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Symphonic metal is a cherished genre amongst fans. The theatrical performances, the incredible compositions, and the storylines create a recipe for something that has grown near and dear to many hearts. Kamelot showcases these brilliantly…

It is incredible how young some of these bands are as they start creating music. I remember Silverchair were a phenomenon in the 90s at their age; now it seems like it is not super uncommon to find a young band putting out music. It is even…

It is really amazing to interview a band that has made a big impression on me through a live performance as my introduction to them. AXTY was this band. I saw them on The Browning and Born of Osiris tour, and my friend and I were blown…

You can sometimes find really creative musicians through a simple algorithm suggestion. Since I have become a little bit obsessed with videos and articles about the movie Obsession, I was brought to Mike Mortem on Instagram. He had created…

I go to an insane amount of shows. This is one of the many perks of doing what I do with Metal Nation. Some shows feel more like "work", and some shows I am somewhat looking forward to. Then there are shows where I am counting down the days…

As soon as I received the new Boundaries album, I wanted to lock myself away from all of my responsibilities, throw on some headphones, and dive in. I was far from disappointed with the upcoming album, Yearning: the unbeautiful after, which…

Sometimes Metal Nation likes to go outside the box a little and work with bands that are not under the specific metal umbrella, but there is still something about them that makes you feel it is the perfect platform. Duncan Evan and the…

Hardcore music is one of the genres I am least familiar with, yet I really enjoy it. Clearly, this needs to change. Southpaw FLHC has given me a great reminder of what I am missing. They are releasing their first full-length album, titled…

It is always so great to see bands keep going through all the shifts in the music industry over the decades. It is even more wonderful when it is a band that means a lot to you. Tesla is a band that has been near and dear to my heart since…

I am thankful to get the opportunity to meet some really incredible musicians and people while doing Metal Nation interviews. Some I get to have small snapshots of time with, and others I get to grow a closer friendship with. Joey…