CRADLE OF FILTH Primordial Erotica

Suffolk heavyweights Cradle Of Filth returns totally rejuvenated with their new offering “Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa” on Peaceville to show that their return to form with previous one was no fluke and truly this time they have treated us with one symphonic beast of an album which reminded us on their best days. We have…

STROMWARRIOR Bloode to Bloode

StormWarrior are definitely now in the front line when it comes to German Traditional Power or Speed Metal. They have just released their latest effort ”Heathen Warrior” which offers indeed quality metal when it comes to Germany. Since the latest issues from Iron Savior and especially from Gamma ray are now so well received, naturally…

HAMMERFALL Glory to the Hammer

“Infected“ is the title of 8th studio albums os Swedish templars Hammerfall that will surely raise some eyebrows as it features some twists and turns in their already established formula. Guitar player Oscar Dronjak called us to give us all the information we need about it.   The first question is obviously about the new…

VALLENFYRE King

Vallenfyre is maybe a new name on the metal scene but behind it stand some very prominent people. The mastermind of this troop is one and only Gregor Mackintosh, known as guitar player of Paradise Lost, and he is here to give us all the information about Vallenfyre we needed. You will maybe notice that…

ABYSSOS Wherever the Witches Might Fly

Abyssos was always one of my favorites when it comes to vampire extreme metal and horror-like metal (as, for example, Tartaros, Morgul…) This interview was done during the year 2003. with mastermind of Abyssos: Lord Rehn and it was published in the 2nd issue of Hornburg Magazine. Definitely it was one of the most successful…

EREB ALTOR Blood Fire Ice

EREB ALTOR has just released their brand new material: a new album completey devoted to Bathory… Please, could you say us something more about your forthcoming release Blot·Ilt·Taut? How did you actually decide to make one record completely made of cover songs? At several occasions people have confronted me with the demand or the question; Why…

INMORIA Circle of Memories

Inmoria is the new name on the metal scene. The band was founded by Dan Eriksson (keyboards). The band is a kind of the side project from the band-members of Tad Morose and Morgana Le Fay. One of the best vocalists in metal nowadays Charles Rytkönen is coming from Swedish legends Morgana Le Fay and…

FIREWIND Riding the Winds

Greek powerhouse Firewind returns with their new offering „Days of defiance“! Will they continue the path of success? What is the best face of Firewind? Can Gus G stand all the pressure that is put upon him? Bob Katsionis (keyboards, live guitars) gave us answers on those and some other questions. Hey there, welcome to…

SACRED STEEL Under the Banner of Steel

Cult German purveyors of heavy metal Sacred Steel are returning after four year break with their new long player The Bloodshed Summoning where they have thrashied out their tried and true attack a little bit. Their charismatic vocalist Gerrit Mutz is here with us to share some info about the news from the world of…

AMON AMARTH Guardians of Asgard

Is it really necessary to introduce Amon Amarth in 2008? Still the same pummelling Swedish death metal machine, as they were 14 years ago when they started. However, after the release of their 6th album, in what way are the members and the band different? What is their view of the metal scene from the…