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Interview with Vengince lead vocalist Relentless
A Turn For The Worst is the newest release from the extreme metal band Vengince. Recently, lead vocalist Relentless spoke with me about the band, their new CD and their incessant touring of the globe; they have played in 42 states and 20 countries including stints with Slipknot, Disturbed, Mastadon and many other big name artists. Here is how it went.
AMEBIX Frontman Rob "The Baron" Miller Contributes Guest Vocals to PANOPTICON LP
Rob "The Baron" Miller, frontman for legendary UK crust punks Amebix, has lent his trademark weathered growl to a track for the vinyl version of Panopticon's 2009 album 'Collapse'. The song (a cover of the classic Amebix tune "Beginning of the End," which originally appeared on 1983's Winter EP) will be exclusive to the vinyl release. This special version of Collapse is now available for pre-order from Flenser Records.
Interview with vocalist Jeff Scott Soto
I recently had a chance to speak with Jeff Scott Soto about his newest release, One Night In Madrid, the latest offering from this incredibly talented vocalist. The project originally started out as a DVD release but became a CD release as well. One Night In Madrid offers a wide variety of musical sensibilities. Just when you think you know what the band is going to sound like…
Interview with The Mary Dream vocalist Elise Bellew
Recently vocalist Elise Bellew took time out of her busy schedule to chat with us about their new CD, This Kind of Life and the process behind its recording. This is the Nashville based, Alt-pop rock duo The Mary Dream's sophomore release. The CD was exclusively recorded and mixed using home studios only and it was mixed by five time Grammy Award winning engineer F. Reid Shippen.
Interview with The Sign Of The Southern Cross vocalist Seth Uldricks
The Sign Of The Southern Cross released their debut CD, on September 22nd through Seasons Of Mist Recordings. This CD is an inexorably heavy, straight forward, no holds barred metal record with a southern fried flair that is really a good listen and what I feel is a phenomenal first offering from a band we are sure to be hearing more from in the near future. Vocalist and guitarist Seth Uldricks chatted at great…
Video Interview with GWAR lead vocalist Oderus Urungus [Unmasked]
25 Years in the making and breaking of our stupid morals, GWAR comes to the stage with their latest offering of molten music, Lust In Space. They celebrated their anniversary show on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at the Sound Academy in Toronto, Canada, headlining alongside Job For a Cowboy and The Red Chord. It's an honor to share with you lead singer…
Interview with Los Angeles lead singer Michele Luppi
Frontiers Records recording artists Los Angeles have just released their newest disc, Neverland. This CD is a solid, adult-oriented rock album that boasts some phenomenal playing, killer songwriting and songs that, while AOR oriented, still kick some serious tail. Vocalist Michael Luppi spoke with me from Italy about Los Angeles and their new CD, Neverland.
Chthonic
Stoke the fires and raise your horns aloft for a very special blackened edition of The Governor’s Ball! On this episode The Governor presents a new interview with vocalist Freddy Lim of Taiwanese melodic black metallers Chthonic.
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Interview with Age Of Evil vocalist and guitarist Jeremy Goldberg
The heavy metal act Age Of Evil has been extremely busy lately. With the release of their latest EP, Get Dead, the band is preparing to take their brand of music out on the road. I recently caught up with vocalist and guitarist Jeremy Goldberg and spoke with him about the band and their new release, Get Dead and what we can expect from Age Of Evil in 2010.
Goatwhore and Skeletonwitch
Prepare for the ultimate metal groping with a brand new episode of The Governor’s Ball! On this episode The Governor brings you a double-dose of mightiness with two black thrashing interviews. First he sits down with vocalist Ben Falgoust and guitarist Sammy Duet of New Orleans’ Goatwhore.
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Interview with Divide The Sea vocalist Caleb Snead
Take a healthy dose of Southern Rock, add in a generous portion of Hardcore and a decent amount of straight up metal and what you and what you end up with is Man, the debut release from Divide The Sea. This disc is an exceptional first offering from a band we are sure to be hearing more from in the near future. Vocalist Caleb Snead chatted at…
MEMOIRA Find Their New Vocalist in Kati Rantala
We are very happy to announce that Kati Rantala is the new vocalist of Memoira. The band was blown away by her vocal abilities and work ethic. Memoira had received a lot of contacts from all around the world and we would like to thank everyone and wish you all good luck. The band says: "We are excited and really looking forward to hit the studio after we...
