The Aquarian

November 6, 2013 2

Dir En Grey are a heavy metal band from Osaka, Japan, that has been around since 1997. They formed after...

An Interview with Diamond Plate: Feeling The Pulse

October 23, 2013 1

Diamond Plate’s first release was the Thrash Clash Vol. 2 split with Oppression, which had Konrad Kupiec on guitar and...

An Interview with Speedwolf: Riding With Death

Nick Perkel

Interviews

July 17, 2013 0

Speedwolf are a thrash/speed metal band from Denver, Colorado, signed to Hells Headbangers Records. They have appeared at influential concerts...

An Interview with Holy Grail: Go Down Swinging

Nick Perkel

Interviews

July 3, 2013 0

Holy Grail are a traditional metal band from Hollywood, California, with influences like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Helloween. Earlier...

Sacred Mother Tongue: Out Of The Darkness

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Albums

June 20, 2013 1

Sacred Mother Tongue are a London-based hard rock/metal band that has just released their sophomore album, Out Of The Darkness....

An Interview with Crucified Barbara: On The Run

Nick Perkel

Interviews

April 10, 2013 1

Klara Force is a guitarist for Swedish sleaze metal band Crucified Barbara, who are currently on an American tour with...

Interview with Warbeast’s Bruce Corbitt: Thrash Renaissance Man

Nick Perkel

Interviews

November 28, 2012 2

In 2013, there are at least three albums featuring the vocals of Bruce Corbitt scheduled for release. The first will...

Interview with Rat Skates: Dreaming Big

Nick Perkel

Interviews

August 29, 2012 2

Rat Skates started his musical career as the first drummer of Overkill, a band he was with until 1987. Shortly...

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Interview with Dir En Grey: Becoming Unraveled

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