Interviews
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Band Photo: Heathen
An Interview With Kragen Lum Of Heathen
Heathen is one of the original thrash bands. Beginning in the early 80s, the band carved a name for itself through the years. After taking a hiatus, Heathen is back and bigger than ever. Albums later and often touring, Heathen is currently supporting Destruction on a trek through the states. I got a chance to talk to guitarist Kragen Lum while he was riding the tour bus.
Members Of Across Tundras Discuss "Sage"
The sound of Across Tundras has hints of metal, psychedelic, folk, country, and blues; pretty much any style of music you can imagine. All of these clashing musical genres somehow make sweet music, and the band harnesses this power to craft earthly, raw albums that lean far away from any kind of linearity.
Their latest album, “Sage,” continues this direction with better production and a stronger chemistry between vocalist/guitarist Tanner Olson, bassist Matt Shively, and drummer Dan Catron. I was scheduled to have a chat with Olson, but got a pleasant surprise when Shively joined in the conversation to offer his perspective on “Sage.” The interview jumps between the two musicians, as they discuss a wide variety of topics regarding the band’s love of demoing material and the importance of the record on a personal level.
Band Photo: System Divide
Interview With Sven De Caluwé
Juggling two touring bands is no easy feat, making Sven de Caluwé stand as one of the hardest working men in metal, comparable to Mike Patton in his prime. After recently establishing System Divide in addition to Aborted, Sven has been living a live of constant touring and recording for the past two years.
Sven goes on the record exclusively with Metal Underground to discuss the new Aborted album, the reception to System Divide and the struggles of juggling two bands at once.
Band Photo: Better Left Unsaid
Better Left Unsaid Discusses Tour, Videos & Albums
Modesto, California’s Better Left Unsaid has spent the last eight years tirelessly working to carve its own niche in the modern metal movement. Through constant gigging and a desire to one-up each release, the groups first flirtation with success came when they signed to Jamey Jasta’s Stillborn Records to release “The Fight Within” (2008), which included a video on the Headbangers Ball.
The follow up recording, “Only the Dead to Witness” saw the band issue its second video “To the Last Man.” The song also found release via Ozzfest and Rockstar Mayhem Fest samplers. Said album also showed the band evolving from a standard metalcore sound to something more complex with Meshuggah fan appeal.
While battling poor cell reception somewhere outside of Spokane, Washington, Better Left Unsaid drummer Brent Terry spoke to Metal Underground about the above, as well as the band’s current tour opening for Hed(pe) and Mushroomhead. Even though this interview occurred a month ago, the band is still braving the road as part of this massive trek across America. Read onward to learn more about these hot newcomers.
Band Photo: Job For A Cowboy
JFAC Talks About New EP, Tour, Music Biz, Piracy
Supporting Between the Buried and Me on tour for the new album, "The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues," Job For A Cowboy is anticipating its own new release – "The Gloom EP," which is due out on June 7th, via Metal Blade records. Sharing the bill on the month-long tour that wrapped up on Saturday the 14th was The Ocean, from Germany, and Cephalic Carnage for part of the tour. You can read my show report and see photos from the show shortly in the newly-relaunched MetalUnderground.com Photo Gallery.
On Friday the 13th in Nashville, TN, Job For A Cowboy’s lead vocalist Jonny Davy met up with me for an interview just after the band played their set at the gig at Rocketown.
BTBAM's Drummer Dishes on Music, Food, Basketball
In support of the new album, "The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues," Between the Buried and Me has been tearing up venues across the country for the last month with fellow bands Job For A Cowboy and The Ocean, as well as Cephalic Carnage for part of the tour. My first experience of meeting the band was behind the venue of Rocketown in Nashville, TN, where several of the guys were lifting weights, jumping rope, and stretching out as if the bus area was a gym. Just like with their music, the guys keep themselves busy and moving when they’re on tour. You can read my show report and see photos from the show shortly in the newly-relaunched MetalUnderground.com Photo Gallery.