Interview with HIRAX vocalist Katon W. De Pena
El Rostro De La Muerte is the newest release from the thrash metal band Hirax. Let me be the first to tell you, this is a serious head banging thrasher designed to get your neck snapping and keep it in motion for the duration of the disc. It begins with the intense and ferocious “Baptized By Fire” and does not let up until the finale “Satan’s Fall”. In between are...
GRAVEL CHEWER Vocalist Conor Doyle Leaves Band
Gregg O'Donnell, lead guitarist and backup vocalist for Gravel Chewer has issued the following blog discussing the departure of their lead singer: "Hello everyone. It is my regret to inform everyone that Conor is leaving Gravel Chewer to pursue his career in Ontario. We wish him the best. So, this means a lot of things. First of all I would like to say we are not going to immediately look for another 5th member.
Between The Buried and Me
It’s time for your first batch of metal hilarity for the New Year with a brand new episode of The Governor’s Ball! On this episode The Governor sits down with his good friend vocalist Tommy Rogers of progressive-metal superstars Between The Buried and Me to chat about all things manly and their…
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Interview with Lynch Mob vocalist Oni Logan
I believe that one of the most influential guitarist and musicians to emerge from the 80’s Hair Metal scene was George Lynch. After many spending many years in the band Dokken, George went on to form Lynch Mob, a band that moved away from the pop rock sound to a more classic metal/classic rock and roll sound.
Interview with Kylesa vocalist and guitarist Laura Pleasants
Psychedelic Metal band, Kylesa, of Savannah, Georgia, while on tour with Mastodon and Intronaut, hit up The Opera House in Toronto, Ontario in May of 2009 shortly after the release of their latest album, Static Tensions. I had the chance to sit down with guitarist/vocalist, Laura Pleasant to chat about the sound and progression which is Kylesa...
Interview with Municipal Waste lead singer Tony Foresta
The Thrash metal giants, Municipal Waste, have had quite a year. They released their latest disc Massive Aggressive and embarked on a tour that took them through Europe and The United States. For the last five weeks they have been touring the States with Brutal Truth and Cauldron. On December 11th the tour made its final stop in the band’s hometown of Richmond, VA.
SLAYER Postpones Tour Dates; Tom Araya Scheduled For Back Surgery
"Tom gave various medical treatments more than a fair shot," said Slayer's manager Rick Sales, "but they just haven't handled the problem, so he's biting the bullet and is scheduled for back surgery at the end of this month."
Interview with Puddle of Mudd lead singer Wes Scantlin & guitarist Paul Phillips
One of the most successful post-grunge bands is Kansas City, Missouri’s own Puddle of Mudd. The band made it huge right away with their debut Come Clean in 2000 which has sold an astounding five million copies and made Puddle of Mudd a household name. Despite some line-up changes over the years, the band is still...
PAUL DI'ANNO States "DAN RUBIN Is Brazil's Number One Hard Rock Singer"
Dan Rubin, Magician's vocalist, joined Scelerata in a Brazilian tour with Paul Di'Anno, when they played as Paul's backing band, and also support act. Due to the great results when singing with Scelerata, Dan joined the band as their permanent vocalist. In the shows, Dan was invited by Paul Di'Anno to share vocals, showing how great the relationship between the musicians were.
Interview with Overkill vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth
Thrash Metal pioneers, Overkill will be releasing their latest offering, Ironbound, in February 2010. I have been a huge fan of Overkill for the past twenty-five years; in fact, I was a regular at their New York shows before they had even signed a recording contract. Needless to say, I have been anticipating this record for a while now and I must say after receiving...
Interview with The Villains bassist & vocalist Dan Call
The Atlanta, Georgia based Rock band The Villains are preparing to release their debut CD in February of 2010. The disc is a fantastic melding of good old Rock and Roll combined with both Pop and Country influences. Honestly, this is just a sweet disc with which to just kick back, crack open a cold one and hand out with your buddies.
MANTIC RITUAL Guitarist Fills In For Sick Vocalist
“Right now I’m sitting back stage at the Masquerade in Atlanta with the peculiar kind of sore throat that only comes from prolonged screaming and generally abusing the hell out of the vocal chords. This doesn’t sound that weird for a guy who’s in a thrash band on a black metal tour, but it’s actually pretty odd – because I’m the guitarist.”
