LEAVES' EYES – Die Macht des Schicksals

Die Band schlägt nach dem vorherigen, grandiosen Album Myths of Fate mit der EP Song Of Darkness eine düsterere und fokussiertere Richtung ein. Anstatt großer Neuerungen verfeinern sie mit sicherer Hand ihr bewährtes symphonisches Metal-Rezept. Unsere Fragen beantworteten die beiden Sänger: Eli...

2026. 05. 18. 06:34  »  interview

ELEGANT WEAPONS – Continuous Evolution

Elegant Weapons’ second album, Evolution, lives up to its title. With a line-up drawn from Judas Priest, Rainbow, Uriah Heep and Accept, the new record captures a band coming fully into its own, sounding tighter, bolder and more cohesive than before, while pushing its blend of classic and modern h...

2026. 05. 14. 14:17  »  interview

UNVERKALT – Über Welten hinweg

Die Band Unverkalt, die griechische Wurzeln und einen deutsch klingenden Namen hat, präsentiert auf ihrem neuen Album Songtitel in Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch und Griechisch. Wir sprachen mit der Band über sprachliche Vielfalt und den Einfluss unserer Umwelt auf unser Bewusstsein und unser Sch...

2026. 05. 04. 07:08  »  interview

HÄLLAS – Oh, those seventies!

Hällas, from Jönköping/Sweden, and their new album Panorama has received positive acclaim worldwide among fans of old school progressive/hard rock music. We discussed the band's history, recent developments and future plans with singer-bassist Tommy Alexandersson....

2026. 05. 04. 06:23  »  interview

Crew Chronicles: Sydney Taylor – Dressing Room & VIP Coordinator

Crew Chronicles pulls back the curtain on the people working behind the scenes – the crew who make every show happen. Their stories reveal their craft, the challenges as well as high points of touring, and the real life that unfolds beyond the stage....

2026. 05. 04. 06:16  »  interview

CHEZ KANE – Free, wild, reckless!

Few artists embody the spirit of ’80s rock as confidently and convincingly as Chez Kane. With Reckless, her new third studio album, the British singer dives headfirst into the sound, fearless attitude and larger-than-life swagger of that era. Packed with big hooks, soaring melodies and rebellious ...

2026. 05. 04. 06:06  »  interview

KARNIVOOL – Through Hell

One of the most defining bands of Australian progressive rock, Karnivool, returned after thirteen years of waiting—their fourth album, In Verses, was released on February 6, and their European tour will begin in April. Guitarist Andrew Goddard and singer Ian Kenny talked about creative risk-taking...

2026. 04. 06. 11:31  »  interview

Crew Chronicles: Albert Moshard – Merchandise Manager

Crew Chronicles pulls back the curtain on the people working behind the scenes – the crew who make every show happen. Their stories reveal their craft, the challenges as well as high points of touring, and the real life that unfolds beyond the stage....

2026. 03. 21. 17:05  »  interview

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO – The Turin Venom

Ponte Del Diavolo from Turin, Italy has released its second record in February at Season Of Mist. The band mixes a lot of different genres into a special crossover that’s definitely dark and unique. Erba del Diavolo singer and Kratom bass player answered our questions....

2026. 03. 19. 08:42  »  interview

WOLFCHANT – Unter dem Bann der Legenden
Die deutsche Band Wolfchant ist seit vielen Jahren einer der herausragenden Vertreter der heimischen Pagan-Metal-Szene. Wir hatten die Gelegenheit, den Sänger Mario Lokhi Möginger über ihres in diesem Jahr erschienenen Album „Echoes of a Time Once Past“ zu befragen.... 03. 06.  »  interview

THE OTHER – Vertraute Fremde
Die deutsche Horror Punk-Rock Ikone The Other verbindet seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten die rohe Energie des Punk mit der düsteren Welt der klassischer Horrorfilme. Über ihr neues Album berichtete uns der Sänger Rod Usher.... 03. 06.  »  interview

