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By Andrew Bansal

German heavy metal queen Doro Pesch is back to doing what she does best; writing anthemic old-school metal songs. She has completed yet another album, the 17th album of her prolific career. Titled “Raise Your Fist”, this album will be released on Nuclear Blast Records in North America on November 6th and in Europe on October 19th. She has also announced a full North American tour, with support from Swedish female-fronted metal band Sister Sin. Earlier today, on September 27th 2012, I had the immense pleasure of chatting with the lady herself, to talk about all these things and more. Listen to the 16-minute conversation below, and visit the official Doro facebook page for more info. The North American tour dates can also be found here. Continue reading “Doro Pesch Talks About New Album ‘Raise Your Fist’ (Audio)”

By Andrew Bansal

Widely popular in their animated form on the Adult Swim TV series ‘Metalocalypse’ as well as in their real-life form, Dethklok are finally ready to release their third studio album, simply titled Dethalbum III, on October 16th in North America via Williams Street Records. Based on a few listens of the entire album, I have no doubt that it’s the best of the three albums, boasting of a more dynamic musical palette. The band will follow up this release with a US tour starting October 24th and running all the way through to December 8th, along with support bands Machine Head, All That Remains & The Black Dahlia Murder. Earlier today, on September 26th 2012, just 2 hours ago, I caught up with Brendon Small to talk to him about the new album, the recording lineup, touring, and lots more. Listen to the 17-minute conversation below, and visit metalocalypse.tv for more info on the album. Continue reading “Dethklok Mainman Brendon Small Discusses ‘Dethalbum III’ & Upcoming Tour (Audio)”

By Andrew Bansal

Chicago-based death metal veterans Broken Hope started out in 1988, and released five albums within a span of 12 years, albums that are widely considered as some of the finest albums in the genre, highly admired not only amongst extreme metal fans but also genuinely respected by their fellow musicians. Unfortunately, the band had to split up in the year 2000, but 12 years later, they are back and raring to go stronger than ever before. They’re out on the road with Obituary on the ‘Carnival Of Death’ North American tour at the moment, and plan to record their next album soon. Earlier today, on September 26th 2012, less than 2 hours earlier, I spoke to guitarist Jeremy Wagner to talk in detail about the reunion, tour, future plans and other things. Listen to the 20-minute conversation below, and visit Broken Hope on their official website, facebook page and twitter page for more info (LA folks can check out this tour tomorrow September 27th at the Key Club). Continue reading “In-depth Interview With Broken Hope Guitarist Jeremy Wagner (Audio)”

By Andrew Bansal

Swedish classic hard rock band Bullet are ready to release their fourth studio album “Full Pull” on September 25th in North America via Nuclear Blast Records. Bringing forth a musical style that would appeal instantly to fans of the old school, Bullet is a band that writes massive-sounding tunes, in the process proving that even a simple and straightforward approach to songwriting is successful if done well. Last night, I caught up with bassist Adam Hector to talk about this album, the band’s past adventures including a gig with AC/DC, and lots more. Read the conversation below, check out the “Full Pull” album sampler using the YouTube player, and visit the band’s facebook page for more. Continue reading “Bullet Bassist Talks About New Album ‘Full Pull’, Past Adventures & More”

By Andrew Bansal

Based out of Manchester, England, Winterfylleth is a folk-inspired black metal band that has been around since 2007, and released two studio albums till date. Their third album “The Threnody Of Triumph” will release in North America on September 25th, via Candlelight Records. Building upon the music laid down on the first two albums, this one showcases the group’s collective progress as musicians, this is an enjoyable treat for extreme metal fans, and looks set to help them widen Winterfylleth’s cult following. Yesterday night, on September 21st 2012, I had a detailed chat with guitarist/vocalist Chris Naughton to talk about this album, the stunning cover art (which you can view in its high-resolution glory here), the band’s British folk influences, live shows, and lots more. Listen to the 27-minute conversation, check out the song “A Thousand Winters” here, and visit the band’s facebook page for more info. Continue reading “Winterfylleth Frontman Talks About New Album, British Folk Influences (Audio)”

By Andrew Bansal

Norwegian progressive black metal band Enslaved completed 20 years of their career last year, and just when you might have thought they had already done everything they could do musically on their 11 studio albums, they have come up with yet another masterpiece, their twelfth album “RIITIIR”. Releasing on September 28th in Europe and October 9th in North America via Nuclear Blast Records, “RIITIIR” has plenty in it that every Enslaved fan can relate to, yet has a lot that’s new and different. Today on September 19th 2012, less than three hours ago, I had the pleasure of speaking at length to guitarist and songwriter Ivar Bjørnson to discuss the making of this album in detail. Enjoy the conversation below, check out the lyric video of the song “Thoughts Like Hammers” from the album, and visit the band’s facebook page for more info. Continue reading “Enslaved Guitarist Ivar Bjørnson Talks In Detail About New Album ‘RIITIIR’”