Interview with The Dear Hunter frontman Casey Crescenzo
The Dear Hunter have had quite busy year touring the country in support of their latest release, Act III: Life And Death. The new disc is a super strong offering and has a more mature feel to it. Don’t get the wrong idea though, it is not a complete break from their previous releases, everything we have come to expect from these guys is in here...
Interview with Unearth vocalist Trevor Phipps
Unearth is a smokin' Metalcore band that was formed in 1998 in Massachusetts. They released their latest disc, The March, in October 2008 through Metal Blade Records and have been touring in support of it ever since. They are currently touring the country as part of the "Decimation of the Nation" tour along side Hatebreed, Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal and Born Of Osiris.
Interview with GWAR lead singer Oderus Urungus (aka Dave Brockie)
The two-time Grammy nominated band GWAR are back once again with a new disc, Lust In Space, and a brand new tour. After 25 years in the business, the band is going stronger than ever. They are touring across North America playing with Lamb of God as well as headlining shows of their own. On top of touring the country and releasing records vocalist...
Interview with Morningwood lead singer Chantal Claret
With the highly anticipated release of their new album on the horizon, I couldn't resist sending Morningwood an e-mail interview. I got the chance to ask Chantal Claret, with "vocals so hot they call them smokels", about the remixes of the single "Best Of Me", the music video for the same song, their use of social networking and more.
Interview with AM Conspiracy lead singer Jason "Gong" Jones
A band you might not have yet heard of, but whose lead singer you are likely quite familiar with is AM Conspiracy. The band originates out of Orlando, Florida and features former Drowning Pool vocalist Jason “Gong” Jones. The project has been in the works for a few years now, but it is just now really starting to get off the ground as the group is just about finished...
Interview with Something To Burn lead singer Greg Wayne
With so much uncertainty in rock and roll these days, it’s nice to have bands that are a throwback to the good old days. You could include the group Something To Burn and their debut record Transitions in this category. Something To Burn is a collection of four talented young musicians who caught the eye and ear of none other than Stone Temple Pilots...
Interview with Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine
Who is one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time? Well, most people’s top three might consist of in some order Metallica, Slayer and none other than Megadeth. As a pioneer of thrash metal, Megadeth has risen to international prominence and acclaim over the last three decades. Although some of the band members have come and gone over the years, the one constant...
Interview with Insane Clown Posse vocalist Violent J
One of the most loved and hated musical groups in the world has got to be The Insane Clown Posse. It seems that there’s really no in between, either you love or loathe Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J. Say what you want about these two guys, but for how little mainstream attention they receive they’ve achieved some remarkable success over the years, selling...
Interview with The Color Morale vocalist Garret Rapp
There’s nothing better than a passionate band that’s full of heart and talented to boot. Especially when that band begins to get the recognition they deserve. The Color Morale are a new addition to the Rise Records family and have just released their debut full length, We All Have Demons. Here, the band’s vocalist Garret Rapp talks about all...
Interview with Thieves & Liars bassist/vocalist Joey Bradford
The San Diego based rock band Thieves & Liars have just released their sophomore CD American Rock ‘N’ Roll. For their second release, the band has amped things up a bit creating a tighter Rock And Roll record and avoiding the dreaded sophomore slump many bands fall into. I recently spoke with bassist and vocalist Joey Bradford about the band and...
Interview with FranKo lead singer Tommy Bastow
A very young, current and up and coming band is the British four piece called FranKo. Even though the average age in the band is seventeen, FranKo is already receiving some mainstream attention not only in Britain but also in North America. The guys are in the process of releasing a couple of singles while working on their debut full-length album which should be out in the...
Interview with Armed For Apocalypse guitarist & vocalist Cayle Hunter
On September 15th Armed For Apocalypse will release their debut CD entitled Defeat. I have just finished listening to this disc and let me tell you, this CD is a menacing masterpiece of pure destruction. This unbelievably heavy collection of tunes dishes out a series of punishing mayhem and from the opening song, the listener is clubbed over the head. The one...
Interview with the_Network guitarist Pete Marr & vocalist Mike Mcgee
On September 15th, the Network will release their latest CD, Bishop Kent Manning. This release was produced by Kurt Ballou at Godcity Studios and is named after a short story written by the bands guitarist Kevin Howley. As one would expect from The Network, this CD is packed to the gills with brutal, aggressive punk/metal that is sure to please fans...
