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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Category: Interviews
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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Green Carnation
SOURCE – What are the band’s expectations for A Dark Poem, Part I: The Shores of Melancholia, considering that Leaves of Yesteryear received such an excellent response? Kjetil Nordhus (Vocals) – We have…
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Abhorrence
SOURCE – The recently released single “Old Age, Sickness, and Death Metal” is clearly a tribute to death metal, as the genre marks its 40th anniversary. What inspired the concept for this song?…
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Abigail Williams
SOURCE – Congratulations on your new album, A Void Within Existence. I feel this might be your best record yet. What are your thoughts on that statement? Ken Sorceron Bergeron (guitars, vocals) —…
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Kallias
SOURCE – Digital Plague is set to be released independently on August 14, 2025. The album is well-produced, musically strong, and above average. Why isn’t it being released through a label? Nicole Papastavrou…
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Macabre
SOURCE – In 2025, you’ll be celebrating 40 years of Murder Metal. What major events do you have planned to mark this milestone? Are there any plans to record a DVD, for instance?…
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Frayle
SOURCE – Let’s focus on the new album. Can you tell us more about the title? Gwyn Strang (Vocals) – We haven’t announced the record yet, so it’s still a secret… SOURCE –…
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Baest
SOURCE – Releasing music in the streaming era often feels more like a continuous conversation than a singular event. How has your strategy changed around album cycles, singles, and promotional rollouts to maintain…
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In The Company Of Serpents
SOURCE – How do you feel things went with the Lux album, looking back five years later? Grant Netzorg (vocals, guitars) – I’m still proud of it. I like the material we wrote…
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