SOURCE – My first musical encounter with the band was through the song Smile. Before we begin discussing the album and the band’s career, could you elaborate on the composition process behind this…
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Category: Interviews
Masterplan
SOURCE – Hello Roland Grapow! You have a show scheduled in Brazil on June 14, 2026, in São Paulo, celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Time of the Oath. How did the idea…
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Melechesh
SOURCE – How do you assess the reception of Enki, released in 2015 through Nuclear Blast, and what led to the band’s hiatus until the release of the EP Sentinels of Shamash through…
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Green Carnation
SOURCE – A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis (2026) is directly connected to A Dark Poem Part I: The Shores of Melancholia (2025). How did you approach the lyrical and musical division between…
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Creye
SOURCE – IV Aftermath is set to be released on April 24, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. How would you describe the album both musically and lyrically? Andreas Gullstrand (Lead Guitar) – Musically,…
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Ram-Zet
SOURCE – As a band, Ram-Zet had a very long hiatus, with the last release being Freaks in Wonderland in 2012. What motivated you to release a new album now? Henning “Zet” Ramseth…
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World I Hate
SOURCE – Total Nuclear Annihilation is not your first album, yet I still had difficulty finding more detailed information about the band and its promotional material. What strategies are you and Convulse Records…
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Monstrosity
SOURCE – What impact has releasing death metal classics such as the demo tape Horror Infinity in December 1990 and the acclaimed debut album Imperial Doom on May 26, 1992, had on the…
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Hanging Garden
SOURCE – Beyond its place in the band’s discography, what sets Isle of Bliss apart from your previous releases? Toni Hatakka (Vocals) – I would say there is a sharper edge to this…
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As Everything Unfolds
SOURCE – In the current landscape, which favours musical independence, album releases, promotion through media channels, and touring, how important is it, in your opinion, to have a contract with a label such…
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Sapattivuosi
SOURCE – Sapattivuosi is not just a band that plays Black Sabbath songs. You go far beyond that, delivering distinctive tones, a compelling atmosphere, and a true masterclass in interpretation. How did the…
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Apocalypse Orchestra
SOURCE – A Plague upon Thee is the latest studio release by Apocalypse Orchestra. How do you see this body of work fitting into the band’s catalogue in terms of songwriting and performance?…
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Clawfinger
SOURCE – The world has changed quite a bit since the release of “Deaf Dumb Blind” in 1993. It’s a highly expressive and still relevant album. One of the tracks, a band hit,…
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Marianas Rest
SOURCE – Congratulations on your fantastic album, The Bereaved. Could you please tell us a little about it? What is your strongest memory from the recording process? Jaakko Mäntymaa (Vocals) – Thank you!…
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Soen
SOURCE – “Memorial” (2023) and “Imperial” (2021) demonstrated exceptional musical and lyrical quality. What new directions or surprises can we expect from your upcoming album, “Reliance”? Cody Lee Ford (Guitar) – Reliance is…
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The Mist
SOURCE – Poderíamos dizer que o lançamento de The Dark Side of the Soul (An Anatomy of the Soul) retoma o ciclo musical do The Mist iniciado com Phantasmagoria e The Hangman Tree?…
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Pupil Slicer
SOURCE – Heather/Black, Fleshwork, and Nomad are the singles that were released ahead of the new album, Fleshwork. How does the current trend of releasing singles impact the reception of full albums? Kate…
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PREYRS
SOURCE – Congratulations on your fantastic album, “The Wounded Healer.” Could you please tell us a little about it? What is your strongest memory from the recording process? Amy Montgomery (Vocals) – Thank…
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Defecto
SOURCE – ‘Echoes of Isolation’ is your first album released through a major label — Frontiers Music S.r.l. — in the underground scene. Are you prepared for this new level of exposure, considering…
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No More Death
SOURCE – O surgimento do No More Death ainda tem vínculos com o Mad Dragzter. Embora, no press release, o No More Death seja referido como um projeto, quais são as possibilidades de…
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Moonspell
SOURCE – Primeiramente, parabéns pela belíssima produção de Opus Diabolicum. Como foi o processo de arranjos, ensaios com a Orquestra Sinfonietta de Lisboa e a escolha das músicas para esse lançamento? Fernando Ribeiro…
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In Mourning
SOURCE – In Mourning has built an extensive discography over the years, including albums, EPs, singles, and compilations. What are your expectations for the release of the new album The Immortal? Björn Pettersson…
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The Damnnation
SOURCE – Eyes of Despair é mais do que um novo álbum: marca também uma mudança na formação da banda e apresenta uma sonoridade mais agressiva, entre outras características. Como você descreveria a…
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End of You
SOURCE – During the band’s hiatus, what artistic activities did the musicians pursue? Jami Pietilä (Vocals) – During our hiatus from 2011 to 2017, we each explored different creative paths. I (Jami) embarked…
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