Interview with Oh No Not Stereo guitarist & vocalist Skyler Nielsen
Oh No Not Stereo is the spawn of Skyler Nielsen and Mykul Lee, two multifaceted musicians who really do it all for themselves. Formed in 2003 and based out of Los Angeles, these boys are busy making and performing rock and roll that does more than just impress, dare I say, it excites. Their music is edgy and gritty, but as catchy as you can get. Here, Nielsen talks...
Interview with Anti-Flag bassist & vocalist Chris 2
By far one of the most politically motivated, modern punk rock bands you’ll ever find is Anti-Flag. Formed over twenty years ago in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the group has made a career out of speaking their minds through their music on various political issues, most commonly their distaste of the American government. The band just released their latest album...
Interview with BrokeNCYDE vocalist & hypeman Mikl
BrokeNCYDE is a band that requires an acquired taste. Consisting of a unique mixture of screamo and crunk, this band's genre is fairly new, crunkcore. Attending Vans Warped Tour 2009, I got a chance to sit down with vocalist & hypeman Mikl in an attempt to uncover exactly what the band is trying to do.
Interview with Lacuna Coil vocalist Andrea Ferro
Italian goth rock/metal band Lacuna Coil recently released their fifth studio album, Shallow Life and have started to see success with “Spellbound,” the first single from the album. Shallow Life has proven thus far to be their most successful record in the States to date, reaching number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart. I recently had the chance to speak...
Interview with The Holly Springs Disaster guitarist Josh Guillaume
CMW was jam packed full of interviews with no time to squeeze one in with THSD I postponed it until a week later when they were hitting up Newmarket, Ontario, aka the place where I used to go to shows in my younger days when I was still living at home with my parents in the small town of Stouffville. As a follow up to November’s interview with the now ex-member of THSD...
Interview with A Textbook Tragedy guitarist & vocalist Kai Turmann
When a man the size of Kai Turmann asks, “Do you want to do it in my van?” you say, “Yes.” And that’s where we agreed to conduct the following interview. With no room we decided to man it out on Bathurst Street across from Sneeky Dee’s. We talked about A Textbook Tragedy’s latest release, their music video, their intense sound and upcoming releases. All this...
Interview with Carbon 9 vocalist Stacey Quinealty
The Los Angeles based metal band Carbon 9 is currently filming a video for the song “Crawling Over" from their newest CD, The Bull. The band has been quite busy as of late working on not only the video, but finishing the CD and preparing an acoustic album as well. Recently, vocalist Stacey Quinealty took some time away from the band's busy schedule...
Interview with Burning Brides frontman Dimitri Coats
Even though NXNE is coming to a rest for 2009, there are still amazing bands who played this year that need to be talked about. One of which is Burning Brides. With music that sounds like a bit of a throwback to what some people like to call “the better days of rock and roll,” this band knows how to make straight up rock without sounding stuck in the past. They...
Video Interview with Street Sweeper Social Club guitarist Tom Morello & vocalist Boots Riley
On June 2nd, 2009, perhaps the biggest rock show of the year came through Toronto, Ontario. The NINJA tour as it has become known as, featuring Nine Inch Nails and a reformed Jane’s Addiction made its way to the Molson Amphitheatre to play in front of a sold out audience. If the combination of NIN and Jane’s wasn’t enough, throw in opening band...
Interview with Super 400 frontman Kenny Hohman
For the last thirteen years, Super 400 has been making good rock and roll music and playing shows across the country. With the release of their newest CD, Sweet Fist, the band is hoping to kick things to the next level. I recently spoke with guitarist & vocalist Kenny Hohman about the band, their music and…
Interview with Ume guitarist and vocalist Lauren Larson
It’s that time of year again in the great city of Toronto. North by Northeast is upon us, once again, to bless us with all of its musical glory. In celebration of the next four days, an interview from one of the hottest bands of each day will be posted right here. And today that band is Ume. This trio out of Texas is more than meets the eye.
