Tag: interview
2021 IN MUSIC: Magnus Henriksson (Knights Of The Realm)
One of 2021's newest bands is Knights of the Realm. We asked guitarist Magnus Henriksson how they experienced 2021. Read the complete interview here...
2021 IN MUSIC: Mike Gaspar’s (Seventh Storm)
One of Atomic Fire Record's recent signings is Seventh Storm. We talked with drummer Mike Gaspar about how he experienced 2021 and what we can expect from the band in 2022. Check out the interview here...
2021 IN MUSIC: Tuomas Heikkinen (Leverage)
2021 also saw a new release from heavy metal act LEVERAGE. The 6-piece released "Above and Beyond." We talked with mastermind Tuomas Heikkinen about how the band has experienced 2021. Read the complete interview here...
2021 IN MUSIC: Viktor Gullichsen (Brymir)
It has been two years since we have heard new music from the Brymir camp. Nevertheless, the band recently got a record deal with Napalm Records and there are possibly new winds on the horizon for the epic metal band in 2022. We talked with vocalist Viktor Gullichsen to see what 2021 was like for him and Brymir. Read the complete interview here...
2021 IN MUSIC: Simulacrum
Simulacrum released "Genesis" earlier this year. We asked the band a few questions about 2021 has been. Read the entire interview here...
2021 IN MUSIC: James Lascelles (Wheel)
2021 is slowly coming to an end, so we asked a few artists what their year looked like, first one up is singer/guitarist James Lascelles of progressive metal act Wheel.
Interview with Omnium Gatherum – “…this band has offered experiences and...
This year, Omnium Gatherum are back with a brand new album "Origin," so we got in touch with Markus Vanhala and Jukka Pelkonen to talk about it. We also used this opportunity to delve into the band’s history and legacy. Read the whole interview here:
Interview with Noora Louhimo — “My best advice is, don’t try...
We had a lovely chat with Battle Beast's Noora Louhimo earlier this year when she released her solo album. Unfortunately, we lost the interview, so we met up during her last live show in Tampere for a do-over! Check out the interview here and be sure to grab tickets to her show at Tavastia tonight!
Interview with Persona – For us, it was very important to...
With the release of their new and refreshing album “Animal,” I had to check in with Persona not just to get the inside scoop into their latest release, but also to discuss their relocation to Germany and what it means to be an independent band. Check out the full interview here...
Interview with Lordi — “All these genres here are actually ingredients...
We talked with Mr. Lordi about the upcoming 7 albums "Lordiversity." Watch/read the interview here...
Interview with Epica — “You have to look a little bit...
Symphonic metal act EPICA released their new album, "Omega," earlier this year. Some months ago, they organized a live streaming event to celebrate the album and now the time has come for them to unveil that show as an actual live release. "Omega Alive" will be released on December 3rd, via Nuclear Blast Records. We had the opportunity to chat with keyboard player Coen Jansen about the show. Read the complete interview here...
Interview with Cradle of Filth — “It’s obviously one of the...
British black metal act CRADLE OF FILTH recently released their new album, "Existence is Futile," via Nuclear Blast Records. As the band has a tour in the United States during the album release, we caught up with frontman Dani Filth after he returned from the tour to chat about the record. Read the complete interview here...
Interview with Classless Act — “We just want people to be...
Well, Europe, it's time to get familiar with Classless Act, who are born of the hard rock sounds of the last millennium. If their name is as new to you as it was to us, check out our interview with frontman Derek Day to learn more...
Interview with Hypocrisy — “I really never wanted to be political,...
Having not heard any new music from HYPOCRISY for 8 years, we were excited when the band announced a new album, "Worship," to be...
Interview with Obscura — “Everything has a certain human touch.”
German progressive technical death metal giants OBSCURA have finally finished their quadrilogy series and are now releasing the first installment of their new trilogy...
Interview with Eclipse — “People always want too many shortcuts.”
Following the release of Eclipse’s newest offering of hard rock deliciousness in the form of “Wired,” we had the opportunity to catch up with vocalist Erik Mårtensson to talk about the album, but also discuss the band’s history, legacy, and what it is to (still) be an underground band. Read the whole interview here...
Interview with The Darkness — “We should have called the album...
Hard rock act The Darkness are releasing their new record, "Motorheart," next Friday. We talked with bass player Frankie Poullain (and Boogie) about the upcoming record. Watch/read the interview here...
Interview with Ad Infinitum — “We had so much fun combining...
Since the new Ad Infinitum release, “Chapter II - Legacy,” deals with a rather intriguing historical figure – Vlad the Impaler – we made contact with the band to learn more about the subject matter plus other interesting details. Read the interview here...
Interview with Bloodred Hourglass — “We wanted to emphasize the importance...
We talked with vocalist Jarkko Kaukonen about Bloodred Hourglass' new studio effort, "Your Highness." Watch/read the complete interview here.
Interview with Seven Spires — “We’re making the art we want...
Seven Spires released "Gods of Debauchery" in September and we had the opportunity to talk with guitarist Jack Kosto about the album. Check out the interview here...



















