I had the pleasure of chatting with Oscar Dronjak guitarist from Hammerfall at this year’s Wacken. We discuss the band, Wacken set, their new album ‘(r)Evolution’, touring, forth coming plans and much more. Links: www.hammerfall.net www.facebook.com/hammerfall www.twitter.com/hammerfall www.youtube.com/hammerfall4real
Read More »Russkaja interview – Wacken 2014
I spoke to Russkaja after they had finished their set at this year’s Wacken. In this slightly random but amusing interview we did behind the Press tent by the waste pipes, who says this job is classy! We discuss the band, their set, ‘Energia’ video, their plans, touring, new material …
Read More »Mutank interview with Lee and Stephen – Wacken 2014
I had the pleasure of chatting with Lee and Stephen from Mutank at this year’s Wacken. Get comfy, sit back and enjoy this indepth chat with these guys. In this nearly 40 minute long interview we discuss everything and anything MUTANK! How the band started out, what they have been …
Read More »Kreator interview with Sami Yli-Sirniö – Wacken 2014
I had the honour of chatting with Sami Yli-Sirniö, guitarist from Kreator at the year’s Wacken. We discuss their set at Wacken, touring, new material, their forthcoming shows across US, Europe & the UK, plans for the future and more! Links: www.kreator-terrorzone.de www.facebook.com/KreatorOfficial www.nuclearblast.de/kreator
Read More »Arch Enemy interview with Alissa & Michael – Wacken 2014
I spoke to Arch Enemy’s Vocalist Alissa White-Gluz and Lead Guitarist Michael Amott at this year’s Wacken. We discuss how the band are doing now Alissa has settled in, their Wacken set, touring and their forthcoming tour with Kreator in the US & Europe, food and much more! Links: http://www.archenemy.net …
Read More »Wacken SOLD OUT for the 10th time in a row!
Wacken 2015 sold out in just 12 hours! Wacken – For the 10th time in a row Wacken is sold out! The deconstruction of the W:O:A festival site has just begun and the last Metalheads have left the Holy Ground less than 24 hours ago. Never had we expected that …
Read More »Roadwolf – Pre Fest Interview Wacken 2014
Roadwolf are the Austrian winners of this years Wacken Metal Battle. They play at Wacken along with all the other Metal Battle winners from all over the world to compete for the Over All Metal Battle Champion! Can you give the readers a quick introduction to the band. We are …
Read More »CREATION’S END release Cover, Tracklist, release date: for new album “Metaphysical”
The release date of the new CREATION’S END album “Metaphysical” on CD is the 29th August 2014. The preorder phase will start on August 15th, 2014. CREATION’S END is our newest band on Pure Prog Records whom released the studio album “A New Beginning” in 2010. CREATION’S END consists of …
Read More »CALIBRE ZERO sign a Worldwide Deal with PURE STEEL PUBLISHING
CALIBRE ZERO, the Hard Rock Band from Spain, have signed a worldwide deal with PURE STEEL PUBLISHING. The new album will be released on 19th September 2014 via PURE STEEL PUBLISHING. More news coming soon. Band statment: “It´s great to announce Calibre Zero and Pure Steel Records are going to …
Read More »SCARLETT GYPSY release debut album ‘All Access’
Glam Metal Rock Band Scarlett Gypsy has garnered the attention of fans and critics alike with the unveiling of their eagerly awaited debut album – All Access – available now on Amazon, iTunes, CDbaby and Bandcamp. The bevy of sub-genres associated with glam metal and hard rock have often given …
Read More »DYSANGELIUM stream new demo ‘Leviaxxis’
German black metal cult DYSANGELIUM stream the entirety of their brand-new Leviaxxis demo at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. Released on Friday by W.T.C. PRODUCTIONS, Leviaxxis is but a precursor to DYSANGELIUM’s forthcoming debut album for W.T.C. At three songs strong, Leviaxxis is a swift and strategic introduction to the tyrannical …
Read More »Juodvarnis – Pre Fest Interview Wacken 2014
Juodvarnis are the Lithuanian winners of this years Wacken Metal Battle. They play at Wacken along with all the other Metal Battle winners from all over the world to compete for the Over All Metal Battle Champion! Can you give the readers a quick introduction to the band. Juodvarnis (Black …
Read More »Battalion – Pre Fest Interview Wacken 2014
Battalion are the Swiss winners of this years Wacken Metal Battle. They play at Wacken along with all the other Metal Battle winners from all over the world to compete for the Over All Metal Battle Champion! Can you give the readers a quick introduction to the band. Battalion was …
Read More »Huldre – Pre Fest Interview Wacken 2014
Huldre are the Danish winners of this years Wacken Metal Battle. They play at Wacken along with all the other Metal Battle winners from all over the world to compete for the Over All Metal Battle Champion! Can you give the readers a quick introduction to the band. Laura: Huldre …
Read More »THE TREATMENT announce second leg of ‘Running With The Dogs’ tour…
Having recently played to a bursting-at-the-seams tent at this year’s Download festival, part of a lengthy run taking in major European events and key supports (Alter Bridge, Aerosmith, ZZ Top, etc.), The Treatment have confirmed a second run of UK headline dates in support of current studio album, ‘Running With …
Read More »AEON ZEN announce new album and release new track
UK based AEON ZEN, a shining light in the British progressive metal scene, return in 2014 with the release of their fourth album, EPHEMERA, on the 1st September. The band have released new song ‘Unite‘ via Prog mag. check it out here: Arguably their most ambitious effort to date, …
Read More »CYNOSURE GUITARS team with BLOODSTOCK to build “…the most Metal guitar of all time…”
The artisan CYNOSURE GUITARS have been invited to participate at this years Bloodstock Festival in the UK, which runs from 7-10th August. Established over a decade ago by renowned fantasy artist, Paul Raymond Gregory and run by the Gregory Family, BLOODSTOCK Festival is set to host another metal spectacle, gathering …
Read More »PASSION FOR SORROW sign with Wormholedeath
Wormholedeath – We are extremely proud to announce the signing of Czech Melodic Death Metal combo Passion For Sorrow. The band just completed the long work behind the scenes to produce, record and create their debut album “Rotting Immortality” wich will be released via The Orchard on August the 19th …
Read More »DICTATED launch second single ‘The Basher’
Dutch Death Metal commando DICTATED have launched the second single off their upcoming new album “The Deceived“. Surf over here to check out the song ‘The Basher’, featuring guest vocals by Jason Keyser of ORIGIN! Click here Comments DICTATED: “The Basher was the last song written, two days before entering …
Read More »STIFF LITTLE FINGERS new album “No Going Back” out on 11th August
Punk rock legends Stiff Little Fingers are set to tour England in August 2014. The tour is to coincide with the brand new studio album “No Going Back” – due out on August 11th 2014. “No Going Back” shows a band at the height of their powers. From the album …
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