Interview with Architects vocalist Sam Carter
Architects; not the rock band from the US, the proggy hardcore band from the UK, in one word? Awesome! What's not awesome though was the hideous infection which plagued my throat the night they were in town. I wanted to see them live so bad and couldn't because of the powers that be. Out of concern for the band and the need…
Interview with Madina Lake lead vocalist Nathan Leone
Sonny, Madina Lake and Hollywood Undead, though and odd line-up, still a great show. I didn’t know what to expect going into the show but I also didn’t expect to meet and interview someone with an incredible amount of serotonin flowing through their brain. Nathan Leone, Madina Lake's lead vocalist, is definitely one of the…
Video Interview with Bison b.c. frontman James Farwell
On Tuesday, April 21st Matt Murphy Interviewed James Farwell, lead singer and guitarist of Bison b.c. in their van behind the Ottawa, Canada-based Babylon night club where they would tear up the stage later that evening with NoMeansNo. They spoke about their pending MTV Live appearance, their love of women and the concept behind their most recent release Quiet Earth.
Interview with Kelsey and the Chaos vocalist Kelsey Merritt
Kelsey and the Chaos. It’s a pretty appropriate name for a band whose career has yet to calm down. Having only been together for just about one year now, they have already accomplished a lot of things that most bands don’t see until years into their existence. Their debut EP Against the Wall is completely brimming with…
Interview with Through Solace vocalist Luke Nicholas
UK Hardcore act, Though Solace have recently released their latest disc, The World On Standby, on Strike First Records. Taking influences from bands such as Underoath and Shai Halud and their own unique sound, Through Solace has constructed a CD that fans of the hardcore genre will not want to miss. Brutal in its delivery…
Interview with Sevendust guitarist and vocalist Clint Lowery
One of the most consistent and successful hard rock bands of the last ten years is none other than Sevendust. These guys got big around the time Creed and Limp Bizkit did and while those bands have broken up and reformed and broken up, Sevendust has persevered. The group has now released seven proper studio albums, the latest…
Interview with Rev Theory vocalist Rich Luzzi and guitarist Julien Jorgensen
Before CMW I had heard the name Rev Theory before but never really looked into the band or had any concern. Turns out I was stupid not to. I had the chance to talk to a couple of the dudes from this wicked band which is now polluting the airwaves with some wicked tunage. We discussed beautiful women, the enormous wrestling fan base and…
Interview with Kottonmouth Kings vocalist Brad "Daddy X"
It is a well-known fact that The Kottonmouth Kings are not shy about their support for the legalization of marijuana, but many don’t know that they are also big supporters of environmental issues such as cleaning up beaches. I got a chance to interview vocalist and founding member Brad "Daddy X" about the band’s love of the green stuff…
Interview with Inward Eye bassist and vocalist Dave Erickson
Inward Eye is a raucous, trashy power punk trio whose debut EP is reminiscent of The Clash, Green Day and even Ray Davies and the Kinks. The whole EP has the feel of the mid to late eighties punk scene when the Clash ruled the airwaves. The band is busy finishing up a Canadian tour then heading out on the Vans Warped Tour this summer. I was able to catch up…
Interview with Charm City Devils vocalist John Allen
The Charm City Devils are preparing to release their debut record on the Nikki Sixx-led Eleven Seven Music label this spring and let me tell you, this is one hell of a rock and roll record. These guys embody what rock and roll should be about. No pretenses, no bullshit, just straightforward, fun-to-listen-to rock and roll! I had the pleasure…
Interview with Straight Line Stitch lead singer Alexis Brown
Although they have had their fair share of line-up changes since their formation in 2000, Tennessee based metal band Straight Line Stitch seems to have finally found a working formula. Perhaps the biggest change came with the addition of current vocalist Alexis Brown. She has the amazing ability to sing beautifully and melodically…
Interview with INK vocalist Chris Tsantalis
After over a decade since their inception and a few lineup changes, the band from Alexandroupolis, Greece is still going strong. Their style of music is reminiscent of, Alice In Chains, A Perfect Circle, Soundgarden and the Doors and their unquenchable drive to be successful has helped them to rise among the ranks of to…
Interview with Protest The Hero lead vocalist Rody Walker
You can’t take anything that Rody Walker says too seriously. I learned that first hand when I talked to the Protest the Hero vocalist via telephone on Friday, January 16th. The Canadian band’s music is a sort of blend of screamo, metal and just not caring about what anybody else thinks. Protest the Hero is currently on tour with…
Interview with Woe Of Tyrants vocalist Chris Catanzaro
Kingdom Of Might the debut release for Metal Blade act Woe Of Tyrants was released on January 6th, 2009 and man, is this one hell of a CD. Every song is well-constructed, and heavy as hell. The band has managed to successfully combine numerous musical styles with a terrific final outcome. Thrash Metal, Black Metal…
Interview with 36 Crazyfists lead vocalist Brock Lindow
Alaskan four-piece metal band 36 Crazyfists released their much anticipated fourth album, The Tide and Its Takers in May of 2008. I chatted with vocalist Brock Lindow via telephone about the origin of the band, the switch from Roadrunner to Ferret Records, and the new album.
