| 2008 Previous Interviews |
Gone from the US for nearly 15 years, Annihilator is back and
spreading what they know best, 'Metal.' Front man Jeff Waters is
ecstatic as ever and ready to bring the band home, where fans have
long awaited.
spreading what they know best, 'Metal.' Front man Jeff Waters is
ecstatic as ever and ready to bring the band home, where fans have
long awaited.
ANNIHILATOR
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BLACK CRUCIFIXION
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Known as the 'Northernmost' metal in the world and one of the first
pioneering black metal acts stands Black Crucifixion. The band
remained silent for many years however, they are alive, well and still
as cult as ever.
pioneering black metal acts stands Black Crucifixion. The band
remained silent for many years however, they are alive, well and still
as cult as ever.
BLASPHEMOUS CREATION
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Very few bands today keep in vein of the old school thrash metal
influence. Blasphemous Creation on the other hand is on a mission
to bring the brutality back, the way metal should be.
influence. Blasphemous Creation on the other hand is on a mission
to bring the brutality back, the way metal should be.
CHRISTIAN DEATH
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The story of Christian Death is an interesting one, in fact an entire
book could probably be written. Despite all the trials and tribulations
that the band has endured over the years, Valor and crew have made
it clear that Christian Death is here to stay.
book could probably be written. Despite all the trials and tribulations
that the band has endured over the years, Valor and crew have made
it clear that Christian Death is here to stay.
CONQUEST
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2007 brought some great fortune for the St. Louis, Missouri thrashers known as
Conquest. The band signed a deal with Dark Star records and will be releasing
their 2nd full length CD, End of Days, and are also gearing up to tour soon as
well.
Conquest. The band signed a deal with Dark Star records and will be releasing
their 2nd full length CD, End of Days, and are also gearing up to tour soon as
well.
DECREPIFY
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This one man band from Argentina brings us back to the old black
metal days with a hint of thrash and death metal mixed in; a wicked
combination.
metal days with a hint of thrash and death metal mixed in; a wicked
combination.
DEMONIO
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Demonio of Austin, Texas began their era of thrash death metal back
in 1992, when the grunge scene was dominant in their area. The
band has progressed into a great metal act who loves to play the
scene and has never lost the true colors of what metal is all about.
The band is currently working on their 5th release and performing as
much as possible.
in 1992, when the grunge scene was dominant in their area. The
band has progressed into a great metal act who loves to play the
scene and has never lost the true colors of what metal is all about.
The band is currently working on their 5th release and performing as
much as possible.
DEVIAN
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Conceived from some former members of Marduk and other talented
musicians from respectable bands, Devian and their latest release Night
Serpent are taking souls by the storm.
musicians from respectable bands, Devian and their latest release Night
Serpent are taking souls by the storm.
FATELESS TEARS
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Fateless Tears is a progressive gothic metal band that hails from New
Mexico. What makes this band even more special is the fact that both
members, S. Lee and Richard Baysinger are soul mates. Together,
the band is currently working on their new album and busy in their
home studio assisting
Mexico. What makes this band even more special is the fact that both
members, S. Lee and Richard Baysinger are soul mates. Together,
the band is currently working on their new album and busy in their
home studio assisting
GRAUEN PESTANZ
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Gräuen Pestanz is a LHP occult-influenced band that creates dark ritualistic
soundscapes. In addition to female vocalist, A’ano’nin the group consists of
founder Marchözelös and Vinum.
soundscapes. In addition to female vocalist, A’ano’nin the group consists of
founder Marchözelös and Vinum.
IMPALED NAZARENE
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The Finnish nuclear metal warriors have been releasing their raw,
diverse, thrash, crust punk- black metal for 17 years now. Nothing
much has changed ever since; yet, the band seems stronger then
ever with their latest release, Manifest.
diverse, thrash, crust punk- black metal for 17 years now. Nothing
much has changed ever since; yet, the band seems stronger then
ever with their latest release, Manifest.
KALKI AVATARA
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Kalki Avatara is a solo project of Paolo Pieri, who is currently in the bands
Malfeitor and Shoreborn. This project embraces the classical and
experimental side of Pieri as well as the concepts of Kali-Yunga.
Malfeitor and Shoreborn. This project embraces the classical and
experimental side of Pieri as well as the concepts of Kali-Yunga.
KAMELOT
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The metal world seems to be yearning for something different when it
comes to mainstream music. Their latest release Ghost Opera, has
conquered by the storm and it’s no wonder why this band stands on a
plain of their own.
comes to mainstream music. Their latest release Ghost Opera, has
conquered by the storm and it’s no wonder why this band stands on a
plain of their own.
MINISTRY
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Say it isn’t so, Ministry has called it quits. Al Jourgensen and crew
have officially released their last offering, The Last Sucker. A
worldwide tour will commence soon, followed by a cover album to be
released sometime in 2008.
have officially released their last offering, The Last Sucker. A
worldwide tour will commence soon, followed by a cover album to be
released sometime in 2008.
MOONSPELL
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For over fifteen years, Moonspell has been making dark metal music
with a heavy, unique and brutal sound, combined with powerful lyrics
to rock ones soul.
with a heavy, unique and brutal sound, combined with powerful lyrics
to rock ones soul.
OBSIDIAN THRONE
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Hailing from DFW Texas, Obsidian Throne bring something new to the
table in the world of Death Metal. The band recently released a new
EP and performed at this years Inferno Festival is Oslo, Norway.
table in the world of Death Metal. The band recently released a new
EP and performed at this years Inferno Festival is Oslo, Norway.
RAINROOM
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Rainroom is a creative atmospherically doom death metal band that
resides in Finland. Their sound will take you to another world with
their unique lyrical themes.
resides in Finland. Their sound will take you to another world with
their unique lyrical themes.
SANGUINARIUS
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A promising creation of "Psychotic Black Metal". A melody of eerie
atmosphere and chaos. Sanguinarius's music can most certainly be
considered a chilling new epic to this vast growing genre, Still
obtaining the old ways of black metal music, yet vomiting out a new
concept of pure and utter chaos.
atmosphere and chaos. Sanguinarius's music can most certainly be
considered a chilling new epic to this vast growing genre, Still
obtaining the old ways of black metal music, yet vomiting out a new
concept of pure and utter chaos.
THEATRES DES VAMPIRES
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Blood is life in the world of Theatre Des Vampires. I was honored to
ask the beautiful Sonya Scarlet a few questions regarding the band,
vampirism and their future endeavors. The following is what arose…
ask the beautiful Sonya Scarlet a few questions regarding the band,
vampirism and their future endeavors. The following is what arose…
VEX
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Compared to most extreme bands, Vex has captured a sound of their own.
The Texas based band has gained an audience throughout their years of
existence and is currently working on releasing their new album
Thanatopsis, in early August.
The Texas based band has gained an audience throughout their years of
existence and is currently working on releasing their new album
Thanatopsis, in early August.
WOLVEN ANCESTRY
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Hailing from Northern Ontario, Wolven Ancestry is Canadian black
metal at its finest. With the release of their first album, ‘The Wrath of
Gaia,’ in 2006, this band has shown that it is destined for what is
certain to become a worldwide success.
metal at its finest. With the release of their first album, ‘The Wrath of
Gaia,’ in 2006, this band has shown that it is destined for what is
certain to become a worldwide success.
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