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INTERVIEW: Chris Themelco – Orpheus Omega
Melbourne has a great metal and rock scene and melodic death metallers Orpheus Omega are one of those emerging bands coming out who have been on a run of successful tours as of late. […]
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INTERVIEW: Michael Calle – Colossvs
Colossvs are one of those bands that are hard to define but it’s that very fact that also defines the band itself. 5 years of hard work playing the clubs around Melbourne and various […]
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INTERVIEW: Sam Rilatt – Daemon Pyre
Hailing from Sydney, Daemon Pyre are a death metal band who are steadily gaining attention from the metal community with a string of succesful shows and their debut self titled album which was released […]
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INTERVIEW: Ben Weinman – The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan are no strangers to Australia having toured the country several times including a couple of runs at the Soundwave Festival and in August they return for a headlining run on […]
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INTERVIEW: Russell Allen – Symphony X
When it comes to progressive rock/metal Symphony X are easily one of the top bands and 20 years into it, they have no plans on slowing down at all. The band are about to […]
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INTERVIEW: Gary Jennings – Cathedral
Perth was lucky enough to witness the final show ever from doom metal legends Cathedral back in 2012 at Soundwave Festival and while there was maybe not a lot of attention given to it […]
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INTERVIEW: Markus Grosskopf – Helloween
It was only just recently that we spoke to Helloween frontman Andi Deris about the possibility of the band touring in Australia and fast forward a month or so and a headline tour with […]
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INTERVIEW: Jake Bowen – Periphery
Progressive metallers Periphery are heading to Australia supporting the mighty Devin Townsend Project, a tour that is sure to please lovers of technical musical wizardry! The band are also touring in support of their […]
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INTERVIEW: Vinnie Paul – Hellyeah
Vinnie Paul needs no introduction, the legacy of Pantera still lives on to this day and his work with that band is legendary. Currently with Hellyeah who are now into their 4th album “Blood […]
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INTERVIEW: John Humphrey – Seether
Alternative rockers Seether have been enjoying some great success over the last decade, their brand of rock drawing crowds from all over the world with constant touring and several albums under their belt. Their […]
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INTERVIEW: Mark Tremonti
Mark Tremonti may be best known for his work with bands like Creed and currently with Alter Bridge but what some may not know is his love for heavy metal. His solo band known […]
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INTERVIEW: Mark Morton – Lamb Of God
Lamb Of God have been around for a number of years now and looking back to a time when I first discovered them through their second album “New American Gospel” 15 years ago, it’s […]
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INTERVIEW: Gary Meskil – Pro-Pain
Hardcore legends Pro-Pain have had a long sustaining career putting out heavy music for well over 20 years now. Their new album “Voice Of Rebellion” is now their 15th studio album and shows no […]
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INTERVIEW: Dani Filth – Cradle Of Filth
Dani Filth needs no introduction as the frontman for influential black/gothic metal band Cradle Of Filth. With countless bands citing them as a huge influence and numerous albums and tours worldwide, the English extreme […]
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INTERVIEW: Dave Stephens – We Came As Romans
In addition to their unique sound and positive message, We Came As Romans has become well-known for their impressive commitment to touring over the past nine years. The band has charged through extensive worldwide […]
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INTERVIEW: Glen Drover
Metal For Hire is a new company that has compiled together some of metal and rock’s big names to be available for hire for session work including production and recording. One of the many […]
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INTERVIEW: Matt Good – From First To Last
Post-hardcore band From First To Last surprised a lot of fans a few years ago when they decided to go on hiatus for an unknown period of time to pursue other interests. While it […]
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INTERVIEW: Trevor Strnad – The Black Dahlia Murder
The Black Dahlia Murder have been around for a number of years now, built a solid fanbase and released several great albums that have catapulted the band into the big leagues. But the one […]
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INTERVIEW: Dez Fafara – Coal Chamber / Devildriver
Coal Chamber were one of those bands that stood out amongst a lot of the 90’s nu-metal bands, even a lot of the metal purists took an interest in the band which helped create […]
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INTERVIEW: Slatts – King Parrot
King Parrot have come a long way from the streets of Melbourne in the 5 years that they have been a band. Their now infamous videos which have helped put the band on the […]
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INTERVIEW: Dirk Verbeuren – Soilwork
Best known for his drumming skills with Soilwork, Dirk Verbeuren is also a seasoned session drummer and an experienced teacher who is very passionate about sharing his wisdom and skills behind the kit. While […]
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INTERVIEW: Andi Deris – Helloween
“My God Given Right” is the title of the new album from power/speed metal veterans Helloween who are coming up to an astounding 30 year career! There was bound to be some great stories […]
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INTERVIEW: Thomas Youngblood – Kamelot
American power/melodic metal band Kamelot return in 2015 with a brand new album entitled “Haven” which features another string of guests including Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz, Troy Donockley from Nightwish and Charlotte Wessels from […]
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INTERVIEW: Jarkko Aaltonen – Korpiklaani
Korpiklaani are one of those Finnish bands that have been keeping traditional folk music and folk metal alive in a genre that has maybe died down a little in recent years. Their live shows […]
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INTERVIEW: Niilo Sevanen – Insomnium
As if Swedish band The Haunted wasn’t enough for a tour to Australia, Finnish meodic death metal band Insomnium are coming along too for what will be a great metal tour in May. Touring […]