Interview with The Holly Springs Disaster vocalist Mike Froh
7:30 at the bong was the meeting place, the “bong” being the tip jar for THSD. After meeting at the rendezvous, vocalist Michael Froh and an already slightly intoxicated interviewer headed to a small room equipped with a table and chairs off to the side of the front lobby in The Mod Club. They would soon be told by a Security Guard that this…
Interview with Cancer Bats vocalist Liam Cormier
It was a cold winter’s day in the Toronto neighbourhood of Little Italy when I met up with Cancer Bats frontman, Liam Cormier. It may have been freezin, but we heated things up with a wicked awesome chat about politics, the continent’s impending financial crisis, touring and spending some good times at home. Here's how the meet and greet went down.
Interview with Eyes Set To Kill vocalist/guitarist Alexia Rodriguez and keyboardist/screamer Brandon Anderson
They have performed with heavy hitters such as Kittie, Walls of Jericho, Papa Roach, (hed) pe and Walls of Jericho, as well as on the infamous Warped Tour in 2006. Their first full length album, Reach was released in February 2008, and the two women in the band, sisters Alexia and Anissa Rodriguez, were profiled in the…
Interview with Means guitarist and vocalist Matt Goud
What I remember from this interview day was that it was boiling hot outside; the total opposite from current weather conditions. I had just gotten to the venue dripping in sweat from walking there and pants were definitely a bad idea on this day! To get away from said heat, guitarist and vocalist Matt Goud and myself went to Second Cup to…
Interview with Bedouin Soundclash vocalist/guitarist Jay Malinowski
Jay Malinowski, vocalist/guitarist of Bedouin Soundclash, has been in and out of interviews all day in preparation for the band's headlining performance as part of the Bedlam Music Management showcase at Toronto's El Mocambo. The fact that the band will be wrapping up an evening that'll see performances from Moneen, Attack In Black, The Black Lungs, and several others is a true testament to their popularity…
Interview with Dance Club Massacre lead vocalist Nick Seger and guitarist Mitch Hein
Described as American Avant-garde Metal the Chicago based band Dance Club Massacre play a mixture of grindcore, hardcore punk and extreme music with a twist. In a genre known for lyrics that are dark and often evil and foreboding, these guys have taken a decidedly different approach. Despite the CDs' title, Circle Of Death, these guys have written songs about chics, beer and partying.
Interview with Beneath The Massacre lead vocalist Elliot Desgagnés
Brutal Canadian death metal band Beneath The Massacre has released their latest disc, Mechanics of Dysfunction, and they have been touring non-stop in support thereof. A demonstration of pure destruction, this is a monstrosity of an album that dishes out a forceful display of aggression right from the very beginning. Mechanics of Dysfunction is a ferocious and visceral battering that any fan…
Interview with Agnostic Front vocalist Roger Miret
I can usually contain myself when I hear about what band I’ll be going to see. But I might as well have been dressed in a kilt because I became a giddy little school girl when I heard the words “Agnostic Front”. On Sunday, November 16th, 2008 I met up with vocalist Roger Miret outside the Kathedral in downtown Toronto; and before I got battered an bruised in the mosh pit, we conversed briefly about the hardcore…
Interview with Born From Pain vocalist Rob Franssen
For over a decade now, Metalcore pioneers Born From Pain have been touring the globe and assaulting their listeners and fans with their unique brand of musical brutality. Born From Pain is the cure for the apathy that has crept into the Metal music scene in recent years. Carefully sculpted songs that set no boundaries move between Metal and Hardcore effortlessly and seamlessly. The band cemented themselves firmly…
Interview with The Jakes vocalist Sameer Gadhia
With the release of their seven song EP, Shake My Hand, California based band The Jakes are looking to take their brand of music to the masses. While their musical approach is a bit different from the standard Pop/Indie fare crowding the airwaves the songwriting is strong. Each track is a story in itself, expertly crafted to draw the listener in. Shake My Hand is well produced and very well…
Interview with xDeathstarX vocalist Eric Gregson
