An Interview With : Ol Drake (Ol Drake / Ex-Evile)

Playing a large part in the resurgence of the Thrash Metal scene in the modern day, Evile were one of the torch bearers for the rejuvenation of the classic genre. The early incarnations of the band showcased breakneck riffing, blistering solo’s and some truly inspired song writing. Deciding to leave his cohorts the main man Ol Drake himself decided to go it alone. We were lucky enough to be able to speak to the infamous shredder about his brand new solo album, what the importance of Thrash Metal is in the modern day and what exactly hearing artwork is…

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An Interview With : Leif Jensen (Dew Scented) 

Among the thousands of fantastic releases this year so far we see yet another record unleashed upon the unsuspecting masses. Sweden’s own Dew Scented have been major players in the Thrash Metal arena. Releasing their brand new album Intermination the band’s tenth effort we were lucky enough to be able to catch up with vocalist and head honcho Leif Jensen. Speaking about the brand new record, we asked what themes we could expect from the new material, what his views on the current state of Thrash Metal in the modern world were and future plans this year containing an exclusive reveal of a release coming later this year with some Spanish friends…

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An Interview With : Carach Angren (Ardek)

Horror and Metal seemingly go hand in hand. Comprised of many of the aspects that draw people in. Both genres might be a different medium yet create the same effect. Deciding that Carach Angren would essentially create a hybrid between the two. Having three fantastic releases under their belt already the band decided to step it up a notch with this year’s release This Is No Fairytale. Where concept albums have almost become a trend , we spoke to Ardek about the band’s latest grim effort, how it came about, what exactly inspires our new ghoulish trio along with some of Ardek’s favourite film composers and of course what Horror films are some of his favourite of all time!

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An Interview With : Kevin Quilligan (Apophys)

The Dutch have always had strong roots in the Death Metal genre.  Yet another year goes by and we see even more fantastic Death Metal blooming. One of which is Apophys, taking the best elements of Immolation, Decapitated and combining them to create their own voice the band have released a devastating statement of intent Prime Incursion. We were lucky enough to speak to vocals and all around Sci-Fi buff Kevin Quilligan about the brand new record, what some of the singers influences are and why those classic samples are so important in Death Metal!

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