Interviews

The Inevitable Demise of Everything: An Interview with Niklas Sundin

Jonathan Carbon talks hypnagogic ambient with Niklas Sundin (ex-Dark Tranquility) and his new album “Wattudragaren”. There are also some direct questions about dungeon synth and what people really thought about those records in the 1990s.

Hands of Goro Claw Their Way to the Edge of Heavy Metal On Self-Titled Debut (Early Album Stream)

Featuring members of Slough Feg, Spirit Adrift, and Nite, Hands of Goro’s metal chops are unquestionable. But if you do have questions, we have an interview — plus an album stream.

How Fuming Mouth Touched Darkness and Returned With Gold on "Last Day of Sun" (Interview)

Fuming Mouth has certainly succeeded in death metal’s surface level aspects – titanic riffs, dismal subject matter, and so on. However, what really sets them – and all good death metal – apart is their deep and sincere approach to songwriting and sense of melody. It’s a formula that worked for the genre pioneers Death...

On "Verses in Oath," Hulder Embodies the Essence of Black Metal (Interview)

We talked to the Washington-based black metal artist about her most recent album, philosophy, foraging, and more.

Farsot Descends Into Buoyant Flames (Interview)

German dark metal band Farsot reflects on 25 years as a band, culminating in their fantastic new album “Life Promised Death.”

Rebecca Vernon Enters a New Musical Chapter with The Keening (Interview)

We spoke to the ex-SubRosa guitarist/vocalist about her new project The Keening, which released their debut record “Little Bird” last fall.

Acerus Champion Unfettered Heavy Metal on "The Caliginous Serenade" (Early Stream + Daniel Corchado Interview)

We spoke to Acerus (and The Chasm) mastermind Daniel Corchado about the band’s new record as well as Corchado’s philosophical approach to crafting memorable music.

Upon Stone's Top 10 Album Influences for "Dead Mother Moon"

Melodic death metal band Upon Stone lists off the top ten albums they found most influential when crafting their debut album, “Dead Mother Moon.”

Vemod's Atmospheric Metal Stands the Test of Time (New Track Debut + Interview)

After twelve years, Vemod returns with their second full-length album. Read an interview with Jan Even Åsli and listen to “Inn i lysande natt” ahead of “The Deepening'”s release.

Ὁπλίτης (Hoplites) on Subverting and Entangling Cultural Norms (Interview)

Delivering lyrics entirely in Ancient Greek gives a new meaning to ‘esoteric’ metal. We talked to Hoplites mastermind Liu Zhenyang about this unusual project.
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