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By Andrew Bansal

Swedish songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer extraordinaire Peter Tägtgren is heralded as an extreme metal legend based on the strength of his work in Hypocrisy, a band he formed in 1990. While Hypocrisy continued to crush skulls and stages (and still does so), Tätgren also started an industrial metal project called Pain in ’96, and released albums under that name as regularly as he could, to present a different facet of his musical creativity. Five years after the previous effort ‘You Only Live Twice’, the eighth Pain full-length album ‘Coming Home’ is slated for release on September 9th 2016 via Nuclear Blast. Metal Assault recently spoke to Peter Tägtgren to discuss all things Pain. Enjoy the chat below and get a taste of the new music. Continue reading “Designed To Piss You Off: Peter Tägtgren Discusses New Pain Album”

By Andrew Bansal

As traditional and underground it always has been, the world of heavy metal has been no stranger to experimentation, whether it be in blending other genres to form strange fusions, or the style of playing metal covers. Enter Steve ‘N’ Seagulls, a Finnish quintet that puts their own twist on hard rock and heavy metal classics with bluegrass and Finnish folk flavors. Thanks to the YouTube generation, they got recognition rapidly through their videos, and here they are, ready to release their second album, ‘Brothers In Farms’, out September 9th 2016 via Spinefarm. Metal Assault recently spoke to Tomi ‘Remmel’ Tajakka (vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin) for an interview about the album, the history of the band, future plans, song arrangements and more. Enjoy the chat below. Continue reading “Metal With A Bluegrass Twist: A Conversation With Steve ‘N’ Seagulls”

By Andrew Bansal

Hailing from Bordeaux, France, Mars Red Sky comprises the trio of Julien Pras (vocals, guitar), Jimmy Kinast (bass) and Mathieu Gazeau (drums) and started out in 2007 as a psychedelic heavy rock band, purely out of a musical experiment, not knowing the impact they would make on stoner/psych rock fans worldwide. They released their self-titled debut album in 2011 and landed on our radar, followed it up with an equally stellar album called ‘Stranded In Arcadia’ in 2014, and this year, took themselves to new altitudes with the release of the third full-lenth ‘Apex III (Praise For The Burning Soul)’ via Listenable Records. Pivoted on their appearance at the Psycho Las Vegas festival, Mars Red Sky recently completed a North American headline run, and visited the Los Angeles area for a show at the Viper Room on August 30th 2016. We had been hyping up this band all year and the moment had finally arrived to witness them live, and they exceeded sky-high expectations with a captivating performance. Before the show, Metal Assault had a detailed chat with Julien, Jimmy and Mathieu about all things Mars Red Sky. Enjoy the conversation below, along with a taste of ‘Apex III’. Continue reading “Psychedelic Round Table: Delving Into The Minds Of Mars Red Sky”

By Andrew Bansal

German veterans Running Wild released their sixteenth full-length studio album ‘Rapid Foray’ via SPV/Steamhammer on August 26th 2016, presenting a splendid set of anthemic old-school metal compositions delivered in a manner only they can. Founded in 1976, Running Wild have influenced and inspired bands across several generations, but led by vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Rock ‘n’ Rolf Kasparek, the band themselves have stayed consistent and relevant, and continue to create compelling new music for their legion of dedicated fans throughout the globe. On Tuesday September 6th 2016, Metal Assault spoke to Rolf Kasparek to discuss the album in detail. Enjoy the insightful conversation below. Continue reading “The Demon In A Shell: Running Wild Frontman Discusses New Album ‘Rapid Foray’”

By Andrew Bansal

Nashville, Tennessee based singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Mitch Malloy has carved out a successful solo career for himself in the past 25 years. His latest album ‘Making Noise’, released August 26th 2016, presents his musicality in full, as he has written, recorded and produced all of it on his own, unlike on past albums wherein he collaborated with guest musicians. Malloy recently came into the mainstream spotlight like never before when a mini-documentary video surfaced in 2013, in which he revealed that he got the gig as Sammy Hagar’s replacement in Van Halen but eventually did not join the band. From rejecting a place in Van Halen to ‘Making Noise’, Malloy has come a long way but as he always has, he still lets his music speak for his talent. Metal Assault recently caught up with Mitch Malloy to discuss the new album, his adopted hometown of Nashville, the Van Halen association and more. Enjoy the chat below and get a taste of ‘Making Noise’. Continue reading “Rock N’ Roll Therapy: A Conversation With Mitch Malloy”

By Andrew Bansal

Pottsville, Pennsylvania hard rockers Crobot have taken the music world by storm in the last two years, since the release of their debut full-length ‘Something Supernatural’ and all the subsequent touring they’ve done on their own as well as with the likes of Motörhead, Anthrax and Saxon, making appearances on numerous high-profile European festivals in the process. People that attended the Motörboat 2015 cruise will most likely never forget Crobot’s antics as they gave the audience some great memories and made an everlasting impact. With groovy tunes and magnetic live performances, Crobot have mastered the recipe for continuous growth and success as a band, and they’re only going higher from here. Their second album ‘Welcome To Fat City’ is slated for release on September 23rd 2016 via Wind-up Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in Europe, and soon, they’ll be busy serenading every town they set foot in. Metal Assault recently spoke to frontman Brandon Yeagley (vocals, harmonica) to discuss the album, the band’s new touring vehicle, lyrical themes, comic book projects, low-quality fast food, and more. Enjoy the chat below and get your groove on with some brand new Crobot tunes. Continue reading “Summertime Groove: A Trip To ‘Fat City’ With Crobot Frontman Brandon Yeagley”