Want killer Hardcore with unbelievable riffing and a straightedge, positive, upbeat message? Then look no further than California based xDeathStarx. The band has just re-released a newly remixed version of The Triumph on Facedown Records, and let me tell you, this record packs a big punch. Ferocious and intense right from the start, these guys belt out song after brutal song of uncompromising Hardcore…
Interview with Joetown frontman Joe
There is something that can be said of groups that allow their music to stand alone. Devoid of gimmicks or Hot Topic garbage, some artists are content to just let the music speak for itself. Enter Joetown, a group hailing from the musical hotbed of Wallingford, CT (sarcasm mode turned off), that has released their debut album Pills And Ammo, an album stripped down to the bare essentials of good…
Interview with Bonded By Blood bassist and vocalist Ruben Dominguez
Heavy, thunderous, fast and in your face. The Thrash Metal movement is alive and well and gaining momentum. With the release of their debut CD Feed The Beast Earache recording artists Bonded by Blood are doing their part to spread the Thrash. Well written, brilliantly produced songs and a fast and ferocious attack will leave Thrash fans begging for more. Each track on this disc assaults the listener with a wall…
Interview with Attack! Attack! UK vocalist and guitarist Neil Starr
Wales based rock band Attack! Attack! UK have recently inked a deal with Rock Ridge Music and will be releasing their self-titled debut album on October 7th. The band formed in January 2007 and since then they have been playing to sold out shows throughout the UK and Europe as well as having been nominated as best newcomers in the 2007 Welsh Music Awards. Attack! Attack! was produced by Stuart Richardson of…
Interview with Light Yourself On Fire vocalist Matt Coplon
Hailing from Tampa, Florida, the death metal capital of the United States, Seventh Rule Recording artists Light Yourself on Fire are preparing to launch their latest sonic attack. Their newest release, Intimacy, due to hit stores on September 16th is heavy, brutal, and full of aggression. Thematically the band has a lot to say; they are heavily influenced by the Existential Philosophy of ‘nothingness’. So much so that the title…
Interview with Too Pure To Die vocalist Paul Zurlo and guitarist Jordan Peterson
Hey everyone! On Tuesday, June 10th Too Pure To Die (a.k.a. TPTD) made their way across the border with For the Fallen Dreams and laid the smack down on Toronto. Paul wore dress pants and overalls for the set... his place of business, so I guess very fitting. I had a bomb time, and I'm stoked to hear their new album once they get it done. Anyways kids, I spoke with vocalist Paul Zurlo & guitarist Jordan Peterson about mucho…
Interview with Bison b.c. guitarist and vocalist Dan And
Taking their name from a powerfully-strong and wild beast, Vancouver based Bison b.c. are preparing to stampede onto the metal scene. Their newest release Quiet Earth is due in stores on Sept 30th on Metal blade Records and is a hard, in your face, all out metal record. The band holds nothing back on their second CD and fans of heavy music of all kinds will enjoy this disc. No fluff and no bullshit, this CD…
Interview with Early Graves vocalist Makh Daniels and guitarist Chris Brock
"The sole reason why I got into punk/hardcore was because it was a community of screwed up kids who couldn't express themselves at all save through this medium. It was a place to go where you weren't the only one who was fucked up, lost and pissed off at the world. It was a home for people without homes." Those are the words of Makh Daniels, vocalist for Metal Blade recording artists, Early Graves. The band has just released…
Interview with Underoath Spencer Chamberlain, Grant Brandell and Christopher Dudley
At the beginning of the day it was said to allegedly rain until the night. The bad part about that news was that Mayhem was an outdoor show. Nevertheless, it was beautiful out all day and God shinned his light on the Christian boys of Underoath... when the ripped through their set with lighting. We caught up with screamer and guitarist Spencer Chamberlain, bassist Grant Brandell and and keyboardist Christopher Dudley and chatted…
Interview with Wetnurse vocalist Gene Fowler and guitarist Garett Bussanic
Seventh Rule Recording artists Wetnurse are preparing to release their newest offering Invisible City on September 30th. A combination of hardcore, metal, grindcore and a healthy dose of punk, these guys mean business. Recorded and mixed by Martin Bisi (Helmet, Swans) and mastered by Alan Douches (Converge, Mastodon) this is a well-produced, great-sounding record. Their self titled debut received critical…
