Interviews

Instrumental music has come a long way throughout the years and progressive instrumental metal has taken hold of the metal community. Bands from Animals as Leaders, to Polyphia, to Intervals. All have a unique twist to what they do, and…

There is something special about finding a band and an album that really hits your soul in the best way. I wish I could bottle that experience up and continue to have the new feeling over and over again. Since this is not possible, I will…

Symphonic metal has continually come a long way and has become very diverse within the genre. Elvellon is one of the newer bands, but they are also one of the best. They have heavier riffs that set them apart with the melodic soundscapes.…

Instrumental music has to be really captivating to keep a listener interested. Insect Ark has been able to do this throughout the years. This time, Insect Ark has added vocals to the ambiance of the music and it is haunting and beautiful.…

In 2015 the UK was starting to buzz with the anticipation of a new band that was grabbing rock by its roots and reminding people how exciting a night away can be. BlitZ then released their first EP in 2016 and their debut full length album…

The Greenleaf Swedes are at it again with another incredible album full of fun videos and heartfelt subjects. The Head & the Habit is a mix of groovy riffs, stellar bass and drum beats, and melodic, beautiful vocals. I have become a…

Sweden encompasses some of the most amazing rock and metal bands that exist. I don't know what it is about that country that oozes talent, but it has continually made me consider moving there. Evergrey is one of these bands. Album after…

A little over a month ago I went to a show I was beyond excited about. I had become a huge Unprocessed fan and couldn't wait to see them. Some friends of mine, Fall of Fathom, were opening, and then a band called Red Handed Denial took the…

Thrash metal is a genre where you are pretty certain what to expect. There will be some differences, of course, but it's a straightforward style of music. Enter Belushi Speed Ball. They take thrash metal, and feed it a shit ton of pizza,…

Back in 1989, there was a storm brewing in Tampa, Florida. Glen Benton and Steve Asheim were working on continuing the creation of a style of music that would eventually take over the metal industry. Death metal is a genre that many…