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“We’ve got heaps of stuff that we’re proud of” – An interview with Pär Sundström (Sabaton)

Sabaton is set to release their ninth album, The Great War, on July 19 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. I phoned up bassist Pär Sundström on Sunday night to discuss the album, Sabaton History Channel, a potential Australian tour, and...
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‘Super grateful to get back to Australia’ – Interview with Martin Larsson (At The Gates)

At the Gates are returning to Australia for a series of shows, expanding their reach to Tasmania and nearby New Zealand for the first time ever. I caught up with guitarist Martin Larsson to chat about the tour, the...
- Posted 4 weeks ago
“We got to offer feedback on the mixing process” – An interview with Jocke Wallgren (Amon Amarth)

Amon Amarth drummer and percussionist Jocke Wallgren is on the promotional trail talking up the new studio album Berserker. Wallgren is a relatively new arrival to the Amon Amarth camp as he joined the band in 2016, just after...
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“Sharing our music with fans new and old” – Interview with Joao Goncalves (Orpheus Omega)

Orpheus Omega has returned with new album Wear Your Sins and an ambitious Asian/Australian tour alongside Omnium Gatherum. I caught up with guitarist Joao Goncalves via email to discuss the album and the tour. We began by discussing the...
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“An intense, almost spiritual experience” – Interview with Chrigel Glanzmann (Eluveitie)

Swiss folk metal icons Eluveitie have a big year ahead of them. In addition to releasing their eighth album Ategnatos in April, they’ll be touring Australia in May, presenting a lengthy set. I caught up with singer Chrigel Glanzmann...
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“I Just want to play my music anywhere” – Interview with Anders Friden (In Flames)

Following the release of In Flames‘ thirteenth album, I, The Mask, earlier this month, I caught up with singer Anders Friden to discuss the new album, the early days in Gothenburg and his view on Australian metal. We began...
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“We just want to get a perfect mix” – An interview with Henkka Blacksmith (Children of Bodom)

Henkka Blacksmith is the bassist from Finnish melodic death metal outfit Children of Bodom, he is performing promotional duties as the band have just released Hexed, their 10th full-length studio offering. Hexed features all of the characteristics that have...
- Posted 3 months ago
“Another proper bite at the cherry” – Interview with Dave Hunt (Anaal Nathrakh)

Anaal Nathrakh is hitting Australia’s shores over this weekend, supporting their album A New Kind of Horror. I caught up with Dave Hunt to chat about the album, the tour and what makes Anaal Nathrakh tick. We began by...
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“It’s been no secret what’s really going on” – An interview with Phil Anselmo

Alongside Metallica, Pantera will surely inspire more young hands than any other band to pick up a guitar, bass guitar or drum kit and forge a musical path under the broader banner of heavy metal. Phil Anselmo, Pantera’s enigmatic...
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“Everybody’s really genuinely excited”- An interview with Frank Bello (Anthrax)

Frank Bello has been the bass guitarist on every Anthrax album since 1984, aside from a very brief departure to join fellow New York noise merchants Helmet in 2005, each evolution of the band since then has featured his...
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Rammstein – Untitled
I’ve listened to Rammstein since I was 8 years...
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Avandra – Descender
As a prog rock and metal fan who loves...
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Stardrifter – Volume 0
Adelaide drone metal two-piece Stardrifter has recently released a...
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Illimitable Dolor – Leaden Light
Illimitable Dolor has been gradually garnering attention in the...
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Superheist – Sidewinder
A ‘Sidewinder’ is a highly poisonous type of snake,...
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The Omnific – The Mind’s Eye
For the uninitiated, Melbourne’s The Omnific is a three-piece,...
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Interviews

“We’ve got heaps of stuff that we’re proud of” – An interview with Pär Sundström (Sabaton)

‘Super grateful to get back to Australia’ – Interview with Martin Larsson (At The Gates)

“We got to offer feedback on the mixing process” – An interview with Jocke Wallgren (Amon Amarth)

“Sharing our music with fans new and old” – Interview with Joao Goncalves (Orpheus Omega)

“An intense, almost spiritual experience” – Interview with Chrigel Glanzmann (Eluveitie)

“I Just want to play my music anywhere” – Interview with Anders Friden (In Flames)

“We just want to get a perfect mix” – An interview with Henkka Blacksmith (Children of Bodom)

“Another proper bite at the cherry” – Interview with Dave Hunt (Anaal Nathrakh)

“It’s been no secret what’s really going on” – An interview with Phil Anselmo

“Everybody’s really genuinely excited”- An interview with Frank Bello (Anthrax)

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