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Psychonaut – “The best ideas come to you in the shower.” (An interview with Mark De Vattimo)

Perth's self-proclaimed "power-speed-death-thrash-rock-metal" band Psychonaut certainly aren't new to the Australian metal scene, but definitely should have more recognition across Australia. Forming in 1999 and releasing their debut album 'Masters of Procrastination' in 2004, the band returned to the...
- Posted 13 years ago
Nightwish – “The most important thing is to just follow your heart” (An interview with Tuomas Holopainen)

Nightwish – Tuomas Holopainen After the departure of vocalist, Anette Olzon. NIGHTWISH were left in a rather desperate situation. Either cancel the entire Imaginaerum world tour or bring on board a session vocalist to finish the tour. Thankfully, NIGHTWISH...
- Posted 13 years ago
Sabaton – “We have been labelled as communists to nazi sympathizers” (An interview with Pär Sundström)

Sabaton – Pär Sundström Grammis nominated Swedish power metallers SABATON are set to bring their artillery hardened heavy metal anthems to Australian shores for the first time next month. SABATON will be supporting NIGHTWISH in Sydney and Melbourne on...
- Posted 13 years ago
Alestorm – “…eat Scottish beef!” (An interview with Christopher Bowes)

Alestorm – Christopher Bowes Scottish Pirate metallers ALESTORM are no strangers to these foreign shores. This time around will different than previous visits however, they’ll be bringing cameras along with them to document all of the debauchery and film...
- Posted 13 years ago
“When consciousness moves, the self crumbles or dissolves. This is the Place of No Pity” – an interview with Ruins

Quite a bit has been happening over at the Ruins camp lately. The Tasmanian black metallers have toured the country with Goatwhore and Impiety, and Absu and Ruins over the last year, and have released their fourth (and possibly best) full length album, Place Of No Pity. To find...
- Posted 13 years ago
Cradle of Filth – “It almost feels like Principal fuckin’ part two again, you know?” (An interview with Paul Allender)

Cradle of Filth – Paul Allender It’s hard to find a self-respecting metal head that digs Cradle of Filth these days. The group shot to fame after its iconic The Principle of Evil Made Flesh (1994) and Dusk…...
- Posted 13 years ago
“…as a metal musician it is really healthy to listen to and absorb other styles of music…” – an interview with Subterranean Disposition

Not too long ago, “new” doom project Subterranean Disposition signed to and released their new album through Hypnotic Dirge Records. It’s a stunning release, as you can find out in our review, and has been spinning regularly since. The whole band...
- Posted 13 years ago
At The Gates – ”We’re not writing new songs.” (An interview with Tomas Lindberg)

At The Gates – Tomas Lindberg Swedish heavy metal pioneers At The Gates will this year join the ranks of Nasum by touring Australia for the first time in 2012, after a career or more than two decades. At...
- Posted 13 years ago
Blood Duster – “The music industry is fucking bullshit.” (An interview with Jason Fuller)

Melbourne's grind/death/rock outfit Blood Duster have never been a band that lies to themselves. They've always been straight up about what they think, and are never afraid of a little controversy. Spending the last 20 years playing destructive live...
- Posted 13 years ago
In Malice’s Wake – “There’s not a heap of profit to be had in the local metal scene” (A video interview)

In Malice’s Wake – Mark & Shaun Farrugia Melbourne thrash metal outfit In Malice’s Wake have had a rather quiet year. Hardly any interaction on their social media pages, and only two shows. Last weekend happened to be their second...
- Posted 13 years ago

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Interviews

Psychonaut – “The best ideas come to you in the shower.” (An interview with Mark De Vattimo)

Nightwish – “The most important thing is to just follow your heart” (An interview with Tuomas Holopainen)

Sabaton – “We have been labelled as communists to nazi sympathizers” (An interview with Pär Sundström)

Alestorm – “…eat Scottish beef!” (An interview with Christopher Bowes)

“When consciousness moves, the self crumbles or dissolves. This is the Place of No Pity” – an interview with Ruins

Cradle of Filth – “It almost feels like Principal fuckin’ part two again, you know?” (An interview with Paul Allender)

“…as a metal musician it is really healthy to listen to and absorb other styles of music…” – an interview with Subterranean Disposition

At The Gates – ”We’re not writing new songs.” (An interview with Tomas Lindberg)

Blood Duster – “The music industry is fucking bullshit.” (An interview with Jason Fuller)

In Malice’s Wake – “There’s not a heap of profit to be had in the local metal scene” (A video interview)

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