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“People seem to love it” – An interview with Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon)

Ayreon – Arjen Anthony Lucassen There is often a period of several months in between the physical completion of an album and its ultimate release. It can be an awkward phase for artists, as they sit doing press and...
- Posted 8 years ago
“We were just trying to stay above water” – An Interview with Steve Menoian (I Prevail)

I Prevail – Steve Menoian Some bands take 10 years to become and overnight success, some bands just are overnight successes. On a relative scale, anyway. There is less so called ‘credibility’ to falling into the latter category, however...
- Posted 8 years ago
“Mgła is black metal – simple as that” – An Interview With M. (MGLA)

MGLA – M. There are times when a certain band/musician will leave you completely spellbound and at a loss of words with the sheer magnanimity and darkness (especially if you love your black metal as much as I do)...
- Posted 8 years ago
“We have continued to expand our style by pushing our boundaries” – An Interview With Herman Li (DragonForce)

DragonForce – Herman Li DragonForce is a band that has seen a rise of late in terms of bridging the gap between their trademark speed/power metal stylings and the mid-tempo melodic elements seen commonly among their peers. Now operating...
- Posted 8 years ago
“I don’t really think Australia ever stopped” – An Interview with Colin Dickie (Earth Rot)

Earth Rot – Colin Dickie Perth’s very own Earth Rot are about to be a lot more than just a good local metal band. Upon listening to an advance copy of the new long player, Renascentia, frankly… I was surprised....
- Posted 8 years ago
“It’s always going to sound like pop on top and prog on the bottom” – An Interview with Danny Estrin (Voyager)

Danny Estrin – Voyager Perth’s legendary sons of progressive rock and metal Voyager have been around for well over a decade and a half now, and they are aging like a fine West Australian red. And as they do,...
- Posted 8 years ago
“A lot of the stuff on this album is very politically charged” – An Interview with Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge)

Alter Bridge – Myles Kennedy It is a very politically charged time we live in right now, in America especially but also across the globe. Turn on the news or open up your Facebook feed at any given time,...
- Posted 8 years ago
“We really wanted to do something special” – An Interview with Kim Benzie (Dead Letter Circus)

Brisbane’s favourite progressive/alternative rock sons Dead Letter Circus have released a selection of re-recorded and re-imagined versions of previously released songs before, when they did their Stand Apart EP back in 2014, so it will come as no surprise...
- Posted 8 years ago
“Let the music speak for itself” – An Interview With Alex Hofmann (Fallujah)

Alex Hofmann – Fallujah Fallujah is one of the greatest bands of our time. Period. The death metallers from San Fracisco have been making waves in the metal world with their unique style of music. Ranging from atmospheric, ambient tones to...
- Posted 8 years ago
“You could be the best drummer in the world, but if you’re an arsehole, you won’t be playing in any bands” – An Interview With Dave Haley (Psycroptic)

Dave Haley – Psycroptic David Haley. Need I say more? The drumming legend of Psycroptic fame is easily one of the best in the business, and definitely one of the most versatile drummers the country has. From Psycroptic and...
- Posted 8 years ago

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Interviews

“People seem to love it” – An interview with Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon)

“We were just trying to stay above water” – An Interview with Steve Menoian (I Prevail)

“Mgła is black metal – simple as that” – An Interview With M. (MGLA)

“We have continued to expand our style by pushing our boundaries” – An Interview With Herman Li (DragonForce)

“I don’t really think Australia ever stopped” – An Interview with Colin Dickie (Earth Rot)

“It’s always going to sound like pop on top and prog on the bottom” – An Interview with Danny Estrin (Voyager)

“A lot of the stuff on this album is very politically charged” – An Interview with Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge)

“We really wanted to do something special” – An Interview with Kim Benzie (Dead Letter Circus)

“Let the music speak for itself” – An Interview With Alex Hofmann (Fallujah)

“You could be the best drummer in the world, but if you’re an arsehole, you won’t be playing in any bands” – An Interview With Dave Haley (Psycroptic)

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