Author: Chad Bowar
Crystal Viper Interview
The latest album from the Polish heavy/power metal band Crystal Viper is the Lovecraft-inspired The Cult. Frontwoman Marta Gabriel fills …
Korpiklaani Interview
The long-running Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani are releasing their latest album Jylhä. Vocalist Jonne Järvelä fills us in on …
Soen Interview
The Swedish progressive band Soen are back with their latest album Imperial. I caught up with the band’s founder, drummer …
Phantom Elite Interview
The sophomore album from the symphonic metal band Phantom Elite is Titanium. Vocalist Marina La Torraca (Exit Eden, Avantasia) gives …
Nervosa Interview
The Brazilian thrash metal band Nervosa has had a nearly complete lineup turnover on their latest album Perpetual Chaos. The …
Jason Bieler Interview
Jason Bieler (Saigon Kick, Talisman, Super Transatlantic) is releasing his latest solo album under the moniker of Jason Bieler and …
Meet The Band: Hearts & Hand Grenades
In our first Meet The Band spotlight of 2021 are Buffalo, New York hard rockers Hearts & Hand Grenades. After …
Meet The Band: Bondbreakr
In the Meet The Band spotlight this week is the Austin, Texas group Bondbreakr. They just released their self-titled debut …
Ayreon – Transitus Review
Ayreon albums are always lavish productions with a long running time, a dramatic storyline and numerous guests. That’s also the …
Metallica – S&M2 Review
In 1999, Metallica released S&M. At the time, combining an orchestra with a metal band had certainly been done, but …
Meet The Band: American Dream Machine
This week we shine the Meet The Band spotlight on Virginia rockers American Dream Machine, whose debut album is Deadhearts. …
Meet The Band – Smackbound
In the Meet The Band spotlight this week is the Finnish group Smackbound, who just released their debut album 20/20. …
Meet The Band: Obscene
We’re shining the Meet The Band spotlight on the Indiana death metal group Obscene. After an EP in 2017, they …
BPMD Interview
The supergroup BPMD tackle ’70s hard rock covers on their debut album American Made. The lineup consists of vocalist Bobby …
Meet The Band: Everyday Heroes
This week we’re shining the Meet The Band spotlight on the Welsh hard rock band Everyday Heroes. They just released …
Meet The Band: Solar Flare
This week we’re featuring the Ohio power metal quintet Solar Flare in Meet The Band. They just released their self-titled …
Her Chariot Awaits Interview
Producer/guitarist Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob) and singer Ailyn (ex-Sirenia) have formed the band Her Chariot Awaits, who just released their …
Caligula’s Horse Interview
The Australian progressive band Caligula’s Horse have been around for a decade, and really saw their profile rise globally with …
Winterfylleth Interview
UK black metal veterans Winterfylleth recently released The Reckoning Dawn. Vocalist/guitarist Chris Naughton fills us in on the new album, …
Meet The Band: Mnemocide
The Swiss death metal band Mnemocide are in the Meet The Band spotlight this week. They just released their debut …
Meet The Band: Thy Despair
In this week’s Meet The Band spotlight are the Ukrainian dark symphonic group Thy Despair. The Song Of Desolation is …
Meet The Band: Helfro
In the Meet The Band spotlight this week is the Icelandic black metal duo Helfro. Their self-titled debut was just …
Trivium Interview
Trivium’s latest album is What The Dead Men Say. I spoke with guitarist Corey Beaulieu about the new record, releasing …