One of These Nights...: An Interview with Blake Judd (Nachtmystium) The opening track to one of Nachtmystium’s most well-regarded albums, 2008’s Assassins: Black Meddle, Part I, contains only one lyrical line: “One
I Am Becoming What I Always Have Been: An Interview with Lord Ahriman (Dark Funeral) When Dark Funeral released their debut EP in 1994, it came as a bit of a surprise to the unsuspecting Swedish metal scene – and for
I Walk Alone: An Interview with Jon Schaffer (Iced Earth, Sons of Liberty, Demons & Wizards) Jon Schaffer is the founding member, chief songwriter, and driving force behind Iced Earth, Demons & Wizards, and Sons of Liberty. Jon was also the
Be True to Yourself and True to Your Own: An Interview with Matt Barlow (Iced Earth, Ashes of Ares) When Matt Barlow announced that he was leaving Iced Earth in 2003, fans and the metal world in general were stunned by the decision. Iced
I’m Gonna Play On ‘til the Final Reel’s Through: An Interview with Chris Caffery (Savatage) Chris Caffery was always meant to play guitar for Savatage, even if the route he took to becoming a permanent member of the band was
I Changed the Face of God a Thousand Times: An Interview with Mortiis (Mortiis, ex-Emperor) If you’re familiar with Håvard Ellefsen, better known as Mortiis, then you know that his musical career has evolved and changed many times since
When the Stars Align: An Interview with Andy LaRocque & Pete Blakk (Lex Legion, King Diamond) Though it may seem that Lex Legion took the metal world by storm a few months ago by announcing their debut album in late March,
Charlie Benante Talks New Anthrax Album, Dimebag Darrell’s Influence, and His Dream KISS Collaboration Anthrax fans have been waiting a long time for new music, and according to drummer and chief songwriter Charlie Benante, the band's upcoming
Alissa White-Gluz Returns Heavier Than Ever with Explosive New Band Blue Medusa Vocalist and songwriter Alissa White-Gluz is entering an exciting new chapter with her latest project, Blue Medusa. In an exclusive interview, she opened up
The Storm I Faced Became the Truth I Gave: An Interview with Tarja Turunen (Tarja) From a young age, everyone around her seemed to know that Tarja Turunen would have a future in music due to her incredible voice. What
Geoff Tate Discusses Operation: Mindcrime III, Technology, Storytelling & the Legacy of Mindcrime Few concept albums in heavy metal history carry the legendary status of Operation: Mindcrime. Originally released in 1988 by Queensrÿche, the album became a landmark
Tethered to the End: An Interview with Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) Though they’ve been together since 1982, and known each other for even longer, you might be surprised to learn that Armored Saint has only
