In-depth Interview With Gutslit

By Aniruddh ‘Andrew’ Bansal

Mumbai-based brutal death metal/grindcore band Gutslit have completed their debut full-length album “Skewered in The Sewer” and it’s ready for release in the near future. They are also confirmed to perform at the Indian Metal Festival, to be headlined by Gojira and set to take place in Bangalore, India on December 15th. Tickets can be purchased at IndianStage.in. A few days ago, I caught up with the band to discuss the making of the debut album, Indian Metal Festival, among other things. Read our conversation below and visit the band’s facebook page for more info. Continue reading “In-depth Interview With Gutslit”

Flayed Disciple Guitarist Discusses Upcoming India Tour, Debut Album & UK Scene

By Aniruddh ‘Andrew’ Bansal

Taunton UK-based thrash/death metal band Flayed Disciple formed in 2008, and released their debut full-length album ‘Death Hammer’ last May via Grindscene Records. Having performed through UK and parts of Europe during their short career so far, they will be stepping into unchartered territory for the first time ever, as they are confirmed to embark on a tour of India, including the Indian Metal Festival in Bangalore on December 15th, to be headlined by Gojira. Tickets can be purchased at IndianStage.in. Just an hour ago, I caught up with lead guitarist Thurston Howe to discuss this India tour, the debut album, local UK gigs and more. Read our conversation and check out the brutal music videos for the songs ‘The Westboro Massacre’ & ‘The Shrine Of Dahmer’ below. Also visit the band’s official website, facebook and twitter pages for more info. Continue reading “Flayed Disciple Guitarist Discusses Upcoming India Tour, Debut Album & UK Scene”

In-depth Interview With Exhumed Mainman Matt Harvey (Video)

Interview by Avinash Mittur

Just like their current tour mates Napalm Death and Municipal Waste, San Jose, California’s gore masters Exhumed have had an incredibly action-packed year, with the Summer Slaughter tour among various other things that have presented them on stage in their full glory for audiences in several parts of the world. The ongoing Napalm Death/Municipal Waste/Exhumed tour, as expected, is decimating audiences all across the United States. On Wednesday November 14th 2012, this tour made a stop at the House Of Blues in Hollywood, and our writer Avinash Mittur caught up with mainman Matt Harvey for a detailed chat. Check out the video of their conversation below, and visit the band’s facebook page for more info. Continue reading “In-depth Interview With Exhumed Mainman Matt Harvey (Video)”

Napalm Death’s Mark ‘Barney’ Greenway Talks Touring, ‘Utilitarian’ & More (Video)

Interview by Avinash Mittur

Following the release of their 14th studio album ‘Utilitarian’ via Century Media Records, British grindcore legends Napalm Death have had a busy 2012, and they are ending it with a flourish. They are currently on a North American trek with Municipal Waste and Exhumed, along with Repulsion, Attitude Adjustment, The Dwarves, Dayglo Abortions, Speedwolf and Vektor rotating the opening slot. On Wednesday November 14th 2012, this tour made a stop at the House Of Blues in Hollywood, and our writer Avinash Mittur caught up with vocalist Mark ‘Barney’ Greenway for a detailed chat. Check out the 11-minute video of their conversation below, and visit the band’s facebook page for more info. Continue reading “Napalm Death’s Mark ‘Barney’ Greenway Talks Touring, ‘Utilitarian’ & More (Video)”

Interview With Municipal Waste Vocalist Tony Foresta (Audio)

Interview by Tyler Crooks

Richmond, Virginia-based crossover thrashers Municipal Waste released their Nuclear Blast debut ‘The Fatal Feast’ earlier this year, and are now enjoying a killer North American touring run with Napalm Death and Exhumed, along with a bunch of great bands like Repulsion, Attitude Adjustment, The Dwarves, Dayglo Abortions, Speedwolf and Vektor rotating the opening slot. Yesterday, on Wednesday November 14th 2012, this tour made a stop at the House Of Blues in Hollywood, and our man Tyler Crooks caught up with vocalist Tony Foresta for a brief chat. Check out the audio of the interview below, and visit the band’s facebook page for more info. Continue reading “Interview With Municipal Waste Vocalist Tony Foresta (Audio)”

In-depth Interview With Agnostic

By Aniruddh ‘Andrew’ Bansal

Based out of Guwahati, India, death metal band Agnostic formed in 2009, and released their debut full-length album ‘Morbid Embracement’ earlier this year. Their album launch show was at the Undergrind Fest in Bangalore, where they shared the stage with Wormrot. Agnostic is making a return to Bangalore, this time as an opening act at the Indian Metal Festival, to be headlined by Gojira and set to take place on December 15th. Tickets can be purchased at IndianStage.in. Earlier today, I caught up with the band to discuss their participation in this festival, the debut album, and other things. Read our conversation below, and visit the band’s facebook page for more info. Also check out Indian Metal Festival’s facebook page for full line-up and more. Continue reading “In-depth Interview With Agnostic”