From Beyond Events. André: Hi Ansgar, next Friday there will be a fantastic concert evening at […]

Live report: Visigoth take Germany by storm

In my life, it has only happened very rarely that I have followed a band on tour for a longer period of time. In the past, this was mostly the case with Iron Maiden (despite always having the same setlist…) – otherwise I also try to catch as many dates of Atlantean Kodex as possible. […]

Interview: Darklon

We are very happy to present you another interview with our Greek friends Darklon. We talked to guitarist D.K. Kras about their new album The Redeemer, with which the guys will surely win many new fans. André: Thank you very much for taking the time for us. How are you? D.K. Kras: I am fine, […]

Interview: Little Hole Filled

I am always happy to present interviews with the Austrian doom band Little Hole Filled on this blog. Today, singer/guitarist Philipp Diesenreiter focuses on political issues, as the quartet was recently featured on the awesome platform Antifascist Steel. Have fun reading! André: Hi, Philipp, I’m glad you have time for us. How are you?  Philipp: […]