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“We are sort of trying to push all of the boundaries” – An interview with Chris Lalic (Windwaker)
Windwaker – Chris Lalic Windwaker is an exceptional metalcore outfit hailing from Wagga Wagga, via Melbourne. They have just released a killer cut called “New Infinite” for eager listeners to sample. Their very talented drummer/ percussionist and resident...
- Posted 6 years ago
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“I would say The Sacrament of Sin sounds more organic” – An interview with Falk Maria Schlegel (Powerwolf)
Powerwolf – Falk Maria Schlegel Falk Maria Schlegel is the very talented keyboardist (and occasional air-guitarist!) for German power metal vanguard, Powerwolf. The band have attracted a legion of followers based on their aggressive take on power metal...
- Posted 7 years ago
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Ghost – Prequelle
For the anointed, whatever is written hence force will not make a damn difference to the affirmative decision to stream/ purchase the new album from Ghost, Prequelle. For the naysayer, the same applies but in reverse. For...
- Posted 7 years ago
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“We’re just trying to write songs that actually are kind of honest” – An interview with Dylan Gillies-Parsons (Gravemind)
Gravemind – Dylan Gillies-Parsons Gravemind is a dynamic deathcore/metalcore outfit from Melbourne who veers headlong into that perilous space between no holds barred heaviness and melodic interludes. The band’s vocalist, Dylan Gillies-Parsons, was available to chat not long...
- Posted 7 years ago
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“It was a long process to make the record” – An interview with Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch)
Five Finger Death Punch – Jeremy Spencer Five Finger Death Punch are a band that divides opinion like few other in heavy metal in 2018. What a detractor or nay-sayer could not dispute is the bands work...
- Posted 7 years ago
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Steven Adler Experience @ The Backroom, Brisbane 19/05/2018
On a cold for Queensland Saturday night, Steven Adler, the man behind the drum kit during Guns N’ Roses most incendiary (musically speaking) years performed at a venue in the Brisbane suburb of Annerley. The appearance included...
- Posted 7 years ago
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“It seems like people are really pumped to see this stuff” – An interview with Peter Tägtgren (PAIN)
PAIN – Peter Tägtgren As a heavy metal fan and appreciator, you can surely bet that even if you are yet to hear Peter Tägtgren’s music via PAIN, Hypocrisy or Lindemann you have certainly heard his production...
- Posted 7 years ago
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“Australia, I’m coming, so beware” – An interview with Steven Alder (ex-Guns N’ Roses)
Steven Adler, the one-time drummer for Guns N’ Roses is bringing an outstanding cast of musicians to Australia to perform the album Appetite for Destruction (’87) in full! At the height of their infamy, Guns N’ Roses...
- Posted 7 years ago
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“Right now, we pretty much feel like a well-oiled machine” – An interview with Richard Shaw (Cradle of Filth)
Cradle of Filth – Richard Shaw Cradle of Filth is in Australia for a run of shows featuring the talent of Richard Shaw on guitar. Shaw is not your average heavy metal guitarist, given his credentials as...
- Posted 7 years ago
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“It’s going to be a little bit different from what we do normally” – An interview with Joey Tempest (Europe)
Europe – Joey Tempest The band Europe, after almost 40 years is finally travelling to Australia for a series of shows in May. Ex-pat Swede and the band’s vocalist, Joey Tempest, was available for a chat from...
- Posted 7 years ago