CATHERINE FEARNS – Death on the Piano
Catherine Fearns became famous in the metal underground by covering metal songs on piano – especially because of her extreme metal covers. But she’s also a composer, guitarist and writer of novels, and the living proof that it’s never too late to start something you’d love to try in your lif... 03. 05.  »  interview

THE HIRSCH EFFEKT – In The Shadow Of Habits
The trio from Hanover makes music that you don't just have to hear, you have to experience: both ritualistic and extreme. We interviewed singer and guitarist Nils Wittrock on the occasion of their new album “Der Brauch“ (The Custom).... 02. 04.  »  interview

Crew Chronicles: Jack Suarez – Tour manager & front of house engineer
Crew Chronicles pulls back the curtain on the people working behind the scenes – the crew who make every show happen. Their stories reveal their craft, the challenges as well as high points of touring, and the real life that unfolds beyond the stage.... 02. 01.  »  interview

INDUCTION – Auf Schmerz getunt
Die deutsche Heavy und Power Metal Band Induction hat sich in kurzer Zeit zu einer der spannendsten aufstrebenden Formationen des Genres entwickelt. Wir haben über ihres neu erscheinenden Album Love Kills! mit dem Gitarrist und Songwriter Tim Kanoa Hansen gesprochen.... 01. 31.  »  interview

THE HIRSCH EFFEKT – Im Schatten des Brauches
Das aus Hannover stammende Trio macht eine solchende Musik, die man nicht nur hören, sondern erleben muss: zugleich rituell und extrem. Anlässlich ihres neuen Albums „Der Brauch” haben wir den Sänger und Gitarrist Nils Wittrock befragt.... 01. 31.  »  interview

HELSTAR – A Devilish Masquerade
Texan Helstar is a true cult underground power metal legend, which returned after a nine-year long break with a brand new full-length album, The Devil’s Masquerade. We were lucky to talk with Larry Barragán, the founder guitarist of the 45-year old band.... 01. 30.  »  interview

TOTAL ANNIHILATION – Jenseits der Berge des Wahnsinns
Die seit zwei Jahrzehnten in der Thrash/Death Metal Szene aktive Schweizer Band Total Annihilation veröffentlichte 2026 ihr neuestes Album Mountains of Madness. Zu diesem Album konnten wir dem Sänger Daniel Altwegg unsere Fragen stellen.... 01. 17.  »  interview

Crew Chronicles: Linda Florin – Photographer, videographer & social media manager
Crew Chronicles pulls back the curtain on the people working behind the scenes – the crew who make every show happen. Their stories reveal their craft, the challenges as well as high points of touring, and the real life that unfolds beyond the stage.... 01. 12.  »  interview

YEAR OF THE GOAT – Witches do exist!
For almost two decades, the Swedish band Year Of The Goat has been an active participant on the European scene, supporting their occult-themed lyrics with retro-sounding doom, proto-prog, and proto-metal music. The band's fourth album, Trivia Goddess, created along a rather elaborate concept, wa... 01. 08.  »  interview

MARIANAS REST – Dealing with Grief
The fifth LP of the Finnish Marianas Rest, the latest thesis of the nordic melodeath/doom school will arrive in mid-January. Jaakko Mäntymaa answered our questions regarding the new album, The Bereaved.... 12. 23.  »  interview

VOLBEAT - Good Melodies and Heavy Riffs
Over the past two decades, Volbeat have grown from a Danish breakout act into one of the biggest names in modern rock, packing arenas, headlining major festivals, and racking up chart-topping tracks. Ahead of their two sold-out Vienna shows, we caught up with longtime bassist Kaspar B. Larsen for a ... 12. 06.  »  interview

Crew Chronicles: Vera Streefland - merchandiser & production assistant
Crew Chronicles pulls back the curtain on the people working behind the scenes – the crew who make every show happen. Their stories reveal their craft, the challenges as well as high points of touring, and the real life that unfolds beyond the stage.... 12. 06.  »  interview