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GWAR – “Abbott is gonna die!” (An interview with Oderus Urungus)

Found frozen in Antarctica by a criminal named Sleazy P. Martini are American metal band GWAR. After their first Australian tour in 2010 as a part of the one-off No Sleep Til Festival, GWAR are bringing their filthy, disgusting...
- Posted 12 years ago
Beneath the Waters – “What’s a metalcore?” (An interview)

Beneath the Waters Jarryd Chircop – Vocals Steve Ugrevski – Guitars Stephen Duerkop – Bass Jay Zammit – Drums Hailing from Melbourne, Beneath the Waters are a new metalcore band, with a sound reminiscent to Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying and Lamb of...
- Posted 12 years ago
Fozzy – “A ring entrance song has to suit your attitude” (An interview with Chris Jericho)

When he's not showing off his 1004 moves and breaking the walls down in WWE, the "Ayatollah of Rock 'n' Rolla" Chris Jericho is touring the world with his heavy metal band Fozzy. Since their fifth album 'Sin and...
- Posted 12 years ago
Testament – “I’m hoping that Primus will be announced for Soundwave.” (An interview with Chuck Billy)

Testament – Chuck Billy Originally formed under the name Legacy, Testament have ruled the Bay Area thrash movement in San Francisco since the mid-80’s, alongside bands like Metallica, Exodus and Death Angel. Since their reunion in 2005, Testament have toured constantly and...
- Posted 12 years ago
Stratovarius – “I’m always happy to hear when people get positive energy from our music” – (An Interview with Timo Kotipelto)

Finnish symphonic power metal band Stratovarius have been at the forefront of the power metal movement with a career spanning nearly 25 years. The band are currently promoting their brand new album, ‘Nemesis’, and are gearing up to tour...
- Posted 12 years ago
Korpiklanni – “We were just curious to see if people really like our songs in English” (An interview with Kalle “Cane” Savijärvi)

Finnish folk metallers Korpiklanni will soon be gracing Australian shores for the first time ever next week. The band are currently promoting their brand new album, ‘Manala’. Guitarist Kalle Savijärvi, took some time to sit down with Metal Obsession...
- Posted 12 years ago
Trivium – “I’m positive with heavy metal, in that it brings a lot of good people together” (An Interview with Paolo Gregoletto)

For the last 10 years Trivium have been at the forefront of a new heavy metal movement, forging new and old metal influences and creating a unique blend of heavy music. Trivium return with their latest offering, ‘Vengeance Falls’,...
- Posted 12 years ago
“I wasn’t expecting anything that interesting when I read that you wrote for an online called Metal Obsession…” – an interview with Steven Wilson

For lovers of Prog, Steven Wilson needs no introduction. His reach into different facets of the scene over many years includes his solo work, his band Porcupine Tree, and countless production and mixing credits. Ahead of his third whirlwind...
- Posted 12 years ago
The Mark of Cain; “I always call it the dirty word ‘art'”

What Adelaide folk lack in numbers they make up for in enthusiasm and participation – when I lived there three quarters of the state’s population would turn up to the John Martins Christmas Pageant that weaved it’s way through...
- Posted 12 years ago
Hour of Penance – “It is very challenging and we like challenges” – (An Interview with Giulio Moschini)

Hour of Penance – Giulio Moschini Hailing from Rome, Italy, Hour of Penance are a technical death metal marvel who stand tall next to the likes of Nile and Fleshgod Apocalypse. The band are currently gearing up for their...
- Posted 12 years ago

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Interviews

GWAR – “Abbott is gonna die!” (An interview with Oderus Urungus)

Beneath the Waters – “What’s a metalcore?” (An interview)

Fozzy – “A ring entrance song has to suit your attitude” (An interview with Chris Jericho)

Testament – “I’m hoping that Primus will be announced for Soundwave.” (An interview with Chuck Billy)

Stratovarius – “I’m always happy to hear when people get positive energy from our music” – (An Interview with Timo Kotipelto)

Korpiklanni – “We were just curious to see if people really like our songs in English” (An interview with Kalle “Cane” Savijärvi)

Trivium – “I’m positive with heavy metal, in that it brings a lot of good people together” (An Interview with Paolo Gregoletto)

“I wasn’t expecting anything that interesting when I read that you wrote for an online called Metal Obsession…” – an interview with Steven Wilson

The Mark of Cain; “I always call it the dirty word ‘art'”

Hour of Penance – “It is very challenging and we like challenges” – (An Interview with Giulio Moschini)

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