(((O))) Category: Interviews
The Belgium trio Wiegedood has just released their epic debut album De Doden Hebben Het Goed through ConSouling Sounds, which is one of the more ferocious atmospheric black metal releases of this year. Matt Butler asked guitarist/vocalist Levy Seynaeve some questions about the band and the Church of Ra scene.
Tribulation’s transformation from old-school Swedish death revivalists to psychedelic prog-death adventurers was a major shock to many of the band’s old fans, but for better or for worse, it has turned the band into one of the more interesting names to watch in heavy metal. The band discusses the change and the inspirations behind it with John McLaughlin below.
Ahead of their European tour and Dunk!festival appearance, Echoes and Dust speaks with Andrew Pearsall of Sydney post-rock outfit Solkyri. – By Gilbert Potts
Richard Collins caught up with Dave from A Horse Called War, the crusty, doom/sludge band that got resurrected this year after having split up back in 2010.
Last year Big Business self-released their latest album ‘Battlefields Forever’, which recently got an official European release through Solar Flare Records. Jamie Jones asked bassist/singer Jared Warren some questions about the new record, signing to Solar Flare Records and more.
Raymond Westland caught up with Gavin Harrison from Porcupine Tree and King Crimson to discuss his most recent musical endeavours, his approach to drums clinics and music in general and dealing with some of the music business more distinguished characters.
When it comes to fusing metal music with Middle Eastern flourishes few can do in such a commanding way as Ashmedi does with Melechesh. Raymond Westland caught up with Ashmedi and talked about their latest release ‘Enki’ and more.
Gilbert Potts caught up with Alex Wilson from sleepmakeswaves, who have just finished a mammoth tour and are about to tour even more. Gilbert wonders what touring’s like and where you can buy the cheapest beer.
Raymond Westland had a chat with Colin Edwin (Obake, Porcupine Tree, Metallic Taste of Blood) about his recent work with Obake, on how he became involved and his contributions to ‘Mutations’, the band’s latest album and much more.
The Atomic Bitchwax released their new album ‘Gravitron’, which Chris Ball described as “the biggest no brainer of the year thus far.” With TAB about to start their European tour, which kicks off at London’s Desertfest, Chris asked bassist/singer Chris Kornik some questions.
Maria Chiara Argirò Quintet create avant-garde jazz music, rich in texture and unique in direction. The quintet strike memories of The Cinematic Orchestra, exploring pleasant tonality and timbre with charm and intrigue. Having now completed writing what is looking to be a stunning debut album, we catch up with composer Maria to find out more. By Jake Murray
With their new album coming out later this year, they’re definitely the ones to watch in this genre.
You should also listen to us if you like songs that suggest David Cameron is an egg laying reptilian.
“Great things must at first wear terrifying masks in order to impress themselves onto the hearts of humanity.” – Flowers Of Evil speak to Dan Salter about philosophy, influences and Wrestlemania.
On continental Europe Antwerp-based Triggerfinger is a household name, playing their patented form of rock on the most prestigious festivals all over the place. However, in the UK they’re still relative newcomers. Raymond Westland asked drummer Mario Goossens some questions.
Raymond Westland had the chance to sit down with Damian Wilson for a nice chat and he was every bit the charming and witty guy he’s known for.
Le Seul Elément is a solo project of a French musician who does not want to be named by his real name. Daniela Patrizi recently reviewed his new release ‘Meradian’ and asked the person behind the project some questions.
Anoop Bhat asked Lauren Mason and Nats Spada from Torpor some questions about the new album ‘From Nothing Comes Everything’ and more.