Nashville is a BTBAM crowd, as the band knows after shooting a live CD/DVD at a show in Nashville. Before their exhilarating performance on the night of May 13th, which was a Friday the 13th (although the band seemed to have good luck,) BTBAM drummer Blake Richardson checked in with MetalUnderground.com for an interview on the tour bus, which had been well-toured.
Massakren Talks Black Metal And New EP
A young band hungry to make a name for itself, Massakren has already started to make a splash with its new self-titled EP and "Threshold" music video. Taking a base of Dimmu Borgir style black metal, but throwing in plenty of extra flourishes and even a thrash influence, the members of Massakren were amazingly only between 16-20 years old when the EP's tracks were recorded, following in the footsteps of some of Scandinavia's most influential bands.
Massakren's vocalist Parker Jameson filled in Metalunderground.com on the band's formation, the musical history of the members, and the recording process for the new EP. Parker also delved into subjects such as black metal's place in the metal scene, and how perception of certain styles can influence listeners. Commenting on the subject, Parker stated "People need to use their ears and nothing else when judging bands. Their popularity shouldn’t impact your views on their songwriting."
Read on to find out more about this up-and-coming black metal juggernaut that is poised to storm the genre and take absolutely no prisoners.
Band Photo: Winterus
Winterus On Black Metal, Zombies, And Christianity
A new addition to the U.S. black metal scene, Michigan's Winterus has just dropped it's debut through Lifeforce Records, a monument to frozen despair titled "In Carbon Mysticism." Winterus vocalist Christopher Neu recently corresponded with Metalunderground.com about the new release to explain the band's place in the black metal world and the album's strict anti-Christian lyrical stance.
"There is nothing wrong with acting 'Christ-like' but there is a lot wrong with Christianity. Thankfully it is coming to an end and I hope to help and support this in every possible way," stated Neu. He also goes onto discuss recording a music video on a snowy night with no recording budget and even to talk digital zombie slaying and car theft on the Xbox.
An Interview With Hvall Of Vreid
After the break up of Windir, Vreid became the incarnation of some of the former members. With a new album recieving rave reviews, Vreid has certainly come into its own. Despite the constant touring, I had a quick talk with bassist Hvall about the new album "V," an upcoming U.S. tour, and who he would like to tour with.
Ryan Suche Talks The Future Of Hoarfrost
Arising from a period of hibernation, Canadian metallers Hoarfrost are gearing up to debut material live from the upcoming album "Dysphoria," which is the follow-up to the "The Cold Plains" EP (reviewed here).
Talking about the new material, vocalist Ryan Suche stated, "There's this dark, depressing ambiance to the new material which really sucks me in as a listener, and I can't wait to see it transfer over in a live environment. I don't think people will be sure what hit them - but I know they're going to love it. This has been a rebirth for the band."
Ryan also discusses recruiting a new guitarist after the departure of Brett Goodchild, the Manitoba metal scene, and the new Primordial album.
Symfonia Talks New Album "In Paradisum"
Featuring a veritable treasure trove of melodic metal talent with members hailing from Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, and more, the newly formed act Symfonia has revealed its version of paradise to the world with the debut album "In Paradisum" (reviewed here).
Vocalist André Matos recently spoke with Metalunderground.com about forming the project with Timo Tolkki, and how it eventually evolved into a full-fledged band ready to hit the tour circuit. André also discusses how the music stacks up against the members other bands, and the possibility of an upcoming second album.
Band Photo: A Band of Orcs
A Band Of Orcs Laments The Loss Of Peter Steele
Although normally predisposed towards eating or enslaving human beings, the green skinned monstrosities in A Band of Orcs can still occasionally mourn the passing of members of the pink and squishy race. Giving an orctastic salute to the gothic metal giant Peter Steele, the band recorded a death metal version of "Green Man," which appeared on the recently released "All For None, None For All: A Tribute To Peter Steele."
