Category Archives: Interview

Celtachor Interview

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Wilds of Ireland Dublin based blackened folk metallers Celtachor will be releasing a new album called Fiannaoícht this April. Celtachor has been actively promoting the album by releasing content ranging from a single track to a music video. I gathered my questions I had for Celtachor, and some time later … Continue reading →

Interview with Chen of Orphaned Land

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A Big Shout Out

Israel’s folk metal pioneers Orphaned Land need no introduction. Formed in 1992, they’ve been active for more than 20 (there was a hiatus between 1997 and 2001) years and giving us prime examples of folk metal. They take their time between releases but one can always be sure that the next Orphaned Land records is going to be amazing. And we’ve assured of that once again when they returned with Unsung Prophets & Dead Messiahs, 5 years after All Is One. This is an utterly impressive album that is crafted passionately and diligently. I’m not at all hesitant call Unsung Prophets & Dead Messiahs their magnum opus. Since this was the case, an interview with them was a must. We had a chat with the lead guitarist (also bouzoukist, pianist, and xylophonist) Chen Balbus.
Enjoy.

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Tagged: Battlesoul

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With their new album knocking on the door, we thought is was about time to have a little talk with Nich Ireland from Battlesoul. So, if you want lo learn more about Battlesoul and their new album, here we go…

Musical trip
Congrats on your new album “Sunward And Starward”…… have you gotten any feedback about it yet?
“Yes, the reviews have started coming in already and so far the album is getting a VERY positive response. I wouldn’t mind seeing a review from someone who didn’t like the album just because it can give a different insight into what we did. I’m sure that will come with time.”

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Nattsmyg feasts at Midnight

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Nattsmyg Mittnattsfesten

Sweden’s Nattsmyg have been equally prolific and elusive in their 13 plus year history with now 6 full length albums to their credit. Their latest album “Midnattsfesten” shows both the folkier and black metal sides to their style which should grab many an ear. I was able to throw some questions to Dan Heikenberg who is the main guy behind Nattsmyg and he answered some for us including the writing and recording process, live performing and a few other things check it out…

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Interview with Jakke and Mikko of Crimfall

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Crimfall’s Bombastic Energy

Finland’s Crimfall is truly a special band which draws influences from many styles and manages to blend them together to create music that is epic, emotive and powerful without ever making it feel like it is just cluttered with random ideas. After 6 six years, they are back with their most amazing album to date, Amain, and we have the pleasure to bring you this interview with Jakke Viitala and Mikko Häkkinen.

Congratulations on your new album. Amain has been out for some time now. How has the reception been so far?
Jakke: “The reception has been very good. Both in Finland and abroad. The people and reviewers who have been following our career since “as the path unfolds” have all agreed that AMAIN is our strongest and best album so far.”

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Frost Giant, Like Comets

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Nothing makes me happier then when local acts to me here in PA. make it big and Frost Giant are about to go supernova with their new album “The Harlot Star”. Their first full length, it will officially be released in January for their new label Transcending Records. Vocalist/guitarist Matti Frost and guitarist Scott Breustedt answered some questions for us regarding the new album, the new label and a bunch of other stuff… check it out…

The Harlot Star
Major congrats on your debut full length “The Harlot Star”… how has the feedback been so far regarding it?
Matti: “So far it’s been a bit overwhelming, to be honest. Reviewers are responding to it well and so are listeners. It’s a bit surreal and more than a little bit exciting.”
Scott: “I’m still waiting for somebody to talk shit about it. The reviews have been great. We’ve been turning some heads with this album so far. We have been all about this album since we demoed it over the last few years. Its a pretty awesome feeling seeing this sound we created being accepted by people.”

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Nordheim Interview

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About Dinosaurs and Folk-Metalheads

2017 has seen the return of the epic Nordheim from north of the border in Quebec Canada and what a return it has been. With the release of their new album “Rapthor” they broke thru into my top albums of 2017 with a blend of speed, brutality, epicness and humor. Guitarist and Vocalist Warraxe answered some questions for us regarding the new album, the delays with it coming out, touring and few other things… check it out…

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Häive is Alive

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Finland’s Häive have returned from a long period of inactivity with a new full-length album entitled “Iätön” for their new label. Eisenwald. Due to be released on November 24th, “Iätön” crosses over into several genres along the way so there will be some major crossover appeal for sure.
Häive mastermind Janne Väätäinen was able to answer some questions for us regarding the new album, the new label and a few other things… check it out…

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