George Kollias Interview
One of the most disciplined drummers in extreme music is Greek born George Kollias of the technically brilliant death metal band Nile.
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Ace Frehley Interview
American rock band Kiss took platinum record sales to new heights by implementing a merchandising revenue stream that ultimately changed the nature of the music industry forever. Their live shows remain huge productions of epic proportions which few have surpassed.
David Ellefson Interview
Thrash metal history has been well documented and as many of the luminaries in that genre have fairly recently been releasing books aplenty that cover their careers, it is interesting how approaches in divulging stories vary. No stranger to solid writing skills, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson’s most recent book titled ‘My Life with Deth: Discovering
MARDUK (Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson aka ‘Evil’) Interview
Sweden’s Marduk remains one of the most intense black metal bands who continue to be a formidable force both musically and lyrically.
INQUISITION (Jason ‘Dagon’ Weirbach) Interview
Black metal bands are plentiful but those that use the genre as an extension of expressing their own convictions and artistic aspirations without compromise or reliance on shock value are not quite so commonplace. One such band that both develops their sound and maintains a never wavering sense of determination is South American originating two piece band, Inquisition.
HAMMERFALL (Oscar Dronjak) Interview
Sweden has churned out some exceptional metal bands amongst various genres that in some cases, really did set trends. For those into the traditional heavy metal sound with twin guitars, thematic vocals and thumping drum and bass power, Hammerfall certainly deliver the goods and have done so for around two decades, remaining sonically loyal to their ever growing fan base on each new release.
Yngwie Malmsteen Interview, 2014
Guitar virtuosos are not unique however those who can write their own concertos, perform them and also make regular appearances at the top of guitarist polls for over three decades are extremely rare indeed. Swedish neoclassical guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen is one such rarity and may well be guilty of over the top theatrics as well as nearly endless improvisational explorations but his command of the instrument together with his great sense of melody is unquestionable to anyone with a musical ear.
BLOODBATH (Nick Holmes) Interview
Death metal has continued to change over decades and still has classic sounds that few can either imitate or replicate. Whether it is down to producers, studios or just songwriting techniques, it all depends on the talent driving it initially. Bloodbath is one such band given it consists of members of other established extreme metal bands using it as means to be more creative and pay homage to an old school sound.
DREAM THEATER : Live Review, 2014
Dream Theater – An Evening with Dream Theater Luna Park, Milsons Point NSWOctober 30th, 2014 American progressive metal band Dream Theater have a legion of loyal fans willing to undertake epic live performances that would require a packed lunch for the casual fan. Promising a three hour performance for an evening with the progressive heroes,
SHIHAD : Live Review, 2014
Supports: Cairo Knife Fight + High Tension Metro Theatre, Sydney NSWSaturday, October 25th, 2014 New Zealand band Shihad never disappoint on the live front. Their legacy of hard working, relentless touring and delivering no nonsense live shows is well known as is their bravery in documenting their rocky road in film. Their latest album FVEY