The orcs weren't satisfied just by causing metal mayhem alone, however, and now the creatures have decided to, um, "speak" about Type O Negative and rampaging in the recording studio. Read on to find out about the real cause of the Deepwater Horizon disaster and what can lead even an orc to feel sad, in-between threats of world domination and taunts of the band's zombie member, of course.
To get an extra dose of orcish death metal, you can also hear the music that will herald the domination here or find more details on the band at this location.
Band Photo: Emancer
Emancer Discusses Peter Steele Tribute Album
Norwegian metal act Emancer made waves throughout the metal scene with the highly praised "Twilight and Randomness" album (reviewed here) back in 2008, which mixed in avant-garde elements to the traditional black metal style. While gearing up to record a new full-length album, Emancer put a black metal spin on the Type O Negative track "My Girlfriend's Girlfriend" for Metalunderground.com's recently released "All For None, None For All: A Tribute To Peter Steele."
Vocalist Gorbag and guitarist Mithrin discussed their cover song with Metalunderground to explain the band's recording process, and dived into other topics such Emancer's European tour last fall and the upcoming sixth full-length album.
Several Emancer tracks are also available for streaming through the band's MySpace music profile for anyone who would like to become more familiar with the group's style.
Interview With V.I.T.R.I.O.L. Of Anaal Nathrakh
One of the longest-running and intense bands out there, Anaal Nathrakh from the U.K. has released another little demon to the world (reviewed here). The two-piece, consisting of Irrumator and V.I.T.R.I.O.L., has remained somewhat mysterious throughout the years; playing only a few live shows, some festivals, and leaving it up the listener to decipher the lyrics. I had the opportunity to talk at length with vocalist V.I.T.R.I.O.L. about the new album "Passion," collaborators, and the theory of music in general.
Band Photo: Sylosis
Sylosis Heads To The "Edge Of The Earth"
U.K. death/thrash act Sylosis has gotten back into the ring and is ready for another fight with sophomore full-length album "Edge of the Earth." With loads of technical guitar work, aggressive death vocals, and even a few surprise right-hooks of melodic singing, Sylosis is going for a total knock-out in round two.
Talking on avoiding some of the pitfalls that befall metal bands as their sound progresses, vocalist/guitarist Josh Middleton stated "We definitely didn't feel the 'sophomore slump.' We were really excited and proud when we entered the studio and knew that we'd written a much better album. It's heavier, more thrash and old school yet at the same time bringing in some more mature progressive elements."
Josh also discusses playing the Sonisphere festival, hitting the road with Cavalera Conspiracy, and the album's concept of isolation and aging in the interview below.
Band Photo: Anal Cunt
Interview With Seth Putnam Of Anal Cunt
Anal Cunt has been offending the senses for decades. With infamous vocalist/guitarist Seth Putnam, who has been known for starting fights with the crowd, blatant drug use, and dying multiple times, the grindcore outfit has remained a fixture of the genre.
Anal Cunt has now released the band's latest album "Fuckin' A," (reviewed here) a tribute to cock rock, and is currently touring in support of the release. I had a quick and strange talk with Seth Putnam about the new album, the cock rock outfits he wears, and his drug of choice. A transcription follows. (Sorry for all the "That's awesome"'s. I was a bit nervous.)
Band Photo: Enthrope
Enthrope On "October Rust" And Recording Covers
Fans of the Finnish metal sound should take note, as the gentlemen from Enthrope are purveyors of some of the finest atmospheric death metal around. With the Silenced Earth demo and debut full-length Tomorrows Dead Days, Enthrope has put itself on the map among the ranks of Finland's dark metal juggernauts.
The group donated its time to hit the studio and create an Enthropic version of Type O Negative's "Wolf Moon (Including Zoanthropic Paranoia)" for our recently released Peter Steele tribute album. Explaining the band's respect for the Gothic metal icon and how a death metal act can cover a group like Type O Negative, drummer Mikko Mustonen recently answered a series of interview questions about Peter Steele.
