Interviews

Extreme metal can fall under many umbrellas, so you don't always know what you are going to get. In the 80's and 90s, there weren't nearly as diverse of sub-genres, the categories were much simpler, but the music was not. Monstrosity…

It is always highly impressive to me to hear music created by composers. To dive into the mind of someone who is able to hear a full composition in their brain is fascinating. Anuar Salum has done this with his project Phendrana. Along with…

Many metal bands have been around for decades, all through different sub-genres. Exhumed began in 1990 and was a force right from the beginning. This death metal powerhouse has continued to slash through the metal scene with visual and…

This world I have found myself living in has been one of the most incredible experiences. Simply having the opportunity to listen to music all the time, usually ahead of release dates, is one of the many layers of this shindig. Having the…

Everyone in the world knows who Disturbed is. Since the 90's, they have been a big name and are even a grammy nominated band. John Moyer (bass player of Disturbed and many other projects) has become a big staple across the board with…

Another great band from Boise, Idaho, Whiskey Mountain creates a rock-and-alternative-punk sound with some groovy beats. They released their first album in 2024 titled It Felt Like Fun, and have released another single since, "I'm Not…

At times, I get to do something a little different, and this is one of those times. I reached out to comedian Luke Severeid about a possible interview since he incorporates metal into his stand-up, and I was beyond pleased to have him not…

It is amazing to see some bands begin early on and still kicking ass. While Exhorder did take some breaks, they have come back stronger than ever and continued to create some incredible music. Thankfully, they are also touring, which is…

Metalcore is a sub-genre we all recognize under the umbrella of the metal genre, but some bands' mastery is better than others. Crystal Lake is one of those that really turn a more creative approach and add enough twists and turns to keep…

I get so much music daily, it is near impossible to go through it all, but there are times I get an album that I cannot wait to sink my teeth into, and Textures is one of those bands with their upcoming release, Genotype, which will be out…