That Was Perfect, Let's Do It Again: An Interview with Anssi Kippo (Astia-Studio) When two teenagers from the suburbs of Helsinki traveled three hours northeast to Lappeenranta during the summer of 1995 to knock on the door to
Always Meant to Be: An Interview with Chuck Billy (Testament) Before meeting him, a future bandmate of Chuck Billy’s recalled seeing him work his way to front row of a KISS concert in this
Embracing the Great, Eternal Peace: An Interview with Attila Csihar (Mayhem) The concept of death and Mayhem have been intertwined since most of the world first learned about them. It’s been an integral part of
Grand Manhattanism: An Interview with Zachary Ezrin (Imperial Triumphant) Imperial Triumphant has been pushing the limits of metal since they formed in New York City in 2005. By incorporating avant garde, jazz, and experimental
Following the Flame: An Interview with Max Cavalera (Soulfly) Chama, the title of Soulfly’s thirteenth studio album released on October 24th through Nuclear Blast Records, is a Brazilian word with a dual meaning.
Cast in the Shape of 1878: An Interview with John Haughm (Agalloch) When Agalloch surprisingly disbanded in 2016, there was a collective sign of disappointment from those in the know in the metal community at losing one
Tales from the Lucky 13 Saloon: An Interview with Esa Holopainen (Amorphis) Since I’ve started writing about music and getting involved in the interview sphere, there have been a few moments where I’ve stepped back
They Say If You Look Hard, You'll Find Your Way Back Home: An Interview with Mark Menghi (King Ultramega, Metal Allegiance) Mark Menghi certainly didn’t take the traditional route to prominence in the rock and metal world. In fact, if you look back at his
A Precious World of Memories: An Interview with Gene Hoglan (Death, Dark Angel, Testament) Throughout his spectacular career, Gene Hoglan has been involved with some of the biggest names to ever play heavy metal. From his earnest beginnings as
Machine Like Precision: An Interview with Dan Briggs (Between the Buried and Me) When Dan Briggs joined Between the Buried and Me in early 2005, the band was at a bit of a crossroads. After releasing The Silent
Rising Up to Stand Once More: An Interview with Tomi Joutsen (Amorphis) When founding members Tomi Koivusaari, Esa Holopainen, and Jan Rechberger named Amorphis in 1990, they must have had a view to the future of the
A Band of Brothers, Down for Life: An Interview with Antti and Janne Wirman (Children of Bodom, Warmen) When Children of Bodom played their final show at Helsinki Ice Hall on December 15, 2019, it quite possibly could have been the last time