Mikko's thoughts on the "October Rust" album, the music video for "Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All)," and more can be found below. For anyone who hasn't been exposed to the death metal supernova of Enthrope, you can check out the band's last interview with Metalunderground here, or let the music speak for itself through the Enthrope MySpace page.
Alan Robert Talks "Wire Hangers" Movie
Besides handling bass duties for Life of Agony and heading up Spoiler NYC, Alan Robert has also recently formed the Wasted Talent Entertainment production company to make a live-action version of the New York City based Wire Hangers horror comic series.
I had the opportunity to chat with Alan about the upcoming movie, as well as his new comic series Crawl to Me, which leaves the big city behind to focus on a terrified family in a secluded house. During our talk, Alan discussed topics such as the search for a director, putting together the production company, the creepy inspiration behind the Crawl to Me story, and the many different types of horror.
Interview With Arkan Founder/Drummer Foued Moukid
Arkan is s rising star in the "eastern" metal genre. Led by bands like Orphaned Land and Melechesh, this genre has exploded recently, because, as Arkan founder and drummer Foued Moukid says, "the listener needs now more originality in music and wants cultural innovation," instead of, say, more blast beats and screaming. Moukid was kind enough to take some time and answer our questions via email from Arkan's home base in France, and his thoughtful and reasoned answers are excellent insight into a rising band's mentality. Please enjoy.
Bloodofheroes: Why/How did you come up with the idea to mix death metal with oriental and other similar styles of music?
The idea of combining metal and oriental music in this project goes back a long way. I have always wanted to mix my cultural origins with the music I like most. Except a small number of bands, oriental music was not represented in the European Metal scene. I thought this project might bring a breath of fresh air as we try to mix two very different styles: Oriental music including chaabi, which is the most popular musical style in the Maghreb and a powerful metal with growls and hard riffs.
I must confess that it's difficult to find good musicians to form a metal band, but it’s even more difficult to find great musicians playing both metal and North African music. In 2005, Mus and Samir, former members of an Algerian death metal band named Worth, and Florent, a former member of Whisper-X, joined me with the same desire to try something new.
Band Photo: Rigor Mortis
Chat With Rigor Mortis & Warbeast's Bruce Corbitt
Bruce Corbitt jump-started the Texas thrash scene when he joined Rigor Mortis in 1986. The group recorded a series of demos and singles that would later comprise the material for the band’s 1988 self-titled debut. Corbitt’s blood curdling screams and maniacal yelling recreated the macabre scenarios of gory, cult cinema such as “Wizard of Gore” and “Re-Animator.”
Along with Possessed, Rigor Mortis’ brand of ferocious speed and rotten lyrical imagery, captivated a budding death metal scene. Many regard them as the first death metal band to sign to a major label when Capital Records released their initial full-length. The Dallas/Ft. Worth band became a staple in the Texas metal scene and the group even released “Foaming at the Mouth” on the soundtrack for the Hulk Hogan film “Mr. Nanny.”
Rigor Mortis bowed out in the early ‘90s, and members pursued other musical paths. Bassist Casey Orr played, and still plays, in Gwar. Guitarist Mike Scaccia had a stint with Ministry. Rigor Mortis reformed in 2005 and has played numerous shows including a performance on the Texas Stage as part of the only date on Ozzfest 2008.
Not long after reforming Rigor Mortis, Corbitt began another thrash band, Warbeast. Originally called Texas Metal Alliance, Warbeast features members of Gammacide, another Dallas-area thrash band. The group signed to Phil Anselmo’s Housecore Records and in 2010 released its debut recording “Krush the Enemy."
Corbitt is currently working on new material for each band and has an upcoming U.S. tour with German thrash icons Destruction. Metal Underground.com spoke to the candid Corbitt on the phone just a few days after an epic show with Exhorder in Austin, Texas. Read onward to find what this gore hound had to say.
Blind Greed Chats About Feces, Sluts, And Type O
Taking on one of Type O Negative's most memorable and iconic songs for Metalunderground.com's recently released Peter Steele tribute album, Arizona based act Blind Greed heroically stepped in to save the day when another band dropped out late into the project.
