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By Andrew Bansal

Influential New York heavy metal veterans Prong are ready with their ninth studio album ‘Ruining Lives’, already released in Europe on April 28 via SPV Steamhammer and awaiting its May 13 release in North America. A diverse slab of hardcore and groove metal intertwined with modern elements, this Prong record promises to please fans old and new. Yesterday on April 28, I spoke to vocalist/guitarist Tommy Victor to discuss the concept and working process behind the album in detail, and delved into his thoughts on the band’s history, the New York hardcore scene, performing live, touring with Danzig, and a few other topics. Enjoy the insightful conversation below. Continue reading “Prong Frontman Tommy Victor Discusses ‘Ruining Lives’ + More”

By Andrew Bansal

Three years ago, Paradise Lost guitarist Greg Mackintosh started a crusty doom-death side project called Vallenfyre, donning the new role of frontman and recruiting Paradise Lost band mate Adrian Erlandsson on drums along with Hamish Glencross (My Dying Bride) on guitars and Scoot (Doom/Extinction Of Mankind). The quartet released their debut album ‘A Fragile King’, lyrically based on Greg Mackintosh’s expressions resulting from the personal tragedy of his father’s death, and now Vallenfyre is ready with the follow-up album ‘Splinters’, due out on May 12th in Europe and May 13th in North America via Century Media Records. A week ago, I spoke to Greg Mackintosh on the phone to discuss this new album and all things Vallenfyre. Check it out below. Continue reading “Greg Mackintosh Talks About New Vallenfyre Album ‘Splinters’”

By Andrew Bansal

Longstanding Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy are entering a new chapter in their career, with vocalist Angela Gossow stepping down from her duties and heralding Alissa White-Gluz, formerly of The Agonist, as the new Arch Enemy frontwoman. The band is set to release ‘War Eternal’, their first album with Alissa and ninth overall, on June 4th, 9th and 10th in Japan, Europe and North America respectively via Century Media Records. Earlier today on April 28 2014, I went down to the label’s office to sit down for an in-person interview with Alissa herself. Enjoy the conversation below as she talks openly about the challenges that lie ahead, The Agonist, Kamelot, and other topics.  Continue reading “In Conversation With New Arch Enemy Vocalist Alissa White-Gluz”

By Andrew Bansal

German classic metal legends Accept are ready with their fourteenth studio album ‘Blind Rage’, set to be released worldwide on July 18th via Nuclear Blast Records. Continuing on with what they started with their triumphant comeback in 2010 and the success of the two subsequent studio albums ‘Blood Of The Nations’ and ‘Stalingrad’, Accept promise to deliver yet another enjoyable slab of pristine heavy metal. Earlier today on Friday April 25th 2014, I spoke to longstanding guitarist Wolf Hoffmann over the phone to talk about the musical style, lyrical themes and working process behind the album, amongst various other topics such as touring, songwriting, physical fitness and more. Enjoy my conversation with the ever-articulate Wolf Hoffmann below. Continue reading “Accept Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann Discusses New Album ‘Blind Rage’ + More”

Interview by Avinash Mittur

Tankcrimes is an Oakland CA-based DIY metal/punk record label owned and operated by Scotty Heath, and aside from working hard on a select few releases such as the Exhumed/Iron Reagan and Ghoul/Cannabis Corpse split albums that came out recently, Tankcrimes also puts together the Brainsqueeze Festival, the second edition of which is slated for April 18-20 in Oakland and boasts of a killer lineup. Our Bay Area expert Avinash Mittur did this detailed and very insightful interview with Scotty Heath to talk about Brainsqueeze, the recent releases, and about all other things Tankcrimes. Enjoy the conversation below.  Continue reading “Interview With Tankcrimes Records Owner Scotty Heath”

By Andrew Bansal

New Orleans black ‘n roll tyrants Goatwhore are currently slaying stages across North America on the Metal Alliance Tour alongside Behemoth, 1349, Inquisition and Black Crown Initiate, and are ready to unleash their sixth studio album ‘Constricting Rage of the Merciless’ on July 8th via Metal Blade Records. They delivered a crushing set at the House Of Blues Sunset Strip last Saturday, despite vocalist Ben Falgoust’s insane schedule that day wherein he flew straight from New Orleans to make it to the show just in time for the set. To discuss that adventure and lots more including this tour, the new album and rock ‘n roll influences, I spoke to Ben over the phone yesterday April 8th for a detailed interview. Enjoy it below, see them on Metal Alliance and pick up their monstrous new album this summer. Continue reading “In-depth Interview With Goatwhore Vocalist Ben Falgoust”