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“This is one of the easiest albums I have ever written” – An Interview with Tuomas Holopainen

Tuomas Holopainen, the mastermind, composer and keyboardist behind Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish returns with his debut solo release The Life and Times of Scrooge. While many bookworms and literary lovers would instantly make a connection with Charles Dickens’...
- Posted 12 years ago
“15 years is a long time to be doing the same job” – An Interview with Killswitch Engage

Massachusetts metalcore outfit Killswitch Engage are set to return to Australia this April to promote their brand new album, Disarm The Descent. Metal Obsession had the pleasure to speak with bassist Mike D, ahead of the band’s Australian tour....
- Posted 12 years ago
Mastodon – “Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be in Australia talking about it” (with Braan Dailor)

Atlanta natives Mastodon are set to release their sixth studio album in the summer of 2014. This mixed bag of metal genres has been pumping out heavy tunes with complex themes for the past 14 years. The band just...
- Posted 12 years ago
Iced Earth – “Keep those heads bangin’ and those metal horns high” (An interview with Stu Block)

Iced Earth, pioneers of American heavy metal eagerly count down the days till their impending second Australian tour to promote their brand new album Plagues of Babylon. I was fortunate enough to speak with the Iced Earth vocalist, Stu...
- Posted 12 years ago
“We’re treating it as a big Zombie party” – an interview with John 5

Rob Zombie has been a cult favourite in music and film for over a decade. Romancing a mix of horror and metal is definitely a seductive trait that has created a ravenous yet loyal following. With the recent release...
- Posted 12 years ago
HIM – “Metal has everything for me” (an interview with Ville Valo)

HIM has been enthralling and enchanting fans for the last 23 years. The Finnish love metal band recently released their eighth studio album Tears on Tape and has just completed their second Soundwave Festival tour. Metal Obsession had the...
- Posted 12 years ago
Deez Nuts – “We have more to offer than just the stuff that we sing about” (with Realbad and JJ Peters)

For those of you who don’t know Deez Nuts, it’s time for an education. On the surface these dudes may seem to be all about the party. And sure, the Melbourne based hardcore band has been enthusing shots, sex...
- Posted 12 years ago
“Metal is definitely a religion, but a great religion.” – an interview with Orphaned Land

Orphaned Land, intriguing as it is, are an Israeli band, but what is more intriguing is to hear the story, that spans 23 years, about their contribution to the world wide metal scene. “We thought we could bring a...
- Posted 12 years ago
Devildriver – “Australia is just such an amazing market for the band” (with Jeff Kendrick and Dez Fafara)

Californian melodic death metal act Devildriver has just completed their third Australian tour with the 2014 Soundwave festival. They have been paving their own path in the world of metal since 2002, with Coal Chamber frontman Dez Fafara at...
- Posted 12 years ago
Volbeat – “We just play what we want to play” (an interview with Jon Larsen and Anders Kjølholm)

Danish band Volbeat have been swinging audiences with their signature fusion of metal, pshychobilly and rock n roll since 2001. They are literally certified gold in Denmark, with all five of their studio albums reaching gold status. Their popularity...
- Posted 12 years ago

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Interviews

“This is one of the easiest albums I have ever written” – An Interview with Tuomas Holopainen

“15 years is a long time to be doing the same job” – An Interview with Killswitch Engage

Mastodon – “Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be in Australia talking about it” (with Braan Dailor)

Iced Earth – “Keep those heads bangin’ and those metal horns high” (An interview with Stu Block)

“We’re treating it as a big Zombie party” – an interview with John 5

HIM – “Metal has everything for me” (an interview with Ville Valo)

Deez Nuts – “We have more to offer than just the stuff that we sing about” (with Realbad and JJ Peters)

“Metal is definitely a religion, but a great religion.” – an interview with Orphaned Land

Devildriver – “Australia is just such an amazing market for the band” (with Jeff Kendrick and Dez Fafara)

Volbeat – “We just play what we want to play” (an interview with Jon Larsen and Anders Kjølholm)

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