It should come as no surprise to Metalunderground regulars that someone as obsessed with bowel movements as Blind Greed vocalist Clyde would be a fan of the fallen legend who brought us "The Origin of the Feces." Drummer Jim Casner, keyboardist Fat Tony, vocalist Clyde, bassist Mike Bright, rhythm guitarist Rob Fletcher, and lead guitarist Brad Coletti all recently shared their thoughts on how the group approached such a well known song and how Peter's music helped them through tough times.
Read on to see what the band members had to say about being exposed to Type O Negative, or check out the band's Reverbnation, Facebook, and MySpace pages to hear Blind Greed's music.
With One Last Breath Talks Self-Titled EP
York, U.K.’s With One Last Breath has sold over 20,000 copies so far of the band’s self-titled digital EP. This five member group consists of Sam (guitar/clean vocals), Spencer (screaming vocals), Joe (lead guitar), Chris (drums), and Lanky (bass). Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria fame also performs the featured guest vocal on the track “Wake the Dead.” Metalunderground.com recently had an opportunity to interview Sam Graves about working with Danny, the EP, and the band’s upcoming video.
Band Photo: Exhorder
Exhorder Bassist's Memory Gives Band New Resolve
New Orleans natives, Exhorder emerged on the worldwide metal scene with their 1990 Roadrunner Records debut, “Slaughter in the Vatican.” Said recording combined groove, down tempo measures and break-neck speed. While not forsaking the speed picking of the previous album, Exhorder further emphasized churning, swampy grooves on their 1992 follow up “The Law.”
Along with Meshuggah’s “Contradictions Collapse” (1991) and Pantera’s, “Vulgar Display of Power” (1992), “The Law” was part of a new breed that would permanently change the face of metal. Machine Head and White Zombie tapped into this groove as did the forthcoming nu metal and metalcore scenes. While Pantera and Meshuggah enjoyed the fruits of their labors, Exhorder broke up shortly after releasing their prize recording.
Since their disbanding, Exhorder members have participated in various projects, and even reformed to play select shows in 2008. Now, the group is writing new material, gigging more frequently, and ready to make its big comeback. The recent death of bassist and long-time friend Frankie Sparcello served as a set back, but the group is determined to carry on in his memory.
During a stop in Austin as part of a mini-tour through Texas and Louisiana with Rigor Mortis, Exhorder front man Kyle Thomas spoke with Metal Underground. He commented on past mistakes, Sparcello’s demoralizing death and how the group rebounded from this sordid event. Follow the link below to read what he said.
Band Photo: Samael
Samael Returns To Form And Forges Ahead
After a brief excursion into "Above," which was originally meant to be a side project, Swiss metal pioneers Samael have both returned to form with the upcoming "Lux Mundi" album (reviewed here) and forged ahead into new territory. Bringing to mind some of the band's best work from the '90s, but with a modern slant and an extra decade of experience behind the music, "Lux Mundi" sees the act again gracefully melding electronic and metal elements.
Following-up our last interview after the release of "Above," front man Vorph has again given Metalunderground a look into Samael's creative process for the recording of the new album. Explaining how the band approached the new material, Vorph commented "With 'Lux Mundi' we wanted to start afresh and do an album as if it would be our first one, we had no intention to link it to anything we’ve done before."
Below you can find Vorph's thoughts on writing music that fits a live environment, the change in sound from "Above," and the plans for an upcoming music video for the song "Luxferre."
Interview With Erlend Hjelvik Of Kvelertak
Kvelertak has become well known to many with just one full-length album under the band's belt. Kvelertak's brand of metal, a sound influenced by many genres of metal and rock, has impressed audiences everywhere, earning the band great tours with like-minded individuals.
I had a quick talk with vocalist Erlend Hjelvik, who has also been busy with other projects like the black metal band Djevel, who’s debut album “Dødssanger” releases June 13th. Erlend and I discussed Kvelertak’s hectic tour schedule, albums, and what his favorite metal might be.
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