Video Interview with People in Planes vocalist Gareth Jones and guitarist Peter Roberts
On May 10th, 2008, People in Planes came overseas to pay us a visit from Cardiff, Whales for a short week to do some promotion for themselves. I met up with them at the Spoke Club which is some fancy-ass club for people involved in media and entertainment. After the interview (where we spoke with vocalist Gareth Jones & guitarist Peter Roberts) I got to…
Interview with Means vocalist and guitarist Matt Goud
Facedown Recording artists Means have just released their newest CD To Keep from Sinking and are preparing to take their music and message on the road. The band has a solid tour schedule for 2008 and will be making a few festival appearances as well. To Keep From Sinking is filled with blistering guitar riffs that are offset by ferocious vocals and guarantee the listener will be banging their…
Video Interview with Evergreen Terrace vocalist Andrew Carey, guitarist Craig Chaney and bassist Jason Southwell
Looks like they've finally made it, this time they finally made it... to Toronto! On May 14th, 2008 Evergreen Terrace came strolling through the slums of Toronto and we figured we'd meet up with them and ask them what the heck was up. They played a great fucking set that night and set the mood just right for the rest of the bands.
Interview with Aletheian vocalist Joel Thorpe
Hailing from Pennsylvania the Death Metal quartet Aletheian have released their long awaited CD Dying Vine on Metal Blade Records. Combining Death Metal with elements of Technical and Progressive Metal then adding in a bit of melody to boot Aletheian have constructed a record that was well worth the wait. Contrasting a brutal musical assault with a message of hope, Aletheian are taking their brand of Death Metal to the masses…
Interview with Epicurean vocalist John Laramy
Having just released their newest CD, Metal Blade Recording artists Epicurean are preparing to take their hard hitting brand of metal to the masses. A Consequence of Design is the first in a series of releases the band has planned centered on a theme they describe as “Predetermined Destiny”. Vocalist John Laramy took some time out of preparing for their tour to answer a few questions about A Consequence of Design and the story behind it.
Interview with Take It Back! vocalist Zack McKim
Defined in their bio as a brand of high-energy post-hardcore, Christian Rockers Take It Back are preparing to take their music and their message to the masses. Having recently signed to Facedown Records the band is hard at work on their debut record which is due out sometime this summer. They are also scheduled to play the Facedown Fest this spring with other artists such as Inked in Blood and Impending Doom.
Interview with Alpha Galates vocalist and drummer Matthew Von Wagner
Alpha Galates is a Toronto-based prog metal outfit who’ve recently been making waves and catching some important ears. Originally forming as The Hollow out in Western Canada, the group was since rerooted to Ontario, released a trilogy of independent albums, added some new members, and united under a new moniker. Prior to my interview with Alpha Galates vocalist/drummer Matthew Von Wagner, the band’s…
Interview with Epicurean vocalist John Laramy
Minnesota six piece, Epicurean incorporate the best elements of symphonic, prog, death and thrash metal into an original sound that has caught quite the buzz in the underground as of late. The hard-working band has been consistently gigging throughout the Midwest for last few years, selling thousands of copies of their demos in the process. Legendary label, Metal Blade Records signed the band in 2007 and…
Interview with Brainstorm vocalist Andy B. Franck
If you’re looking for one badass band then you’ve come to the right place with Brainstorm. These guys have been in the metal scene now for almost twenty years and are still going strong with the release of their brand new LP titled Downburst, a fierce collection of metal songs that will be sure to please any metalhead. Written and produced with the strong production team of Sascha Paeth and Miro, Downburst is…
Interview with Hostage Life drummer/vocalist Paul Miller & guitarist Hai Vu
I’d be a liar if I said I was a diehard Hostage Life fan before ever doing this interview. In fact... I’m not positive I’d ever even heard of them. In any case, they put on a wicked show, and I must say... I’m hooked. Over the past four years, Hostage Life – whose members all come from five former Toronto-based bands – have made quite a name for themselves. After sitting...
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