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Interviews

 

Fozzy: Chris Jericho & The Worst Album Titles Of All Time!Fozzy: Chris Jericho & The Worst Album Titles Of All Time!

FOZZY are off to an awesome start with the release of Chasing The Grail in the US recently!

 
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The Black Dahlia Murder: Here to Deflorate YouThe Black Dahlia Murder: Here to Deflorate You

BDM's Trevor Strnad recently spoke to Spiritech from read more

Ace Frehley: 20 Years In The Making...Ace Frehley: 20 Years In The Making...

"The album was 20 years in the making," Ace Frehley says, in reference to the time that has elapsed since Trouble Walkin' in 1989 and the September 15 worldwide release of Anomaly. "I started tracking in 2007. I tried to make it as close to my first solo as possible because most of my fans cite that as their favourite record, y’know? I did an interview the ... read more

Alice Cooper Back in Oz this AugustAlice Cooper Back in Oz this August

ALICE Cooper said that while audiences could no longer be shocked by a rock ‘n’ roll show, that doesn’t mean we all can’t have fun. “I don’t think you can (shock ... read more

Chimaira: 'Spreading the Infection'Chimaira: 'Spreading the Infection'

Cleveland Metallers Chimaira have just released their fifth album, ‘The Infection’, the follow-up to 2007’s excellent ‘Resurrection’. Brendan Crabb caught up with guitarist Rob Arnold to talk about the new album and more.

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The intense leaders of Modern MetalThe intense leaders of Modern Metal

UK thrash metallers Sylosis have been building a following for a few years now and have just released their debut album Conclusion Of An Age. Spiritech caught up with guitarist Josh Middleton to discuss the album, the recent Thrash revival and the band's career goals.

Spiritech: Okay, I think it's fair to say that most Australian metal fans are not familiar ... read more

Soilwork on their way back Down UnderSoilwork on their way back Down Under

AMONG the pioneers of the melodic death metal sound to emanate from Sweden in the mid-1990s, Soilwork have since built a reputation as one of the world’s most prolific live bands.read more

Chimaira ready for Aussie assaultChimaira ready for Aussie assault

Riding high on the back of their hugely successful fifth studio album Resurrection – which reached No.20 on the US music charts – American metal masters Chimaira are now preparing to embark on their ... read more

W.A.S.P. remain as strong as everW.A.S.P. remain as strong as ever

HE was a key member of the booming 1980s metal scene alongside the likes of Motley Crue, RATT and Van Halen – but 23 years on Blackie Lawless and W.A.S.P are still going strong.

Riding high on the back of their Crimson Idol tour ... read more

Deicide back from the deadDeicide back from the dead

THEY’VE endured a bitter split from former guitar brothers Brian and Eric Hoffman and very nearly called it quits following their 2006 release The Stench of Redemption. read more

In Flames release ninth studio albumIn Flames release ninth studio album

THEY were pioneers of the melodic death metal scene after breaking through with their first album, The Lunar Strain, back in 1994. Since then In Flames ... read more

Kataklysm Hit Australian ShoresKataklysm Hit Australian Shores

FROM their 1993 debut ‘The Mystical Gate of Reincarnation to 2004s epic ‘Serenity In Fire’, Canadian death metal veterans Kataklysm have never relented from their brutal ... read more

The Drowning PoolThe Drowning Pool

It was barely six years ago that Drowning Pool looked to have the world at their mercy following the smashing success of their debut album, Sinner. But fate was about to deal the Texan mates a cruel blow. It began on September 11, 2001, when terrorists launched their attack on the ... read more

Rob Halford InterviewRob Halford Interview

Rob Halford interview by Ben Blaschke
 
Rob Halford certainly doesn't need any introduction to metal fans.
As vocalist and founding member of seminal heavy metal gods Judas Priest, he helped shape the genre ... read more

Dillinger Escape Plan interviewDillinger Escape Plan interview

Dillinger Escape Plan Interview by Ben Blaschke
 
THAT The Dillinger Escape Plan are still kicking at all is nothing short of remarkable.
Ten years since the technically-oriented hardcore maestros first established their reputation as one of the most ... read more