In our epic metal bubble, Sordid Blade‘s debut demo has popped up time and again over the months. Since we are unquestionably dealing with epic steel here, it makes sense to include the mastermind behind this project, Niklas Holm, who is also active in Wanton Attack, in our Manilla Road Special. André: Would you classify […]
In the 36th part of our Manilla Road Special, Andrew Halliday, singer and bassist of the English heavy metal band Culloden, has his say. We hope you enjoy the read. André: Would you classify Manilla Road as an important source of inspiration for your music? Andrew: For my own music I can’t cite them as […]
As you have already noticed: The second part of our Manilla Road Special is in full swing. Our 35th interview was conducted with an old comrade who has already answered a lot of different questions in another interview with Aidan and me (however, one question is repeated here, the answer – the first one only […]
Today we are very glad to present you an interview with Collin Wolf, guitarist of Olórin and Smoulder. He is one of the countless young musicians who have already paid musical tribute to Manilla Road with their bands – just have a look at the YouTube videos below. As usual, we hope you enjoy reading! […]
As you know, Manilla Road has a prominent role on our blog. Last year, for example, we published a 32-part special here, in which mainly musicians had their say to answer questions about Mark Shelton and his band. Now it’s time to get on with it! Getting the ball rolling is Michael “Darby” Pentecost, who […]
It is a great honour for us to present to you the following interview with the one and only Rick Fisher, talking about his friend Mark Shelton, Manilla Road and epic metal in general. Enjoy reading! When did you meet Mark Shelton for the first time? Rick Fisher: I met Mark for the first time […]
Today, Chris Kappas – vocalist of Greek epic heavy metal band Achelous – talks about Manilla Road and Mark Shelton. Enjoy reading – and hail Epic Metal! Manilla Road seems to be an important source of inspiration for your music, would you agree? Anyone that performs Epic Metal has to admit that Manilla Road is […]
Today, Eduardo Antón – guitar player of Spanish heavy metal band War Dogs – talks about his passion for Manilla Road. Enjoy reading – and check out his music. Would you classify Manilla Road as an important source of inspiraton for your music? Eduardo Antón: Absolutely. I started learning to play guitar with the classics, such […]
Today, Daniele Cerqua – bass player of Italian epic heavy metal band Rosae Crucis – talks about Manilla Road and Mark Shelton. Enjoy reading – and up the hammers! Would you classify Manilla Road as an important source of inspiraton for your music? Daniele Cerqua: I, not being mainly a composer, cannot say much about […]
Good Friday is a perfect day to talk about legends. That’s why Luis Thor from Argentine heavy metal band Interceptor honours Manilla Road and Mark Shelton for our blog. Enjoy reading. Would you classify Manilla Road as an important source of inspiraton for your music? Luis Thor: Absolutely. They were not only pioneers but also […]
