King Garcia
SOURCE – Every album has a story to tell. What is the central concept or theme behind this record, Hamelin, and how did it shape the songwriting process? Kamil Kamieniecki (Drums) – That…
Desert Storm
SOURCE – Omens is the new Desert Storm record. Tell us about the making of this record, at what point did the album title come to mind and were there any special difficulties…
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King Witch
SOURCE – Congratulations. The new album is killer! It seems like the logical progression for the classic King Witch sound. Was that what you were going for? Jamie Gilchrist (Guitars) – Thanks! I…
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Withering Surface – Meet Your Maker
Withering Surface – Meet Your MakerMighty Music8,5/10,0 Tracklist: Meet Your Maker Raised Right Alone Room 417 In a City Without Soul Leaves In The Stream I’ll Soon Be Gone Mourning Light The Apprentice…
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Elephant Tree
SOURCE – Habits is the name of your next record. When is it coming out and how fitting does the title feel for these days? Sam Hart (Drums) – The album is set…
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Silentium
SOURCE – Six years is a long time between albums, especially for an active band who are not on hiatus. Is this gap indicative of a long, difficult writing and recording process? Riina…
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Semblant
SOURCE – Primeiramente parabéns pelo lançamento do novo álbum Obscura. Qual a representatividade dele na carreira da banda? Como foi a gravação e produção do álbum? Sergio Mazul (Vocals) – Obrigado, é uma…
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Ritual Dictates
SOURCE – Can you tell us a little about the writing and recording of Give In To Despair? Was it all done in one chunk or how did the process go? Justin Hagberg…
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Wake
SOURCE – Musically, what, in your creative view, separates Misery Rites from new album, Devouring Ruin? Arjun Gill (Guitar) – Misery Rites was still very much rooted in grindcore whereas on Devouring, we…
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Wilderun
SOURCE – Some people spend a lot of time trying to quantify, qualify, and dissect music, but, as the artist, you have a vision for this message and this story. What is that…
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Sinister – Deformation Of The Holy Realm
Sinister – Deformation Of The Holy RealmMassacre Records9,0/10,0 Tracklist: The Funeral March Deformation Of The Holy Realm Apostles Of The Weak Unbounded Sacrilege Unique Death Experience Scourged By Demons Suffering From Immortal Death…
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Barishi
SOURCE – Old Smoke is the third and latest studio record for Barishi. Where do you see this album fit in the discography and style of the band – do you feel like…
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Vintersea
SOURCE – I wanted to start things off by asking about the new album Illuminated you have out. What were the actual changes that you tried to bring forth on this record? Riley…
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Essential Shortest Albums: R.I.V. – Rhythms In Violence
R.I.V. – Rhythms In ViolenceDramma RecordsRelease date: 19909,0/10,0 Tracklist:1 – Mental Sick2 – Animal3 – Doodoous4 – Misery5 – War Plagues Main Focus Tracks:1 – Mental Sick3 – Doodoous Other Recommended Tracks:2 –…
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Solothus
SOURCE – Tell us a bit about the band. How did you come together and forge your sound? Kari Kankaanpää (Vocals) – Solothus was born from the intense desire to create and play…
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Void of Sleep
SOURCE – Metaphora is your third full-length album. How do you think people are responding to it? Gale (Guitars, Vocals) – Despite the bad period, in which we can’t play live, the album…
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Witchskull – A Driftwood Cross
Witchskull – A Driftwood CrossRise Above Records8,0/10,0 Tracklist:01 Black Cathedrals02 Baphomet’s Child03 This Silent Place04 The Red Altar05 Dresden06 March of Winter07 Nero Order08 A Driftwood Cross Main Focus Tracks:03 This Silent Place08…
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Venom Prison
SOURCE – Samsara arrives three years after your debut album in 2016. How have you expanded and developed your sound since that album? Was there anything you particular musical element or characteristic you…
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Creative Waste – Condemned
Creative Waste – CondemnedIndependent8,0/10,0 Tracklist: Blowback 02:00 Enemy 01:43 Condemned 01:48 The Vocal Minority 01:30 Obedience 03:28 Retribution 02:43 The Powers That Be 02:18 The New Apartheid 03:07 Anomie 02:45 The Lowest Form…
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High Priestess
SOURCE – What do you like the most about Casting the Circle? Katie Gilchrest (guitars, vocals) – I really like how our sound has evolved since the last record. For me at least…
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Essential Shortest Albums: Hellhammer – Apocalyptic Raids
Hellhammer – Apocalyptic RaidsNoise RecordsRelease date: 198410,0/10,0 Tracklist: Third of the Storms (Evoked Damnation) 02:45 Massacra 02:48 Triumph of Death 09:23 Horus / Aggressor 05:02 Main Focus Tracks: Massacra 02:48 Triumph of Death…
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Eilera
SOURCE – Waves, as an album title, suggests a pretty strong theme. Can you tell me more about the overarching story of this record? Eilera (Vocals) – You are right. Waves are strong,…
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August Burns Red – Guardians
August Burns Red – Guardians Fearless Records 9,0/10,0 Tracklist: 1 – The Narrative 2 – Bones 3 – Paramount 4 – Defender 5 – Lighthouse 6 – Dismembered Memory 7 – Ties That…
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Void of Sleep – Metaphora
Void of Sleep – Metaphora Aural Music 8,0/10,0 Tracklist: The Famine Years Iron Mouth Waves of Discomfort Unfair Judgements Master Abuser Modern Man Tides of the Mourning Main Focus Tracks: Iron Mouth Master…
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Huntsmen
SOURCE – How was Mandala Of Fear written? It sounds like it was put together by really thrashing it out in the rehearsal room. Ray Knipe (Drums) – MoF was 100% painstakingly written…
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