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Frankenbok are about to embark on their most extensive Australian Tour yet, presented by Prime Cuts & Soundworks Touring, promoting both the new album "The last Ditch Redemption" and last years release "Murder of Songs". A band which has proven themselves ever so popular to the Aussie metal fanbase, playing festivals such as Metal 4 The Brain, Overcranked, Big Day Out and gaining the support slots some of the greatest bands in metal history such as Slayer, Fear Factory, Machine Head, Soilwork ... Read More

Metal Obsession: Greetings Henrik Ohlsson , thanks for taking the time to speak with us at Metal Obsession. Henrik Ohlsson: No problem, it`s a pleasure. MO: Would you like to make a short introduction of the band for the metal audiences who are not too familiar with Scar Symmetry. H: We started as a band in 2004 and we basically met up in Jonas´ (rhythm/lead guitar) recording studio called Black Lounge. Jonas sort of hand-picked us one by one while we were recording ... Read More

MetalObsession.net: Can you please introduce Metal Obsession.net readers to yourself and the band. Truth Corroded: My name is Greg Damon and I play bass and write lyrics for Truth Corroded. Mark Lennard (guitar/lyrics) Jason North (vocals) and myself are the three original members of the band with Corey Grieve (lead guitar) joining in 2003 and Liam Okninski (drums) joining in early 2007. Read More

I recently had the pleasure to speak with David Draiman of Disturbed over the phone to discuss the band's upcoming new release, "Indestructible". The album is already out in Australia at the moment in a standard and limited edition release with a bonus DVD and has been received with great success thus far. Click here to stream the interview! Read More

Preparing to tour alongside Children of Bodom, and with their first record deal signed, Sydney's Synperium look to be becoming a major player in the Australian Metal Scene. Metal Obsession had the chance to catch up with guitarist Kai Barnes. MO: Can you please introduce Metal Obsession.net readers to yourself and the band. S: Synperium is a 4 piece Technical Death metal band, We are based in the Southern Highlands, NSW. The bands lineup is; Jason (vocals), Gavin (bass), Schmoo (drums) and Kai ... Read More

With their brand of Technical Death Metal, Hobart's Separatist are beginning to launch themselves to the Australian metal masses with a run of live performances being booked around the country for the rest of the year. And with the release of their debut album titled 'The Motionless Apocalypse', MetalObsession.net had the chance to catch up with the bands bass player Luke Ranson. Read More

I had a chance to speak with Mr. Gene Hoglan (Strapping Young Lad, Zimmers Hole, ex-Death) about his upcoming Australian promotional drum clinic tour, his work on the new Zimmer's Hole album and what his plans are for future endeavors. Read More

Rosetta oppose "music criticism and hype-filled magazines that set themselves up as arbiters of taste", the "music industry and its exploitative treatment on unsuspecting artists" ,  and believe that "DIY is an ethic that works". In June, Rosetta will be traveling to Australia to give us the pleasure of witnessing the unique "Metal for Astronauts" experience that their DIY attitude has created. I spoke with vocalist Michael Armine about their up and coming Australian tour. Read More

We recently interviewed Lord drummer T.Y about their up and coming live shows, new guitarist and their next album. Metal Obsession: Firstly, a huge thankyou for taking the time to do this interview for www.metalobsession.net . For those who haven’t heard of Lord, can you give us a quick rundown on the band, and your part in it. T.Y (Drummer): I’m T.Y, and perform drums and backing vocals for LORD. We’re a melodic metal/hard rock band based in NSW, Australia. LORD was born ... Read More

Since blazing into the Australian metal scene in mid-2004, Australian black/goth metal band Leicohtica has proven it’s a force to be reckoned with. And with a new East Coast tour announced and 2nd album in the works, I spoke with front man Chris Orchard about the band and their future... Read More

I had the chance to chat with MICKoWAR vocalist from Knightmare in regards to their recent EP launch and what the future holds for Knightmare. Read More

I had the chance to have a quick chat with Helloween guitarist Sascha Gerstner and asked him about helloween's latest endeavors and what they have in store for us whilst here in Australia and the plan for 2008. Read More